Stop worrying about the buzzing and enjoy your home and yard with these proven methods on how to keep bees away. Included are effective, eco-friendly methods to maintain a bee-free environment around your home, ensuring that you can enjoy your yard on your terms. These are the best practices for keeping bees at bay while …
From the heart of the Dame District, the Ten Bells Cocktail was born under the dim lighting of the sumptuous lounge known as JT Pims in Dublin, Ireland. Take your Bushmills Black Bush and shake in Crème de cassis, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and tonic water, for a lavish cocktail of acidic blackcurrant and Irish …
The Bottled in Bond cocktail was created by BAR 1661, combining fine Irish Whiskey, bourbon, and apricot liqueur. Crafted of high quality ingredients, this cocktail shows off the complex layers of each whiskey with just the tiniest lilt of apricot. Powers Three Swallow is a single pot still Irish whiskey, meaning it’s distilled from a …
The Gibney Cocktail was created by BAR 1661 in Dublin, Ireland. Comprised of Redbreast 12, rum, pineapple, black cardamom, aromatized wine, and oloroso, you’ll find this cocktail delightfully spicy with some woodsy Irish whiskey notes to balance. While the original recipe wasn’t disclosed, the ingredients were experimented with a proportioned until a fairly balanced version …
Influencer marketing can be an incredibly effective marketing strategy involving collaborating with accounts with a strong social media following to promote a product or service. This guide is written from both the perspective of an actual influencer who makes a living doing this work full time (me) and also some feedback from agencies I’ve worked …
A collection of notes, butchered quotes, and learned things from Climate Day at Expo West. This year, I decided to do something different and include my random noted and points of inspiration picked up from the many speakers. Too many times I took notes that didn’t go anywhere, so this is my attempt at sharing …
Whether you’re looking for a Green Chartreuse or Yellow Chartreuse alternative, these are some of the best options available. Both Chartreuse types are in very limited supply, and prices have skyrocketed from $40 a bottle to over $100 a bottle. If you can’t find it or can’t afford it, these are some alternatives to explore. …
Lake Natoma, located between the Folsom and Nimbus Dams in Sacramento County, California, is a relaxing spot to enjoy a day of non-motorized water activities, wildlife watching, and picnicking along the lower American River. Lake Natoma is often cited as one of the best lakes in California to paddle on. It’s certainly one of my …
As age hits me in different ways, I found myself seeking out tried and true hangover cures backed by science. I love exploring different types of wine and cocktails, but I’ve found my tolerance has decreased as I age. I’ve more frequently found myself waking up to a hangover after an evening of wine tasting, …
Mount Diablo State Park in Northern California’s Bay Area is a great spot for wildflower hunting this spring. There are countless trails that meander through the park and many that lead to the summit, where you can take in panoramic views that span all the way to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Surrounded by rolling hills …