I was looking through my old photos to try to find a picture of my dad and I so I can post it on Facebook for Father's Day and I found a picture that was taken in 84'. I began laughing because if you look at my little sister, she looks like she is holding for dear life. The good ol' days! 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...]
Happy Father’s Day…with a Ham, Chorizo and Potato Frittata
June 19, 2011 by 12 Comments
First of all I wanted to say Happy Father's Day to my dad, who is in heaven. I miss you dearly and never a day goes by without the thought of you. I love you Papi. Happy father's Day to my husband, the father of our children -- who loves us unconditionally and is always there for us. He fixes everything and anything in our house to make it look presentable. He does laundry, makes the BEST breakfast on the weekends and cooks dinner from time to time. He is the go-to person when we need to … [Read more...]
Win a $100 Summer Shopping Spree at Diapers.com – Ends 7/4
June 18, 2011 by
In just a few short days, Summer will be in full-force and families everywhere will either have a long-awaited vacation or a "staycaction." Whether you're having a staycation at home like we are, you need to prepare yourself for the warmer months. Where we live, school will be over in a few days and I can just hear all the kids counting down the days, let alone the hours. Practically everyone is looking forward to no schedule, dips in the pool, BBQ's, NO HOMEWORK and/or just hanging out. I … [Read more...]
EASY Recipe: Chef Aaron McCargo’s Monte Cristo Sandwich
June 18, 2011 by 3 Comments
Yesterday I posted about the media event I was invited to, sponsored by Aunt Jemima with Chef Aaron McCargo and I promised I would be posting the recipes he made soon. Today I am sharing my favorite dish from the event, the Super Duper Easy Monte Cristo Sandwich. I never knew this recipe would be possible and delicious made from frozen french toast! Aaron McCargo's Monte Cristo Sandwich Ingredients 6 slices of Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle French Toast ½ pound or 9 slices of … [Read more...]
Shopping at Brookstone for Father’s Day
June 16, 2011 by 5 Comments
If I had choose any store to buy the perfect gift for my husband, the wonderful father of our three lovely kids, it would have to be Brookstone. I can literally buy him dozen of items and spend thousands of dollars from that store alone! It's like a HUGE playground for the males I know. Recently I was invited to preview some of the hottest items perfect for Father's Day at the Brookstone store at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Since my dad isn't around anymore … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – A Short Video at Grand Central Terminal (linky)
June 15, 2011 by 9 Comments
Yesterday before going to a blog event, I shot a short video at Grand Central Terminal with my Windows 7 Phone. I wanted to try out the video feature so I thought GCT would be the perfect spot. Enjoy -- I know I did! 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...]
Tuesday Thirteen: 13 “More” Things About Me
June 14, 2011 by 10 Comments
A few months ago I posted about facts about me so this is kind of a continuation of the first one. Also, if you're a blogger, you may have noticed that I wrote "Tuesday Thirteen." Bloggers know it should be Thursday but I never got to posting this LAST week so enjoy. LOL **************************** 1. I consider myself a very neutral person, but if you have issues with rules I have for my kids, then I have a problem with that. My motto is "My kids, my rules." It's nothing against the … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Strolling Through The Walking Trail (#linky)
June 7, 2011 by 32 Comments
Yesterday, my daughter along with a friend of mine, took a walk through the walking trail nearby. It was a beautiful morning. Peaceful, breezy and calm. A perfect day for a nice walk. 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...]
Wordless Wednesday – City Island Fun (#linky)
June 1, 2011 by 16 Comments
I was looking through my photos yesterday and decided it was a good time to transfer my precious photos to my portable drive. There has been too many close calls with my computer and my husband is blaming my blogging for mishaps. I couldn't agree with him more. Blogging and reading other blogs leaves the computer vulnerable to viruses and such so please be careful everyone. Ok, so I did say this was a "Wordless" Wednesday so let me just show you the pics I chose for this week ;): These … [Read more...]
Shout-Out Sunday – 5/29/11
May 29, 2011 by 6 Comments
Has it been THAT long since I last posted my Shout-Out Sunday post? I think so. It's not that I haven't been able to find some good reads, I have. It's me. I've been exhausted lately and visiting the doctor more often than I would like. Looks like I may be needing surgery to remove some polyps that I developed on my uterus. I know that's TMI but what the heck. Maybe someone out there going thru the same issue can informed me the best thing to do. Anyway, I don't want to bore you with my … [Read more...]
