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#GIVEAWAY ticket for @CricketAzima cooking class @KidsFoodFestFun @BryantParkNYC #KFF #TCK

The Kids Food Festival at Bryant Park is back again this year!!! March 1, 2, 2014 is a weekend of fun for families. Presented by Creative Kitchen , kids engage all five senses through hands on, food related activities. Kids can also attend hands on cooking classes at the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion where renowned chefs pass on their recipes, skills, and love for all things culinary to a new generation of learners. There is a scavenger hunt for kids where kids bounce between exhibitors and activities to sample tasty, wholesome snacks while learning the importance of achieving balance in their food choices. Families will enjoy live musical performances, a disco dance party, fitness workshops, and more. Each activity, relays a special message about healthful eating!!

Founder, Cricket Azima has a passion for providing cooking classes to children in New York City. The Kids Food Festival combats the very serious issue of childhood obesity in such a fun and effective way. This festival reaches thousands of families in one weekend which is incredible.

General admission to the event is free, and tickets to the hands on cooking classes in the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion can be purchased at http://bit.ly/KvR2Hphe

Visit http://www.Kidsfoodfestival.com or @KidsFoodFestFun on Twitter for more info.

My kids and I enjoy going to KFF and taking cooking classes, scavenger hunt, cooking demos, entertainment, and tasty, healthy food. We also enjoy the raffles and giveaways. I encourage everyone to get out for a weekend of fun.

I am offering my readers a free ticket for a hands on cooking class in the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Pavilion with Cricket Azima.

Leave a comment and tell me why you would love your child to attend Cricket’s class.

Winner will be picked tonight. Contest ends 9 p.m.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. My kids will attend Cricket’s class. Opinions are my own.

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Categories Cooking, Family, Food, Free Events, Fun, Fun things to do in NY with Family, Giveaways, Kids, What's Going On?

ALICIA KEYS STORYTELLING APP HELPS CHILDREN STAND UP TO & PREVENT BULLYING

18 Feb

Sunday, February 16, 2014 Alicia Keys held a press conference at the New York Toy Fair at the Jacob K. Javits Center on the interactive children’s app she co-created, entitled The Journals of Mama Mae & LeeLee.
It is a storytelling app that helps children develop the courage to stand up to and prevent bullying.
The project is a partner of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.

Alicia discussed how raising a son has made her more of a feminist.
‘I am honoured to be raising a son and to be the example [for him] of what a woman is, should be or can be – I find that to be a really powerful position.”

I am so glad Alicia Keys took the time to see what is going on in the world with our children. So many kids are committing suicide from being bullied and it has to stop NOW! There is a no-bully policy in my kids school but it has to start in the home first. Kids are going to do what they see. This should not even be a subject but it is. The news has enough bad things going on. Keep our kids safe so they can grow up to be scholars. As parents we must teach our kids to love.

I had the chance to review the app and I love it. My daughter will be reviewing it next. Della Reese is the voice of the grandmother and her voice just captures your heart. I love the story and the pictures. There are also hands on play for the kids. I highly recommend it. Go to the App Store and search for Mookey , and The Journals of Mama Mae.

Alicia Keys is a compassionate and loving woman and I love that she is raising her son to uplift and respect women. Can’t wait to see what else is in store with Alicia Keys.

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Categories Expos, Family, Kids, Reviews, What's Going On?

TARGET LAUNCHES AMBAR JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING

18 Feb

Have you heard about Target’s latest collection Ámbar? It’s a new apparel & accessories collection designed with the Latina guest in mind.

I wanted to share with you a few styled pieces from the collection (with other Target owned brand pieces), as well as a tip sheet on “how to get the look”. The looks are inspired by spring’s hottest trends – vibrant colors, bold patterns and flowy styles.

Spring Trend #1 – Casual-Chic Meets Color

“A seasonal sweater that combines color and metallic is a comfortable and chic piece that can be paired with multiple wardrobe pieces for spring.”
“Nothing says spring like flowy fabrics! The Ámbar Women’s Maxi Skirt creates a standout look by mixing color and prints.”
“Top off any daytime outfit with a floppy hat – it’s a great accessory that also helps protect us from the sun.”
“Color block like a pro and carry your essentials in a stylish cross body bag.”
“A flat sandal in cognac combines comfort and style.

