Empanada Mama – A Hidden Gem on 9th Ave in New York City

October 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Why is it that if you fry any foods in grease, it will taste absolutely amazing? Sometimes I wish vegetables tasted the same way. Oh well. A few weeks ago I was in the city with my sister and I mentioned to her that I was craving empanadas (think of a Jamaican beef patty). She said she knew the perfect place. We walked from Times Square to the west side on 9th and 51st Street. The weather was beautiful so we just walked and talked. We even saw Ethan Hawkes chatting with some fans. Once … [Read more...]

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Returns to New York’s Discovery Times Square November 3, 2012

October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Harry Potter Fans can now purchase tickets for the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, returning to Discovery Times Square on November 3rd. Since its hugely successful run in New York City in 2011, Harry Potter: The Exhibition has been updated significantly with artifacts from the film series, including the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In addition to the hundreds of original props and costumes from the Harry … [Read more...]

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Bob the Builder Splashworks at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY

August 2, 2011 By 4 Comments
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Not too long ago, I was invited to a media preview at Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY for the unveiling of their new Bob the Builder Splashworks section. Splashdown Beach is America's biggest little Waterpark located approximately 90 minutes away from New York City and 90 minutes away from Albany, NY. It's a fun adventure getaway for the whole family. Bob the Builder Splashworks is a 1,600-square-foot Bob the Builder themed spray and play area.  It's the first, permanent play place at … [Read more...]

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Special K Resolution Challenge: I Stepped on a Scale in Times Square!

January 9, 2011 By 8 Comments
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Yes, I did. For once this wasn't your typical scale with numbers that tell you your weight -- instead it was a scale that showed each individual inspirational words or phrases.  Now if it were a "real" scale with numbers, then that would be a whole other story but it wasn't so bad stepping on a scale in front of people in Times Square.  It was quite liberating to be honest. The Special K Team was there to launch their "What will you gain when you lose" campaign to help women get inspired … [Read more...]

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Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas & Feliz Navidad

December 25, 2010 By 3 Comments
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Hope you all are filled with happiness, joy and many blessings. Happy holidays. Merry Christmas. Feliz Navidad. Photo was taken a few days ago in front of the infamous Rockefeller Center Tree. … [Read more...]

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The American Museum of Natural History Announces Brain: The Inside Story

November 6, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Exhibition Opens November 20 and Remains on View Until August 14, 2011  International Tour Follows Showing in New York City The American Museum of Natural History announces Brain: The Inside Story, an amazing and stimulating exhibition that will give visitors a new perspective and insight into their own brains using imaginative art, vivid brain scan imaging, and thrilling interactive exhibits that will engage the whole family. Brain features the latest cutting-edge research from the … [Read more...]

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The 100% Electric Nissan LEAF & The NYC Marathon

November 5, 2010 By 1 Comment
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The 100% electric Nissan LEAF is the official first pace car of this year’s NYC Marathon. It will be the first vehicle where runners will not have to worry about running behind a tailpipe and dealing with emissions. Thank goodness! Imagine inhaling all that smoke? Nissan is the official and exclusive automotive sponsor of this year's 2010 ING New York City Marathon. Nissan LEAF will be at the Jacob Javits Center tomorrow, November 6th from 2-8pm doing a ton of fun activities … [Read more...]

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Guest Post: Hispanic Heritage Month: A Band of Boricuas

October 14, 2010 By 5 Comments
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Li is a lawyer by day and an actress, writer and blogger by night. She is a Puertorriqueña who embraces her roots and seeks to inspire others on her journey. Please visit her at her lovely blog Her Deep Thoughts. When I think of Hispanic Heritage month, the one thing I think of the most is my immediate family. A bunch of Puerto Ricans living in Brooklyn, New York. As a little girl, if there was a special occasion or a holiday to celebrate we would clamor to Mamita’s (my … [Read more...]

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A Stroll Over The Hudson River

October 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
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(click the photo to enlarge) When I think of the Hudson River, I think about tours that pass by the Statue of Liberty, helicopters flying over to see the many sights that New York City has to offer and of course, the ferries that go to Staten Island and New Jersey.  What I don’t think about is walking across the Hudson River on a bridge – but not for long.  My kids and I felt adventurous one Saturday so we planned on doing something different and explore something we’ve never done … [Read more...]

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