**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...]
Celebrate Christmas in July with Hallmark Channel’s Original Premiere of “Crashing Through the Snow” July 10th at 9pm/8c!
Get Outdoors This Summer With Super Wubble Blue And Groovy Wubble!@SuperWubble #Ad
It has definitely required some creativity on the part of parents when it comes to getting kids and young people outdoors during this pandemic. As parents, we realize the importance of making sure that your kids stay active and get enough sunlight, Vitamin D, and fresh air. That is why our family love Super Wubble products! Not only are they durable and fun, but they allow our family to have fun outdoors safely and still remain active. Super Wubble Blue looks like a bubble but it plays like a ball! My teens love that they can kick it, whack it, throw it, bounce it—even sit on it! Super Wubble is made from a squishy, squashy, super soft and lightweight material called Xpandium and is engineered to be super gentle. Unlike other balls, it molds around whatever it hits – foot or face – then bounces away, leaving laughter in its wake. It can be inflated to gigantic proportions (24-30 inches is best) and is fun to play with indoors or out, all year round. Now that Spring has begun in New … [Read more...]
Battle It Out This Holiday Season With Wubble Rumblers! @SuperWubble #ad
As my boys are getting older, it has become increasingly difficult to figure out what to get them as gifts for the holidays. I've been wanting to create more opportunities for us to spend quality time together as a family by setting up game nights and making sure that we eat dinner together as often as possible. I was excited to be given the opportunity to review Wubble Rumblers because I knew they would be a really fun addition to our family activities. Wubble Rumblers are the latest in the Wubble family. Styles include a Wrestler, Ninja, Fist or Karate Hand. Whack 'em! Smack 'em! Bop 'em! Chop 'em! They are made for good old rough and tumble fun which is perfect for our family because I have two teenage sons! Wubble Rumblers can be used to battle it out with one another in play fighting competitions. These Rumblers inflate a gigantic three feet tall! Rumblers are squishy, squashy, super soft and 400 times more elastic … [Read more...]
Celebrate The Dads In Your Life This Father’s Day! @gmtgiftbaskets #fathersday #ad
I've always felt that fathers don't get as much credit as they deserve on Father's Day. For some reason, Mother's Day is always such a huge holiday and when the dads' special day rolls around, it's not always sprinkled with the same fanfare that moms get. In our home, we make sure that we always show our love and appreciation for my husband because he is just the most wonderful father to our two sons and deserves to be pampered and recognized. The problem is that, when it comes to gifts, my husband is really difficult to buy presents for because he is not very materialistic and doesn't really spend a lot of money on himself. I knew that this year it was going to be important to make him feel really special because we have spent a few tough months here in New York City due to the pandemic. Since my husband is an essential worker, he has worked every single day while everyone else has been sheltering in place. As soon as I saw the Family Game Night Gift Crate from Gourmet Gift … [Read more...]
Manage Arthritis Pain While Staying Active! #Salonpas @Salonpas #Giveaway #Ad
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, and in the United States, 23% of all adults—over 54 million people—have arthritis. As a Leukemia Survivor, I have developed arthritis due to some of the medications that I take even though I'm only 43 and I always thought that elderly people were the only ones who suffered from this pain. Unfortunately, as a busy Working Mom, I don't have time to be in pain but I don't like taking any additional prescription medications, if I can avoid it. Thankfully, I have discovered that Salonpas® is available to arthritis sufferers whose activities have been limited, and who suffer from severe joint pain. As someone who was raised in Spain, where people are less reliant on taking pain for pills than other countries, I was excited at the prospect of being able to use a topical analgesic to treat muscle, back and joint pain. The truth is that, worldwide, topical analgesics, physical therapy, and other approaches are often considered before … [Read more...]
