Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. The Croods is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital HD! This family comedy is full of fun, excitement and suspense. The Croods family embark on an incredible journey when the cave that has always been their home is destroyed and threatens to change their lives forever in this animated adventure featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Emma Stone. Life is full of uncertainty … [Read more...]
Grana Padano and Lidia Bastianich Teach Healthy Eating with Kids at Eataly
October 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Celebrate a New York Halloween Tradition at The Bronx Zoo #BronxZoo
October 9, 2013 by Leave a 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. Come visit THE Halloween destination for Metro New York families and one of New York’s favorite Halloween celebrations! Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo is a fun-filled, animal-themed, kid-friendly, not-so scary, Halloween experience. This celebration combines this fun holiday with the Bronx Zoo’s mission of connecting people to … [Read more...]
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...]
The Affordable Art Fair Kickoff Event at The W Recap @AAFNYC
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
For me art is a form of translating and expressing feelings, thoughts, memories and passions that are aren't so easy to translate into words. As a little girl I always wanted to hang my creations up on the refrigerator or in my bedroom. You can say that I was somewhat of an aspiring artist. I even took up drawing portraits in black and gray pencils. My famous piece was one of Marilyn Monroe. That love I have for art as a little girl has lived inside of me ever since. Fast … [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...]
See What’s Happening at the Bronx Zoo in September! #BronxZoo
September 6, 2013 by Leave a 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. Did you miss your chance to see the Bronx Zoo’s exciting Dinosaur Safari exhibit this summer? You’re in luck -- it has been EXTENDED! Bronx Zoo just announced that they will keep these enormous creatures at the zoo through November 3rd based on overwhelming popular demand. Don’t miss your last chance to see this amazing exhibit that … [Read more...]
Fête Paradiso: A Vintage French Carnival on Governor’s Island
August 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: I received ride tickets for this post. Where in the world can you find a 1920's vintage, French carnival with original carousels? France? Italy? Spain? Nope! If I told you it was right in my hometown, would you believe me? Well it's here in my hometown, New York City........Governor's Island to be exact. And it won't be there for long. From now til' September 29th (only weekends), you'll be able to visit an island that was closed off to the public for years and … [Read more...]
See Denisha & Chica This Weekend at The Bronx Zoo! #BronxZoo
August 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: As a Bronx Zoo Blog Ambassador, I received a family membership in exchange for my participation. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions expressed here are always my own. This weekend, August 24th and 25th, join Denisha & Chica from the popular live children’s TV series The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout for an interactive adventure show with a prehistoric theme at The Bronx Zoo! About the show The Sunny Side Up Show is a live television programming block … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Epic on Blu-ray Combo Pack @FHEInsiders #EpicDay
August 16, 2013 by
As part of the FHEInsiders program, I will receive a Blu-ray copy of this film. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions expressed are 100% my own. [Giveaway closed - Thanks for entering.] As a FHEInsider, I get to share many new movies and TV shows with my readers. And with Epic arriving on Blu-ray and DVD August 20th, I also get to host a giveaway for one lucky reader. But first, let me share with you some useful ways to be 'epically green.' Available on … [Read more...]
