Born of Dominican descent, Arie Rich is a New York City resident for over 20 years. As means to keep up with the pulse of New York City, Arie Rich coined the phrase “Keep Me Posted.” Shortly after, the phrase developed into KMPBlog.com. Her creativity and interest in paying it forward lead her to planning and attending a myriad of events which promote and encourage unity across the blogosphere.
Retirement may seem like it’s a long way off, but it will come faster than you think. And if you’re not ready for it, if you haven’t been saving, you’re going to find that your standard of living changes dramatically when you stop working. You may think that just because you’re young you don’t have […]
Food storage is no laughing matter. If you store items at the wrong temperature or package them improperly, you’re going to end up with spoilage, staleness, and even worse problems that cause your food to become unsafe before it is slated for expiration.
In this time of recession, all of us are looking for ways to conserve energy and cut back on our utility bills. For some this means taking up reading rather than watching TV or tooling around on the computer.
Even those of us who don’t have two nickels to rub together still want to come home to a house that is warm, inviting, and lovingly decorated.
When starting a new business, it’s important to have all your ducks in row. You’ve likely got a solid business plan penned, a lender on the hook, and a lot of ideas about how you want to proceed with getting your fledgling enterprise off the ground.
Tax deductions, or write-offs, could mean the difference between a healthy refund and paying money to the government. That’s why it’s important to be aware of any available deductions.
One of the most hated/loved day of the year is coming up.
Yep. That’s right…Valentine’s Day!
The “Final Chapter” of the Saw series… I never thought Saw would make 6, 7 movies, after watching Saw 1 and 2. It just didn’t make any sense that even though the “killer” was dead, somehow he was still alive.
If you find that the winter weather of January has you trapped indoors, the whole family might be starting to get a little stir crazy on the weekends. But instead of staring mindlessly at the tube or letting the kids text their friends day and night, why not declare a moratorium on electronics and plan for some family fun that will give you the quality time you crave – with a game night?
There’s no denying that January is a downer for most people. The whirlwind of family, presents, and feasting that come with the holidays has passed, a new year is upon us, and you’ve likely headed back to work feeling a little emotionally hung over after the glut of holiday cheer.
Have you ever wondered just what is in some of the foods you’re eating? Sure you can read the label, but with all the unpronounceable words to contend with (what the heck is monosodium glutamate anyway?) and the small problem of putting all those numbers into context (is 240 calories good or bad?) you may be scratching your head over what to make of the information.
It’s time once again to start making your list of New Year’s resolutions. And while “get in shape” is at the top of most people’s lists, you have likely also included “save money” (in one form or another) as a very close second. In fact, you’re not very liable to follow through with any of your resolutions, despite your good intentions (as you may recall from years past) unless you make some sort of change in your methodology.
Starting today, DVD Tuesday will no longer be “What To Netflix this Tuesday”*, due to the fact that Netflix no longer allows their subscriber to rent certain movies on the day they are release. Instead, Netflix has a contract with several movie companies where they make us wait 28 days before allowing us, (the subscriber) to rent those titles that came out 28 days ago. Anyways, I won’t bore you with the details I’m sure you’ve all heard about it, if not click the link above.
Biutiful is a love story between a father and his children. Uxbal (Javier Bardem) is a parent who feels lost in the middle of Barcelona, emotionally unbalanced and attempting to overcome a painful breakup all while trying to look after his children, but the task is complicated when he feels that death hovers near.
Jack Black is coming back this Summer, with part 2 to Kung Fu Panda. In Kung Fu Panda 2, Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua was so much fun I actually don’t mind watching part 2. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 seems to be loaded with more canine adventures that you and your family will enjoy. In Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, Papi, Chloe and the little ones teaches us about family, friendship & loyalty (yes even canine family), and how to stick together.
You’ve created a brand for yourself now how do you market it?! Whether you’re a blogger or a small business person having a brand is very important. What’s more important is marketing your brand. Marketing helps people find you, know who you are and creates conversation and curiosity.
The Social Network – I love, love, love this movie. The Social Network message was beyond Facebook, it’s about being successful and humble, and dealing with everyone that will try to shut you down. This movie is truly amazing from beginning to the very end. Simply brilliant!
Every year my New Year’s Resolutions change depending on what is going on in my life, whether is relationships, family, healthier body or a better job, I think I’ve set every most popular New Year’s Resolutions out there. I have come to the realization that most of the resolutions on my previous lists rarely make it past the first 3 months.
Being an island girl, I love me some coconuts. From Coconut Oil for my hair, Almond Joy & Mound when I’m craving a candy bar, to a Pina Colada when I’m in the mood for a drink, coconut makes everything better. A great snack dessert that I love to eat are Coconut Macaroons, and after trying Danny Macaroons, I must say I’ve probably found the best Macaroons in NYC