When I was growing up, I hoped and prayed I would never have the need to wear braces. I made sure I took care of my teeth by brushing them twice a day and pushing my front teeth inward to prevent an overbite - I figured I was doing the same job as braces (obsessed, I know!). Thank goodness I was blessed with straight teeth (with a slight overbite) and never needed braces. I'm sure my parents were relieved too. I, on the other hand, have different issues. My 13 year old son needs braces and … [Read more...]
“There’s An App for That”: New York City Edition
May 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Apple has turned iPhone/iPod Touch users crazy with literally thousands of apps available to download. Whether it’s free or a hundred bucks, people are going nuts over apps. Ever since I got my new iPod Touch for my birthday, I have been going “app crazy” too. I can’t help it. I have apps for games, social media, emails, coupons, recipes and even apps for everything in New York City. The list can go on and on. The best apps, in my opinion, are the ones that are free because if you don’t … [Read more...]
Sun Products Introduces The New All Oxi-Active Laundry Detergent in NYC
April 24, 2010 by 5 Comments
Letting my kids get dirty is something I fail at doing. I have 3 kids and I can't help but cringe when I see them get dirty when they play outside. I think about the stains that will be on their nice clothes and how hard I have to scrub to try to remove them. This past Tuesday, my daughter and I were invited to an event in New York City to check out Sun Product's newest laundry detergent called All Oxi-Active laundry detergent. It is a 2-in-1 detergent that has an advanced cleaning power … [Read more...]
Simply… Go-Gurt Yogurt – Review & Giveaway
April 22, 2010 by
***GIVEAWAY ENDED*** Winner is CONGRATULATIONS DENISE!!!!!! Growing up, yogurt was not a staple in my house. Since my mom did not eat it, she didn't buy it. So since she didn't like it, she thought I wouldn't either. She was right - to an extent. The first time I tried it, I hated it. It was something I never wanted to eat again until I tried it in a smoothie. The smoothie was delicious with bananas, pineapple, strawberries, milk & of course, the star - strawberry flavored … [Read more...]
Winner of The Crisco Oils Basket!
April 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
Congratulations to..... Tatjana!! You are New York Chica's newest winner. You're gonna love the Crisco Oils Basket. An email has been sent to the email address that you provided us with. Please contact us within 48 hours to redeem your prize. Thank you to all who entered. Please stay tuned for other great giveaways!! … [Read more...]
A Look on What We Did for Easter.
April 4, 2010 by 1 Comment
This year we decided to stay home on Easter and spend time with the kids. Usually we go out to an Easter egg hunt, go to church (a rarely thing) or go to family's house. We knew it would be a beautiful day in New York but we were in the mood to just relax before the hectic week of going back to the grind of school and work. We colored and decorated eggs and watched movies. It was an awesome and peaceful day. For dinner, we ordered Domino's Pizza and it was superb. They definitely changed … [Read more...]
Olay Total Effects Body Wash – Review & Giveaway
March 30, 2010 by
Ever since I was a little girl, mi abuela (my grandma) always told me to make sure I use moisturizer everyday and to protect my skin when I'm outdoors with sunscreen. She should know, her skin is phenomenal - so soft and young looking considering she is in her 70's. When I was a teenager, I caught my dad applying my mom's Oil of Olay face lotion. I laughed because I told him that was for women. He stated it's face moisturizer with hardly any scent so it's perfect for men too - you should … [Read more...]
Word Up with WordGirl: Earth Day Girl! – Review
March 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment
PBS Kids is one channel I don't mind my daughter watching at any given day. What's not to love about shows that teaches kids how to spell, learn new words and see some bad guys get justice. WordGirl is a new animated series that follows the every day life and superhero adventures of "WordGirl" along with her monkey sidekick Captain Huggy Face, as she fights crime, quirky villains and enriches vocabulary usage, all in a day's work. The best part of WordGirl is that she is well-mannered 5th … [Read more...]
Crisco Olive Oil Review and Giveaway
March 29, 2010 by
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil has been a staple in my kitchen (and my mom's) for many years. Growing up, my mom used to serve the family boiled potatoes, meat (such as chicken or pork), a side of veggies and EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) to pour over the potatoes. It is so delicious. It's still one of my favorites meals today as an adult. Olive oil, as you know, has many health benefits. First of all, it's heart healthy - it won't clog up your arteries, it has vitamin E and it's full of … [Read more...]
My Top 4 “Gotta Have It” List
March 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
Everyone has a "Gotta Have It" list, right? If not, you should definitely create one, especially if you're challenging yourself with Problogger's 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge (I know Mariana, I'm so behind!). This list is about some of my top products I can't live without. They honestly make my life easier. Over the years, I've tried a lot of products, it's not even funny. From the generic brands from Walmart to the most expensive ones from Macy's. My skin is very sensitive … [Read more...]
