Archives for July 2011

P&G Family Movie Night: “Who is Simon Miller?” Premieres August 6, 2011

P&G and Walmart have partnered together to create movies that families can watch together. As a mom of 3, it's often difficult to watch a movie that is age-appropriate for everyone, including my 6-year-old. There are times where we have to stop the movie right smack in the middle because of what was said or what they showed on the screen. Watching movies that are appropriate for the whole family always get a 2 thumbs up from me. "Who is Simon Miller?" is one of them. I was fortunate … [Read more...]

Exploring Your Local Community (Giveaway for $50 Visa Card!)

New and exciting things are happening fast here at New York Chica but I'm not complaining.  This week I'm happy to announce that yours truly has been selected as an MVP Generation Go Ambassador by MVP Healthcare in the NorthEast. Let me explain what that is.  MVP Generation Go program was formulated to help families get up, get outdoors and active and most importantly, live well.  As an MVP Generation Go Ambassador (along with 7 other Northeast bloggers), I will post weekly on topics ranging … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: No More Pictures! (#Linky)

This is what happens when they want me to stop taking pictures. :/ Have a Wordless Wednesday Post? Link up your post below. I would love to see your photo! And don’t forget to visit these participants as well: The Domestic Buzz, Momspective, Dear Crissy & 5 Minutes for Mom. … [Read more...]

Perfect Pairing: Frito-Lays and Delectable Dips with Friends

Last week, my daughters and I ventured out to Suzanne's place in Queens, N.Y. to meet up with some of the New York based bloggers for a get-together sponsored by Frito-Lays.  Any meet-up with chips accompanied by some delectable dips are always a good thing when paired together, in my opinion. If you haven't noticed, last week's weather was brutal with temps hitting high 90's and feeling like triple digits but thankfully Suzanne had a water table out and a bouncy house for the kiddies and … [Read more...]

A Twitter Party with VCA Animal Hospital (lots of prizes!) #VCApets

If you have a pet, then you'll be quite interested in a Twitter Party that involves important information on how to care for your special pet and get your hands on some pretty cool prizes. VCA's Veterinarian/Pet health Expert, Dr. Donna Spector, will be on-hand answering any fur-questions you may have. Details: Stilletto Media's First Twitter Party Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Time: 7-8:30 pm, EST You MUST RSVP on Latina On a Mission’s blog. Twitter: Customized Tweetgrid Visit VCA … [Read more...]

Visit The Stepping Stones Museum for Children With The Kids Club 13 Team & Arthur!

On Sunday, July 24th, Stepping Stone Museum for Children will be hosting a Kids Club 13 event with Arthur to check out the unveiling of the newly expanded museum. For those of you that have been following my blog, you probably noticed a cute badge on my sidebar that says Kids Club Thirteen Ambassador which means I will be reporting back to you whenever I attend any Kids Club events. Although I missed other cool events due to family issues, I'm not missing this one.  I heard nothing but … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: It’s Pooh Bear Time! (linky)

I took my little one to see Winnie The Pooh this past weekend and she LOVED it! She was ready with her Pooh Bear in hand that I got for her during a Disney Press Junket. She loved it so much, she wants to see it again. Thank you Disney! Have a Wordless Wednesday Post? Link up your post below. I would love to see your photo! And don’t forget to visit these participants as well: The Domestic Buzz, Momspective, Dear Crissy & 5 Minutes for Mom. … [Read more...]

Back-to-School Shopping and Box Tops for Education from Walmart | Giveaway

*Edited to add winner:  Congratulations to Kim Cuevas for winning the $25 Walmart Gift Card! Email was sent so please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize! Thank you to everyone for entering!* I went shopping the other day to purchase some water shoes for my girls and I couldn't believe my eyes. All I saw was back-to-school supplies and even Thanksgiving merchandise! I was in disbelief because, hello, it's still Summer! I don't want to think about school supplies and the holidays just … [Read more...]

Cooking With FAGE Total at The French Culinary Institute in New York City

{Scroll down below for a slideshow} Recently I went to a cooking class at the French Culinary Institute where I was invited by FAGE (pronounced Fa-yeh) to cook alongside with other bloggers. Honestly, I never bought FAGE yogurt nor have I tasted it but I was intrigued on how to incorporate yogurt into everyday cooking so I obliged. Here's a little history: The Beginning: In 1926, Athanassios Filippou opened a small dairy shop in Athens, Greece. At the time, the shop’s location was … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Bloggers Enjoying NYC (linky)

These photos were taken yesterday. I hung out with the girls before a Mom Trends blogging event. We had a good time for sure! Oh, by the way, last week's picture was taken at Great Adventures in New Jersey. It's been a long time since the last time I visited so I have no idea if the water fountain is still there. Have a Wordless Wednesday Post? Link up your post below. I would love to see your photo! And don’t forget to visit these participants as well: The Domestic Buzz, Momspective, Dear … [Read more...]