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MY KIDS #POWERUP WITH DANIMALS SUPERSTARS GREEK LOWFAT YOGURT

Dannon recently launched the new Danimals SuperStars Greek Lowfat Yogurt. My kids, cousin, and I were excited to attend the launch and try out their new product. I’ve always loved yogurt and my kids eat nonfat yogurt. The Greek lowfat yogurt would be something new for them to try. There a variety of flavors to try and my kids seemed to have liked the Cotton Candy flavor the most. I liked the Strawberry Slide.

Dr. Tanya R. Altmann talked to the group about nutrition. She said kids need 15-25 grams of protein a day, depending on their age. Adults need 50 grams. Kids also need 3 servings of dairy products a day. With this Greek yogurt you can make a smoothie, dip, milkshake, or substitute the cream cheese on a bagel with the yogurt. Physical activity is important and should be 1 hr a day for kids. Sports is great for learning to interact with other people, following instructions, and getting along with other people. Role modeling healthy habits is important because whatever you do kids will follow.

Growing up I remember my father telling me I couldn’t get up from the table till I finished everything on my plate. Was he being a good parent for saying that? Was he really concerned about me eating healthy, or did the thought of me wasting food something he didn’t approve of? Well I can honestly say the food he was feeding me was not that healthy, and I think he used to say “there are kids starving out here so don’t waste your food.” Don’t get me wrong it wasn’t junk food he was giving me. It was more like steak and potatoes, Spanish dishes, flan for dessert, an occasional octopus which I’m pretty sure I told my mom I’m not eating that. Lol.

What I’m trying to say is in the present now that I have kids and have learned what’s good and not good for my kids, I wouldn’t give them anything I wouldn’t eat. I don’t think my parents were reading labels on products back in the 70’s. If they only knew what chemicals were going into our bodies I’m sure they would have not fed it to us.

When I go into the grocery stores the first thing I look for on labels is “high fructose corn syrup.” If it doesn’t contain that or any artificial flavors and I think it can benefit my kids I will get it. If I knew what soda had in it I wouldn’t have drunk it when I was growing up. I gave it up years ago and it is banned from our house.

My kids are very active at school and after. There’s not a day that goes by when they are running, jumping, playing, or just singing. They love outdoor activities, and I love taking them on adventures. We like to explore and find new things to do. I make sure that my kids are fed a healthy breakfast that would keep them satisfied till lunch. Every kid is different when it comes to food. My daughter loves her fruits, my son loves his eggs, and waffles, my other son likes breakfast sandwiches, and my oldest will grab coffee and eat when he gets to work.

Danimals SuperStars Greek Lowfat Yogurts can help provide kids with the nutrition they need. Each cup is a good source of calcium and Vitamin D, which help build strong bones, along with an excellent source of protein (25 percent of the Daily Value). Also, similar to other Danimals products, Danimals SuperStars has no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup.

Each cup of Danimals SuperStars will help fuel even more than young bodies. With educational and Power Up fun facts found under the lid of each cup, Danimals is helping stimulate children’s minds as well!

Danimals SuperStars is available in 4oz 4-count packs in five delicious flavors made specifically for kids, including: Strawberry Slide, Strawberry Banana Sprint, Cotton Candy Thrill, Mixed Berry Half-Pipe and Cherry Rush.

In addition to playing outdoors on a regular basis, it’s important for kids to eat well and get the right balance of foods in their diet, such as dairy, which includes nutrients like calcium. Kids can get calcium from products such as Danimals Greek lowfat yogurts, nonfat yogurts and dairy smoothies.

Danimals dairy products make snacking fun – they taste great. Kids will love Powering Up with Danimals SuperStars, experiencing the burst of fruity flavor in Danimals Smoothies, and mixing fun toppings from Crunchers into delicious nonfat yogurt. All Danimals products contain a good source of Calcium and Vitamin D, which help kids build strong bones and regulate muscle function. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans identify calcium as a nutrient of concern for American adults and children, and recommend increasing intake of foods that provide it.

