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
September 7, 2013 by
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
September 6, 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. 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...]
{Review} Ihop’s Sweet Cream Belgian Waffles *Limited Time*
August 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: A gift card was received to facilitate this review. After a stressful, busy week at work, I like to unwind on the weekends and go out for breakfast with my family. We don’t do it too often but when we do, we make it a big deal. Most of the time we are frugal and eat breakfast at home but once in the blue moon, we like to splurge on eating out at a diner or a restaurant. A huge bonus for me is that I don't have to worry about the mess afterwards. The folks over at Ihop … [Read more...]
Fête Paradiso: A Vintage French Carnival on Governor’s Island
August 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I received ride tickets for this post. Where in the world can you find a 1920's vintage, French carnival with original carousels? France? Italy? Spain? Nope! If I told you it was right in my hometown, would you believe me? Well it's here in my hometown, New York City........Governor's Island to be exact. And it won't be there for long. From now til' September 29th (only weekends), you'll be able to visit an island that was closed off to the public for years and … [Read more...]
See Denisha & Chica This Weekend at The Bronx Zoo! #BronxZoo
August 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Bronx Zoo Blog Ambassador, I received a family membership in exchange for my participation. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed here are always my own. This weekend, August 24th and 25th, join Denisha & Chica from the popular live children’s TV series The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout for an interactive adventure show with a prehistoric theme at The Bronx Zoo! About the show The Sunny Side Up Show is a live television programming block … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Walmart’s “Dress up Your Space” Challenge #BackToCollege
August 20, 2013 by
Walmart is sponsoring this gift card giveaway by providing the prizes and compensation for this program. This program is not administered by Walmart or its affiliates, but solely by New York Chica. I can't believe my son will be a senior in high school. Where has the time gone? I can still remember when he was an infant, he would sleep right next to me every single night. He didn't care for his crib much. Those nights I would put him down in his bed, he would fuss and cry til' I grabbed … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Epic on Blu-ray Combo Pack @FHEInsiders #EpicDay
August 16, 2013 by
As part of the FHEInsiders program, I will receive a Blu-ray copy of this film. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. [Giveaway closed - Thanks for entering.] As a FHEInsider, I get to share many new movies and TV shows with my readers. And with Epic arriving on Blu-ray and DVD August 20th, I also get to host a giveaway for one lucky reader. But first, let me share with you some useful ways to be 'epically green.' Available on … [Read more...]
What’s Happening in August at the Bronx Zoo!
August 16, 2013 by 1 Comment
Disclosure: As a Bronx Zoo Blog Ambassador, I received a free family membership in exchange for my participation. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed here are always my own. As a Bronx Zoo Ambassador, I get the latest scoop on what's new at The Bronx Zoo and the rest of the Wildlife Conversation Society so I can share it with all of my lovely readers. I'm already planning another visit to the Bronx Zoo to see exhibits and attractions we didn't get to see such as … [Read more...]
Free Activity Sheets From the Movie, Epic. Arriving on Blu-ray August 20th #EpicDay
August 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As part of the FHEInsiders program I will receive a Blu-ray copy of this film. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. Synopsis From the creators of Ice Age, the year’s funniest, most exhilarating animated adventure comes home as EPIC debuts on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Deluxe Edition Blu-ray, and DVD this August 20 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Directed by Chris Wedge (The Ice Age Franchise) and featuring an amazing voice cast … [Read more...]
