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...]
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...]
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...]
Ramblings: Changes and A Winner!
August 6, 2011 by 10 Comments
So New York Chica has been through yet another blog redesign. As a blogger, I feel a blog should be refreshed at least once a year. It makes for new content for those days we are having writer's block which happens to me way too often. But sometimes change is good. We all need that extra "oomph" to get our ideas out. Right? So I contacted Jacqui from Wacky Jacqui Designs and told her I was ready for another change (she designed my blog once before) and she was as usual, very helpful … [Read more...]
MVP #GenerationGo: My Favorite Kid-Friendly Recipe (& a $50 VISA Gift card Giveaway!)
August 5, 2011 by
If you missed last week’s post announcing my partnership with MVP Generation Go Program as one of their ambassadors, you can click HERE. I wouldn’t want you to miss any of these posts! As a MVP Generation Go Ambassador and a mom of three, there’s a bunch of healthy recipes that I enjoy making for my family but I'll share one that is very special. This week’s topic is all about healthy recipes and getting your kids involved in eating healthy. Having a daughter who is extremely picky, it’s … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Competition? (#linky)
August 3, 2011 by 23 Comments
What do you think? Was this a good idea for either one? I'm ecstatic Panera Bread is finally opening near me so I could care less! 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 Minutes for Mom. … [Read more...]