We enjoyed the day with Dannon and trying the new flavors. I will be buying my kids their favorite flavors and I will stashing a few for myself as well.

For more info:
Danimals Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/danimals
Instagram Page: http://instagram.com/dannonyogurt
Twitter Handle: @Dannon

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. My kids were given gift bags and the product to try. These are my opinions 100%.

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I HAD A HONDA FIT EXPERIENCE #FitForYou

19 Apr

I was excited to be invited to a VIP Honda Fit experience on April 15th to test out the new 2015 Honda Fit. When I arrived at Skylight West the first thing I noticed was the size of the cars. I loved it. Very compact, loved the colors, and I could easily find parking with no problem in one if these. Don’t let the size fool you. Even though it looked small it can hold a lot. They were demonstrating how it can hold 15 bean bags with the seats folded down. Love the cargo space. The front passenger seat once folded flat can hold a 9 ft. long surfboard and 2 6 ft. surfboards all at the same time. The driver’s seat also folds down and can be used to lounge and watch movies while waiting for your passengers. Hubby would like that. He’s very tall so any car that’s roomy enough for him is a plus. Legroom and headroom are important.

You can plug your smartphone into the car, and the Honda Link system has HDMI connectivity that allows you to watch movies and listen to music on your 7- inch screen while you’re parked. (Safety first). It also comes with Apple’s Siri hands free interface.

I was impressed with 41 MPG on the highway, and the 33 MPG in the city. Every 2015 Honda Fit also comes standard with the multi- angle rear view camera with 3 viewing modes. (Wide, normal, and top down ). I love the color blue they use on the dashboard that increases visibility and high quality feel. Honda’s linked satellite navigation system with continually updated traffic information is great. Loved how easy it was to use.

The new Lane Watch feature is very cool. It shows a view of the lane next to you on the dashboard. The camera is under the mirror and blind spot areas are minimized by expanded driver’s view mirror and Lane Watch. I took a picture when my friends and I took the car out. (I was not driving at that particular time).

Living in NY can get hectic when it comes to driving with traffic and finding a big enough parking spot. The Honda Fit will definitely come in handy. After my friends and I went for a test drive we saw how much power this car had, how much legroom we had, and how easy it was to use the navigation, and squeeze through tight spaces. It is definitely #fitforthecity #fitfortechnology #fitforduty and #fitforyou

Honda also treated us to breakfast and lunch which was amazing. I had a great time and hope to own a Honda Fit one day. My kids want me to have a car but my wallet says otherwise. Lol. I would love to travel if I owned a car. Get to your local Honda dealer and test drive. Also check out the New York International Auto Show at Jacob Javits Center going on now till April 27th and see it in person. I put a few pics from the Auto Show below.

Thank you Honda, Ellen, Shannon, and Blitz for a look at what’s in store for the 2015 Honda Fit. Thank you Denise for the recommending me.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. Opinions are always 100% mine.

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FAMILY FUN WITH SCOOBY DOO, THE WWE WRESTLERS, & MONDAY NIGHT RAW #wwe #wwemoms

9 Apr

I grew up watching Scooby Doo and the gang solve mysteries, so when my family was invited to a screening of their movie “Scooby Doo Wrestle Mania Mystery.” I knew we were going to be in for a treat. Not only were my kids seeing the movie, they were also going to meet the WWE wrestlers who were also in the animated film. Triple H, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, Santino Marella, The Miz, Kane, AJ Lee, and Stephanie McMahon were all at the screening for the kids to take pictures with, and they also stayed to watch the movie with everyone. Scooby Doo even showed up, greeted the kids, and took pictures. John Cena is also in the movie but was not at the screening. Everyone had a great time. There were snacks, lunch buffet, gift bags, and the movie was funny and my kids enjoyed themselves. As a Scooby Doo fan I always knew the gang would solve the mystery and was always on my toes hoping Scooby and Shaggy wouldn’t get caught by the monster. This film is great for ages 5 and up especially if you love mysteries, adventure, humor, and a little wrestling.

