I’m a devoted bacon enthusiast, a fan of Dr. Sheldon Cooper and certified coffee guru. I grew up in Scotia and went to college in Albany. My husband, Jay, is from Philly and is still adjusting to life in the Capital Region. Together, we have a son named John.
Traci Taylor
Fish for Free in New York State
If you've never been, it can be hard to understand why people love fishing so much. But if you ask someone who lives for fishing, they'll tell you that it's not just about snagging a huge catch.
Caramel Apples Could Kill You
I was grocery shopping the other day with my husband and saw some delicious looking caramel apples and commented that I couldn't wait to buy one and sink my teeth into it, something I've not done in years. Now, I've changed my mind.
New Mirror Detects Bra Size
I'm not so great with immodesty. What they say about modesty going out the window when you give birth is absolutely true, but it was still totally awkward for me. So was getting fitted for a bra. Actually, that was mortifying.
American Red Cross Offers Free Smoke Alarms
According to the American Red Cross, home fires kill an average of seven people every day and every 40 minutes, an injury from a home fire is reported.
Company Ships Fall Foliage Across the Country
I don't even know what to say about this. I guess part of me wishes I'd thought of it first because this is a way to make money from suckers who obviously have more than what they know to do with, but the other part of me thinks this is such a ridiculous rip-off.
Men Paint Fingernails to Fight Violence Against Children
My husband has painted one of his fingernails blue. Will you? What if I told you doing so shows that you support the campaign to end violence against kids?
Sorry, Ebooks – 4 Reasons Hard Copies Are Better
When I say that I have an obsession with books, I'm not even exaggerating. Not in the tiniest bit. Don't believe me? Ask my friends who helped me move once and never again because they couldn't deal with the 30 or so boxes of books that I have.
‘Extreme Phone Pinching’ Could Cost You a Small Fortune
‘Extreme Phone Pinching’ is possibly the most nerve-racking Internet craze I've ever seen. I mean, what's more stressful than gripping an expensive object over a cliff?
Brace Yourself For a Coffee Shortage
This could start a revolution. According to Bloomberg, there’s a good chance we’ll face a coffee shortage in the not so distant future.
No-Show Wedding Guest Receives Bill
My wedding reception was an incredibly casual BBQ type of affair with an open invite to all friends and family. Although my reception was 'drop-in-if-you-can,' I did try to get a general headcount so that I'd know how much food to order from the caterer.
Man Builds ‘Dog Train’ to Bring Happiness to Rescues [WATCH]
They say that a dog is a man's best friend, but in this case, in this case it's Eugene Bostick who is dog's best friend.
Ghost Town for Sale [PHOTOS]
If you've been in the market for a house and have around $2.4 million burning a hole in your pocket, the deal has just been sweetened! Why just buy a single house, when you can buy a 62 acre ghost town?