9 Travel Essentials to Gift

Whether you’re shopping for traveling friends and family, or checking out something to get yourself for your next trip, these are must-haves to help and be enjoyed by travelers while on their journey and at their destination:

Music Download: Britney Spears and Elton John “Hold Me Closer”

It’s been six years since Britney Spears has released a new song, since 2016’s Glory album, and for her return, she’s teamed up with Elton John for a pop disco hit.

When teasers for the new song first popped up on TikTok last week I was taken by surprise and I was overcome with joy that Britney was making music again! Can’t wait to hear this everywhere and to dance to it for years to come – literally grooving along right now as I have the song on repeat!

Listen below:

Bop or Flop: Postmates ‘Bottom-Friendly Menu’

Corporate Pride has gotten bold and is highlighting top and bottom culture. First Burger King Austria released its two tops or two bottoms burger, and now Postmates has entered the scene with its new “bottom-friendly menu” as part of the company’s Eat With Pride campaign.

7 U.S. City Pride Events to Keep You Celebrating All Summer

Photo via LA Pride

“Hi, Gay! Happy Pride Month.“

June kicks off a season of LGBTQ+ Pride events across globe to celebrate and honor the community, while also continuing the battle for rights and freedoms for all. The pandemic setback many Pride events for the past two years, and this summer will be a comeback for several American cities, such as Los Angeles. 

From the West Coast to New York City and Philadelphia, check out 7 different Prides to attend each weekend across the United States to keep the celebrations going all summer:

Pull-On Shorts to Get This Summer

I recently wrote a story for Edge Media Network on shorts to get for every style. Featuring styles for everyday, beach vacation, and for the office. Personally, my favorite style is casual shorts with a waistband and drawstring. Slip them right on, and go where you need to go.

My go-to styles are a few athletic pairs I have from the now defunct Hill City brand, but below, find other favorite casual pull-on shorts to get now:

Up to $15 Off $50 in Gift Cards With Slide App

Just found out about Slide, a new app by Raise.com, where you use to get 4-5% back on gift card purchases from any of their 200+ partners such as Gamestop, Ulta, Chipotle, and Under Armour . New customers can usually get $5 off a $20 purchase up to four times, but today, for Black Friday, new and returning customers can also get $10 off a $50 purchase. And the two offers can easily be combined!

Join here, and more details below:

Best Black Friday / Cyber Weekend Sales and Deals

While deals have started early this week, the main event is here with more savings for the holiday kickoff. Check below for some of my favorite finds so far and make sure to come back to as I’ll be updating throughout the weekend.

Play Squid Game in NYC to Win Trip to Korea

Mojitos on Jeju Island anyone? 

Win a chance to live out your Korean travel dreams by playing games inspired by the hit international Netflix show. The Korea Tourism Organization New York Office is inviting 80 people to visit Korean attractions in New York City and play fun Korean games. First prize is a round-trip flight to Korea! 

Music Download: Adele “Easy On Me”

Adele is back with a new single and it’s everything! 

The British singer-songwriter released her last album over five years ago, so everyone’s been waiting to see what she’s been working on and the newest single, “Easy on Me,” does not disappoint. It’s the first single from her upcoming album 30, and was released with accompanying music video. 

Listen below:

Free Starbucks Coffee on National Coffee Day for 50th Anniversary

Starbucks is celebrating its 50th anniversary by inviting customers to visit this National Coffee Day for a free coffee offer. 

On Sept. 29, customers can bring in a clean, empty, reusable cup (up to 20 fl. oz.) into participating cafe locations in the U.S. to receive a free cup of Pike Place Roast brewed coffee.