In front of the theater was a Scooby Doo van that I had to take a picture of. I also took plenty of pics of the WWE wrestlers.

If that wasn’t enough we also got treated to see WWE Monday Night Raw at Barclay Center in Brooklyn. First there was a pre party with tons of food, treats, Stephanie McMahon, more wrestlers, Scooby Doo, and gift bags. I’ve always wanted to see a wrestling event live and finally got my wish. My two youngest kids, hubby, and I were super excited. Special guests on stage were Hulk Hogan, Arnold Schwarzenneger, and Joe Manganiello.

Scooby Doo Wrestle Mania Mystery is now available on DVD $19.98 and Blue-Ray Combo $29.98. (Suggested retail prices)

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. My family and I saw the screening and received tickets to Monday night Raw and received gift bags. Opinions are as always 100% mine.

R.I.P (Ultimate Warrior) James Brian Hellwig #WWE HALL OF FAME

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STUFF YOUR EASTER BASKET WITH NEW LICENSED PRODUCTS FROM HERSHEY’S #bunnytrail #Easter

3 Apr

“Mama always said, Life was like a box of chocolates.” “You never know what you’re going to get”, as (Tom Hanks) once put it in the movie Forrest Gump. I agree, and with Easter on the way no one knows what they are going to get, but I know what everyone wants. C-H-O-C-O-L-A-T-E!!!!! Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without chocolate candy, the Easter bunny, jelly beans, or a scavenger hunt but I’ve got even more things to add to the list for your Easter basket.

When I was invited to the HERSHEY’S Easter Blogger Event given by The Licensing Company I knew I was going to be in for a chocolate treat but what I’m about to share with you will make you stop what you’re doing and re-arrange your Easter gift baskets if you’ve already started working on them. You are going to want to add more to it.

Have you ever received or given your child an Easter basket filled with HERSHEY’S flavored lip balms? How about JOLLY RANCHER nail polish or pink BUBBLE YUM LIP GLOSS? Sounds yummy right? Well now you can kick your Easter baskets up a notch and show your kids there’s more ways to be creative and have the neighbors kids saying “Where did you get your basket?” Did you know HERSHEY’s even have woven accessories? What about throwing in a headband made from HERSHEY’s wrappers? They even have wallets, bracelets, and key chains. You can get these items in your favorite brands like REESE’S, HERSHEY’S KISSES, WHOPPERS, ALMOND JOY, etc, etc. I don’t know about you but I love arm candy and a cute headband.

Your Easter basket will be the talk of the parade. You can also throw in your favorite HERSHEY’S t-shirt. Whatever HERSHEY’s brand you like you can now wear it in style. Why stop there? Grab a sweatshirt, or sleepwear too. HERSHEY’s is doing big things and want you to be comfortable.

If you could have saw the look on my face when I saw the headphones that HERSHEY’S branded. Take your pick from earbuds, mini speakers, even DJ-styled headphones from Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, Bubble Yum, Reese’s, etc, etc. Throw these in your basket as well and your Easter basket will thank you.

Growing up I really didn’t want to play with dolls, so I asked my father to buy me a train set. I got my train set and was very happy. To this day when I see a train set I just want to play all day with it. Well, if you thought I was amazed when I saw the headphones I was even more in shock when I saw the HERSHEY’s branded model trains, and toy train sets. I wanted to take it home at that very moment but I left it for the other guests to look at. Trains come in HERSHEY’S brands such as Hershey’s Kisses, Milk Duds, Mr Goodbar, and more just to name a few. They have Bubble Yum tank cars, to Ice Breakers Hoppers. The Little Lines HERSHEY’S Train Playset is a great gift for your little one. I know if I would have gotten this in my Easter basket I would be the happiest girl in the world.

HERSHEY’S is stuffing your Easter baskets full of goodies from health & beauty, to accessories, clothing, electronics, and toys. Make Easter better than it was before and incorporate all these wonderful items in your basket. Also, remember these products can be given all year around. What are you waiting for? Let the shopping begin!!

