Neighborhood: Belmont | Little Italy The Bronx is filled with hidden gems and family owned businesses that give the borough it’s close-knit feel, and Mt Carmel Gourmet Food is one of those hidden gems. Located in little Italy, this Italian themed grocery store fits right in and is the place to go if you are looking to cook something that tastes like it was made in Italy itself. Whether you
Cozy Inspo While winter usually brings out the homebody in even the most social beings, this year certainly takes the cake. If you’re like most of us, you’ve spent the last few months purging, organizing, redecorating, or simply dreaming of the perfect space. And what is more perfect during the holiday season than cozy blankets, buffalo plaid prints, and cute mugs to sip something warm in (or something to warm
There’s no shortage of talented cake decorators in the Bronx. And now they will have a local supply store to purchase all of their cake and candy decorating needs from. On Saturday June 29th, Upcake Supplies and Treat Shop hosted their ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 3511 Boston Road, Upcake Supplies and Treat Shop has everything from sprinkles, to cake drums, to cake pans. For more
Looking for something different this Valentine’s Day? We’ve got some ideas for Bronx themed gifts this Valentine’s Day…. Support a local Bronx Entrepreneur Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to support those friends who have side or full time hustles. Whether it’s a cute customized gift from someone like Christina at Chrissy’s Creations, a beautiful knitted hat from Erin at House of Jubbs, or a coffee gift set from
Brought to you in partnership with BJ’s Wholesale Club Can you believe we’re heading into August already!? One more month to cram in the last of summer fun and then it’s back to school. Speaking of back to school- does anyone else feel like the school year is the perfect time to get organized and back on track? There’s just something about brand new planners and fall wardrobes that
If you didn’t catch our Facebook post yesterday afternoon- we shared that we stopped in for a sneak peek of the new ShopRite of Bruckner Blvd- which officially opened today June 28th. Some nice features of the new location include easy lunch options towards the front, a huge produce section, full-service meat department, a bakery with onsite cake decorator, fresh store made doughnuts, specialty baked breads daily, and even
I’m excited to share that a new Marshalls just opened on Third ave last week and I recently had a chance to check it out. I don’t know about you, but I love shopping where I can find something for the entire family- and going to Marshalls has always been a no-brainer for me. And with different options at every store- it’s nice to check out the different locations
Favorites from the New York Baby Show By: Martha Katechis Baby planning can be fun, stressful and never ending… so why not jump in head on! The New York Baby show offers that like no other and I love it! All things baby and family in one weekend, I encourage you to not only browse each booth, stroll the stroller track– but also sit and relax while listening to experts
Starting today, Target is expanding a service in New York that offers guests in-store, at checkout, the option of having their store purchases delivered right to their doorstep. When checking out in store, guests can opt to have their orders delivered the same day – during a two-hour window that’s most convenient for them – for a flat fee of $7 Here’s how it works (yes we’ve confirmed each Bronx store
Yasss! Mark your calendars for April 14th! Target just announced a limited edition collaboration for spring with Hunter, a traditional British brand founded in 1856 and famous for its iconic Wellington Original boot, clothing from protective exterior, bags and accessories. The collection, with more than 300 items, consists of garments and accessories for women, men, girls, boys and babies, as well as products for the home and the outdoors, and includes
It’s no secret that as we get older, the health and beauty industry make more and more money off of us. But there are little things you can do to save or at least enjoy a few perks with all of that spending. Read what one Bronx makeup artist does to save money on beauty products- and how you can too. By Gabrielle Garay Save & get money back in
Christmas break is upon us- and that means you’ve got one last day for teacher gifts! When it comes to teachers, coffee or tea is a no brainer, but if you’re like me- on a budget and 5 teachers to shop for- gift cards can be overwhelming when you don’t exactly have a lot to put towards each one. That’s why I love the $10 coffee or latte cards
