This month my daughter and I had the opportunity to cook some delicious and healthy recipes with Lidia Bastianich and Grana Padano in La Scoula Grande right inside Eataly in New York City. I've been a fan of Lidia's Italy since I was a teenager. My mother-in-law is also a huge fan. My mother-in-law always says, "All Lidia has to do on that show is throw some onion and garlic into a pan and I start to drool!" I enjoy Lidia's recipes because her approach is fresh, rustic, and simple. We … [Read more...]
Grana Padano and Lidia Bastianich Teach Healthy Eating with Kids at Eataly
October 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Modern Family Season 4 on Blu-ray Giveaway! #Fheinsiders #MyModernFamilyBD
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Who doesn't love the hot & lovely Sofia Vergara? She's gorgeous, she's funny and she's the main reason why most people watch the show, Modern Family. Modern Family is a refreshing and funny sitcom about multi-cultural relationships, adoption, same-sex marriage and lots more. They give viewers a peek into what it means to raise a family in this chaotic day and age. No … [Read more...]
September 29th is National Coffee Day!
September 28, 2013 by 4 Comments
Whoever thought of making a day National Coffee Day was brilliant. Although in my home, every day is coffee day. It's the liquid I need to help me get through the day. I need coffee. I love coffee. Without it, I wouldn't be human. Ok, ok, I'm kidding but I will not feel human if I don't have my daily cup of java. So in honor of National Coffee Day, I am sharing the spots where you can get a cup of free coffee. Who doesn't like free? I LOVE free! Starbucks If you buy 1 lb of … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Dark Chocolate Banana Bread
September 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It's not officially fall just yet but it sure does feel like fall already. The morning hours are crisp and cold and everyone is breaking out their sweaters and long pants. Once the kids are back in school, I often go into baking mode. I love to bake. It's soothing and it makes the house smell yummy. Every year, around this time, I make a delicious, moist pumpkin bread that my family and I go crazy over. I haven't made it just yet because I have been obsessed with banana bread with dark … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries Coming to DVD & Digital HD #Giveaway @Fheinsiders
September 7, 2013 by
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. I was six years old when my mother bought me my very first Strawberry Shortcake doll. The hair was the main reason why I wanted the doll. Strawberry Shortcake's hair smelled divine. The sweet scent of her hair smelled just like strawberries. Plus, I thought she was the most beautiful doll with gorgeous, bright red hair. Fast forward thirty-something years and Strawberry Shortcake … [Read more...]
{Review} Ihop’s Sweet Cream Belgian Waffles *Limited Time*
August 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: A gift card was received to facilitate this review. After a stressful, busy week at work, I like to unwind on the weekends and go out for breakfast with my family. We don’t do it too often but when we do, we make it a big deal. Most of the time we are frugal and eat breakfast at home but once in the blue moon, we like to splurge on eating out at a diner or a restaurant. A huge bonus for me is that I don't have to worry about the mess afterwards. The folks over at Ihop … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Walmart’s “Dress up Your Space” Challenge #BackToCollege
August 20, 2013 by
Walmart is sponsoring this gift card giveaway by providing the prizes and compensation for this program. This program is not administered by Walmart or its affiliates, but solely by New York Chica. I can't believe my son will be a senior in high school. Where has the time gone? I can still remember when he was an infant, he would sleep right next to me every single night. He didn't care for his crib much. Those nights I would put him down in his bed, he would fuss and cry til' I grabbed … [Read more...]
Family Taste Test with Heluva Good! Greek Style Yogurt Dip. #HvgGoesGreek
August 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heluva Good! I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I recently had the opportunity to try the new Heluva Good! Greek Style Yogurt Dips, thanks to Mom Central. I LOVE chips and dip. I've tried many dips in my life but the brand I always go to is Heluva Good! I buy their cheeses and their sour cream dips all the time. My all-time favorite dip is the French … [Read more...]
{Review} Enjoying the Summer with Suddenly Salad
July 30, 2013 by 2 Comments
Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. During the colder months, I tend to stay away from salads. I prefer hot, hearty meals in the winter to keep me warm and toasty.......but isn't that the norm with everyone? In the summer, I’m all about salads and smoothies. It’s easy for me to maintain my weight in the summer because I’m not indulging in all of those carbs for dinner. ;) Recently, I received an email from MyBlogSpark to try … [Read more...]
Special Movie Screening Giveaway! One Direction: This Is Us in 3D
July 29, 2013 by 1 Comment
I was invited to a special mother/daughter screening of One Direction's new movie, This Is Us. And because I adore my readers so much, I have a very exciting offer for ten (10) of my wonderful readers to go see the highly anticipated film this Saturday, August 3 at 10am in NYC. My 14-year-old daughter is HUGE fan of One Direction. Just a few weeks ago, I took her to Hershey Park to see them in concert and she had a blast. Every seat was taken and girls everywhere were screaming their lungs … [Read more...]
