NYC is hot hot hot! Keeping the kids cool AND entertained has been quite a challenge, and despite feeling lazy and wanting to sit in air conditioning all day, my kids need to get out and have some fun. I've been managing to keep them entertained AND cool by taking them to the sprinkler park and pool, but I also stress that they have a good amount of fluids in them throughout the day. Both my girls are water drinkers and really don't take well to ...
Food/Beverage
Trying Out Some Turning Leaf Wine!
I love the summer. Barbecues, friends, family and everything the summer is all about. I love watching my daughter play with her cousins and enjoy long summer evenings just being a kid. I guess I'm a little selfish too, because when she is having fun with her cousins, that means that the mamas can have some time to enjoy a refreshing glass of chilled wine. Yes, that's what summer is all about! Whether it is the middle of winter or the hot days ...
Cooling off with Red Mango Frozen Yogurt Smoothies! (#Giveaway) @RedMango #RedMangoFroYo
I remember being young and going the ice cream shop for a special occasion, such as a birthday, graduation, or a good report card. Now that I have my own kids, we also reserve trips to the ice cream shop for special occasions. Since I try to limit the amount of chemicals, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes and flavors that my kids consume, I opt to take them for frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. I have to admit, I was never a ...
It’s #ChillHour With @BrancottEstate and #BacheloretteABC!
My friends and I try to get together at least once a week, and now with my hubby home it is much easier to plan a girl's night out, or a fun movie night indoors. One of my friends was watching the Bachelorette a few weeks ago while we were over her house, and I got hooked. Since shows like these are not on children's channels, I generally do not get a chance to watch them, so this was a nice treat. I was immediately pulled into the show and ...
Check out the all new Orbit Gum for Kids!
My almost 4 year old has recently discovered chewing gum. It was at her little sister's first birthday party where we set up a candy buffet and I thought it would be cute to have martini glasses filled with colorful gimbals. I didn't expect this would be the first time she tried gum, but since she asked and she's good at following directions (as in- don't swallow your gum) I decided it was time to let her taste some gum. Within a few hours she ...
Give Dad A Time Out with Speyburn Whiskey!
Since the time I met him, my hubby has been quite the whiskey connoisseur. He's always loved his whiskey on the rocks at the end of a busy week, or as a social drink when out with friends. He's picky about his whiskey and you won't find him drinking just any amber-colored single malt whiskey. For every birthday or holiday, I know the one thing he enjoys is a nice bottle of high end whiskey. Unfortunately it is not always possible to spend top ...
New Seasonal Dunkin’ Donuts Flavored Coffee!
In honor of Mother's Day, I had a little get together with a few friends this past weekend. When asking a mom what her beverage of choice is, I would assume that 90% of the time they will say coffee, while the other 10% might ask for something a bit stronger. Of course, we all know what they say about assumptions, but I think it's safe to say we mamas love our coffee. I take my coffee very seriously. So when I was asked to host a Dunkin' ...
Check Out Healthy Snacking With Goodies!
I'm always looking for healthy snacking options for my family, and sometimes that piece of fruit or carrot sticks just don't cut it. Since I try to incorporate wholesome ingredients, snacktime has to be quite creative when it comes to my toddler and husband. They will judge a book by it's cover, or a snack by it's wrapper. Thankfully, Goodies has me covered! Doesn't that box of goodies look delicious? Personally I would love to try that ...