The New York Office of MindsInSync, the company behind Microdry and Aquatopia, took advantage of its location right on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route to host a brunch-n-balloons party. The 100+ guests included the Microdry and Aquatopia teams and their families as well as friends of the company. The company's fourth floor offices were the perfect perch for eye-to-eye views of all the balloons, while the conference rooms were converted into buffets featuring eggs benedict, bacon, sausage baked goodies, and, of course mimosas.

The teams behind Microdry and sister brand Aquatopia recently took time out from cooking up new products to cooking up a gourmet dinner at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan. Donning chef's toques and aprons, everyone rolled up their sleeves to slice, dice, simmer, sauté and bake a meal that included crab cakes, filet mignon and tres leches cake. It was a great way for everyone at this fast-growing brand to get to know each other better—and put on a few pounds.

From a recent customer review on Bed, Bath and Beyond:

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The Answer is pat

We've all done it: Stepped out of the shower, grabbed a chunky towel, and rubbed hard to dry off. If your skin could talk, this process would make it scream.

Rubbing your skin with even the softest towel is abrasive and results in depleting natural moisture. Ask a beautician or dermatologist, and they'll tell you the best way to dry your skin is to pat it gently. Easy enough, but because most towels aren't fast to absorb water, you could spend all day patting your pores.