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Rockin’ Out With American Honey

by xoJohn July 16, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Compensation was provided by Wild Turkey American Honey® via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Wild Turkey American Honey®.

Summers are made for outdoor fun. There are a lot of outdoor activities taking place throughout the New York City tri-state area. One in particular I wanted to check out was the Hudson RiverRocks concert, which celebrates its 17th season this year. The free outdoor concert series draws crowds every year and features established artist, as well as new and upcoming performers. The Hudson RiverRocks concert series takes place at beautiful pier 84 and goes on whether it rains or shines.

July 16, 2015 0 comment

Rooftops and Fireworks

by xoJohn July 15, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

The post is sponsored by Wild Turkey American Honey®.

I hope everyone had a safe and joyous 4th of July. The weather in New York was simply amazing, standing still at around 75 degrees. I was ecstatic because this meant my friends and I could hang on the rooftop to celebrate another year of independence. I set my plans in motion starting with securing a grill master, then setting up the soundtrack for the evening, and topping it off with the best bourbon (my favorite) I could find, Wild Turkey American Honey®. The rooftop overlooked the Hudson River and was the perfect backdrop for what was sure to be a great evening of music, BBQ, and of course fireworks.

July 15, 2015 0 comment

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Take Your 4th of July BBQ to the Next Level

by xoJohn July 1, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

This post is sponsored by Hornitos® Tequila

Independence Day is a federal holiday in which we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The 4th of July is also a holiday to bring us all together for a joyous celebration. I have fond childhood memories of fireworks shopping with my friends in Washington, DC and then gathering for a fun BBQ, where our parents would light all of the fireworks. As I grew into adulthood, this day became a tradition for a few of us to get together and watch the city’s fireworks, while enjoying some good old BBQ. Fireworks, BBQ, family, and friends, and of course booze. If you’re planning the same type of BBQ, you might want to take it to the next level with a fun booze-infused treat. I played around with a few ideas. Most of my inner circle loves tequila and BBQ, so I thought it would be a great idea to hook them up with a Hornitos® Tequila Plata infused BBQ striped chicken dish. It’s pretty simple to make and only took 15 minutes to cook.

July 1, 2015 0 comment

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Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane

by xoJohn June 26, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

Compensation was provided by Nestlé Coffee-mate®. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Coffee-mate®.

In preparation for my sister’s sweet sixteen, we gathered around my mom’s table with warm mugs of coffee, flavored with soothing Classic Vanilla Coffee-mate. We looked over many old photos to find the perfect picture for a collage that would be displayed at the event. Among them was one of my favorite pictures; my sassy little sister wearing my favorite hat and posing for the camera. My little diva wasn’t always one of my favorite people.

June 26, 2015 0 comment

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Cheers To Summer!

by xoJohn June 24, 2015

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This post is sponsored by Bud Light.

Believe it or not, summer is finally here! How do you normally unwind during the summer? I personally like to just mellow out, do things that make me happy, and if I’m feeling adventurous, I might take a walk on the wild side and step a bit out of my comfort zone.

June 24, 2015 0 comment

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Summers Are Made For Rooftop Fun

by xoJohn June 16, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

The post is sponsored by American Honey.

One of the most amazing things about living in New York City is summertime! The outdoor festivals, live music, swimming pools, picnics in the park, boat cruises, and rooftops, all just some of the things to admire about a New York summer. There is so much to do in the big apple and the amount of fun is endless. When New York finally gets some solid summer weather, I had an idea to gather some new friends and associates, whom I’ve met over the past year for a relaxing evening of fun.

June 16, 2015 0 comment

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Blogging My Way Through New York City

by xoJohn June 10, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

This post is sponsored by smartwater.

How do you normally start your day? For me, it all depends on the day. For instance, Mondays I may roll out of bed a little upset because the reality of the weekend being over sets in. Luckily I have my favorite quote as a pick me up. The most exciting part about blogging is the fact that we can bring you content from pretty much anywhere in the world. In recent weeks, I found myself drafting up articles via my smartphone while riding the subway. It’s not the most ideal setting but in order to distract me from the constant hustle and bustle of New York City commuters, it works.

June 10, 2015 0 comment

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7 Steps To Kick Starting Your Day and Achieving A Healthy Lifestyle

by xoJohn May 26, 2015

written by xoJohn 1 minutes read

This post is sponsored by smartwater.

When I first started blogging it was a simple hobby that, unbeknownst to me, would soon become a full fledge business. During the inception of xojohn.com in 2009, people’s perception of bloggers were very low and I recall hearing naysayers saying things like, “Bloggers sit at home in their parents’ basement and talk crap about people.” Or “They don’t have a real job!” Blogging today has become a major part of how you, the readers, get your news. All of the major print publications have blogs now, although some like to shy away from the word, but let’s face it. It’s a blog.

May 26, 2015 1 comment

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