It's that time again. Happy Hump Day. I bet you all can't wait for the weekend. As for me, I can't wait for my hubby to get home. He's in the National Guard so he's helping out people in need during the disaster that Hurricane Irene left. Anyway, I was looking through my papers, as I do every week and I came across a picture I took from my mom. My kids love seeing photos of me when I was a kid as much as I do. Sometimes they even say I still look the same. I wonder if they're just saying that … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Champion SHAPE™: Looking and Feeling Great While Getting fit
August 30, 2011 by 12 Comments
I have a huge confession to make here. It's something I don't tell people very often and it's something I haven't spoken to my husband about but I've decided to share this dreadful confession with you, my lovely readers. Why? Because I desperately want to try to lose at least 20-25 pounds. So here it goes.... I'm overweight. For those of you who have met me in person, you may be (possibly) saying, nah, Lisa's not overweight, but if you look below -- I am. I'm 5'2 and I weigh … [Read more...]
Before & After Hurricane #Irene
August 28, 2011 by 10 Comments
What's going on in my life here in New York......thanks to Hurricane Irene. Rain is pouring down, as I write this. Rain has been falling since yesterday afternoon. My garage is flooded. Half of my driveway/backyard looks like a small lake. {fyi: That pipe across the driveway is a make-shift sump pump that hubby created to divert rain water. Too bad it's not working today} My husband was activated to the National Guard to help out with emergencies and possible disasters so he's … [Read more...]
MVP #GenerationGo: My Favorite Back-To-School Tips (& a $50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway)
August 26, 2011 by
As an MVP Generation Go Ambassador, it's my duty to share various topics and tips with my readers to hopefully lead a healthy and productive lifestyle. I've cover numerous topics ranging from exploring your community and my favorite kid-friendly recipe to finding creative ways for recreation and ways to manage your time wisely all while giving away a $50 VISA Gift Card, thanks to Kids Fun Plaza. Nice, huh? Well this week's topic is Back-to-school. I know in other parts of the country, … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: A Hoarder? (#linky)
August 24, 2011 by 6 Comments
Does this mean I'm a magazine hoarder? If I told you I had a huge bin of magazines, would you think I was? LOL There's more to this madness in a nice, blue bin. 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...]
I’m Teaming with the Tropicana OJ Express at Grand Central Terminal in NYC
August 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
I'm thrilled to be a part of the Tropicana Team as one of their TropiMomma Ambassadors. I've been a Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice consumer for as long as I can remember and it's a product I believe in and buy every week for my family. According to a Tropicana survey, one in four Americans start the day off in a bad mood. I hate to say that I am THAT one. It's the "waking up early" part that I dislike. I love mornings but I wish I wasn't exhausted as soon as I get up. It does change … [Read more...]
Disney’s Mars Needs Moms Blu-Ray +DVD Combo Set Giveaway
August 22, 2011 by
The film is about 9-year old Milo and his daring rescue mission to save his mom from Martians. He sets out on an adventure to bring her back home to earth after she’s kidnapped by Martians seeking mothers for their own planet. He joins forces with Gribble, a tech-savvy earthman, and Ki, a rebel Martian girl, to find his mother, even if he has to stow away on a spaceship, take on an entire alien nation, or worst of all, eat his broccoli. MARS NEEDS MOMS is a wonderful comedy adventure … [Read more...]
Verizon FiOS: Top Ten Features We Love #MC
August 22, 2011 by 6 Comments
Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Verizon FiOS and received a free trial of the products and services necessary to facilitate my review. We’ve had Verizon FiOS in our home for nearly two months now and my family and I are extremely happy about the switch we made from Time Warner. We're so satisfied with the service that we have compiled a list of what we think is the top ten features we love. 1) Widgets: It’s one of … [Read more...]
MVP #GenerationGo: Time Management & Setting Goals (& a $50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway)
August 19, 2011 by
As an MVP Generation Ambassador, I've been posting about various topics. I posted about ways to explore your community, posted one of my favorite kid-friendly recipes and about finding creative ways for recreation. This week's topic is Time Management and Setting Goals. In New York, summer is almost over and school will be starting very soon. With that being said, it’s time to manage my time wisely and set some goals as well. Throughout the summer time, things at our house can sometimes … [Read more...]
August 18, 1994
August 18, 2011 by 12 Comments
August 18, 1994. A day that came too quickly. A day I thought would be nothing special besides my cousin's birthday who lives in Florida. A day I will never forget because it's the day I lost my father. My dad. My papi. A day that shocked my whole family and all who knew him. A day that will never be forgotten. A day that brings back memories of the day he handed me beneficiary papers just a few months before. A day I often wonder if he knew his "time" was near. A day … [Read more...]
