Archives for August 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Mean, Green Eating Machine (#linky)

Say hello to the huge African Bullfrog who lives in the American Museum of Natural History's Frog Exhibit.They grow up to eight inches in diameter and eat almost anything that moves. They are able to live without food and water for months by digging underground. Amazing! Isn't he cute? NOT! lol 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 … [Read more...]

A Kleenex Field Trip at the Amercian Museum of Natural History (AMNH)

I grew up visiting the American Museum of Natural History.  The museum has a special place in my heart not only because I enjoy visiting every year but because my first visit to the museum happened when I was just six-years-old.  It was my very first field trip with my first grade class. It's funny, my daughter is now six-years-old and I remembered my first visit through her eyes.  So for me, it's a nostalgic feeling each and every time I visit. Last Thursday, my kids and I visited the … [Read more...]

My Love for Coffee Just Got Bigger, Thanks to K-Cup® Portion Packs

My love for coffee has grown since becoming a K-Cup Ambassador. Before trying out the Brew Over Ice K-Cup® portion packs, I was never an iced coffee kind of person.  I prefer my coffee to be piping hot. But let's be real here, it's Summer and it's HOT!  I don't think I can drink my coffee hot all the time.  I want something to cool me off and caffeinate me as well.  That's where the iced coffee K-Cup® portion packs comes in. I can't imagine surviving the hot and humid Summer without iced … [Read more...]

“One Day” with Anne Hathaway & Jim Sturgess | Movie Tickets Giveaway

“Twenty Years. Two People. One Day.” To help celebrate the August release of the new Anne Hathaway movie One Day, which opens nationwide on August 19th, KODAK is hosting a contest on the KODAK Facebook page. Share a photo of your one perfect day for a chance to win a trip for two to Paris, France and great KODAK products. The contest officially kicked off on August 4th and goes on until August 15th, which is the last day to submit your photos. Here's a synopsis of the movie: After one … [Read more...]

MVP #GenerationGo: Creative Recreation (& a $50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway!)

Like I said before, I'm one of  the MVP Generation Go Ambassadors and my job is to bring you helpful and healthy tips so you and your family can live a better life, or at least try. For the past few weeks, I've been posting different ways on how you can keep your whole family active and healthy by eating right and exploring your community. This week's topic is Creative Recreation. Creative Recreation is very important for the growth and development of recognition in every culture of the … [Read more...]

DreamWorks Pictures’ The Help | Giveaway

The Help is finally out in theaters today after months of anticipation. I missed the screening last week so I'm dying to see it since all I've heard were positive reviews from the screening last week and the book. I hope to see The Help this week so that review will be up right after I view it. If you haven’t seen it or heard about the movie, continue reading. “The Help” is a timeless and universal story about the ability to create change. Deeply moving, filled with poignancy, humor and … [Read more...]

Family Matters…..or does it?

When it comes to family and the bond families have with one another, it's no doubt that you should be able to count on your family when the chips are down, right?  In my heart, family matters. It's the main piece to any puzzle. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. When I was a kid, I grew up in a tight-knit family. I saw fights, arguments, crying and lots of love in between it all.  No matter the issue, there was a bond that I always saw that was very important. Yes, people gave … [Read more...]

Ramblings: Changes and A Winner!

So New York Chica has been through yet another blog redesign.  As a blogger, I feel a blog should be refreshed at least once a year.  It makes for new content for those days we are having writer's block which happens to me way too often.  But sometimes change is good.  We all  need that extra "oomph" to get our ideas out. Right? So I contacted Jacqui from Wacky Jacqui Designs and told her I was ready for another change (she designed my blog once before) and she was as usual, very helpful … [Read more...]

MVP #GenerationGo: My Favorite Kid-Friendly Recipe (& a $50 VISA Gift card Giveaway!)

If you missed last week’s post announcing my partnership with MVP Generation Go Program as one of their ambassadors, you can click HERE.  I wouldn’t want you to miss any of these posts! As a MVP Generation Go Ambassador and a mom of three, there’s a bunch of healthy recipes that I enjoy making for my family but I'll share one that is very special.  This week’s topic is all about healthy recipes and getting your kids involved in eating healthy. Having a daughter who is extremely picky, it’s … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Competition? (#linky)

What do you think? Was this a good idea for either one? I'm ecstatic Panera Bread is finally opening near me so I could care less! 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...]