When you have been married for over twenty years, your definition of romance evolves over time and based on your experiences as a couple. This can definitely be said of how I perceive romance or romantic gestures from my husband over the years. As a younger couple, my expectations for romance were pretty traditional such as receiving flowers and cards on Valentine's Day or getting cute messages on my pager. I'm pretty sure I'm dating myself by admitting that I still had a pager when we began dating in the late nineties. LOL! Now that I am older and wiser, I understand that romance comes in many forms but, specifically, in some of the most unexpected ways. These days, romance sounds like receiving a phone call after work just to make sure that I had a good day, bringing home my favorite foods, or spending time together watching movies. You definitely come to be more appreciative of the little things once you've been together for a long time. After all, flowers are nice but … [Read more...]
Hallmark Channel’s LOVEUARY Original Premiere of “The Wedding Veil Unveiled” on Saturday, February 12th at 8pm/7c! #TheWeddingVeil #AD
“Mistletoe in Juneau” out Oct. 19th from Hallmark Publishing Review + Giveaway! #MistletoeInJuneau #Giveaway #Ad
I have been an avid reader since I was a teenager and I still enjoy a good book now that I am an adult. Imagine my delight when I found out that Hallmark Publishing is giving me even more ways to relax and indulge in heartwarming romances with both novelizations as well as original novels with their brand-new holiday book releases! The holidays are my favorite time of the year and I am so excited about being able to enjoy them while curling up with a good book which also doubles as the perfect gift for my loved ones who love reading as much as I do! Hallmark Publishing is releasing four NEW heartwarming books titled On Christmas Avenue, Mistletoe in Juneau, Wrapped Up in Christmas Hope, and Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing. All of these titles are available in Paperback, e-book, and Audiobook. I had the opportunity to read Mistletoe in Juneau and I loved it. Reading this story is making me look forward to the holidays even more since it also features additional recipes … [Read more...]
Introducing Entenmann’s Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies! #SprinklefestGiveaway #Entenmanns #ad
My younger son commented to me today, after we returned from spending the day at the beach, that he is having a great summer. I was happy to hear that he is enjoying himself since the past few summers have been much different due to the pandemic. I have been enjoying packing our lunches and snacks for our outdoor adventures. Many of these picnic lunches have included Entenmann's® Minis because they are the same delicious variety of baked goods we know and love, from donuts, crumb cake, apple pie and more, perfectly sized, and individually wrapped. My son especially loves NEW Entenmann's® Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies. Let's be honest, there's nothing more fun than the addition of sprinkles – especially on top of a classic snack like brownies! Entenmann's Minis Sprinkled Iced Brownies are fudgy, moist and topped with a layer of decadent fudge icing and fun, colorful sprinkles. We are usually very busy during the week so it is nice to have convenient snack options that are … [Read more...]
Celebrate Christmas in July with Hallmark Channel’s Original Premiere of “Crashing Through the Snow” July 10th at 9pm/8c!
**Christmas in July is showing right NOW on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!!** If you have ever spent any time in New York City during the summertime, you know that it can get really hot and humid in this city. School officially ends this week and, after dealing with the pandemic for the last year and a half, everyone is excited at the prospect of the world starting to open back up. I know that one of the things I will be doing this summer is binge watching my favorite programs and channels in the comfort of my cool air conditioner. Hallmark Channel is one of my favorite channels because they always have the best family movies and, this summer, I'm excited to celebrate Christmas in July with the original premiere of "Crashing Through the Snow" on July 10th at 9pm/8c! It just so happens that Christmas is my favorite holiday so this event is right up my alley. I've always been a hopeless romantic and "Crashing Through the Snow," starring Amy Acker and Warren Christie, is … [Read more...]
Nominate Your EntenMAN Of The Year This Father’s Day! #Entenmanns #EntenMANofTheYear #Ad
Father's Day is coming up next month and my sons and I are excited to not only celebrate my husband for all he does for our family, but also my father who is the patriarch of our family. Although we like to show both of them how much we love and appreciate them every single day, Father's Day is a special day where we can really make the whole day all about them. This year, we are going to recognize both of them since Entenmann's® Donuts is hosting its first-ever Entemann's® Donuts "EntenMAN of The Year Father's Day Contest" to celebrate anyone who has made a fatherly impact on your life (male or female) – whether a Dad, coach, teacher or other – in time for Father's Day! Between May 10 and June 21, fans can visit www.entenmanoftheyear.com to submit their nomination for "EntenMAN of the Year." All you have to do is fill out an entry form and share a short response describing why you think the special dad in your life deserves to win the "EntenMAN of the Year" title, … [Read more...]