I also have a great DIY craft project for parents and their little bunny hoppers to work on. It’s called “Easter Critter Cups.” My kids and I love arts and craft projects and this looks like a fun craft. Here’s what you will need to get you started.

5 oz plastic cups
Pipe cleaner or chenille stems
Craft foam – Pink, white and orange
Scissors
Wire cutters
Low temperature hot glue gun and glue sticks
Wiggle eyes
Black magic marker
Pompoms
Yellow feathers
Construction paper – yellow and white
Tape
Easter grass
A variety of HERSHEY’S Easter chocolates and candies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Using the template cut out the construction paper and wrap it around the cup. Secure the construction paper ends together with tape.
2. To make the handle, use the wire cutters to cut a pipe cleaner (chenille stem). Then with the glue gun, glue each end of the pipe cleaner to the inside of the cup. Let dry.
3. For the bunny, use the white craft foam to cut out two separate ear shapes. Then use the pink foam to cut out the inner ear – mimic the shape of the larger white ear, but size it down slightly. With the glue gun attach the pink foam onto the white foam and then glue the ears to the inside front of the cup. To create whiskers, take the wire cutters and cut a pipe cleaner into two equal pieces. Twist the whiskers into the desired shape and glue to the front of the cup. Let dry.
4. For the duck, take the orange craft foam and cut out an oval shape to create a beak. Fold the craft foam in half and with the glue gun attach the beak at the fold to the front of the cup. For the feet, cut out a u- shape and on the straight side cut out little triangle pieces to create the toes, (four toes for each foot). Glue the feet to the bottom of the cup. Let dry.
5. Glue two wiggle eyes to the front of the cup near center.
6. For the bunny, glue a pompom below the eyes for a nose and use the magic marker to draw the mouth and teeth.
7. For the duckling glue yellow feathers to each side of the cup.
8. Let it dry completely.
9. Put a little Easter grass in each cup and fill with HERSHEY’S Easter chocolates and candies.

You can also go on the website and check out other craft ideas. https://www.hersheys.com/pure-crafts.aspx

Retailers for Hershey’s health & beauty products can be found at:
Walmart, Target, Claire’s, Big Lots, Dollar Tree, etc
Est. retail price: $3.50- $12.50

Retailers for woven accessories are:
Kohl’s, TJ Maxx, Shoe Show, and accessory boutiques nationwide.
Est. retail price: $9.99- $20.00

Retailers for clothing:
Walmart, Fred Meyers, Burlington Coat Factory, Walgreen’s, etc.
Est. retail price: $9.99- $20.00

Retailers for electronics:
Walmart, Walgreens, TJ Maxx, Toys R Us, Best Buy, ITS SUGAR, Ross
Est. retail price $7.99

Retailers for toys:
Walmart.com
Brookstone
TRU.com
Sears.com
Amazon.com
Est. retail price: $54.99 per train set item, $74.95 for Little Lines Playset

I love all types of chocolate. What’s your favorite chocolate? What accessory would you like in your Easter basket? What would your little ones’s love added to their basket or scavenger hunt? Leave me a comment.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. These are my own words 100% all the time. I was given a gift bag of swag.

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H&M’s LAUNCH OF THEIR 2014 SPRING KIDS COLLECTION #TSQSpringKidsEvent

31 Mar

Fashion mommy blogger Brianne Tursi Manz of Stroller in the City hosted an event this past Saturday, March 29, 2014 at H&M to celebrate the launch of their 2014 Spring Kids Collection. I’ve always been a fan of H&M and their amazing prices for the whole family so I definitely could not pass up a chance to view the new kids collection. The event was held at H&M’s Time Square location on 42nd St. The mezzanine was all decked out with a D.J., balloons, a digital runway for our models in the making to strut their stuff. Also you could choose to have your children’s runway walk shown on the big screen in Times Square and sent to your email. I missed my daughter on the big screen but saw it at H&M and watched it when I received it via email. There was also face painting, bite size treats for our children and adults like mini grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, cotton candy, drinks, etc, etc. The D.J. played all the kids favorite pop songs and even took it back to the 80’s and 90’s. My daughter danced her legs off and even won a prize. I even got in their for the family dance-off contest. My son decided to sit that one out.

