SHOUT-OUT SUNDAY If you want to know more about why Shout-Out Sunday was created, than click HERE. In the mean time, click on the links and enjoy the picks of the week: This mom is getting her fill before her new baby arrives. This is the best thing to eat for breakfast! My blogger friend won a fantastic trip from iVillage. Whoa! This red head sure loves to be naked. lol Get your closet in tip-top shape with these tips. I'm glad I'm not the only one that want a complete home … [Read more...]
Shout-Out Sunday – 7/25
July 25, 2010 by 5 Comments
SHOUT-OUT SUNDAY A new trend has started here at New York Chica and I hope everyone enjoys the blogs I choose every week. The reason for this new trend is because I wanted to give a special shout out to those bloggers (friends & beyond) that have had great reads during the past week. There are PLENTY of great bloggers out there so if you want to be featured here, please contact me at: Lisa [at] newyorkchica [dot] com. I will try my best to get these out by Sunday night each … [Read more...]
Tide Acti-Lift Presents The Premiere of “Ramona And Beezus”
July 22, 2010 by 6 Comments
(Note: Post is long with photos & video so please make sure to check those out! Thanks.) Waking up at 6 am is something I usually don't like doing in the summer. I'm a wahm (p/t) so the summer days for us are also lazy days. We go to sleep late from watching TV, movies or playing games and usually the kids are sleeping til 9am. This past Tuesday was exceptionally different. Several days ago I received an invitation from a representative of Tide detergent about the upcoming advanced … [Read more...]
Shout-Out Sunday – 7/18 {Linky}
July 18, 2010 by 6 Comments
SHOUT-OUT SUNDAY I wanted to start a new trend here at New York Chica. I want to give a special shout out to those bloggers (friends & beyond) that have had great reads during the past week. I will try my best to get these out by Sunday night each week. There will also be a linky at the end of this post so if you'd like to add your link, feel free to add yours. I would love to read your great read! I hope you enjoy their sites as much as I do. 1. Traveling with kids can be … [Read more...]
The Moment I Knew | E.P.T. Blog Tour
July 16, 2010 by 11 Comments
Thinking about saving my pregnancy tests often disgusted me (C'mon, you pee on it!) so after using one after finding out I was pregnant, I would just throw it away. Little did I know that I was going to find a long-lost ept test years later. A few weeks ago, I was clearing out my nite stand and I found a miscellaneous envelope. I opened it and I found a pregnancy test that I used for my last child. I forgot to throw the last one away (from my 3rd child) and now regret throwing the first … [Read more...]
Shout-Out Sunday – 7/11 {late}
July 11, 2010 by 10 Comments
SHOUT-OUT SUNDAY I wanted to start a new trend here at New York Chica. I want to give a special shout out to those bloggers (friends & beyond) that have had great reads during the past week. I will try my best to get these out by Sunday night each week. I hope you enjoy their sites as much as I do. 1. Who said it was your child's job to make you happy? 2. This mama is surely proud of her baby on his first job! 3. Dreams do come true. 4. My friend needs YOUR vote! 5. What … [Read more...]
How To Stay Cool During A Heat Wave With Food
July 5, 2010 by 3 Comments
Tomorrow New York is supposed to get hit with temperatures in the triple digits so we have to take precautions and try to stay in a cool place and keep the body well hydrated. We often think about what types of beverages are the best to drink when it's hot but did you know that there are foods that help cool the body down as well? 1. Watermelon - This fruit is number one for keeping your body cool. It's like a bucket of water in a shell. It's nature's natural coolant for your body and … [Read more...]
Happy 4th Of July Everyone!
July 4, 2010 by 2 Comments
Just wanted to wish everyone a joyous day and to remember what the 4th of July really means - our independence, of course! ;) So, Enjoy the fireworks, Stay safe & Have fun. **I hope you all enjoy a few of our road trip photos. ;) … [Read more...]
When Friends Help
June 29, 2010 by 1 Comment
This past weekend, my family and I went away for the weekend for a road trip to Lancaster, PA, Philly and Washington D.C with a fabulous ride - The Volkswagen Routan that was loaned to us (post on that coming up) for review purposes. It was a great experience (post coming up). While I was away, I knew I wouldn't be blogging or Tweeting so I didn't want my blog to be on a standstill. So I asked a few of my friends if they wanted to be guest writers here and two of them agreed. I was so … [Read more...]
No-Bake Easy Recipe: Wave Your Flag Cheesecake
June 27, 2010 by 3 Comments
I have a major sweet tooth so I'm always on a the lookout for new dessert recipes. I have tons of sites that I often view and I always go for the dessert section. Here's one that I found that is perfect for the 4th of July that is on Sunday! Wave Your Flag Cheesecake What You Need 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin ice cubes 1 … [Read more...]