The Pack TV Is Coming To NYC! #ThePackTV #PackedWeekend #Giveaway #Ad
To celebrate the premiere of The Pack on November 20th, Amazon Prime Video has created the ultimate holiday for dogs and the people who love them: an extraordinary PACKED WEEKEND, offering one-of-a-kind, pup-centric experiences in the New York City area. The stunt is in support of The Pack's launch, first and foremost, to bring awareness to the series via national and local promotions from dog-loving brands and charitable organizations. This global celebration, running Friday, November 20th through Sunday, November 22nd, invites everyone and their pets to experience pampering, exciting activities, and a way to help support local businesses. The show and Packed Weekend events are also a celebration of the bond between dog and pet parents. The Pack Walk Challenge is a monthlong virtual walking challenge hosted by MapMyFitness and MyFitnessPal apps. The event encourages viewers to get outside and walk their dogs in honor of three charitable organizations: American Heart … [Read more...]
Even Mini Acts Of Kindness Can Be Huge! #MiniActsofKindness @entenmanns #Giveaway #Ad
When you are the parent of two teenage boys, it can be a challenge sometimes to get them to be nice to one another. My boys are three years apart and they are constantly going back and forth about one thing or another. With Entenmann's, everyone's got a favorite and in our home my oldest loves their Minis while my younger one prefers Little Bites. That doesn't mean that they don't argue about who is going to eat the last one whether we have one variety or the other in our home! Entenmann's Minis are the same delicious variety of baked goods you know and love, from donuts, crumb cake, apple pie and more, perfectly portioned, and individually wrapped. Believe me, this is more convenient now than ever as we all embark on this remote learning journey. It's so easy to grab Minis because they are perfectly portioned and individually wrapped to make on the go snacking and lunchtime packing a breeze! Since I'm also teaching remotely, it helps so much that they can both head to our … [Read more...]
Get Up & Play And Take The #TeamLittleBites Challenge! @entenmanns #Giveaway #Ad
Last summer we had the pleasure of visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where we made cherished memories along 60 miles of beautiful coastline. During our trip, our son participated in Nationals with his traveling basketball team. We enjoyed time together as a family savoring warm Southern hospitality, fresh coastal cuisine, and unique flavor of fun. We cannot wait to return and make more family memories. Entenmann's wants families to get more active by participating in The Get Up & Play Challenge and Sweepstakes which encourages families to maintain a healthy lifestyle this summer through fun games, activities and challenges. Families can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win sweet prizes from backyard games, Little Bites® snacks and a family trip to Myrtle Beach. Here is how families can enter to win: Submit your name and email address via entry form on www.teamlittlebites.com or mail in your entry form between June 14 and July 26 for a chance to win … [Read more...]
Turn Your Home Into A Gaming Arcade With ProjeX! #ProjeX #Giveaway #Ad
Most families who live in New York suddenly had to spend a lot of time with one another a few months ago and we all realized that this was the perfect opportunity to create opportunities to spend meaningful quality time together. When you have two teenagers like I do, it can be a little more challenging to do things as a family that are "cool" enough to keep teens engaged and away from their phones. If you have teens you know exactly what I am talking about! I was so excited when I learned that I would have the chance to review the ProjeX™ Projecting Gaming Arcade from New York City-based NSI International, Inc. ProjeX™ lets you blast targets such as ducks or UFOs that are projected right onto your wall like a real life video game! The best part is that all of these targets each come with its own unique sound effects! Since both of my sons are really tech-savvy and love competing against one another, I knew immediately that ProjeX™ was the perfect game for … [Read more...]
Celebrate Love All Month Long! @entenmanns @MyMyrtleBeach #ASweetValentine #Giveaway #Ad
The month of February has always been associated with love, romance, and friendship due to Valentine's Day. Personally, I like to celebrate these things all month long since they are the foundation of every single relationship that I have with the people whom I most care about. After all, what better way to show your love and appreciation than by doing so every single day of the year instead of just on one day. Entenmann's and Little Bites want to help you celebrate your loves by offering A Sweet Valentine Giveaway with a chance to Visit Myrtle! With Entenmann's, everyone's got a favorite! Entenmann's offers a delicious variety of baked goods to choose from – including Entenmann's Donuts, Entenmann's Minis, Entenmann's Little Bites muffins and more. During my childhood, I remember enjoying Entenmann's Crumb Coffee Cake in my grandmother's house all the time. She would take it out whenever we had visits from family or friends and we would sit and enjoy each other's company … [Read more...]
