Enter @SomosFiOS Rt2Win Twitter Contest! #SomosFiOS

 Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FiOS (#SomosFiOS).  All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. I remember when I was a little girl, my abuelita (grandmother) would watch her telenovelas (soap operas) for hours at a time in the kitchen while my abuelito watched wrestling in their bedroom.  It was their time to unwind alone after dinner.  They were both complete opposites when it came to TV shows but were truly meant for each other in many other … [Read more...]

{Giveaway} The Book of Life on Blu-ray & DVD #BOLinsiders #FHEInsiders

Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment invites you and your family to join Manola, Maria and Chuy as they embark on a magical journey that takes them on an adventure of a lifetime in THE BOOK OF LIFE. THE BOOK OF LIFE is a breathtaking animated comedy with a dazzling visual style unlike anything you’ve seen before. Torn between the expectations of his family and the desires of … [Read more...]

Beat Cabin Fever: Netflix Picks for an Indoor Adventure #StreamTeam

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. During the day I work at a nearby school where I am a Teacher Assistant.  I've always loved working with kids so my job brings me a lot of joy.  It can be stressful at times but it's also rewarding and has its perks. Like Christmas vacation, holidays off, Spring Break and snow days! Living in New York, we see lots of snow during this time of year.  The school … [Read more...]

The Second Annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Begins This Week At Universal Orlando Resort

Have you visited Universal Studios to check out The Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Unfortunately, I have not.  I'm hoping to visit REAL soon though! The last time I visited Orlando, we didn't have time to visit Universal Studios.  I was in Florida for a press trip and time didn't allow us to visit.  But like I said, I'm hoping to finally see the park up close and personal. My family and I are HUGE fans of all Harry Potter movies so we can't wait to visit! This weekend, fans from around … [Read more...]

Outback Steakhouse is Opening a New Location in Brooklyn, NY & A #Giveaway for One Lucky Reader – $50 Gift Card!

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is hosting a Grand Opening Event to celebrate its newest restaurant in Brooklyn, NY. They're inviting the community to enjoy great food and fun while providing the opportunity for guests to win FREE steaks for a year. How fun is that? The new location will be open for lunch daily and will feature a new "Modern Australia" building design both inside and out. WHEN: Monday, January, 26, 2015 11 a.m. - 10:30 … [Read more...]

Two of My Favorite TV Shows and A @Netflix #Giveaway #StreamTeam

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. Hey everyone!! I say this time and time again -- There are many reasons why I love Netflix.  The list can go on and on and on.  One of the first reasons is that I can almost always find a movie I'm in the mood for.  Whether it's a horror movie, a romantic comedy or a police drama (what I'm recently addicted to!). Secondly, I can watch TV shows I never knew … [Read more...]

Shout-out Sunday: Life Edition

It's that time again folks! It's where I shout-out blog-finds of the week! I love showcasing other bloggers especially when their posts go with the theme of the week. Remember, sharing is caring and that is what I plan to do this year! I hope you can do the same ;). My Shout-out Sunday Picks of the Week 1. If you're a parent, then you know its hard to find time and energy to work out, especially when you have little ones crawling around.  Diane from PhilZenDia wrote: 5 Ways Busy Moms … [Read more...]

Chicafessions: A New Series

Hey everyone!! Can you believe it's 2015? I can't. I clearly remember the 90's like it was yesterday but when I look at my license and see my date of birth, it immediately feels like a lifetime ago. Sigh......I guess that's life! So I turned 40 a couple of weeks ago. YAY!!!! I hear 40 is the new 30 from many people. We shall see.  So far it's been ok - nothing exciting except for my husband constantly yelling, "You've joined the 40-club with me"! Yeah, yeah... Age is just a number, … [Read more...]

5 Must-Have Herbs for Winter Illness

With cold and flu season officially upon us, many have started stocking the medicine cabinet with various OTC pills in preparation for when illness inevitably strikes – but believe it or not, sometimes the best remedies can be found in our kitchen! Rather than purchasing expensive pills from your local pharmacy, go with herbal remedies – the natural, effective, and cheaper alternative to traditional medicine. I'm sharing Dr. Christopher Hobbs’ 5 must-have herbs to beat winter … [Read more...]

Shout-Out Sunday ~ Saving Money Edition

Happy new year everyone! I hope everyone rang in the new year happy, healthy and ready to save some moolah! I don't know about you but I'm horrible at saving money for a vacation, or the holidays or even a rainy day. So I decided to go on a hunt around the internet looking for some great blog posts on how to save money for 2015. Here are a few that I found: 1. I LOVE how Lisa is following the 52 Week Money Challenge.  I wanted to do this last year but guess what? It didn't happen.  I'm going … [Read more...]