Where has the time gone? Doesn't it feel like yesterday we were just in January? Or is it just me? Memorial Day is this weekend! Seriously, I feel like time is literally flying by and I don't know if I like it. That means my kids are getting older and I am missing my babies dearly. Sigh. Well, at least we have the holidays coming up which also means good food accompanying the days. I'd thought it would be a great idea to share some of my favorite recipes I have found over the years from … [Read more...]
Follow My Journey as Keurig’s K-Cup Ambassador
May 20, 2011 by 8 Comments
If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, than you’ve seen the cool button from Keurig I’ve been sporting for a few weeks. I am proud to announce that I am one of Keurig’s K-Cup Ambassador. I was beyond thrilled to hear that Keurig wanted me as one of their brand ambassadors because I have been in love with my Keurig for over a year and my love for coffee is beyond words. I can tell you that I have been a lover of coffee ever since I can remember. It’s funny because I used to sneak in a … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Scary Statistic For Teen Girls (#linky)
May 18, 2011 by 12 Comments
As a mom of two girls, seeing statistics like this one freaks me out! It's up to the parents to educate our future! 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...]
Gnomeo & Juliet on Blu-Ray + DVD | Giveaway!
May 16, 2011 by 1 Comment
It's almost here! Gnomeo & Juliet on Blu-ray and DVD! On May 24th, Gnomeo & Juliet will make their first appearance on Blu-ray and DVD nationally. As you may recall, I was one of the very lucky bloggers who went to Hollywood for the Gnomeo & Juliet Junket back in January where we all saw Gnomeo & Juliet for the first time before ANYONE! It was an experience of a lifetime and one that I will always remember, thanks to Disney. From the director (Kelly Asbury) of Shrek 2, … [Read more...]
Win A Year’s Worth of Tide To Go and A $50 Gift Card
May 13, 2011 by 5 Comments
*CONTEST NOW CLOSED*Congratulations to Claudia N. You are New York Chica's newest winner! Can you feel the warm weather coming our way? It's finally Spring and I'm excited. After waiting what seems like forever for Winter to go away, I can now enjoy the outdoors without a bulky coat. And as we all know, after Spring comes Summer so we must take full advantage of the season because we only have 92 days of warm, sunny days (well, technically in New York we do). With Summer comes white and … [Read more...]
Healthy Choice Frozen Meals | Review
May 8, 2011 by 7 Comments
Getting and staying healthy is something very important to me. With so many obese individuals in this country, I vowed to eat right, feed my family healthy foods and snacks and stay away from processed foods as much as possible. Fact #1: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, which puts them at increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. But eating healthy isn't always cheap, it can be quite … [Read more...]
Get The Best Sleep with Dream Water | Review & Giveaway For Two!
May 2, 2011 by 13 Comments
According to the Institute of Medicine report that was conducted in 2006, over 70 million people can't sleep. Are you one of them? We've all had those days where it's extremely hard to fall asleep because we have tons of things on our minds, right? I know I have. My brain can go a mile a minute with bills, events that happened during the day, kids, money - the list can go on and on. Dream Water can help when you can't fall asleep on your own and you need a good night's rest. It gradually … [Read more...]
Personality Quiz: What’s Your Favorite Pine-Sol Scent? (iPad2 Contest)
May 2, 2011 by 8 Comments
I grew up with Pine-Sol. It's the one scent that reminds me when I was a kid, I would see my mom clean the floors almost daily (she was a clean freak) with her mop and bucket. When I would come home from school, the aroma always made me feel fresh and clean. Now that I'm an adult with children, I want to make sure my floors are clean and my home smells fresh. That is why I choose Pine-Sol Original Scent. It deodorizes, cleans well and disinfects. I love the fact that it's also safe to … [Read more...]
Why TLC’s Extreme Couponing Show May Not be a Good Thing
May 1, 2011 by 9 Comments
I received some coupons in the mail a couple of days ago and it wasn't until today (after I bought 5 newspapers) that I noticed something on some of the coupons. As I was cutting my coupons, I saw something that I knew was coming because of the TLC's show, Extreme Couponing. Take a look: … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Bobby Flay’s Vegetarian Cobb Wrap
April 30, 2011 by 4 Comments
My last few posts from Bobby Flay has been a vegan's nightmare. So I thought since Hellmann's provided me with a few vegan recipes, I'd share one of them here. I hope you enjoy it. Vegetarian Cobb Wrap A Bobby Flay Recipe Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Dijonnaise ™ Creamy Dijon Mustard 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound blue cheese, sliced and crumbled 2 cups … [Read more...]
