Luna Park is just another reason why I love Brooklyn. Yesterday afternoon, my daughter and I headed to Coney Island to take advantage of Luna Park's Halloween Harvest! Luna Park hosted the biggest day of its Halloween Harvest celebration yesterday. In addition to the festive décor and costumed characters wandering the park, Luna Park welcomed Food Network star Marc Maniac and his team from Maniac Pumpkin Carvers who created a masterpiece out of a giant pumpkin that had been on display at … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
Come See Boo at The Zoo….and Enter a Giveaway too! – #BronxZoo #Sp
October 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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. Halloween is a week away, and The Bronx Zoo is hosting Boo at the Zoo, one of New York’s favorite Halloween celebrations! My family LOVES Boo at The Zoo -- It’s a whole lotta’ fun for everyone in the family. Come visit THE Halloween destination for Metro New York families and cities nearby. Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo is a … [Read more...]
The Croods on Blu-Ray Giveaway! #TheCroods @FHEInsiders
October 16, 2013 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. The Croods is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD! This family comedy is full of fun, excitement and suspense. The Croods family embark on an incredible journey when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed and threatens to change their lives forever in this animated adventure featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone. Life is full of uncertainty … [Read more...]
Grana Padano and Lidia Bastianich Teach Healthy Eating with Kids at Eataly
October 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This month my daughter and I had the opportunity to cook some delicious and healthy recipes with Lidia Bastianich and Grana Padano in La Scoula Grande right inside Eataly in New York City. I've been a fan of Lidia's Italy since I was a teenager. My mother-in-law is also a huge fan. My mother-in-law always says, "All Lidia has to do on that show is throw some onion and garlic into a pan and I start to drool!" I enjoy Lidia's recipes because her approach is fresh, rustic, and simple. We … [Read more...]
Making Everyday A Big Day with Scholastic & Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats #PCBigDay #Sp
October 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This sponsored post is brought to you by our friends at Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats. All opinions are always my own. School is in full gear now that we’re heading into the middle of October and lots of big things are happening in the Perez household. My son is a senior in high school (how did that happen?!), my daughter is just starting her high school days as a freshman and my baby is a now a third grader. Every morning marks a brand new day and I express the importance of a … [Read more...]
Celebrate a New York Halloween Tradition at The Bronx Zoo #BronxZoo
October 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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. Come visit THE Halloween destination for Metro New York families and one of New York’s favorite Halloween celebrations! Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo is a fun-filled, animal-themed, kid-friendly, not-so scary, Halloween experience. This celebration combines this fun holiday with the Bronx Zoo’s mission of connecting people to … [Read more...]
Modern Family Season 4 on Blu-ray Giveaway! #Fheinsiders #MyModernFamilyBD
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Who doesn't love the hot & lovely Sofia Vergara? She's gorgeous, she's funny and she's the main reason why most people watch the show, Modern Family. Modern Family is a refreshing and funny sitcom about multi-cultural relationships, adoption, same-sex marriage and lots more. They give viewers a peek into what it means to raise a family in this chaotic day and age. No … [Read more...]
The Affordable Art Fair Kickoff Event at The W Recap @AAFNYC
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For me art is a form of translating and expressing feelings, thoughts, memories and passions that are aren't so easy to translate into words. As a little girl I always wanted to hang my creations up on the refrigerator or in my bedroom. You can say that I was somewhat of an aspiring artist. I even took up drawing portraits in black and gray pencils. My famous piece was one of Marilyn Monroe. That love I have for art as a little girl has lived inside of me ever since. Fast … [Read more...]
