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NYC Dating… with Kids!

What are the kid-friendly, fun, and romantic places in the city? Sometimes romance is not just about uninterrupted eye contact and holding hands. Sometimes, the best romance is having fun like you are a kid again! Dating is not only for...

For Your Commute: 4 Best Self-Improvement Books Published in 2021

Are you stuck in a rut with the same old boring daily commute? Instead of napping or listening to music, why not switch it up and gain some helpful insight into improving your life.  Yes. I said it. It's TIME...

Updates Versus Radio Silence: How Not To Die

Just before the Covid-19 realities forced everyone to stay-at-home, I was having tea with one of RentHop's long-time angel investors. Fortunately, for us, we don't have real board meetings, so I try to do individual syncs as often as...

Costco Sampling Buffet Ending?

Back in my Redmond and Seattle days, there was a Costco in nearby Kirkland. In fact, it might be one of the first original Costco's, hence the Kirkland brand. Free Samples!       From FoodBeast     Yes, sometimes it was important to load up on...

How Not To Die: Weight Loss Edition

We previously discussed how Paul Graham's famous How Not To Die essay applies well to the world of NYC rental brokers. Now that renter paid broker fees disappearing (unless it's overturned), it's more important than ever to be both...

Alexis Ohanian Created the HipMunk ChipMunk and RentHop Wally Mascots

HipMunk just announced they will be shutting down next week. Back in 2010 when they first launched, they were by far the best site for searching for flights. They also had the chipmunk mascot - who people have told...