Archive for September, 2009

I wanted to take a break from my regular posts, to write one focused on my children, my role as a mother, and how that makes me feel.  It’s important to do this sometimes, because if I am great at anything, it is due to the surge of love and support I get from them [Continue]

I recently found out that I have been nominated for an award as Best Latina Blogger-NY, by my peers and members of the Latinos in Social Media network (LatISM). I knew that LatISM was having an award ceremony as part of their two-day conference here in New York, the first of its kind actually.  I [Continue]

One of the best things, if not THE best thing about New York City is the art scene.  I love it. No place in the United States can compare to it. Whether it be film, theater, dance, music, or fine arts, New York is the place to get it, as much as you can, as [Continue]

Not too long ago I attended a sneak preview event hosted for Fitness Goddess Jillian Michaels. Most people know Jillian as the stern, demanding fitness coach in The Biggest Loser. But she has an amazing following in the world of fitness, even has a group of fans committed to getting into or staying in shape [Continue]

Last week I was invited by the wonderful team of 1-800-Flowers to attend an event at one of New York City’s most prestigious steakhouses, The Palm Restaurant. I love supporting the 1-800-Flowers family in their ventures, because, well, they are so darn nice and down to earth, but also because they are the symbol of [Continue]

Sunday in NYC.  After a night hanging out with some friends till late, one would think that the last thing I would want to do would be to go out today.  However, Sunday’s in NYC are possibly my favorite day in the weekend to do stuff outside, weather permitting.  It’s New York City’s “lazy day”. [Continue]

Last weekend the family and I wanted to take advantage of a beautiful just-beginning-of-Fall Sunday, so we headed about an hour North of New York City to go apple picking. Normally we would wait till much later, but this year I think I actually am a bit more organized.  To where when I go to [Continue]

World-renowned Cardstacker Bryan Berg and Holiday Inn have collaborated to build a 400-square foot Key Card Hotel at the South Street Seaport in Downtown Manhattan, built in celebration of 1200 Holiday Inn hotels relaunching in September. The Key Card Hotel, the largest structure Berg has ever built and his first ever life-size creation, includes [Continue]

I have just joined forces with the wonderful people at Trekaroo, which just launched in New York City this week, their first stop on a long list of cities!  There you will find my reviews and tips, and even a few of photos of my favorite places.  You’ll be allowed to leave comments and add [Continue]

The day after we spent hours eating buffalo wings and walking around Buffalo, NY, my family decided to do something different to end our weekend trip. We started our day by heading over to Lake Effect Diner.  Most of the reviews that I read said over and over how it was one of the best in [Continue]