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25/10/2020

What is it about autumn that makes us put aside our tried-and-true martinis and margaritas, and start concocting those special seasonal drinks we all have come to love? Fall favorites like mulled wine, spiced cider and pumpkin spice everything is in abundance, and now is the time to bring out those special recipes that just go so well with a Halloween fright night, Thanksgiving family meal or just sitting out in the back yard looking at the leaves changing colors.
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the vivant: What is it about autumn that makes us put aside our tried-and-true martinis and margaritas, and start concocting those special

05/10/2020

Today on The Vivant: Celebrating a socially-distant Halloween. https://thevivant.com/how-to-celebrate-a-socially-distant-halloween

Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays every year for its otherworldliness and ability it provides you to be someone else, even if just for a couple of hours. It’s marked by candy, masks, and Fall food. So, just because Halloween may be looking a bit different this year during a pandemi...

05/10/2020

Today's book review on The Vivant: The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt. https://thevivant.com/book-review-the-goldfinch-by-donna-tartt

When someone recommends a book to me, the first thing I ask myself is “how well does this person know me?” If a near-stranger is talking about an absolute must-read, I might look it up and check the blurb but I’m more likely to forget the name of book as soon as the next conversation…

01/10/2020

New today on The Vivant! Eco-friendly tips for first-time homeowners. https://thevivant.com/eco-friendly-tips-for-first-time-homeowners

As of 2018, the average age of a first-time homebuyer was 32. Many first-time owners are ‘Millennials,’ a generation that has taken an active interest in the environment and sustainability efforts. But no matter what age you are, buying a home for the first time is an exciting process. You might...

29/09/2020

Spending your day sitting? Join the club. Here are some ideas on how to get out of that rut. https://thevivant.com/how-to-take-your-body-out-of-a-fitness-rut-caused-by-sedentary-lifestyle

It’s commonly known that modern people spend most of their day sitting. Whether he or she is at home, the office, in a car or anywhere else, he’s sitting for hours and hours during the day. Modern jobs, the pandemic and our overall lifestyles make us sit more than we should, and that’s how we....

14/09/2020

This week's book review: Paris, Part Time, by Lisa Baker Morgan. https://thevivant.com/book-review-paris-part-time-by-lisa-baker-morgan

I’ve always wanted to go to Paris. As a teenager I even briefly entertained the thought of attending the Sorbonne. I eventually ended up in California, at University of California Santa Cruz, which was arguably the most hippie college on the face of the planet at the time. Later in midlife, when I...

08/09/2020

What's better than a great dessert? A great dessert with Booze in it! Here are a few of our favorite boozy dessert recipes. https://thevivant.com/boozy-desserts

There’s nothing better than a sweet, delicious dessert after an outstanding meal – except perhaps, a sweet, delicious dessert with booze in it. This week, The Vivant talked with our favorite cabal of gourmets, gourmands and assorted food bloggers to see how they use liquor as an ingredient in th...

07/09/2020

If you enjoy music festivals, don't worry -- you can still attend, virtually. https://thevivant.com/music-festivals-you-can-attend-live-online

Concerts and music festivals are looking a bit different this year in the wake of Covid-19. While you may not be able to attend them live in-person, you can attend them live online. There are many perks to this new live music development. While you may not be able to see your favorite musicians phys...

27/08/2020

Without the natural hustle and bustle of our normal lives, we’re sitting more and moving less. And it’s starting to show. Why exercise is more important than ever: https://thevivant.com/why-exercise-is-more-important-than-ever-right-now

Months of staying home due to the global pandemic is starting to harm our health. Without the natural hustle and bustle of our normal lives, we’re sitting more and moving less. And it’s starting to show. Many people are even putting on the “quarantine 15″—a result of too little movement an...

14/08/2020

Our movie review today looks at the Netflix documentary "Becoming," about the fabulous Michelle Obama. https://thevivant.com/movie-review-becoming

You either love her or hate her – revere her or wish she never stepped foot into the White House. And this documentary won’t do much to change your mind – because it doesn’t aim to. Emmy nominated and directed by the award-winning Nadia Hallgren, Becoming follows the former First Lady on her...

08/08/2020

Today's book review on THE VIVANT: Little Weirds, by Jenny Slate. https://thevivant.com/book-review-little-weirds

Creating a world painting in warm tones with splashes of color, this book is exactly what it sets out to be: A little weird. If you don’t know Jenny Slate, then this book will make exactly zero sense to you. It’s marked by wild tales of growing up among ghosts with a touch of contemporary…

05/08/2020

What are you going to do with that half bottle of gin you still have in the cabinet? Here are some great ideas. https://thevivant.com/the-vivants-top-ten-fabulous-gin-cocktail-recipes

There’s a lot more you can do with gin than make a Churchill martini. What’s a Churchill martini, you ask? Essentially it’s a glass of cold gin, poured in the same room with a bottle of vermouth off to the side and usually enjoyed with a fine cigar. I asked some of my favorite bartenders,…

02/08/2020

There's still plenty of time for backyard grilling. Here's The Vivant's Top Ten: What You Need for Backyard Grilling! https://thevivant.com/the-vivants-top-ten-what-you-need-for-outdoor-grilling

You have the grill, the meat and an ice bucket full of cold beer. But there are just a few other things you’ll need to transform your backyard grilling weekend from just another burger-and-beer blowout, to something a lot more memorable. I do love outdoor grilling. Even though my wife and I are no...

01/08/2020

What have you been reading during the pandemic? https://thevivant.com/reading-in-a-pandemic-escaping-reality

The last 6 months have been unpredictable, to say the least. For many people, the global stage on which they are used to existing has been shrunk down to the size of their own home. It’s only natural, therefore, that so many people have sought out a way to get away from the four walls…

24/07/2020

Today's book review on THE VIVANT: Becoming, by Michelle Obama
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Published in 2018, Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming has sold over 10 million copies. It is the story of a Black woman growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois; it is about her roots, her education, and how she learned to use her voice. Whilst Michelle Obama is famous as a former First Lad...

23/07/2020

Is it National Tequila Day already? Here are a few of THE VIVANT's favorite tequila cocktail recipes. https://thevivant.com/celebrate-national-tequila-day

Out of all the holidays of the year, National Tequila Day is my all-time favorite. But what with staying at home in isolation since February, I nearly forgot about it — that is, until my friends over at PATRÓN reminded me about it. They were not about to let this day pass without sending me…

23/07/2020

This month THE VIVANT welcomes Tess DiNapoli as our newest guest author. An artist and freelance writer, Tess has worked with fashion brands, such as Velvet Heart Boutique. She has a passion for yoga and often writes about the latest trends and wellness. This week, Tess gives us her 6 Tips for Staying Comfy and Stylish While Staying Home. https://thevivant.com/6-tips-for-staying-comfy-and-stylish-while-staying-home

So many of us were used to the daily routine of getting out of bed at a specific time, putting on our makeup, getting dressed in business attire for the office, and heading out for an eight-hour day at the office full of meetings and some social time. Now, our offices have become our dining…

15/07/2020

Above all else, Hamilton is a message of hope. Did you see it on Disney Plus? https://thevivant.com/hamilton-a-message-of-hope

The recent release of the Hamilton pro shot on Disney+ means a lot of things to a lot of different people. For Disney, it’s another success they can add to the tally, thousands of people subscribing to their streaming service for the express reason of watching the Broadway musical in all its glory...

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