Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Hey everyone! Have I got something special for YOU! You’ve seen the movie Rio, right? If you haven’t, you are missing out on a very cute and comical movie that will keep you laughing throughout the movie. We have the movie on Blu-ray and my little LOVES to see it every few weeks. We're so very excited about Rio 2 since we haven't seen it yet. I'm sure Rio 2 will be a huge hit … [Read more...]
*Flash Giveaway* Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – Jul 4 – 6 @ The Bronx Zoo
July 1, 2014 by 1 Comment
Disclosure: As a Bronx Zoo Blog Ambassador, I received a family membership in exchange for my participation. All opinions expressed here are always my own. This Fourth of July weekend, join Latin Grammy Award-winning trio Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band for a special East Coast appearance at the Bronx Zoo. This popular children’s band features indie music sounds that are rooted in their whimsical and child-friendly imaginations. The all-star group recently made live appearances on CNN, … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Found on the Whitestone Bridge
June 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On my way to Long Island, I spotted the cutest Oikos Yogurt Truck. Isn't it cute?? … [Read more...]
Check Out What Gain Has Done to 6 New York Neighborhood Laundromats #MusicToYourNose | Plus, a Giveaway!
May 24, 2014 by
Disclosure: I participated in this campaign on behalf of Gain. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own. {Giveaway has ended! Thank you to all who entered. And congratulations to Sonya for winning this awesome Gain Prize Pack!} Gain has come up with a whole new level of happiness for the laundry room with their newest product, Gain Flings. The 3-in-1 benefit of Gain detergent + Oxiboost + Febreeze equals to the … [Read more...]
Blast From the Past ~ Netflix Style! And, A 3-Month Subscription Code Giveaway #TBT #StreamTeam
April 24, 2014 by
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. I don't have many memories growing up in the 70's besides the photos my mom saved throughout the years but I totally remember the 80's. I especially remember Summers in the Bronx. We would visit Roberto Clemente State Park to swim in the pool, visit the Bronx Zoo to see the animals and ride on the monorail and go to Orchard Beach to catch some rays and … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: West Point From Above
April 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It was my first time at West Point and it won't be my last. It's BEAUTIFUL! If you've never been to West Point, you're missing out. You should visit real soon! … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Walking With Dinosaurs The Movie. Plus, Free Interactive Activity Sheets #FHEInsiders
March 25, 2014 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. [Giveaway is now closed - Winner of Walking With Dinosaurs is David. Congratulations!] According to scientists, all dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago! Doesn’t that sound insane? It does to me! But the most amazing fact is that dinosaurs roamed the Earth for approximately 160 million years. I have just one word for that – WOW! Walking With Dinosaurs The … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} The Book Thief on Blu-ray/DVD #FHEInsiders
March 18, 2014 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Based on the beloved best-selling book comes an “extremely moving” (Leonard Maltin, Indiewire) story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during World War II, Germany. When her mother can no longer care for her, Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) is adopted by a German couple (OSCAR® Winner Geoffrey Rush and OSCAR® Nominee Emily Watson). Although she arrives … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Chicken
February 18, 2014 by 5 Comments
Whenever I cook savory dishes, the one ingredient I always use is fresh garlic. And I'm not talking about jarred minced garlic or garlic paste that comes in a tube. I'm talking about fresh, whole garlic cloves. It's the one ingredient I can't live without. And when I tell you I add it to every single savory dish, I REALLY do. I add garlic to beans, rice, meats, fish, potatoes - the list can literally go on and on. It makes the food come alive. It make your taste buds happy. This easy recipe is … [Read more...]
Review: Forever Midnight by Bath & Body Works
February 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
Disclosure: A sample was received to facilitate this review. I don't know about you but I LOVE almost anything from Bath & Body Works. Every time I enter the store, there's always a great sale going on that I simply can't turn my back on so I end up leaving with a purchase. It's not like it's a bad thing. I'm saving money and at the same time I'm smelling like a million bucks! :) They always seem to amaze me with all the new scents they come up with too. Every few months, I see … [Read more...]