The Spring Collection was a big hit with my daughter who wanted everything of course. I loved the denim jacket with rhinestones, the butterfly scarve, ballerina dresses, sunglasses, and the shorts and t-shirts. As a thank you for coming to the event we were able to pick out 5 items to take home for our children. I also won a $50 gift card so that’s when my son said he wanted to shop and picked out a spring jacket. Also if you shopped for anything else you received 20% off. My daughter picked out 7 items. She went for the pink pastel colors for spring and a green pair of blinged out high top sneakers. She also made sure she took home accessories. A pink pair of sunglasses and a fringed crossed body bag.

The Spring kids Collection hit stores on March 20th in 240 H&M stores worldwide as well as online at http://www.hm.com Prices start at $4.95 for boys and girls of all ages. The collection is 100% organic cotton and you can choose from shorts, t-shirts, dresses in a variety of colors, patterns, and prints.

My kids enjoyed the event and everything that was included. I enjoyed myself too. As long as my kids are happy I’m a happy parent and shopper. I look forward to doing more shopping at H&M and I definitely will be getting myself a few spring items.

Check out http://www.strollerinthecity.com
My children and I would like to thank Brianne and H&M for a fun filled launch party.
Enjoy the pictures!
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. My children were given a voucher for clothes.

The clothes below are what my daughter picked out and my son chose a spring jacket. Also a few extra pics added in.

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YOSHI’S NEW ISLAND & DISNEY MAGICAL WORLD PREVIEW #disneymagicalworld #nintendo #3DS #yoshi @nintendoamerica

22 Mar

My family and I attended Nintendo’s special media preview event at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center to preview two new games that are launching on Nintendo DS/2DS/3DS. Yoshi’s New Island, and Disney Magical World are the ones that we previewed. My kids were so excited to attend and see the new games and current games at the Nintendo store. My daughter met a few girls and they all danced to the Just Dance 14 game on the big screen.

I’ve always been a fan of Nintendo and I love that Yoshi has a new island game. This game isn’t hard at all especially if you’re a fan of Super Mario Brothers you will get the hang of it very quickly. (Kamek) Yoshi’s enemy is trying to keep Yoshi from reuniting the baby Mario brothers. You will be tossing egg missiles, gobbling up bad guys, and helping Yoshi save the day. We had fun testing this game out. This game was released March 14.

The next game we previewed was Disney Magical World. This game lets you meet and interact with over 60 favorite Disney characters while exploring worlds like Cinderella, Aladdin, and Alice in Wonderland to name a few. I liked managing my own cafe to make make in-game money and attract Disney characters to dine in. There’s also another thing I liked and that was dressing my avatar up in hundreds of outfits using Disney themed clothes and accessories. This is a very adventurous game. My kids enjoyed it as well. The release date for Disney Magical World is April 11, 2014. You can pre- order now. Both games are rated E for (everyone). Now all I have to do is get a console for them to play these games on. They asked for the 3DS. I want one too.

Check out Nintendo.com for more info.

Disclosure: Attended media event with my kids and were given Yoshi New Island game. Opinions are 100% mine.

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DYSON’S NEW CORDLESS VACUUMS #cutthecord @dyson

29 Jan

As an asthmatic I can tell you that DUST is a no- no. I’m not supposed to be around it, breathe it, or have things that attract it like carpet, stuffed animals, etc. The things that I have no control over that I need dust attracts like curtains, glass t.v. stand, lamp shades, ceiling fan, even an air conditioner. There are dust and germs everywhere and I been trying my hardest for years to live dust free but it seems like the gadgets that are out just isn’t doing anything for me until I was recently invited to the launch of Dyson’s new cordless vacuum cleaner Digital Slim DC59. I never used a vacuum cleaner in my apartment because I thought it was just for carpets and I don’t have carpets, just a few area rugs and a bathroom mat. That’s it, but don’t get me wrong I’ve used vacuum cleaners just now where I’m at now.

