Author: kristyalpert

Better Homes & Gardens

Is Grass-Fed Milk Better than Organic? Let’s clear up the organic milk versus grass-fed milk confusion once and for all. By Kristy Alpert The difference between milk alternatives such as oat milk and almond milk is clear, but when it comes to choosing between different forms of cow’s milk, even the healthiest options can seem decidedly…

Better Homes & Gardens

8 Tips for Better Boxed Pancakes Get that made-from-scratch taste with these easy boxed pancake mix hacks. By Kristy Alpert There’s no shame in boxed pancakes. These handy, pre-mixed packages are easy to whip together with just a few ingredients. In fact, you won’t find me on a camping trip without a Nalgene…

Global Traveler

Connect with Clients and Colleagues in Dynamic Belgrade By Kristy Alpert On the surface, life appears to move slowly in the capital city of Belgrade, where sidewalks are for strolling, drinks are for sipping, and lunch is an event lasting upwards of three hours. But the reality is this industrious city…

Global Traveler

Surrender to Indulgence at Maine’s White Barn Inn By Kristy Alpert The smell of pine needles, brine and campfire smoke released into the air as I lifted my sweater over my head, and the scents once woven into the woolen fibers now lingered faintly on my bare skin. I had spent…

TripSavvy

Where to Go Camping in the Ozarks By Kristy Alpert Virgin forests, soaring limestone bluffs, and crystal clear lakes aren’t just the backdrop for the Ozark Mountains’ best campgrounds; they’re the playground. Encompassing more than 32 million acres across four states, the Ozark region has flown under the radar for…

Global Traveler

Explore Sofia, Bulgaria, with the Family By Kristy Alpert Flanked by the ski resort-studded Balkan Mountains and situated directly downwind from the fragrant pine forests of the Vitosha mountain, Sofia’s gorgeous landscape and strategic location between Asia and Europe put it at a crossroads where business and pleasure intermingle effortlessly. In…