Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Hey everyone! Earth to Echo beamed down to Blu-ray and DVD on October 21st and now I'm giving a FREE copy away! But first, let's talk about the movie -- Earth To Echo. Earth to Echo is a tale told through the eyes of Tuck, Munch and Alex, a trio of pals who make an out-of-this-world discovery. The best friends venture out of their neighborhood to find the true meaning of … [Read more...]
Nueva Vida – A New Hope #SomosFiOS
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FiOS (#SomosFiOS). All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Hispanic Heritage Month is now over but that doesn't mean Nueva Vida, a support network for Latinas with cancer and their families will stop now. They keep on going strong to help people in need. As long as they have Verizon to back them up, they are on their way to inform and empower those who are going through traumatic experiences. They … [Read more...]
Throw Back Thursday: Halloween Edition #tbt #Halloween
October 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Does anyone post #tbt on their blogs nowadays? I haven't noticed any. I usually see them on Instagram but I decided to post it on the ol' blog since I rarely post personal stuff anymore (that will change!). As I was looking thru old photos, I found several photos I took from my mom's house that I had planned to scan onto my computer. Here's what I found: This is me as Wonder Woman. I was in first grade. Wonder Woman was my idol at the time so naturally I thought I was bad! I remember when … [Read more...]
Celebrate Halloween with @Netflix & Some Popcorn #StreamTeam
October 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Netflix as a part of my participation on the Netflix Stream Team. All opinions are always my own. Halloween is a time to dress up however you like and pretend you're someone else for a day or night. It's also a time to watch the spookiest movie with your loved ones or with the whole family with some buttery popcorn by your side. I admit, when I'm watching a scary movie, you will find me covering my eyes on the goriest parts. I'm too afraid to have … [Read more...]
Enjoy The Last Weekend For Bronx Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo! #BronxZoo
October 26, 2014 by 2 Comments
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. There is no other venue in the tri-state area that offers as much Halloween fun as the Bronx Zoo's Boo at the Zoo. Activities range from a magical illuminated pumpkin walk to costume parades with stilt walkers and giant puppets to musical theater, Broadway show performances, magic, crafts, treat stations and more! Families can also check … [Read more...]
{#Giveaway} Mr. Peabody and Sherman on Blu-ray and DVD #PeabodyInsiders #FHEInsiders
October 16, 2014 by 49 Comments
Disclosure: I am a FOX Home Entertainment Insider and receive products for review. All opinions are always my own. Hey everyone! My little one has been waiting patiently for Mr. Peabody and Sherman to finally come out on Blu-ray & DVD. The day we received a box full of goodies along with the Blu-ray/DVD, I've had a pretty content nine year old at home. She just loves animated movies -- just like her mama and I'm ecstatic to be giving one away to one of my lovely readers. But … [Read more...]
My Son and I Attended the #TeenDrive365 Event in Mamaroneck, NY #ad
October 14, 2014 by 6 Comments
Disclosure: I am a member of the Stiletto Media Blogger Network. This is a sponsored post written for #TeenDrive365 and the Toyota Teen Driver Safety Clinic. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. For more information on the Toyota Teen Driver Safety Clinic, please visit http://bit.ly/1nfUJ0e My son and I bonded during our time at the #TeenDrive365 event in Mamaroneck, N.Y. this past Saturday. The clinic was FREE and was only 2.5 hours. I say ONLY because the time … [Read more...]
{#Giveaway} Create a BOO-tifully Party with Little Miss Party in a Box for Chex! #spon
October 12, 2014 by 68 Comments
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Thank you for supporting New York Chica. All opinions are always my own. Have you heard of Little Miss Party in a Box? If you haven't, then you're totally missing out on an awesome party planner in a box! You know when you're planning a party, whether it be a birthday or a BBQ, you want your table to look festive but don't know where to start? Well that's where Little Miss Party in a Box comes in. All you need to supply is food, drinks and snacks! … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways To Get More Relaxation & Relieve Stress. Plus, A Giveaway for a $50 Walgreens Gift Card #SleepMatters #Spon
October 9, 2014 by 47 Comments
I have received information, product and materials from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of Tylenol® PM. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. Do you feel like you're not getting enough sleep? Do you often wake up feeling tired and grumpy? Well you're not alone! I would say 8 out of 10 nights I wake up feeling groggy and grumpy just because I didn't get enough sleep. Unlike my husband who can manage a full work day on just 5-6 hours of … [Read more...]
Hello Navi – Verizon’s Heritage of Tomorrow #CreaFuturo #SomosFiOS
September 29, 2014 by 1 Comment
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FiOS (#SomosFiOS). All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Have you heard of the newest, innovative app called Hello Navi? If you haven’t, let me give you some important information that you would love to learn about. Hello Navi is an Android app designed for the visually impaired. The incredible app came to life after a group of students from Resaca Middle School in Los Fresnos, Texas were inspired by … [Read more...]