Spring Trend #2 – Feminine Bold Prints

“The Ámbar printed high-low dress is a flowy & flirty piece that can seamlessly go from day to night.”
“Spring calls for pastels! Add a subtle feminine touch with pastel pink aviator glasses.”
“A beige hobo handbag is classic and versatile. Carry it on your shoulder or clip-on the removable shoulder strap to wear as a cross body bag. “
“Add glitz and glamour with a sparkly and chunky bracelet.”
“Finish your look with a nude wedge – a go-to spring staple.”

Spring Trend #3 – Florals

“Ámbar’s tailored crop top in sour cream is an easy-to-style spring essential. Add a pop of color or bold print to stand out from the rest.”
“Keep jewelry to a minimum. A silver tone extra large boyfriend watch can add a touch of flair and pairs nicely with a neutral palette.“
“The time is prime for florals! The Ámbar rose print twill pant fits amazing and exudes springtime. “
“Carry your daytime essentials in a tan crocodile clutch to add texture – it’s chic and easily transitions to night.”
“Pointed toe nude flats are very in this season. Wear them throughout your work day or to a weekend lunch.”

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Categories Fashion, Fashion Launch, What's Going On?

CULINARY KIDS FOOD FESTIVAL GIVEAWAY FAMILY 4 PACK TICKETS #CulinaryKidsNYBG

16 Feb

No kid will be bored during winter break when The Culinary Kids Food Festival hits the New York Botanical Gardens February 17-23.

Culinary Kids Food Festival
February 17–23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In the Dining Pavilion behind the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

As part of the Garden’s Edible Academy initiative, join us for a family-friendly, weeklong food festival celebrating the relationships among plants, farms, and your favorite foods. Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden staff and the culinary team, Growing Chefs, will be on hand offering cooking demonstrations, recipes, and hands-on activities, with plenty of music and tastings to add to the fun. Bring your Festival passport along as you tinker with the science of kitchen chemistry and get to the root of foods from pickles to cheese at a variety of activity stations. The daily 1 p.m. cooking demonstration will feature kid-friendly recipes and tasty samples, while local chefs will share tips and recipes.

Activity stations:

Tip-Top Pickle Shop

Visit the Tip-Top Pickle Shop to learn more about the science and cooking behind food preservation. Experiment in our chemistry kitchen to test acids and bases, and take home a recipe to make your own pickles at home.

Cheesemonger’s Shop

Explore the fun, simple and fascinating process of cheese making and sample fresh cheeses you help to make. Learn about the animals behind the scenes and the plants they like to eat, and take an up-close look at the smallest cheesemakers of all—bacteria!

The Bakery

Experience the art of bread-making from seed to loaf, and grind your own sample of flour to take home and use in your own recipes. You’ll learn about the various grains used to make different kinds of bread, from whole wheat blends to gluten-free.

Spice Adventures

Spices are harvested around the world from plant parts for their powerful flavors, aromas, and colors. Take a sensory journey to learn the origin stories of your favorite spices and vote for your favorites by marking your spice map. Take home a delicious recipe and a passport from your culinary expedition.

Make A Seed Envelope

Grow your own! Fold your own fun seed packet to take home delicious basil seeds, and learn how to grow basil indoors as a tasty sprout, or outdoors in your summer garden. Family Garden staff will be on hand to share green thumb opportunities at the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden in 2014 and to share news about NYBG’s exciting new garden and food education facility, the Edible Academy, opening in 2017.

Even Puppets Love to Eat!
February 21 – 23; 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Janice Buckner’s puppets take a musical, imaginary journey around the world in search of their favorite foods. Join Janice and the puppets on their exploratory adventures at The New York Botanical Garden as part of the Culinary Food Festival. Learn more about Janice.

Bronx Arts Ensemble Family Concert: Hansel and Gretel
In the Ross Hall; Sunday, February 23, 1 & 2:30 p.m.

