If you live anywhere near the East Coast this winter, you know that the entire region has been pummeled with a barrage of snow and freezing cold temperatures. Here in New York City, it has not been any different and many people are struggling to stave off the bitter cold as well as getting sick during cold and flu season. It is particularly difficult to avoid the cold weather in the "City That Never Sleeps" because New Yorkers are too busy and just don't have time to be sick. Imagine trudging through six city blocks of blowing snow or having to sneeze through a Broadway show. Our family actually has some unfortunate experience in this department because we are just getting over having all been very sick the past three weeks. The worst part of all of us being sick was trying to sleep through the night with a bad cold or the flu and nursing our constant runny noses. Thankfully, PeapodNYC has all the products that you need to get you through cold and flu season from … [Read more...]
Stay NY Tough During End Of Winter! #NYTough #ColdandFlu @Puffs @PeapodDelivers #Giveaway #Ad
Being A Mom In The City That Never Sleeps! #MomsTrustHuggies @CVSHealth #cbias #Ad
*This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Being a Working Mom can be challenging enough as it is but add to that living in the most fast-paced city in the world and it becomes even more interesting. As a matter of fact, many of my friends wonder how I have ever even managed to get out of the house since I had my boys because they know that it is not easy being a full-time middle school teacher and a mom. When I had my older son in 2003, I realized right away that I would have to get really creative and resourceful in order to be able to navigate being a mother in New York City. There are just so many things for busy New York moms on-the-go to consider who live in the Big Apple such as packing a diaper bag that won't weigh you down or getting babies ready to head out and enjoy the big city. Having lived in the City That Never Sleeps for the majority of my life, I adapted right away to … [Read more...]
Make The System Work For You: Save Money On Small Business Health Insurance #Sponsored
When I first started teaching fifteen years ago, I had a lot of decisions to make with regards to choosing the right life insurance as well as deciding on my health insurance company. Honestly, I didn't realize the importance of having these two things in place because I was very young and not really thinking about a time when I would suffer from poor health or not be able to work. Thankfully, I had a veteran colleague who mentored me and helped me choose the health insurance plan that would cover my family and I in the event of suffering a serious illness. It was a decision that I have been grateful for having made correctly many times over during the last fifteen years. Unfortunately, my health has failed me a few times during that time and, having the right coverage, helped to relieve a lot of the stress of being sick in the first place. Small business owners in New York City know that health insurance is one of the most important considerations when attracting … [Read more...]
Start The New Year Right With Dunkin’ Donuts! @DunkinDonuts ( #NYC #Giveaway ) #Ad
It's hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone so quickly. There is so much preparation that goes into making them special for our loved ones that it's exhausting when they are finally over. Now that it's time to clean everything up and get back into the swing of regular, everyday life, I could use a good cup of coffee to get me going. Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout the Metro NY area are selling Coffee Coupon Cards. These cards give the guest 10 large hot coffees or teas for $14.99. I don't know about you but I could use being able to save a little money and know that I am getting delicious coffee in the process. It's so convenient to just use the card and walk out with a steaming cup on my way to work. You can check out the selection of coffees and teas that are available at your local Dunkin' Donuts by visiting their website. Also, make sure that you connect with them on Twitter and Facebook to learn about their current offers and promotions. … [Read more...]
Make Your Everyday Life And The Holidays Even Better! #NYTough #Giveaway #AdPG
Living in New York has always been an amazing experience. It's a city that is full of life and a melting pot for many nationalities and cultures. Those of us who reside here are cut from a different cloth and tend to exhibit a sense of strength that radiates from within. I've always said that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. During the holidays, you can literally sense the excitement in the air and the city is bustling with many festivities and sights to experience and take in. This time is also a very hectic time for most of us New Yorkers because we have to carry groceries and packages on mass transit as well as make sure that our homes are festively decorated for our families. In our family, we love having this time to spend with our family and those who matter the most in our lives. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate with one another and to feast on some of our traditional foods. Of course, this also means that there is a big … [Read more...]
