According to the New York Post,

One in four New York City residents has HERPES.  Can you believe that? A city Health Department study finds that more than a fourth of adult New Yorkers are infected with the virus that causes genital herpes. The study, released Monday, says about 26 percent of New York City adults have genital herpes, compared to about 19 percent nationwide. The department says genital herpes can double a person's risk for contracting HIV. Herpes can cause painful sores, but most people have no … [Read more...]

8 Best Drugstore Sunscreens

Today, New York is very hot and humid so I am home trying to stay cool.  While I was searching the net for things to do tonite, I saw an article on sunscreens.  Hope this helps you.8 Best Drugstore Sunscreens By RealSimple.com From lotions and sprays to gels and sticks, here are readers' picks for the eight best affordable sunscreens:   Best Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 15 to 30)Banana Boat Sport SPF 15, $8Nongreasy and lightweight, this was definitely effective. "I missed a spot," … [Read more...]

I am so upset!

My anniversary is on June 10th so I decided to surprise my DH with a comedy show to see Mike Epps.  He absolutely thinks he is hilarious and loves all of his movies.  I think he's funny also.  So when I found out he was going to be performing nearby, I was really excited.  I said to myself, this will be perfect for an anniversary gift for my husband because he really enjoys his comedy.  I was even counting down the days.  It was supposed to be for tomorrow night. I just received an email … [Read more...]

Do you have a wedding coming up?

Then you must know that the most important thing next to the bride's dress is the Wedding Invitations.  That is the first thing people will see before the actual day so the invitation needs to reflect the wedding, in my opinion.  Since there are so many web sites that are selling wedding invitations, you really need to do your research and pick one that really sticks out from all the others.  I found a great site that even zooms in to really see the little details in the … [Read more...]

Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen things I CAN'T live without:1: My family (of course, kids included=)2: My Air purifier -  I can't sleep without one3: My computer - How else would I blog?4: My cell phone - It's my phone away from home5: Coffee - I can't function without coffee in the mornings.6: Microwave Oven - That is where I reheat my coffee practically everyday when I blog and surf the web.7: Toothpaste - Gotta have clean teeth, right?8: Dental Floss - I can't stand having ANYTHING stuck in my teeth.9: Fruits … [Read more...]

I’m so excited…..and I just can’t hide it!

Remember this post? Well, I'm happy to say that I'm finally going to see Young Frankenstein.  For Mother's Day, my sister bought me 2 tickets to see the show on June 22nd.  She had mentioned before that she sent me something in the mail but she kept quiet about what she was sending me.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened up the letter.  I was so shocked when I first saw it,  I had to take a second look.  When I got home, I showed hubby the tickets and he said that I should take my … [Read more...]

Everyone loves Disney, right?

I don't know about you but in my opinion, Disney is not just for kids. It's in the kid in all adults too.  My kids and I were very excited when we found out that Radio Disney is sponsoring a concert series in Wildwood, New Jersey at the Morey's Pier for the whole month of July.  The best part of the concert is that it is absolutely FREE.  Now everyone loves a free concert, right?  To be perfectly honest, I love ANYTHING that is free.  Free is my middle name. The next … [Read more...]

Your Japanese name is…

I've been tagged by Chilly at On The Bricks.  I don't get these often, but I really enjoy them.  For me, it's something different to do on my blog.  It's also something I really don't have to think about because sometimes I just don't want to think. You know what I mean? =)Anyway, here it is:Lisa = TakiarikaNew York Chica = Tokumei Fumoshime MirikimikaI had fun doing this so here are 3 random people I am tagging:EllenKarlaJulianaI hope ya'll don't mind … [Read more...]

SEX….made a killing!

Over the weekend, Sex in the City made a whopping 55.7 million dollars!  That's more than what Warner Brothers hoped it would make.  I guess there's a lot of fans that couldn't wait for the movie. I'm still waiting to see the movie but I am very patient.  With 3 kids, I've learned to have more patience then I thought I would ever have. Good job girls!!! … [Read more...]

You don’t want to ruin your good name

I can't believe this.  For the seventh year in a row, identity theft tops the Federal Trade Commission's complaint list.  All of us good people must do something to stop this horrible crime.  There are so many good names out there that are getting ruined by heartless thieves. Did you know that over 674,000 complaints were received from January 1 to December 31, 2006?  That's a lot of people that have been victimized by identity theft. With life lock, you don't have to worry about having … [Read more...]