The Elephant in the Room is a delightful new children’s picture book from New York City author and illustrator Anon. A. Mister. Standing on its own, The Elephant in the Room is an engaging children’s book, complete with a kid-friendly storyline and positive message. But The Elephant in the Room is so much more than […]
As we are coming off quarantine in New York City, I will be writing a series of posts focusing on exploring my home city (and finding local souvenirs of course!) To feel like you are on vacation right in the heart of Manhattan, you only need to hop a quick tram ride to Roosevelt Island. […]
I love visiting Los Angeles– the swaying palms, breathtaking hikes, perfect weather, shopping and cultural opportunities all offer so much to do. And the food is to die for, especially if you love Mexican. Despite all the cool things to do in Los Angeles, every “best” L.A. souvenir list I’ve seen focuses on the ultra […]
As someone who lived in Nashville for three years during law school, I was curious to see what was being written about the best souvenirs and shopping in the area. I was disappointed to see that most of the “best souvenirs in Nashville” lists focus on the new Nashville, filled with hipster shops and the […]
If I had to name one crowd-pleasing Nashville souvenir that’s definitively local, inexpensive and easily transportable, it would be the goo goo cluster. Goo goo clusters are an iconic chocolate candy made right in Nashville (the actual factory is downtown). The perfect combination of chocolate, gooey-ness and crunch, goo goo clusters are considered the first […]
When visiting big city Chicago, it’s fun to get out of the city and get a totally different experience far from the skyscrapers. A quick hop on the L train will take you to the storybook suburb of Oak Park, a mecca for architecture lovers and fans of Frank Lloyd Wright. You don’t have to […]
