Now that I'm a full-time working mom, I don't attend too many brand/blog events. It's either in the morning or in the afternoon when I have to be at work so I usually send one of my writers to represent New York Chica. Yesterday's blog event was different. It fell right on a SATURDAY! I was ecstatic when I received an invite to attend the 101 Days of Summer Play Event by Banana Boat®, held in the wonderful home of Amy aka SelfishMom. To be honest, I was quite honored. Lately I've been … [Read more...]
Celebrating 101 Days of Summer Play with Banana Boat Natural Reflect Sunscreen.
June 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
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...]
Macy’s, Topstyler® and Dean Banowetz!
November 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Recently, my friend Katja, invited me to an event held in Macy's to see the infamous celebrity hair stylist Dean Banowetz. We had front row seats in the 7th floor of Macy's on 34th St and Herald Square to see him in action using the brand new Topstyler® from InStyler. If you don't know who he is, he is well-known for his red carpet looks. Dean Banowetz caters to an A-list clientele, and has been featured on top-rated television shows including Oprah, Tyra, Soap Talk, Fox News, … [Read more...]
Giada De Laurentiis For Target Collection Event
September 7, 2011 by 2 Comments
I was watching The Talk yesterday after hearing that Giada De Laurentiis will be on and ONLY because she would be on the show and that is when I remembered. Holy Moley, I never posted about the event that I attended with the one and only Giada De Laurentiis. By the way, The Talk is NOT the same without Leah Remini and Holly Robinson Peete so I won't be watching often. I was definitely turned off when I heard the awful news that Leah and Holly would no longer be on the show. For whatever … [Read more...]
I’m Teaming with the Tropicana OJ Express at Grand Central Terminal in NYC
August 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
I'm thrilled to be a part of the Tropicana Team as one of their TropiMomma Ambassadors. I've been a Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice consumer for as long as I can remember and it's a product I believe in and buy every week for my family. According to a Tropicana survey, one in four Americans start the day off in a bad mood. I hate to say that I am THAT one. It's the "waking up early" part that I dislike. I love mornings but I wish I wasn't exhausted as soon as I get up. It does change … [Read more...]
Cooking With FAGE Total at The French Culinary Institute in New York City
July 16, 2011 by 4 Comments
{Scroll down below for a slideshow} Recently I went to a cooking class at the French Culinary Institute where I was invited by FAGE (pronounced Fa-yeh) to cook alongside with other bloggers. Honestly, I never bought FAGE yogurt nor have I tasted it but I was intrigued on how to incorporate yogurt into everyday cooking so I obliged. Here's a little history: The Beginning: In 1926, Athanassios Filippou opened a small dairy shop in Athens, Greece. At the time, the shop’s location was … [Read more...]
Having Breakfast with Food Network’s Aaron McCargo, Jr. and Aunt Jemima
June 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Last month, I was invited to have breakfast with Food Network's Aaron McCargo, courtesy of Aunt Jemima. You may not know this but I'm completely obsessed with the Food Network. I know EVERYONE on the network and watch almost every show. If there's ever a blog event featuring ANYONE from the Food Network, I am so there! I first saw Aaron McCargo when he was on the show called Food Network Star back in 2008. He actually won the grand prize of having his own show. I was rooting for him since … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: A Couple More Chef Bobby Flay’s Recipes with Hellmann’s
April 26, 2011 by 4 Comments
Last week I was invited to a Hellmann's event featuring Bobby Flay's recipes with the help of Hellmann's mayonnaise. Previously I posted the Miami Cuban Sandwich, which is a scrumptious sandwich. So now I am sharing two more recipes that were demonstrated at the event; The New Orleans Chicken Muffuletta with Spicy Olive Relish Mayonnaise and the New York Turkey Reuben with Thousand Island Coleslaw. Both sandwiches are delicious. I'm a bit of a picky eater and I have to say that the flavors in … [Read more...]
Building The Perfect Sandwich With Chef Bobby Flay and Hellmann’s®
April 22, 2011 by 11 Comments
This past Monday I attended a fun and tasty event with Chef Bobby Flay and fellow bloggers at the swanky La.Venue in New York City sponsored by Hellmann’s®. Iron Chef Bobby Flay has partnered with Hellmann's to show the world how to build the perfect sandwich. The perfect sandwich can be as small as you like or as tall as you like. Just make sure you're creative and you have sauce (Hellmann's mayo, of course!), any meats (or no meats if you're Vegan - in that case lots of veggies for you), … [Read more...]
The American Museum of Natural History Introduces Their New Explorer App
July 30, 2010 by 1 Comment
Yesterday I attended an event at the Museum of Natural History for their media preview to showcase their newest and latest creation - The Explorer App for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch. The app is amazing and if you have either of these devices; iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, you won't need the paper map and we can all help save some trees by not using the map. How's that for helping the planet? ;) Earlier this year, the museum launched its first iPhone app - Dinosaurs: The American Museum of … [Read more...]