Little to my surprise this machine does it all.

First of all it’s CORDLESS. Hallelujah. If there’s one thing I hate it’s tripping over cords and I’ve been doing that a lot lately. Dyson knew and heard people complaining about that and made their customers very happy by #cutthecord .
Second, very lightweight (4.65 lbs.)
Third, it has an easy to assemble docking station that charges your vacuum that lasts for 26 minutes. It can be mounted on the wall and if you ask a New Yorker with a small apartment with hardly any room this would be great for them because it’s out the way and doesn’t take up a lot of room. Genius. I had a great time vacuuming with this cordless vac. It really sucked up all the crumbs, flour, and food off the demo floors. I compared it with other brands and this did wonders. My kids would want to vacuum everyday if we had one if these. I am head over heels for this.

Here are some facts about Digital Slim DC59:

DC59 is powered by the Dyson digital motor V6. The digital motor spins at up to 110,000 times a minute, up to 3 times faster than conventional motors contributing towards the machine’s powerful suction.

Improved pick up across every floor type
DC59’s floor tool has been engineered to be lighter and improve pick-up. A self-tightening mechanism keeps the brush bar stable and a dust capture channel prevents dirt from escaping back to the floor, increasing pick-up. The new configuration of carbon fiber filaments and nylon bristle strips removes dust and dirt across carpet and hard floors.

Cleans under low furniture
Low profile cleaner head. Stays flat to the floor when the machine is fully reclined.

Hygienic bin emptying
New hygienic one-touch bin empty. Just push the button to release the dirt. Accessible from either side.

2 Tier Radial™ cyclones
15 cyclones, arranged across two tiers, work in parallel to increase airflow and capture fine dust.

The Digital Slim DC59 retails for $499.99 and is available in February.

Anything handheld is my friend and the Dyson DC 58 handheld is one powerful vacuum. This machine is not only super light, it contains extension compartments that is great for high to reach places like my ceiling fan, curtains, and cabinets which attract lots of dust. The DC58 is very lightweight too. It also has a super hygienic dirt removal system. Just push a button and you’re done. This would make a great gift for my hubby who said he needs a handheld vacuum for his car.

Here are facts about the DC58:

The DC58 handheld vacuum cleaner is powered by the Dyson digital motor V6. This 350W motor, 2 Tier Radial™ cyclones and a re-engineered nickel manganese cobalt battery combine to provide powerful suction.

Run-time enhancing trigger
On when you need it, off when you don’t.
Many other handheld vacuum cleaners remain switched on from the moment cleaning starts. Battery power is wasted between cleaning tasks.
Dyson DC58 has a run-time enhancing trigger. Trigger grip releases instantly, meaning battery power is only used for vacuuming. It allows for 20 minutes of powerful suction.

This one retails for $249.99 and is also available come February.

The DC65 was another vacuum I tested out as well. Any vacuum that is Tangle -free is a thumbs up for me. With women in my household we always have hair everywhere. If this machine is that powerful that removes all kinds of hair then I’m throwing out my broom today!!

Here are facts about the DC65:

DC65 Animal is engineered for outstanding cleaning performance and ease of use. There’s also a Tangle-free Turbine tool to remove dirt and hair from carpets and upholstery. With its self-adjusting cleaner head and re-engineered brushbar, bristles dig deeper into carpets to remove more dust and dirt, while providing superior performance on hard floors. The DC65 has been built to achieve the highest suction at the cleaner head, twice the suction as any other vacuum.¹ The DC65 has remodeled cyclones and uses the latest Ball™ technology.

Strongest suction at the cleaner head
Many upright vacuums use fixed settings. Their cleaner heads don’t self-adjust to different floor types – the bigger the gap between cleaner head and floor, the more suction power is wasted. With an active base plate it creates the optimal cleaner head contact for every floor type, reducing air leaks and retaining more suction power. It’s designed for outstanding performance across all floors – not just carpets, but the whole of your house.

