Valentine’s Day – a day traditionally dedicated to grand romantic gestures, candlelit dinners and heartfelt cards. But for many, it’s also an opportunity to flip the script and focus on an often-overlooked kind of love: self-love. Un-Valentine’s Day, as it’s affectionately called, is a growing trend that celebrates individuality and prioritizing oneself.
January 4 is National Spaghetti Day. While it shows up on the National Day list, it isn’t a “real” National Day, which takes an act of Congress, and no one knows who invented it or when it was first celebrated. But I don’t care! I love spaghetti and will happily celebrate it!
“Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be,” Abraham Lincoln once said. The first time I saw that quote, I was confused. It implies that happiness is a choice.
This month, we’re here to discuss those in-between fashion collections – pre-spring and resort wear – which we would argue are as important, if not more, in setting the sartorial tone for the season ahead. Consider them appetizers before the main course.
Pop Quiz, Hotshot: You’re madly in love with your significant other, purchase an engagement ring(1), pop the question and your significant other answers “yes” and then, for whatever reason(2), your engagement is later broken. Who gets the ring?
Donald Trump’s victory in the November presidential election was a surprise to some, but not to me. I was certain that Trump would win, and that we would know the outcome by Wednesday morning. The reason for this confidence was the Median Voter Theorem, one of the more famous (and underappreciated) theories in political science and public choice economics.
We seem to be playing a new game in my family. My sons, who are in their early 30s, have been revealing some startling things to me lately, things they did when they were younger. They then smile and look at me defiantly when I ask, “What? How did I not know about that?”
We’ve stumbled into a tradition, quite by accident. It wasn’t planned or carefully thought out; instead, we jostled, bumped into and tripped over it. For the past two years, we’ve gone to Florida during the holidays, and I’m pretty sure this will become a regular thing.
What’s better than a warm slice of pie? Having a whole day dedicated to it! Every January 23, pie lovers unite to celebrate the unofficial holiday that’s as sweet (or savory!) as the dessert itself.
With our final “My Style” article of the year, we want to start with gratitude. We are grateful to have been able to share a little bit of our unique expertise including seasonal trends, fabulous upcoming things to watch for and best color pairings, and to provide a source of knowledge for OUR city! We are grateful for our SHIFT shoppers, new and seasoned, and grateful that you are ready to SHIFT your vibe to positivity when reading My City Magazine!
The magic of Christmas is upon us! Houses decorated with sparkling lights and festive wreaths line the streets and Christmas music is playing on every radio station. Stores are bustling with shoppers in search of the perfect gifts for their loved ones. The rich scent of pine lingers from Christmas trees adorned with colorful ornaments.
