May 2018 Edition: Just a Few of My Favorite Things…

It's been a long while since I've updated this blog so I figured I'll share a few of my favorite things.  I remember I used to write about all sorts of things, especially when it came to sharing my favorite products. I would post all the time during my hard-core blogging days but lately it's been beyond difficult keeping up with my full-time job, the house, my family and this blog.  So here it goes.... Enjoy! Trader Joe's Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk As soon as I knew I was lactose … [Read more...]

Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month (October) with Zulily! #ad

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Zulily.  In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month this October, Zulily is celebrating female entrepreneurs and raising awareness around their small businesses by launching four weeks of sales events featuring female small business owners and the amazing products they’ve created.   About Zulily: Since 2010, Zulily has offered their customers unique brands and products at a fraction of the retail price -- with prices up to 70% off every … [Read more...]

{Review} Eight O’clock Coffee Introduces 3 New Flavors

Disclosure: Thanks to the wonderful people at Eight O'clock coffee for sending me samples of their delicious coffee blends. All opinions are always my own. I can honestly say that coffee makes the day so much better for me. Not a day goes by that I don't have my morning cup of  Joe so it's no wonder when Eight O'clock Coffee contacted me to see if I was interested in reviewing their new coffee blend flavors, I immediately said yes.  I would be insane if I let this opportunity pass me … [Read more...]

{Review} Master Lock’s Portable Push Button Key Safe. Plus, 5 Tips to Keep Seniors (or anyone) Safe!

Disclosure: Sample was provided for review purposes only. No other monetary compensation was received. All opinions are strictly my own. With nearly 50 million citizens age 65 and older living in the U.S. and Canada, seniors represent one of the fastest growing population segments, but also a demographic commonly targeted for crime. As part of Master Lock’s ongoing commitment to keep consumers safe through every life stage, they are focusing on senior safety this month  by providing advice and … [Read more...]

Enjoying Some Afternoon Tea with Teavana and The Best of Me #TheBestofTea

Disclosure: All products were provided free of charge in exchange for coverage of the tea party. No compensation was received. All opinions are always 100% my own. I don't remember the last time I had the girls over for a little get together.  With our busy schedules with work, our kids and home duties, having a girls night in/out is always placed on the back burner.  And it shouldn't be that way.  Women need to get together every now and then to unwind, drink some tea, coffee or wine (whatever … [Read more...]

{Review} Stay Moisturized During the Winter Months with Lubriderm #FamiliaFirst #ad

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with LUBRIDERM® and Latina Bloggers Connect. All opinions are honest and 100% my own. During the long, cold winter months, my whole family suffers from extreme dry skin to the point where if we don't moisturize well enough, our skin itches like crazy!  I constantly try to remind my kids to moisturize before bed and after they wake up so that they can get into a regimen.  I tell them it's just like brushing your teeth each day.  It … [Read more...]

{Review} JuveRest: The Sleep Wrinkle Pillow

Disclosure: Product was sent for review purposes. Do you sleep on your stomach or on your side?  You may want to reconsider how you sleep after I tell you that you may be causing your own face wrinkles because of the way you sleep. It's true! Many people don't realize there are two main types of wrinkles on their face.  There's Expression Wrinkles and you get these from smiling, squinting  or frowning (think crow's feet and smile lines).  Sleep Wrinkles are different and are caused by … [Read more...]

{#Giveaway} Create a BOO-tifully Party with Little Miss Party in a Box for Chex! #spon

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting New York Chica. All opinions are always my own. Have you heard of Little Miss Party in a Box? If you haven't, then you're totally missing out on an awesome party planner in a box! You know when you're planning a party, whether it be a birthday or a BBQ, you want your table to look festive but don't know where to start?  Well that's where Little Miss Party in a Box comes in.  All you need to supply is food, drinks and snacks! … [Read more...]

Hello Navi – Verizon’s Heritage of Tomorrow #CreaFuturo #SomosFiOS

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FiOS (#SomosFiOS). All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Have you heard of the newest, innovative app called Hello Navi? If you haven’t, let me give you some important information that you would love to learn about. Hello Navi is an Android app designed for the visually impaired. The incredible app came to life after a group of students from Resaca Middle School in Los Fresnos, Texas were inspired by … [Read more...]

Verizon has Created a Brand New Virtual Assistant Tab #SomosFiOS

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FIOS (#SomosFiOS).  All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Hey everyone! Have I got news for YOU! If you're a Verizon FiOS customer (if you're not, you should be!), Verizon FiOS has finally debuted a new Virtual Assistance tab! It has a completely revamped and streamlined look and feel and should make it easy for anyone to use. To find the tab is quite easy.  Log onto your Facebook account and make sure … [Read more...]