Meryl Pearlstein

21 Ways to Fête your Father (or Husband or Favorite Male) on June 21, Father’s Day

June 17, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

It’s Dad’s Day and it’s not too late to find the perfect gift to celebrate. Here are 21 ways to show your love on June 21, Father’s Day (and one more for good measure). A […]

Staying Fit Virtually while Making a Difference

June 7, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

I woke up this morning and forgot what month it was. I had to ask Siri what day is was, as I usually do, but this time I also had to ask her what the […]

Celebrate Stay-at-Home Cinco de Mayo in Style

May 4, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Cinco de Mayo is an interesting holiday. While it commemorates a battle that was fought in Mexico, Mexico doesn’t celebrate it. And what’s even more perplexing is that outside of Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is […]

Celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s 90th Birthday with a Musical Tribute Sunday Night

April 24, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

The Broadway community comes together, separately, to celebrate Stephen Sondheim’s 90th birthday as only the theater community could do. Giving of themselves to raise money for ASTEP, a galaxy of stars will bring their talents […]

Visit Sweden’s Incredible Treehotel and ICEHOTEL – Enjoy Some Serious Arctic Adventure….. All Virtually (and Free)

April 18, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Travel is a very important part of my life. Exploring new cultures, meeting people who live very differently from how I do, trying local foods, and experiencing the joy of discovery are things that I’m […]

PASSOVER IN QUARANTINE: WHY IS THIS PASSOVER DIFFERENT FROM ALL OTHER PASSOVERS?

April 6, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Passover is the holiday when Jews throughout the world get together to celebrate the exodus from Egypt. It’s a time when we reflect on what it means to be free and we retell the Passover […]

You Still Have a Week to Surprise Your Valentine with a Great Dinner in New York City

February 8, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Countdown to Valentine’s Day 2020. Amore Italian Style Set in a beautiful brownstone on a tree-lined block, flower- and candle-bedecked Felidia has been a romantic favorite for diners for 38 years. For Valentine’s Day, Felidia […]

A Romantic Valentine’s Day – Wine, Roses and Food

February 8, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Red is the preferred color for roses on Valentine’s Day, and it’s a no-brainer when it comes to wine. Pink, a variant of red, takes second place on Valentine’s Day and figures prominently in rosés […]

Carnaval Maine Puts the Wonder Back in Winter

February 6, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Celebrations of the winter season have been popular for more than a century. Chasing the Northern Lights in Scandinavia and visiting Santa Claus headquarters in Finland are joined in North America in Quebec City, the world’s […]

Can’t Think of the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift? Try a Creative Trip This Year

February 3, 2020 Meryl Pearlstein 0

Croatia Croatia has a trio of unusual attractions to help you arrange a creative romantic-themed getaway. I can’t think of anywhere more romantic than the heart-shaped Galešnjak island in the Adriatic Sea near Turanji on […]