Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Verizon FiOS and received a free trial of the products and services necessary to facilitate my review. We’ve had Verizon FiOS in our home for nearly two months now and my family and I are extremely happy about the switch we made from Time Warner. We're so satisfied with the service that we have compiled a list of what we think is the top ten features we love. 1) Widgets: It’s one of … [Read more...]
MVP #GenerationGo: Time Management & Setting Goals (& a $50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway)
August 19, 2011 by
As an MVP Generation Ambassador, I've been posting about various topics. I posted about ways to explore your community, posted one of my favorite kid-friendly recipes and about finding creative ways for recreation. This week's topic is Time Management and Setting Goals. In New York, summer is almost over and school will be starting very soon. With that being said, it’s time to manage my time wisely and set some goals as well. Throughout the summer time, things at our house can sometimes … [Read more...]
August 18, 1994
August 18, 2011 by 12 Comments
August 18, 1994. A day that came too quickly. A day I thought would be nothing special besides my cousin's birthday who lives in Florida. A day I will never forget because it's the day I lost my father. My dad. My papi. A day that shocked my whole family and all who knew him. A day that will never be forgotten. A day that brings back memories of the day he handed me beneficiary papers just a few months before. A day I often wonder if he knew his "time" was near. A day … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Mean, Green Eating Machine (#linky)
August 17, 2011 by 16 Comments
Say hello to the huge African Bullfrog who lives in the American Museum of Natural History's Frog Exhibit.They grow up to eight inches in diameter and eat almost anything that moves. They are able to live without food and water for months by digging underground. Amazing! Isn't he cute? NOT! lol Have a Wordless Wednesday Post? Link up your post below. I would love to see your photo! And don’t forget to visit these participants as well: The Domestic Buzz, Momspective, Dear Crissy & 5 … [Read more...]
A Kleenex Field Trip at the Amercian Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
August 17, 2011 by 3 Comments
I grew up visiting the American Museum of Natural History. The museum has a special place in my heart not only because I enjoy visiting every year but because my first visit to the museum happened when I was just six-years-old. It was my very first field trip with my first grade class. It's funny, my daughter is now six-years-old and I remembered my first visit through her eyes. So for me, it's a nostalgic feeling each and every time I visit. Last Thursday, my kids and I visited the … [Read more...]
My Love for Coffee Just Got Bigger, Thanks to K-Cup® Portion Packs
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
My love for coffee has grown since becoming a K-Cup Ambassador. Before trying out the Brew Over Ice K-Cup® portion packs, I was never an iced coffee kind of person. I prefer my coffee to be piping hot. But let's be real here, it's Summer and it's HOT! I don't think I can drink my coffee hot all the time. I want something to cool me off and caffeinate me as well. That's where the iced coffee K-Cup® portion packs comes in. I can't imagine surviving the hot and humid Summer without iced … [Read more...]
“One Day” with Anne Hathaway & Jim Sturgess | Movie Tickets Giveaway
August 12, 2011 by
“Twenty Years. Two People. One Day.” To help celebrate the August release of the new Anne Hathaway movie One Day, which opens nationwide on August 19th, KODAK is hosting a contest on the KODAK Facebook page. Share a photo of your one perfect day for a chance to win a trip for two to Paris, France and great KODAK products. The contest officially kicked off on August 4th and goes on until August 15th, which is the last day to submit your photos. Here's a synopsis of the movie: After one … [Read more...]
MVP #GenerationGo: Creative Recreation (& a $50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway!)
August 12, 2011 by
Like I said before, I'm one of the MVP Generation Go Ambassadors and my job is to bring you helpful and healthy tips so you and your family can live a better life, or at least try. For the past few weeks, I've been posting different ways on how you can keep your whole family active and healthy by eating right and exploring your community. This week's topic is Creative Recreation. Creative Recreation is very important for the growth and development of recognition in every culture of the … [Read more...]
DreamWorks Pictures’ The Help | Giveaway
August 10, 2011 by
The Help is finally out in theaters today after months of anticipation. I missed the screening last week so I'm dying to see it since all I've heard were positive reviews from the screening last week and the book. I hope to see The Help this week so that review will be up right after I view it. If you haven’t seen it or heard about the movie, continue reading. “The Help” is a timeless and universal story about the ability to create change. Deeply moving, filled with poignancy, humor and … [Read more...]
Family Matters…..or does it?
August 8, 2011 by 17 Comments
When it comes to family and the bond families have with one another, it's no doubt that you should be able to count on your family when the chips are down, right? In my heart, family matters. It's the main piece to any puzzle. Unfortunately, that isn't always the case. When I was a kid, I grew up in a tight-knit family. I saw fights, arguments, crying and lots of love in between it all. No matter the issue, there was a bond that I always saw that was very important. Yes, people gave … [Read more...]
