Disclosure: I am a member of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoo Crew. This post is part of a sponsored campaign. I received membership for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. Hey everyone! We just got back from visiting the New York Aquarium and we are beat! It took us 2-1/2 hours to get to Brooklyn from the Hudson Valley because of a lot of traffic but it was well worth it. The last time I visited the aquarium was in 1998. Times have change especially after Hurican … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Come Celebrate World Ocean’s Day Event at the New York Aquarium #WorldOceansDay
May 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Verizon FiOS Now Brings You Fusion! #SomosFiOS #ad
May 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FIOS (#SomosFIOS). All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Hey everyone! Something new and exciting is happening with Verizon FiOS. Fusion is the newest channel on Verizon FiOS that features news, pop culture and satire TV and digital network. It attracts and promotes a young, diverse, and inclusive America with a unique mix of smart and irreverent original reporting, lifestyle, and comedic content on a … [Read more...]
Watch Your Favorite Musicals on Netflix! #StreamTeam
May 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. Hey everyone! As you already know, in just a few short weeks, school will be over and summer will begin. My son will be graduating high school next month! How in the world did THAT happen? Time sure flies by fast so you must enjoy the time we have on this lovely earth of ours. That's what I keep trying to tell myself every single day. Seriously, I still … [Read more...]
Check Out What Gain Has Done to 6 New York Neighborhood Laundromats #MusicToYourNose | Plus, a Giveaway!
May 24, 2014 by
Disclosure: I participated in this campaign on behalf of Gain. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. {Giveaway has ended! Thank you to all who entered. And congratulations to Sonya for winning this awesome Gain Prize Pack!} Gain has come up with a whole new level of happiness for the laundry room with their newest product, Gain Flings. The 3-in-1 benefit of Gain detergent + Oxiboost + Febreeze equals to the … [Read more...]
Eight Family Road Trip Tips to Keep You Sane this Memorial Day
May 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that 31.8 million Americans will be driving 50 miles or more this weekend -- up from last year’s 31.4 million and a post-recession high. Do you have any Memorial Day plans yet? We don't have definite plans this weekend but I'm sure my family and I will be doing some driving around to do something exciting. But before you head out this weekend, check out these eight great tips from Cars.com/family. 1. Get a Maintenance Check: Check your car’s oil level, tire inflation and … [Read more...]
It’s a Very Happy Mothers Day at Medieval Times ~ Mom gets in for Free!
May 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: Complimentary tickets will be provided for this post. Mother’s Day is this weekend, if you haven’t noticed. ;) I’m a little late with buying gifts for the women in my life (my mom & grandma) but I’ll think of something they’ll like. They love anything I give them so I’m pretty lucky in that department. So if you haven't bought a Mother's Day gift for that special mom in your life, hurry up -- time is ticking. Remember that time we visited Medieval Times back in 2012 for my … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs are Roaring Back at the Bronx Zoo!
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I am a member of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoo Crew. This post is part of a sponsored campaign. I received membership for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. It's officially Spring everyone! Are you excited? I know we are! We are über ready to pack away our winter clothes and never see them again until November/December! After the brutal winter we New Yorkers have had, I'm so ready to pack the car, my family and head out to places we know and … [Read more...]
