3 Reasons Why We Stay Home to Watch Movies. #SomosFiOS

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FIOS (#SomosFIOS).  All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Thanks to the variety of TV channels Verizon FiOS has to offer, my family and I are able to watch just about anything we want, whenever we want. With over 300 channels to choose from including VOD (Video on Demand), SpeedMatch and our DVR, we don’t ever have to leave the house. A few times a year we get to splurge and we go out to the movies but as … [Read more...]

Help Your Kids See A New Side of Themselves with @Netflix #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. Growing up, I was a very shy little girl. I was never the loud, outspoken or lively-type like my little one is now except for those times I was around my family. I was more of the "quiet type." I totally get that it can be quite difficult to come out of your shell when you're around people you don't know well because I'm exactly that way. As an adult now, I'm … [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...]

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...]

Watch Your Favorite Movie with Verizon FiOS On-Demand! #SomosFiOS

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Verizon FIOS (#SomosFIOS).  All thoughts and opinions expressed here are 100% my own. In just a few short days, it will be 2015. I'm still in shock how 2014 went by so quick. It's like I blinked my eye and poof, it's the end of the year. I'm not one to make New Year's Resolutions because I can rarely keep them. Instead, I say I will try to eat healthier. I will try to treat people better. I will try to be less stressed. And so on. You … [Read more...]

Pizza Fridays & A Movie with @Netflix | Plus, A Recipe! #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. Years ago, I declared Fridays to be Pizza Fridays.  It helps the whole family unwind, relax and get ready for a busy or a lazy weekend.  It also helps me stay sane especially since I don't have to break my brain to find out what we're going to eat. It has become our family tradition. ;) I don't know about you but some days I just don't feel like cooking, … [Read more...]

Have Fun Learning in the summer with @Netflix! #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. Did you know that most students experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer? School may be out, but learning doesn't have to be! With summer in full swing, most kids have lost sight of schoolwork and are enjoying their days off outside of the classroom. For the perfect way to beat the heat and indulge in … [Read more...]

Watch Your Favorite Musicals on Netflix! #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! As you already know, in just a few short weeks, school will be over and summer will begin. My son will be graduating high school next month! How in the world did THAT happen? Time sure flies by fast so you must enjoy the time we have on this lovely earth of ours. That's what I keep trying to tell myself every single day.  Seriously, I still … [Read more...]

Some of Our Favorite Shows on Netflix #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. I first became a Netflix customer back in 1998 and I’m happy to say that Netflix will continue to be in my life for a very long time. Back in the late 90's, I would get super excited knowing that a Netflix mailer was waiting in my mailbox because I knew that night would quickly become movie night. I love me some movie nights at home! The only thing I hated … [Read more...]

Staying Inspired with Featured Films From #NetFlixKids #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. Have you been keeping up with the excitement of the competitions from the 2014 Olympics? We have. Although we enjoy most of the sports that are featured, we've become super-obsessed with the figure skating competitions. I've never ice skated before so watching the competitors in action on the screen keeps me in awe. The way they glide on the ice and … [Read more...]