Last Post of The Year – Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!

I know this blog has had many crickets these past few months. It's not my fault. I still love to blog.  But it's just that I'm one tired mommy who wants to come home after a hard day's work and just spend time with my family.  And the funny part is that I have about 20 titles ready for my little ol' blog so it's not like I don't have anything to say here -- I have LOTS to say. I just need time. Time is a major factor for me.  I'm sure it's a major factor for everyone but some people know … [Read more...]

Enjoying The Last Days of Summer with Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails {Review}

Can you believe it? I hate to say it but summertime is on its last legs and Fall will be upon us before we know it. That is exactly why I’m taking full advantage of the end of Summer with Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails but first let me tell you a funny story. When I was approached to review the Arbor Mist Frozen Wine Cocktails, I was skeptical (as usual) at first. You see, I’m not a wine drinker. I like those “girly” drinks like Cosmopolitans, Piña Coladas and even a beer here and there! If … [Read more...]

What Happened To New York Chica?

It's like a ghost town around here these days, right? I assure you, my dear and lovely readers, I have not stopped blogging/writing on New York Chica. I guess you can say my site was on "hiatus." Why? Things have changed dramatically in my personal life within the past three-four weeks. During the second week of October, Green Mountain Coffee flew me and two other bloggers, Kelby and Kristen (Two of the sweetest women bloggers!) to Vermont for two full days of exploring and … [Read more...]

Shout-Out Sunday – 10/2

Wow, it has been a long while since I posted a Shout-Out Sunday. It's definitely not because I don't read any blogs that are worth spreading. No way! On the contrary, there are PLENTY of blogs that are worth visiting every single day.  My dilemma is that I read way too many fantastic blogs that it's hard to choose which ones I should Shout-Out.  Because in my opinion, they're all good reads. Anyway, here are some that I selected from my Google reader: 1) From Good Enough Mother: How do … [Read more...]

How the Monkey Bars Are Making My Daughter Feel Fat…at 6 Years Old!

I don't know what it is in this day and age that more and more little girls everywhere are calling themselves fat. Is it society's fault? Is it the parent's fault? No! Apparently it's the monkey bars fault! Well, in this case. Yesterday my daughter came home from school, gave me her usual daily after-school kiss and hug and asked me a question that I was not prepared for. "Mommy, how do you get skinny fast?" I was dumbfounded. Where did this come from? Did her … [Read more...]

Perfect Pairing: Frito-Lays and Delectable Dips with Friends

Last week, my daughters and I ventured out to Suzanne's place in Queens, N.Y. to meet up with some of the New York based bloggers for a get-together sponsored by Frito-Lays.  Any meet-up with chips accompanied by some delectable dips are always a good thing when paired together, in my opinion. If you haven't noticed, last week's weather was brutal with temps hitting high 90's and feeling like triple digits but thankfully Suzanne had a water table out and a bouncy house for the kiddies and … [Read more...]

The Joys of Mamihood: Cheesy Feet

  Being a mom of three kids, all different ages, the joys of mamihood can become both amusing and stressful.  It's the amusement that all mothers need from time to time to avoid going insane.  It helps get the stress out of the way and lets you live your life.  With amusement comes funny stories too -- only a mother would know. A couple of days ago, I was in my bed with my 6-year-old reading Black Heels to Tractor Wheels--A Love Story By Ree Drummond (Great book!) while my daughter was … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Future Bloggers via Video #DisneySMMoms (linky)

It's going to take me a few more days to recover from one of the best experiences in my blogging life - the Disney Social Media Moms Conference.  I got home this past Sunday exhausted but very happy to have been one of the couple hundred bloggers who attended this amazing conference. It was my first Disney conference and hopefully it won't be my last.  I had a blast and I learned A LOT! Loved seeing old friends and absolutely loved meeting new friends. The video you're about to see was … [Read more...]

Changes For The #DisneySMMoms Conference

Next week, I will be in Orlando for my second blog conference, the Disney Social Media Moms Conference.  I'll be in Orlando for 4 days and I'm so excited to go.  Since I started blogging, I have only been to one conference which is BlogHer 10' and it was awesome. A bit overwhelming but I learned a lot.  I'm so ready to network, meet other bloggers and spend some time at the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World. Unfortunately things have changed since my last post about the conference. … [Read more...]

Shout-Out Sunday – 8/29

Usually I have about 7 blog reads to shout-out but this week the list is a little short. I have a busy week ahead of me so I hope to add more for next week's Shout-Out Sunday. If you want to know more about why Shout-Out Sunday was created, than click HERE. In the mean time, click on the links and enjoy the picks of the week: 1. This mommy learned how to break off her shackles. Find out how she did it! 2. Are you unsure about PR pitching? This blogger will tell you the deets! 3. I … [Read more...]