Giveaway: Enjoy 2012 with a Brand New Keurig Platinum Brewing System (Plus Two Boxes of K-Cup® Packs)

The holidays are officially over. No more gifts. No more tree.  No more mess! Thank goodness. Now it's time for a brand new year. A new slate. As you may know, I'm a very proud owner of a Keurig Brewer. It's basically my lifeline in the morning. I love coffee. I need coffee. And I don't see myself drinking anything else in the morning to get me through the day. That is exactly why I was so happy to be part of an ambassador program from Green Mountain Coffee.  I'm one of the K-Cup … [Read more...]

Verizon FiOS: A View into My DVR List thru FiOS Mobile for iPad #MC

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Verizon FiOS and received a free trial of the products and services necessary to facilitate my review. I'm so bad. I can be a couch potato all day long and love it but for fear of getting heart disease, I don't. With the help of Verizon FiOS and their wonderful mobile app, I don't have to miss any of my favorite shows. I can exercise or do whatever I want and choose to watch my favorite … [Read more...]

My New Obsession: Zinio For iPad App

Thanks to my fellow blogger and friend Migdalia from Latina on a Mission for introducing Zinio on her blog. She tweeted about one of her posts showcasing a free subscription of Cosmopolitan for the Zinio app a few weeks ago and I was curious to know what was Zinio all about. Before her post, I never heard of Zinio. And like so many people, when I see the word FREE, I jump at the chance to see if I can get my hands on it. Lol I clicked on her link and there it was -- a full year … [Read more...]

Verizon FiOS: Triple Play, Triple Happy…..And Now With Apps! #MC

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Verizon FiOS and received a free trial of the products and services necessary to facilitate my review. Since June of this year, my family and I have been happy campers since I made the switch to Verizon FiOS Triple Play from Time Warner and I have to be honest and say we are loving the change.  We have nothing but great service, great TV shows/movies and lightening fast internet … [Read more...]

My Number is 35. What’s Yours? A Sleep Number® P5 Bed Review

Experts say you should replace your mattress every 5-7 years.  Did you know that? I sure didn't. The reason experts say 5-7 years is because people's bodies change over time, and the need for comfort and good support increases with age.  When you think you need a new mattress, it's usually a good idea to go out and start comparing mattresses and foundations to a newer model every few years. Are you curious to know how long I've had mine? 6 years? 8 years? 11 years? NOPE! 16 … [Read more...]

Starbuck’s Bistro Boxes Review

We definitely live in a world where everyone is in a hurry and every thing seems to be happening fast.  And while living a fast-paced lifestyle, there are many unhealthy options when it comes to foods, such as fast food joints.  The few healthy places to eat are limited and quite expensive. At Starbucks, they don't want to discourage a speedy lifestyle but help make it a more enjoyable experience with their brand new line of Bistro Boxes. They are healthy, delicious and did I mention they are … [Read more...]

P&G Family Movie Night — Game Time: Tackling the Past Premieres September 3, 2011

P&G and Walmart are featuring another one of their family movie nights -- just in time for football season. Game Time: Tackling The Past is a family-friendly film that features real-life drama, romance, sports and family issues.  Although the movie portrays football, it's not all about the sport. Here's a synopsis of the movie: Pro football star Jake Walker is just one season away from setting an all-time receiving record that will guarantee him a spot in the Hall of Fame. But … [Read more...]

Disney’s Mars Needs Moms Blu-Ray +DVD Combo Set Giveaway

The film is about 9-year old Milo and his daring rescue mission to save his mom from Martians. He sets out on an adventure to bring her back home to earth after she’s kidnapped by Martians seeking mothers for their own planet. He joins forces with Gribble, a tech-savvy earthman, and Ki, a rebel Martian girl, to find his mother, even if he has to stow away on a spaceship, take on an entire alien nation, or worst of all, eat his broccoli. MARS NEEDS MOMS is a wonderful comedy adventure … [Read more...]

Verizon FiOS: Top Ten Features We Love #MC

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Verizon FiOS and received a free trial of the products and services necessary to facilitate my review. We’ve had Verizon FiOS in our home for nearly two months now and my family and I are extremely happy about the switch we made from Time Warner.  We're so satisfied with the service that we have compiled a list of what we think is the top ten features we love. 1)      Widgets: It’s one of … [Read more...]

My Love for Coffee Just Got Bigger, Thanks to K-Cup® Portion Packs

My love for coffee has grown since becoming a K-Cup Ambassador. Before trying out the Brew Over Ice K-Cup® portion packs, I was never an iced coffee kind of person.  I prefer my coffee to be piping hot. But let's be real here, it's Summer and it's HOT!  I don't think I can drink my coffee hot all the time.  I want something to cool me off and caffeinate me as well.  That's where the iced coffee K-Cup® portion packs comes in. I can't imagine surviving the hot and humid Summer without iced … [Read more...]