A 3-day weekend is a big deal for us. It's an extra day to sleep in, to enjoy each others company and just relax. It also means a 4-day work week! YAY! So I took advantage and made plans to spend time with my two favorite girls, my daughters. Of course I did household chores (Blah!) like laundry, cleaning and all that good stuff but we did have a bit of fun too. We had lunch at Burger King, where I was indecisive about having a healthy salad or a greasy burger. Guess who won? Yup, that … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Disney/Pixar BRAVE: The Inside Scoop with Producer Katherine Sarafian #DisneyPixarEvent
May 21, 2012 by
During our Disney/Pixar press trip, we had the chance to interview the creative people behind the much anticipated film, BRAVE. This particular interview was with the producer of BRAVE, Katherine Sarafian, who started working at Pixar Studios in 1994 as a production coordinator on the studio's first full-length feature film, "Toy Story." She later worked on movies such as "A Bug's Life," "Monster's Inc." and many more. Below are some of the questions that were asked to Katherine. Was … [Read more...]
Top Ten Facts about the Movie BRAVE #DisneyPixarEvent
May 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
1. COSTUMES -- In the Movie BRAVE, Merida has a total of 22 different costumes. She has five dresses, a cloak, hand wrap and necklace, as well as torn dresses! King Fergus, Merida's dad, wears nine different simulated garments at the same time! Each has its own movement that must be "simulated" by algorithms in the computer. To achieve the mass of Fergus's kilt, the drape going across his chest has eight layers of cloth folded over and interacting with each other and other garments. The … [Read more...]
Prepare for a Cold or Flu Anytime with Robitussin®
May 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
It's Spring time! The leaves are not in full bloom yet here in New York (well, where I am!) but for those who suffer from unexpected colds or flu at this time (severe weather changes and/or pollen), you can always find relief with Robitussin®. Robitussin® products are always in my medicine cabinet because you just never know when a cold will strike. It can happen at any moment. You want to be prepared for fast relief, trust me. As a mother of three and who is constantly surrounded by sick … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: My Mommy and Me ~ 1981
May 16, 2012 by 8 Comments
I was looking through my old photos again and spotted this picture of my mommy and me. She was pregnant with my sister. I remember I was so excited to be a big sister. I was just six years old in this photo. And check out the decor! :) Happy Wordless Wednesday everyone! … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there. Hope your day is full of happiness and you are getting the treatment you deserve. As for me, I love Mother's Day. I love spending time with my babies (of course) and my husband. It's a day for family, love and breakfast, made especially by my other half. It's also a day to receive the most beautiful hand-made greeting card from my little one. Isn't it beautiful? Enjoy YOUR day mamas! Happy Mother's Day! … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: A Bit of NYC #iCapture
May 9, 2012 by 4 Comments
My girls and I ventured to the city on Cinco de Mayo and these are some photos I took with my iPhone. Happy Wednesday and Enjoy! Top left photo: Grand Central Terminal, Top right: Outside of Grand Central terminal and the Chrysler Building, Bottom Left photo: A scene of a movie or show being taped and Bottom right photo: Times Square from inside The Ride (post coming soon!). … [Read more...]
Ten Tips to Remember the Next Time You Visit Your Doctor
May 8, 2012 by 7 Comments
Working in a medical office has opened my eyes to many things so I decided to compile a list of things one should think about when visiting their doctor. Here Are Your Ten Tips: 1. Arrive early - If your appointment is for 9am, please allow ample time to check-in. Expect to arrive at least 5-10 minutes early. Remember, you are not the only patient the doctor has on his agenda. Be courteous to others and never take the doctor's time for granted. Doctors, nurses and your fellow … [Read more...]
Visiting Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California #DisneyPixarEvent
May 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
When I first received the email inviting me to a press event in San Francisco, I was surprised to know that Walt Disney had a whole museum dedicated to his life, his family and his fantastic career. Visiting the Walt Disney Family Museum was saved for day 3, the last thing on our agenda during the Disney/Pixar Event last month but it was the most memorable. Opened in 2009, the beautiful Walt Disney Family museum sits on the old grounds of a military base in the Presidio of San Francisco … [Read more...]
Join Us on Monday, May 7th from 7-8pm est for the K-Cup Ambassador Twitter Chat #IndulgeWithMom
May 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
"All good things must come to an end." Have you ever heard of such a thing? We all have and unfortunately my K-Cup Ambassadorship has come to an end. It's been by far one of the best things that has come out of blogging. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is a great company to work with and a company that I will always support because of its obvious -- they have the best-tasting coffee ever! I've said it before and I'll say it again........My Keurig Brewer is the one appliance I cannot live … [Read more...]