Hansel and Gretel sing, dance, juggle, and do slapstick to tell the famous story of the pair meeting the Witch in the forest with a wonderful gingerbread house. Animated actors perform to live music played by the Bronx Arts Ensemble musicians. The audience will be introduced to each instrument and join in the adventure! Admission included with an All-Garden Pass.

My kids and I will definitely be attending and so will a few of the other mom bloggers. We will be in attendance on February 22nd between the hours of 10-5 so come by and visit our table and see what we have in store for the kids. One thing your kids can do at our station is write a food blog post that just might be used in a NYBG publication.

New York Botanical Gardens is hooking one of my readers up with a family four-pack of tickets to the festival. Just leave a comment and tell me what healthy foods do you encourage your kids to eat. Giveaway ends tonight 2/17 at 8pm.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post but I will be volunteering at a station.

Just a little intro to each of us:
Please check out their blogs

Monica M. Jones
So Family
http://www.sofamilyonline.com

Nichol Perez
Five Little Words
http://www.fivelittlewords.net

Karen Angustia
Mami Does it All
http://www.mamidoesitall.com

Nilsa Karimi
3CityGirlsNYC
http://www.3citygirlsnyc.wordpress.com

Denise Wei-Vital
Boyz Rule Our World
http://www.boyzruleourworld.com

Rebecca Borrero
The Mommy Sauce
http://www.themommysauce.com

Christina Cespedes
Mommy’s Mingle (co-founded with Rebecca)
http://www.meetup.com/Mommys-Mingle/

Scherrie Donaldson
Thirty Mommy
http://thirtymommy.com

Joyce Lee
Bronx PR
http://bronx-pr.com/

Nicole Perrino
BronxMama
bronxmama.com

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Categories Family, Food, Fun things to do in NY with Family, Giveaways, Kids, What's Going On?

THE WINNER OF THE VALENTINE’S DAY TELEFLORA GIVEAWAY IS…………..

8 Feb

THE WINNER OF THE VALENTINE’S DAY TELEFLORA GIVEAWAY IS TERRY!! PLEASE DM ME YOUR NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, AND EMAIL. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED. MORE GIVEAWAYS TO COME!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO TERRY AND HIS LUCKY WIFE!!
TELEFLORA WILL CONTACT YOU WITH DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

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Categories Giveaways, What's Going On?

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! GO SEE #THELEGOMOVIE IN THEATERS TODAY!!!

7 Feb

I took the kids to a screening of The Lego Movie on February 1st and we got to see what all the buzz was about. I grew up on Legos and since my first born Legos was a must in our house and will always be and I have even more to buy especially now that there are so many to choose from. It’s so fun building and watching the kids come up with so many creative ideas. We spend hours building as a family.

This paragraph explains what the movie is about:

This original computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Here’s what I think about the movie: “Emmet” played by “Chris Platt” is not very popular with his co- workers because he follows the rules and tries too hard to be like everyone else. Once his rules are lost he comes into contact with a girl named “WyldStyle” played by “Elizabeth Banks” who mistakes him for being extraordinary and he’s off on a journey with her and a few other characters to stop “Lord Business” played by “Will Ferrell” from using crackle on everyone. This movie is very, very funny, the parents were laughing louder than the kids. I loved it. I was laughing so much I was crying. My daughter is 6 she wasn’t that into it but some parts she liked and I heard her laughing as well. She did like “WyldStyle”, and she now has me on a journey searching for these Lego movie characters that are sold out. I have to keep searching. My 10 yr old son loved it. He was laughing up a storm.

There is a theme song called “Everything is Awesome” which is cute. When you hear it you’ll know why they are singing it.

“Will Arnett” plays “Batman”, “Liam Neeson” plays “Bad Cop”, “Channing Tatum” plays “Superman” , “Morgan Freeman” plays “Vitruvius”, and “Jonah Hill” plays “Green Lantern” to name a few.

This movie is 1 hour and 40 minutes and is rated PG.
This movie is in theaters staring today February 7, 2014.
Get your tickets now and enjoy!!!
I must make it my business to get every single character for my daughter. Lego if you’re reading this please let me know when a shipment comes in. Thanks!!