It must be April with all these rain showers lately in New York, right? Nope! It's indeed June and we are having rain showers as if it were April. I'm not complaining. I love rain. And with rain, comes rainbows! Yay! Below are two photos my hubby sent me just a few days ago. Aren't they pretty? Happy Wednesday aka Happy HUMP Day! … [Read more...]
The Dirty Dancing® 25th Anniversary Celebration ~ Hosted by Skinny Cow® Productions
June 9, 2012 by 2 Comments
Movie making has changed dramatically over the past few decades. Now, many individuals have the option to choose movie theaters that have surround sound and 3D effects and also purchase Blue Ray DVD's. All of these advanced technology for movie viewing is great, but sometimes I enjoy watching a movie the way I did growing up -- the classic way. One of my ultimate favorite classic movie is Dirty Dancing®. I've watched the movie Dirty Dancing® numerous times, and even bought the soundtrack … [Read more...]
Before & After Hurricane #Irene
August 28, 2011 by 10 Comments
What's going on in my life here in New York......thanks to Hurricane Irene. Rain is pouring down, as I write this. Rain has been falling since yesterday afternoon. My garage is flooded. Half of my driveway/backyard looks like a small lake. {fyi: That pipe across the driveway is a make-shift sump pump that hubby created to divert rain water. Too bad it's not working today} My husband was activated to the National Guard to help out with emergencies and possible disasters so he's … [Read more...]
MVP #GenerationGo: Time Management & Setting Goals (& a $50 VISA Gift Card Giveaway)
August 19, 2011 by
As an MVP Generation Ambassador, I've been posting about various topics. I posted about ways to explore your community, posted one of my favorite kid-friendly recipes and about finding creative ways for recreation. This week's topic is Time Management and Setting Goals. In New York, summer is almost over and school will be starting very soon. With that being said, it’s time to manage my time wisely and set some goals as well. Throughout the summer time, things at our house can sometimes … [Read more...]
The 100% Electric Nissan LEAF & The NYC Marathon
November 5, 2010 by 1 Comment
The 100% electric Nissan LEAF is the official first pace car of this year’s NYC Marathon. It will be the first vehicle where runners will not have to worry about running behind a tailpipe and dealing with emissions. Thank goodness! Imagine inhaling all that smoke? Nissan is the official and exclusive automotive sponsor of this year's 2010 ING New York City Marathon. Nissan LEAF will be at the Jacob Javits Center tomorrow, November 6th from 2-8pm doing a ton of fun activities leading … [Read more...]
Victoria’s Secret Newest Fragrance – Bombshell | Review & Giveaway
November 5, 2010 by 93 Comments
Back in September, my buddy Raquel and I had the privilege of being "paparazzi" to the girls of Victoria's Secret at the Soho store in New York. It was for the launch of their newest fragrance, Bombshell. Adriana Lima and Lily Aldridge was there to help launch Bombshell fragrance with fellow Victoria’s Secret models Erin Heatherton and Candice Swanepoel. The Soho store is wonderful. It's spacious and it's in a sassy neighborhood. During the launch, it was chaotic. People and cameras were … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Hispanic Heritage Month: A Band of Boricuas
October 14, 2010 by 5 Comments
Li is a lawyer by day and an actress, writer and blogger by night. She is a Puertorriqueña who embraces her roots and seeks to inspire others on her journey. Please visit her at her lovely blog Her Deep Thoughts. When I think of Hispanic Heritage month, the one thing I think of the most is my immediate family. A bunch of Puerto Ricans living in Brooklyn, New York. As a little girl, if there was a special occasion or a holiday to celebrate we would clamor to Mamita’s (my grandmothers) … [Read more...]
Monday Memories: Apple Picking at DuBois Farms in Highland, NY
October 11, 2010 by 4 Comments
Earlier today I was looking through my picture files and I can not believe it's been two years since the last time we went apple picking. I love picking fresh fruit and smelling the fresh air through the orchards. I need to make a mental note and plan our next apple picking outing. Check out a few photos I took at Dubois Farms in 2008. It's a wonderful place where you can pick your own fruit from apples, pears, grapes, peaches and pumpkins, drink apple cider and eat delicious apple cider … [Read more...]
TODAY At Grand Central Terminal: Save The Children
September 20, 2010 by 1 Comment
SAVE THE CHILDREN, TOGETHER WITH EMMY AWARD WINNING ACTRESS CLAIRE DANES, ASKS NEW YORKERS TO HELP END AND PREVENT CHILD DEATHS. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL VANDERBILT HALL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2010 1:00 p.m. – PHOTO OPP WHAT: Around the world, a child dies every 3 seconds from a preventable disease and treatable causes due to lack of basic health care, which is the equivalent of 20 children every New York minute. On the first day of the United Nations Global Millennium Development … [Read more...]
