{Blu-ray & DVD Giveaway} Spy – Ends October 15th #SpyInsiders

Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Queen of Comedy Melissa McCarthy “in her funniest movie yet” (Leonard Maltin, LeonardMaltin.com) embarks on the mission of a lifetime as secret agent Susan Cooper in SPY. The September 29th Blu-ray release will include two versions of the film - Theatrical and never-before-seen Unrated Cut.  The DVD will feature the Theatrical version. McCarthy is armed and hilarious in … [Read more...]

#RT2Win Sweepstakes on FiOS PPV: Mayweather Vs. Berto #SomosFiOS

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FiOS (#SomosFiOS).  All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. When it comes to boxing, how well do you know the fighters? Would you say your knowledge is on the high side or on the low side? I can't say I know a lot about boxing but I know enough thanks to my husband.  He could tell you the history of the most famous heavyweight and lightweight boxers known to date.  So you can imagine he's getting highly excited … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} The Longest Ride on Blu-ray & DVD #FHEInsiders

Disclosure: As part of the FHEInsiders program, I received a Blu-ray/DVD copy of this film.  No other compensation was received.  All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. What would you do for the love of your life? Would you go above and beyond just to prove your love for them? I know I would and I do! ;). True love is hard to find and when you have it, don't let it go for anything or anyone! I recently saw the movie The Longest Ride and I've got to say it was AH-MAZING! I'm … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} Family Movie Night with Home #HomeMovieNight #HomeInsiders

Disclosure: As part of the FHEInsiders program, I received a Blu-ray/DVD copy of this film and a Family Movie Night Party Kit.  No other compensation was received.  All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. My family and I had a late night start on our Family Movie Night with the movie HOME. We've been having car issues and we're trying to get that resolved but thank goodness that didn't deter us from enjoying some homemade slushies, popcorn, and pizza in front of our TV. We enjoyed … [Read more...]

Giveaway: Celebrate Summer with a One Day Pass to the New Adventure Center at Killington Resort #KillingtonMoms

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are strictly my own. We East Coasters have had a long and dreary Winter, at least it was for me.  Now that Summer is here, we all need to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible and take advantage of what nature has to offer before the wrath of Winter comes to haunt us all (or me) once again. Wouldn't it be nice to enjoy outdoor activities all year long? That's where Killington Resort aka "The Beast" comes in. The Beast is a four-season … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Walking Through Poughkeepsie

A day early....;) It's been like forever since I did a Wordless Wednesday. Last week we took the kids to the Hudson River for a nice brisk walk by the Pougheepsie Train Station and I just had to take pics.  Hope you enjoy!!    … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} Boston Market’s Newest Item: Slow Braised Pulled Pork #‎PulledPork‬

Boston Market has a brand new item on their menu that is quite tasty and satisfying. It's Slow Braised Pulled Pork. If you love Boston Market, then you should really try the pulled pork.  It's DELISH! My family and I finally tried it a few days ago and we all loved it. Although the pulled pork is delicious all by itself, you have a choice of two sauces: Garlic Citrus sauce and Zesty BBQ sauce.  They're both very good but my favorite was, hands down, the Zesty BBQ sauce.  It's sweet and … [Read more...]

{Easy Recipe} Copycat Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill

My husband and I discovered Bonefish Grill a few months ago after I received a gift card from one of the PR agencies I did work for.  After our first visit, we were hooked! The ambiance, the food (OMG - the Bang Bang Shrimp was our favorite!), the wine and the service. Everything was spot-on! We've visited twice after and we can't wait to visit again real soon. In the mean time, while we wait for our next date night, I decided to look for a copycat recipe online and boy did I find a … [Read more...]

Motivational Monday: How To Get Over The Hurt

If you're a regular reader of New York Chica (thank you!!!), you know that I never post about politics or any religious beliefs but after going to church this past Sunday and hearing the Pastor talk about how to get over hurt feelings, I felt like I needed to share it on my blog. When someone hurts your feeling, it's natural for the first thing to feel is revenge.  I get it. You were hurt by someone and now you want them to feel the same.  I've been there way too many times. But guess … [Read more...]

Penguins of Madagascar: Free Activity Sheets & A Giveaway! #PenguinsInsiders

Disclosure: As part of the FHEInsiders program, I received a Blu-ray copy of this film. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. They're cute... they're cuddly... they're back! From the creators of Madagascar comes the hilarious new movie that proves global espionage is for the birds! In Dreamworks' Penguins of Madagascar, your favorite super-spies- Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private- join forces with the elite North Wind team to save the … [Read more...]