Hygienic and quick to empty
Emptying the bin on a Dyson vacuum is quick and hygienic. Just press the button to release the dirt. The bin is clear, so you can see when it needs emptying – and how much dust, dirt and pet hair the machine has captured. Dyson vacuums were the first to have clear bins – despite market researchers insisting it was a bad idea. Now clear bins are everywhere (though not all are made from the same ABS polycarbonate as riot shields, like Dyson bins).

Soft dusting brush
The Dyson Soft dusting brush gently removes dust and allergens from flat surfaces, delicate areas and upholstery. The fine nylon bristles are angled at 45° to sweep dust into the airflow, where it is sucked away. The front bristles are wider spaced to prevent sticking to furniture. A felt strip down the middle of the brush helps protect polished and delicate surfaces from scratching.

The Dyson DC65 retails between $499-$649.

I enjoyed learning about these great machines I would love any of them. Dyson is a brand that I trust and is going to be around for a long time. There are more surprises from Dyson coming soon so keep your eyes and ears open.

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I was invited to the launch event. All opinions are 100% my own.
Pictures below. Enjoy!

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#SummerDreaming in January Spa Day with @themoms #spa #travel #vacation #resort

27 Jan

The moms Denise and Melissa (@themoms) have been keeping me on my toes traveling to different events this month and I’ve been enjoying every single one. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing their #summerdreaming spa day for moms. It was just what I needed with the weather that we were having I knew this was where I wanted to be. Come on, who’s gonna pass up a free mani and pedi, breakfast, and a chance at winning a free unlimited- luxury tropical vacation at one of the resorts? Not me.

The ladies at Salon Today were fabulous. They hooked my mani and pedi up just right and I can honestly say it still looks good. I went for a dark color on my toes and light for my nails. The catered breakfast was delicious. It’s always great when you get to see your friends and spend time with them. The moms Denise and Melissa are always a pleasure to hang out with that’s why I love attending their events. It’s as if we’ve known each other for years. Well it’s getting there. Lol.

Dream Resorts provide exclusive promotions for your vacation. They make sure your trip to luxurious 5 star resorts in Mexico will be affordable. They can save you as much as 75% on your next vacation, and work directly with the resorts. Check them out on Twitter @dreamresorts

Now Resorts and Spas offer luxury and comfort with amenities and activities for your family in Mexico and the Caribbean. They are all about family which I love very much because I have a big family. Parents who need a little alone time kids ages 3-12 can go to the “Explorer’s Club.” The club is completely supervised by American Red Cross certified staff and is included in your Unlimited Luxury experience. Your kids will have a ball. Parents are given a pager to keep in touch with their kids and cell phones are also provided. Plenty of activities that are exciting and educational. Follow them on Twitter @nowresorts

My family has never been to the Caribbean or on any vacation yet. Trust me my kids ask everyday. I’m trying to get them somewhere this year. I’m currently not working so it’s a little harder but God’s willing we will try and I will pray. No this is not a pity post but if someone out there in vacation land want to hook us up everything included we will pack today.

Enjoy everyday with your kids because time is precious and memories are important. Kids grow up so fast. Take plenty of pictures and video. SMILE!!!!

Disclosure: I was not paid for this post but I did receive a mani and pedi and a pashmina scarf and spa goodies to take home. These opinions are 100% my own.

Enjoy the pics!

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Richard Blais/Alli Luncheon #60DayKickStart

10 Jan

I kindly accepted the invitation to meet Richard Blais at the Andaz when I found out I was going to learn how to eat healthier especially during the holidays when everyone pigs out. (Yes we all do it). I wanted to know how to swap and still have a meal good enough to fill me and my family’s tummies up.

Richard Blais, chef, restaurateur, and winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars”, has partnered with alli®, to find high fat ingredients in your holiday favorites and swap them with healthier options that taste just as great.

