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March 18, 2024
Spring Into Fitness: Getting Ready for Outdoor Activities in Upstate Rochester, NY

As spring unfolds in Upstate Rochester, NY, there's no shortage of ways to get fit and embrace an active lifestyle. Whether you prefer hiking through scenic trails, paddling on tranquil waters, or participating in outdoor fitness classes, the region

March 18, 2024
Embracing Local: The Power of Supporting Small Businesses in Greater Rochester, NY

Explore the significance of shopping and supporting small businesses in the Greater Rochester, NY area and its benefits for the local community.

March 18, 2024
Discover the Vibrant Spirit of Rochester

Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and make your way to Innovation Square for fun, creativity, community, and connection at the Roc Artists Open Market. 

May 12, 2021
6 Benefits of Supporting Local Entrepreneurs

In recent years, a movement has begun. It’s a movement that takes consumers away from large, impersonal big-box retailers and introduces them to the people doing business in their very own cities.

July 12, 2020
Animal Funnies Live
in Humor

Funny animals news bloopers that will make you laugh.

July 18, 2020
Fun 101 with Rochester's Sky Sands
in Humor

Made to wear polyester at the age of two and raised by a pack of savage (yet witty) left-handed, vegetarian hockey players, Sky Sands developed a bizarre and unique sense of humor at an early age. Mixing magic, audience participation, impressions and

July 16, 2020
Live Clean Kick Your Clutter Habit Once and For All

You've got a few boxes lying around, or maybe the camera crew from Hoarders is at your door as you read this. Either way, clutter is bad for the mind and bad for your wallet. But there's good news: you can get rid of it without driving yourself crazy

June 17, 2020
Take Your Workout Outside

The health and wellness world is abuzz with forest bathing. Of course, being in nature has many benefits, including stress reduction. So it makes sense to take advantage of good workout weather and exercise outside.

March 12, 2020
How to improve your financial position

Thinking about how to improve your financial position can be daunting. Where to start? What to review? How to plan? Here are 10 simple steps to help you get started.

March 12, 2020
How to Start Exercising and Stick to It

If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle getting out of the sedentary rut, despite our best intentions. You already know there are many great reasons to exercise

March 12, 2020
Jump Start to Forming Healthy Habits!

You decide to get back on the road to better health and don't know where to start.... here is a healthy tip to help you jumpstart the process to a new you!

By ShopCoolRoc
March 12, 2020
Travel Can Help Your Mental Health

Ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? Taking a vacation and having a change of scenery, even if it is just a couple of hours down the road, can work wonders, and it has been scientifically proven that travel provides a number of benefits

By ShopCoolRoc
March 12, 2020
Best Travel Tips
in Travel

It's always good to be prepared while traveling, whether new or seasoned traveler, here are a few tips to keep in mind to make your adventures pleasant ones!

By ShopCoolRoc
March 07, 2020
Shrimp and Scallops with Buccatini Pasta in a Lemon Wine Sauce
in Food

This dish is easily one of my favorites. Shrimp and Scallops with Buccatini Pasta in a Lemon Wine Sauce Enjoy!

March 02, 2020
Judah Sealy

Smooth Jazz Saxophonist/Keyboardist/Producer Judah Sealy is from Rochester, NY. He picked up the saxophone at a young age while attending School of The Arts from middle school to high school. He started out on the Rochester Music scene in 2010

By Shop Cool Roc
January 20, 2020
5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Loans

Buying a house with student loans can be daunting, but not impossible. With a proper strategy in place, and the willingness to do whatever it takes to save for a home, you could be well on your way to pursuing the purchase of your first home.

January 19, 2020
How I Got Mark Cuban To Invest In My $1.5MM/Year Tieless Shoelaces Business

I’m Tim Talley and I am the founder and CEO of U-Lace No-Tie Sneaker Laces. U-Lace is the originator of the modular No-Tie Sneaker Lace.

May 02, 2019
3 steps to follow to regain your faith in yourself

Spring always reminds me of fresh starts, renewal and rebirth. Looking at nature starting anew after the hibernation period reminds me of our cyclical nature and that pause, reflection and being dormant are all part of the natural cycle we, humans, a

September 20, 2019
How to Help Improve Your Children's Quality of Sleep

Unlike adults, children don't always appreciate the benefits of a good night's sleep. While parents look forward to slipping under the covers at the end of a long day, kids find plenty of creative excuses to delay bedtime.

February 02, 2024
Local Arts & Economic Prosperity

There is unprecedented enthusiasm among young art collectors today for discovering local artists. When it comes to building a local arts scene, young art enthusiasts are in it for the long haul and engaged in community building on an ambitious scale.

March 20, 2017
A Millennial’s Guide in Understanding Real Property Tax

Being a homeowner isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, as most millennials already know from watching their favorite sitcom characters fight over rent or attempt (and hilariously fail at) a home repair.

March 17, 2024
Hydration for Health

Approximately 71 percent of the earth's surface is composed of water. Similarly, 60 to 70 percent of the average adult human body is composed of water. 72 pounds, or 36 quarts, of water. If you're a 175-pound male, you're carrying around at least 105

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