Archives for September 2013

September 29th is National Coffee Day!

Whoever thought of making a day National Coffee Day was brilliant. Although in my home, every day is coffee day. It's the liquid I need to help me get through the day. I need coffee. I love coffee. Without it, I wouldn't be human. Ok, ok, I'm kidding but I will not feel human if I don't have my daily cup of java. So in honor of National Coffee Day, I am sharing the spots where you can get a cup of free coffee. Who doesn't like free? I LOVE free! Starbucks If you buy 1 lb of … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe: Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

It's not officially fall just yet but it sure does feel like fall already. The morning hours are crisp and cold and everyone is breaking out their sweaters and long pants. Once the kids are back in school, I often go into baking mode. I love to bake. It's soothing and it makes the house smell yummy. Every year, around this time, I make a delicious, moist pumpkin bread that my family and I go crazy over. I haven't made it just yet because I have been obsessed with banana bread with dark … [Read more...]

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries Coming to DVD & Digital HD #Giveaway @Fheinsiders

Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. I was six years old when my mother bought me my very first Strawberry Shortcake doll. The hair was the main reason why I wanted the doll. Strawberry Shortcake's hair smelled divine. The sweet scent of her hair smelled just like strawberries. Plus, I thought she was the most beautiful doll with gorgeous, bright red hair. Fast forward thirty-something years and Strawberry Shortcake … [Read more...]

See What’s Happening at the Bronx Zoo in September! #BronxZoo

Disclosure: As a Bronx Zoo Blog Ambassador, I received a family membership in exchange for my participation.  All opinions expressed here are always my own. Did you miss your chance to see the Bronx Zoo’s exciting Dinosaur Safari exhibit this summer? You’re in luck -- it has been EXTENDED! Bronx Zoo just announced that they will keep these enormous creatures at the zoo through November 3rd based on overwhelming popular demand. Don’t miss your last chance to see this amazing exhibit that … [Read more...]