Back to School is in full swing in the Jonesie household! This year, my youngest entered middle school, my daughter started 7th grade, and my oldest is now a sophomore in high school! I’ll admit I shed a tear or two (maybe 10) after the last drop off this morning. While I knew they were...
Author: Nadia Policard (Nadia Policard)
Fall Cocktail Recipe: Whiskey & Ginger Highball
Do women like scotch, whiskey, or bourbon? Yes! Some of us like our whiskey neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. If you find the drink too strong, I recommend trying whiskey in a cocktail. It’s only in recent years that I have grown to love the taste of whiskey cocktails. Like Cognac,...
6 Tips for Planning Your First Visit to LEGOLAND Park and Water Park
If you’re preparing for your first visit to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Water Park, I put together this quick list of TIPS and answers to FAQs to help make your visit even more enjoyable. We just returned from our first visit to LEGOLAND this summer and we had a blast! With over 50 rides, attractions,...
Recipe: Easy Pomegranate Blueberry Wine Supercooler
Summer time is the perfect time for a refreshing wine cooler to enjoy on summer vacation, a day at the beach, or for Sunday brunch with the girls. A wine supercooler mixes your favorite wine, a refreshing carbonated drink, and some fresh fruit for garnish and extra flavor. Since Blueberries are in season, this wine...
Ten Reasons Why You’ll Love the Girls Trip Movie
On July 21, Girls Trip, one of the best movies for women since Waiting to Exhale, will be released. Before you plan anything else, grab your Flossy Posse, your fly girl squad, mom, aunties, BFFS, sisters and your sister friends and buy your tickets to see this film. Girls Trip will bring you back, maybe...
7 Tips for your First Airbnb Vacation Plus Get a $40 Travel Credit!
Are you getting ready to book your first Airbnb stay and want tips to get the best deal and enjoy your stay? I love traveling Airbnb and have had success with great deals in great cities. I once paid $50 a night for a fantastic two bedroom apartment two miles from the beach in St....
4 Tips for Managing Bladder Leaks
Bladder leaks? Female incontinence? Grab some coffee and let’s chat! Kind of embarrassing to talk about, right? But did you know that 1-in-3 women experience bladder leaks? That’s 33 percent of us! For African-American women, the number goes up to 1-in-2! It’s not always fun to talk about managing bladder leaks or an overactive bladder....
Jacksonville Weekend Getaway Idea: LEGOLAND®Florida Resort
Everything is awesome at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort! LEGOLAND is every LEGO lover and adventure seekers dream come true. Only a 3 hour drive from Jacksonville, Florida, LEGOLAND makes the perfect weekend getaway for the family. Since LEGOLAND is just 30 minutes or so from Orlando and Tampa, you can easily add a day at the...
Recipe: Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie
Summer is officially here and if you’re not bathing suit ready, the time is now. This smoothie with fresh strawberries, coconut, and banana tastes like a vacation in a glass. (And if you’re feeling up to it, why not add a shot of your favorite rum to it? Because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.) Smoothies are one...
10 Tips for Visiting Paris for the First Time
Paris. The city of love, the city of lights. If you’re looking for tips for visiting Paris and it’s your first time, I have you covered. Paris is the city where fashionistas go to buy everything from high-end fashion to unique and affordable finds. Paris is for foodies, for people that enjoy museums, art, people...