Keep Your Kids Engaged During Remote Learning! @Snoopy #Snoopy #Ad
I've been a teacher for over twenty years and I have always known how rewarding it is to be an educator. However, I never imagined that I would be juggling my role teaching my students remotely while also homeschooling both of my own sons simultaneously. This is exactly what happened here in New York in March when school buildings were closed and we made the transition to remote learning. It became more important than ever to have the right resources to make learning engaging, not only for my students, but also for my sons. My younger son is in eighth grade and he is a huge Peanuts fan so I knew exactly what to do to not only make his learning fun while working from home, but also to keep him engaged and motivated to complete assignments remotely. Thankfully, I don't have to do this alone because Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts Gang are here to help keep your kids engaged and educated with a range of subjects including STEM, Language Arts, Social Studies, … [Read more...]
Stay In The Know With Notify NYC! #NotifyNYC @NotifyNYC #Ad
It's unbelievable how much can happen in a "New York Minute!" Those of us who have lived in the Big Apple for years know how important it is to stay in the know when it comes to all up-to-date information that impacts all New Yorkers. As part of New York City's Emergency Management (NYCEM), Notify NYC is New York City's official source for information about emergency alerts and important city services. Notify NYC staff operate 24/7 out of Watch Command where they constantly monitor emergency activity in New York City and the metropolitan area. Since I am a mom and a full-time educator I rely on Notify NYC to alert me when there is an emergency in my area. After all, being able to make informed decisions in those critical moments are crucial to the well-being of my family as well as my students. Here is what you need to know about Notify NYC to stay in the know for you and your loved ones: • Whether it’s a storm, a mass transit delay, or an unexpected event, be … [Read more...]
Love Out Loud This Valentine’s Day #Teleflora #LoveOutLoud #ad
Imagine sweeping your sweethearts off their feet this Valentine’s Day with spectacular bouquets from Teleflora, the world’s leading floral gifting service. Recently, Teleflora revealed its newValentine’s Day bouquet lineup featuring a curated selection of arrangements always made by hand and hand-delivered to your door by a local florist. From lush, dreamy arrangements that will take their breath away to bright blooms that will make anyone feel loved, the new collection offers a special, unforgettable gifting experience the moment Teleflora’s flower delivery arrives. It's really the perfect way to let that special someone in your life know exactly how you feel about him or her. I had the pleasure of receiving Teleflora's Happy Harmony Bouquet for Valentine's Day. You can Celebrate love and friendship with this sweet floral arrangement. With a playful pattern of red and silver scattered … [Read more...]
Find Quality Time For Yourself This Mother’s Day! @Entenmanns #Giveaway #Ad
If you’re always rushing to make sure your kids are ready in time for school or traveling between basketball games and drama rehearsals, having an on-the-go breakfast or snack option like Entenmann’s® Little Bites® Strawberry Yogurt Muffins is always a “berry” good idea. They are baked soft and moist using REAL STRAWBERRIES! The best part is that they are also a good source of Calcium and Vitamin D, too! Let’s face it: as a Mom, you’re always on-the-go—from maintaining your family’s schedules to crossing off a list of never-ending errands. Finding quality time for yourself is not exactly easy, so to thank all moms for all that they do, Entenmann’s® Little Bites® is treating five lucky winners to a $100 spa gift card with its Mother’s Day Spa Giveaway. I mean, let's be totally honest, how often do we moms actually take some time out to pamper ourselves a little bit? I'm sure most of you are in the same boat that I am in and you prioritize your children and your family … [Read more...]
You Are Invited To Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day 2018 at Showcase Cinemas! #ShowcaseCinemas @ShowcaseUS #Ad
I've been keeping a wonderful secret for a couple of weeks! It is time to let the cat out of the bag and tell you all that I have been asked to be a 2018 Showcase Cinemas brand ambassador! This means that I will be sharing news about upcoming screenings and promotions, hosting movie ticket giveaways, and keeping you guys in the loop about anything related to Showcase Cinemas. In my first post as a newly appointed ambassador, I wanted to let you know that for the second year in a row Showcase Cinemas will be participating in Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day on April 10th. For the past 40 years, Ben & Jerry's has opened their legendary Scoop Shops to dish out free ice cream to fans and Showcase Cinemas is excited to be a part of the fun again when they try to beat the 22,000 cones they gave out at their theaters last year! This year, Showcase Cinemas is adding to the celebration by offering customers the chance to enter-to-win a special family movie night prize pack! … [Read more...]
