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Get Savings on a New Line of SmartWool Socks at Eastern Mountain Sports! Shop Now for Great Savings!

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Rhode Island has some of the best hiking trails for the average exerciser.  Old railroad lines and jeep trails make for mostly flat courses, with some degree of incline and decline to add some intensity here and there.  Goddard Park in East Greenwich, Arcadia in Exeter, and Rome Point in North Kingstown are just some of the trails my family and my dogs enjoy – anytime of year.  When hiking on this and other trails, it is advised to wear appropriate footwear to help traverse some of the less than stable surfaces.  Surfaces such as exposed rock, loose gravel, and … Continue reading Get Savings on a New Line of SmartWool Socks at Eastern Mountain Sports! Shop Now for Great Savings!

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5 Things You Should Know About Exercise And Metabolism Courtesy of Direct Doctors

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I really enjoy my medical conversations with Direct Doctors owners Dr Lauren Hedde and Dr. Mark Turshen.  Dr. Tushen was kind enough to answer a few of my questions recently on exercise and metabolism.  Although I remain an active person, I have definitely noticed a change in my overall exercise profile over the past 20 years.  So, I asked the experts at Direct Doctors why this is so.  Their answers, as always, were exactly what I was looking for.  Here is an excerpt from our conversation: I was an active athlete into my late twenties. In my thirties and forties, … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Exercise And Metabolism Courtesy of Direct Doctors

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North Kingstown Marketing First Aid Kit Promotion To Support Local Charity MAE Organization

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In recent months, the North Kingstown Marketing Company through the NK Blog has supported the incredible efforts of the MAE Organization for the Homeless.  Through a wide range of services from art therapy to clothing drives to counseling and above all, compassion, MAE is making a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate.  Take a second to read their vision:   The Organization’s goal is to impact the homeless by assisting/facilitating them in finding respite and enlightenment, a sense of self worth, forgiveness and understanding with the assurance of safety and no judgment, as well as, alleviation from … Continue reading North Kingstown Marketing First Aid Kit Promotion To Support Local Charity MAE Organization

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5 Things Wickford Little Leaguers Can Learn From The World Series Champion Kansas City Royals

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I was recently chosen to represent Wickford Little League in the press and media as the publicity agent.  I have written about baseball for a very long time and look forward to writing and promoting our local boys and girls in their baseball endeavors.  Writing and baseball have always been passions of mine and I am truly honored for this opportunity. As you may have read from previous posts, I am a die hard Boston Red Sox fan.  I am also a die hard baseball fan.  I watched the baseball playoffs this fall along with my beloved Red Sox, who were not … Continue reading 5 Things Wickford Little Leaguers Can Learn From The World Series Champion Kansas City Royals

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New eBay Listings for November include Bath Tubs, Fitness Equipment, Guitars and More

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Owning a consignment business for ebay items has been a great experience.   I have so many interesting items that come through my door.  This month, I have a number of items on auction that are great gifts for the holiday season.  Mikasa crystal bowls, Disney Children’s books, and guitars are just a few of the many items I have listed.  For a complete inventory of what I have to sell, visit my ebay store at http://www.stores.ebay.com/The-NK-Marketing-Store.  Here are some of the items I’m selling on consignment and the specific links to learn more about the eBay listings and items: … Continue reading New eBay Listings for November include Bath Tubs, Fitness Equipment, Guitars and More

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North Kingstown’s Focal Upright Furniture – A Step In the Right Direction of Productivity

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There is an innovative business in North Kingstown that has a viable solution to how you and your fellow employees can be more productive and healthier, and it starts with the way you are sitting at the office.  The name of the business is Focal Upright Furniture.  I was introduced to this local furniture company by Doug Perron, a Barrington based physical therapist assistant and certified personal trainer who has worked with professional golfers as well as other high school and professional athletes and has owned and managed Barrington Fitness Studio for close to 12 years.  When Doug is passionate about a … Continue reading North Kingstown’s Focal Upright Furniture – A Step In the Right Direction of Productivity

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Local North Kingstown Business For Sale – Fresh Wave Frozen Yogurt

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Fresh Wave Frozen Yogurt is a local North Kingstown business for sale. For the past 6 months, the North Kingstown Blog has been passionate about promoting local businesses.  We have learned about incredible businesses located in Wickford, Quonset Business Park, and surrounding areas.  One such business, Fresh Wave Frozen Yogurt, was a frequent contributor to articles relating to the Wickford Art Festival, North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, and other family fun events.  Sadly, as I was shopping at The Shops at Quonset Point, I walked by Fresh Wave only to find a letter on the front door.  I reached out to … Continue reading Local North Kingstown Business For Sale – Fresh Wave Frozen Yogurt

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Gold’s Gym East Greenwich Presents Monster Bash and Dance-A-Thon Events In October

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Somewhere on the “Mount Rushmore” of the fitness industry has to be Joe Gold of Gold’s Gym.  In my 20 plus years of working in the fitness industry, I have seen a lot of health clubs open and close but one organization, Gold’s Gym, remains at or near the top of the industry.  Gold’s Gym is celebrating 50 years of excellence in  2015 and continues to be a leader in the world of fitness, health, and exercise.  Locally in Rhode Island, there are two Gold’s Gym locations – East Greenwich and Pawtucket.  The Gold’s Gym East Greenwich sent me some … Continue reading Gold’s Gym East Greenwich Presents Monster Bash and Dance-A-Thon Events In October

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3rd Annual Chalk It Up Against Bullying Takes Place in Wickford Village on October 17th

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On Saturday, October 17th, area villages of South County will unite to raise awareness about bullying in our local schools and hope to extend that awareness to all of society.  The event is called “The 3rd Annual Chalk It Up Against Bullying.”  It runs from 11 am to 2 pm.  The focus of this event is to “take a stand” against bullying in a peaceful and artistic manner by creating displays of positive behavior and messages of peace.  There will be free chalk handed out and the sidewalks of Wickford, Westerly, and Wakefield will be an open canvas to draw a peace … Continue reading 3rd Annual Chalk It Up Against Bullying Takes Place in Wickford Village on October 17th

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For Sale in North Kingstown – 1988 39 Foot Sea Ray Brokered by United Yacht Sales

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Boating season for 2015 here in Rhode Island is nearing an end and for some, it is a time to sell or broker your boat.  Local advertising, word of mouth, and brokerage firms help spread the word about your boat for sale.  At the recent Newport International Boat Show, I met a great brokerage firm out of Florida that buys and sells yachts all over the country and has representatives in 21 of 50 states.  This company is called United Yacht Sales and their corporate offices are in Stuart, FL.  They have local representation here in Rhode Island via broker … Continue reading For Sale in North Kingstown – 1988 39 Foot Sea Ray Brokered by United Yacht Sales