Experience The Magic Of Radio City Christmas Spectacular! #RadioCityChristmas @RCChristmas #Ad
Most New Yorkers will tell you that there are certain magical events and locations that define the holiday season here in New York City. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of attending the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the iconic Radio City Music Hall. Just seeing the beautiful and talented Rockettes in the commercials on television made me realize that seeing this event live would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Recently, I had the privilege of not only attending the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with my family but of visiting the famous Roxy Suite at Radio City. This suite is normally reserved for Radio City performers and VIPs like Elton John, Dave Matthews and Paul McCartney. It boasts 20-foot-high domed ceilings made of real gold, cherrywood walls and an intimate dining area. I could literally feel the spirit of the room's history while I was in it. This year's Radio City Christmas Spectacular includes dynamic songs and dance … [Read more...]
Let The Intel Technology Experience Inspire You At Best Buy! #IntelAtBestBuy @BestBuy #Ad
If your family is like ours, you love having access to technology and really enjoy utilizing it in your daily life. Both of my sons are very creative and I find that they often use their tablets and other gadgets to express themselves and their talents. Whenever we make a technology purchase, we appreciate having the opportunity to sample what we are buying and to see how the product will fit our needs and the artistic needs of our children. This weekend, my son and I had the opportunity to visit the Intel Technology Experience zone at the Best Buy in Union Square right here in New York City. My son is eleven and he is very much a techie. He was very excited to learn that he would be able to play, explore, and be inspired by the power of technology with hands-on activities like 3D printing and virtual reality games. At this Best Buy location, customers have the chance to master beats and remix tracks by Ne-Yo as a digital DJ, and check out the … [Read more...]
We Attended The Toyota Teen Driver Safety Clinic! #TeenDrive365 @Toyota #Ad
*This is part of a sponsored campaign with Toyota. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Last week, my tween and I had the pleasure of attending a FREE “Teen Driver Safety Clinic” for teens and their parents at the CityWorld Toyota dealer here in the Bronx. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to demonstrate to my son how critical it is to learn as much as we can about the vehicles that we drive, the roads that we use, and to teach him what a serious responsibility being a driver is. Toyota dealers in the New York and New Jersey Tri-state area are hosting a series of FREE TeenDrive365 Safety Clinics in the months of September and October. The experience includes a safe driving simulator along with a classroom learning session that covers defensive driving tips, car operations, car safety features, and basic maintenance. Toyota understands that the driver is the best safety device in any car and want to teach teens that, once they get behind the wheel, it's up … [Read more...]
Keep Teens Safe: Free Teen Drive Safety Clinics In NY And NJ! #TeenDrive365 @Toyota #Ad
*This is part of a sponsored campaign with Toyota. However, all opinions expressed are my own. As a parent of a Tween here in New York City, I know that it is only a matter of time before he is old enough to want to go and get his driving permit. Although I understand his excitement at being able drive and asserting his independence, I worry about him driving safely in an urban environment. I was a teenager once so I understand how peer pressure and the fact that teenagers think they are invincible can be a dangerous combination when it comes to driving. Looking back on when I started driving, I wish someone would have taught me how to do some basic upkeep on my car. It would have been great to know how to check the oil and possibly change a tire back when I was driving around in my old jalopy. It's actually quite embarrassing how many times I became stranded on the side of the road and had to call my parents to come and pick me up because something went … [Read more...]
Save Music And The Arts In Our Schools! #Clothes4Schools @Schoola #Sponsored
*This sponsored post is brought to you by Schoola, the best place to buy discounted kids clothes all while give back to schools in need. CLICK HERE to learn more about Schoola and to see what people are saying. When I first started teaching in 2000, our middle school had a band class, daily arts classes, and put on a full-scale play every semester. During this time, our students were engaged and invested in these activities and it translated into improved academic performance in their core classes. In many cases, they used some of the skills that they learned from the arts to help them learn in the areas of literature, Science, and Mathematics. I have had the opportunity to see first-hand how participating in the Arts helps to improve the overall academic performance of all students. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, many of these arts programs have been cut from schools and many schools struggle to raise the funds to keep these activities afloat. Since … [Read more...]
