Nicole Parada

A few days before our recent snow blizzard in the Northeast, I couldn’t help but think to myself “Wouldn’t it be lovely if New...

Day dreaming is a wonderful thing. Many would argue that it just a means of escape from a boring work day. But I see...

It might be a little late for this but... Happy New Year! And with every new year comes a list of resolutions we make for...

  Rockefeller Center Tree There are many different ways to know that Christmas is around the corner. Some know by the Christmas tree markets popping up...

In the words of the beautiful and talented Beyonce, “Who runs the world…GIRLS” That’s right! (And I’m not just saying that because I am a...

It's the spookiest time of the year! Halloween is a time for superstition and festivities. Originally it was known as Hallows’ Eve because the...

Did you know that Chicago’s mass transit system, known as the ‘L,’ is the third largest public transportation system in the United States?  Chicago Subway...

October is National Cookie month. In case you're not sure what that means, it means cookies are free nation wide! Just kidding, Just kidding,...

When you are living in a city such as New York, sometimes you just need to break free. In the concrete jungle, you are...

For those of you who are fans of The epic trilogy The Lord of the Rings, we imagine you had a fun day celebrating Hobbit Day...

Photo via The Roosevelts Oktoberfest is a wonderful time of year, especially for beer lovers. Its a festival with beer that brings lots of cheer...

This post was original published on Redesign Revolution and has been modified and re-posted here with permission.  It has been twelve years since attacks on...

It's time to say farewell to hot summer days! Although typical summer cocktails are cool margaritas and fruity piña coladas, I personally like to end...

Photo Credit: Anotherasia Chinese culture is rich in traditions, holidays, and annual festivals that take place throughout the Chinese calendar.  One such festival known as...

Yesterday was National Night of Shooting Stars Day (yes, it's a real day) and what better way to celebrate than to find a spot...

What’s a scenic view of the coastline without a lighthouse or two. Today we celebrate those towering beacons of light that guide ships safely...