Dine and Dish: Are Social Media and Food the Perfect Pairing?

Currently, 49 percent — or nearly half — of surveyed consumers learn about food through social networks, and 9 percent have downloaded a mobile food app in the past year. From tweeting about the delectable belgian waffle they just ate and discovering recipes on image-centric cooking blogs to checking into the hottest new restaurants, more food-obsessed Americans are turning to social technology to help satiate their cravings.

The College Try: How To Pick The Right School

Picking a college is never an easy decision. For most students, the choice is not simply a matter of where to spend the next four years, but more importantly, the institution their names will be attached to for a lifetime. With so much at stake — degree programs, career placement, alumni networks — it pays to look at the big picture instead of deciding impulsively.

How to Survive Your Monster-In-Law

Now I actually love my mother(monster)-in-law. We get along great. It’s her sister that I can’t stand. That being said, there are plenty of guys and gals that cannot stand their mother-in-laws and dread the thought of a visit. This infographic provides some tips on how to survive your next encounter with the “monster-in-law.”

Interesting Facts About Mother’s Day

Did you know that Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis in 1908? Or that the youngest mother in history gave birth at the age of 5 years and 7 months old? Learn more interesting facts about Mother’s Day and moms with this cool infographic published by ModernMom.com.

Traditional New Orleans Cocktails

New Orleans is filled with pubs, bars and restaurants which are known for creating some of the city’s most notorious cocktails. Some, like the Sazerac are considered the first cocktails in the country. NOLA Adventures is familiar with a lot of traditions in the French Quarter and across the city, but none are more traditional that this list of Traditional Cocktails.

What You Could Do With An Extra Two Hours Each Day

If you traffic in information, you know that the right data comes at a cost. In fact, the average information worker spends about two hours per day searching for information. What could you accomplish if all the information you needed was readily available to you, freeing up two hours every day? This infographic takes a look at some of those items.

How Travel is Good for Your Health

Vacations offer lots of healthy benefits. They help us recharge, reinvigorate and refresh. They strengthen ties to family and friends. They build connections to other cultures and people. So the next time you decide to trade that week at the beach for meetings, appointments, email, and deadlines, you might want to consider the health benefits vacations offer via the infographic below.