He has been working with alli® in creating a bevy of menu options that work in tandem with the supplement for better and longer lasting results.

Alli (60 mg orlistat capsules) is the only FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss aid clinically proven to help boost weight loss efforts. alli® is for weight loss in overweight adults,18 years and older when used along with a reduced-calorie and low fat diet.

He prepared a fabulous 3 course meal for all those in attendance. He also talked about his cookbook and his his show “Cook Your Ass Off” that I finally got to see on the HLN network channel 58 on Time Warner Cable. I think if he wasn’t a chef he would make a great comedian because I couldn’t stop laughing. The recipes for the meals he created will be posted below. I can’t wait to try the recipes from the cookbook as well as the Alli cookbook too.

With my diabetes I am really trying to eat more healthy not just for me but for my family as well and this luncheon couldn’t have came at the right time. I also heard about Alli years ago but didn’t know if it was right for me but after speaking to nutritionists and doctors I might give it chance. I have to control my diet and exercise more. Richard lost a lot of weight by taking Alli and eating right.

Follow Richard Blais on Instagram and richardblais.net
If you want more info on Alli check out myalli.com

If you can’t see the recipes clear enough let me know and I will get you the link.

Disclosure: I received a gift bag full of goodies. Opinions are 100% all mine.

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EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT CORD BLOOD BANKING! #CordBlood411 #MC

18 Dec

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Cord Blood Registry. I received promotional item to thank me for my participation. http://www.momcentralconsulting.com

I was very excited when I was invited to breakfast at the Russian Tea Room with Mom Central to learn more about Cord Blood Banking.

As a mom of 4 I was not aware of Cord Blood till I probably was on my last baby. I might have seen a commercial or read a pamphlet but I didn’t understand nor did my doctor ever discuss this with me. You’d be surprise how many parents know little or nothing about this and doctors. My third son had jaundice, and his bilirubin was high and needed a transfusion. He was born three weeks early and had to stay in ICU until he was better. I refused someone else’s blood and we went with a bloodless transfusion and everything turned out fine. If I had this option of banking his cord blood I would have used it. My daughter the last of my children born also came into the world three weeks early and had a heart murmur and had to stay in ICU until she was better. However, she did not need surgery but lots of blood work, EKG’s, and doctor visits. Her heart murmur disappeared and she was all better. Some parents and kids aren’t lucky and trust me I stayed in the hospital everyday with them till I made sure everything was better. I wanted my kids to know I was there for them.

You never know when something major is going to come into play and you might not have time to get what you need. There are people in hospitals on waiting lists for a match from donors for all types of organs.

http://www.cordblood.com/benefits-cord-blood/our-clients-their-stories/cord-blood-banking-reviews/stroke-treatment-options

*5 Facts Every Expectant Parent Should Know About Cord Blood Banking:

Cord blood stem cells have been used in the treatment of more than 80 conditions.

Public donation lets parents donate stem cells at no cost to possibly help someone in need.

The clinical use of stem cells has grown each year, increasing the likelihood that you or a member of your family could benefit from the newborn stem cells you bank.

Free family banking is available through Cord Blood Registry for families with a medical need.

Discuss Blood Cord Banking with your doctor. They can help you sort through your options and will also work with you to ensure you have what is needed at the time of delivery for a smooth collection.

CBR has also helped more clients use their cord blood stem cells in treatments than any other family bank. Our research and development efforts are focused on helping leading clinical researchers advance regenerative medicine that may help families in the future. – http://www.cordbood.com

Cord blood stem cells have been used for years to treat a range of life-threatening diseases and disorders.

I learned a lot about Cord Blood Banking and what parent Shelly Connelly went through with her daughter after she recovered from a stroke after surgery to remove a brain tumor .
Every parent should do their research and don’t wait until it’s too late. Ask your OB/GYN about it and if he/she doesn’t know make it their business to learn.

Check out the facts on cordblood.com and on Twitter @Cordbloodrgstry for more info.
What are your thoughts on Cord Blood Banking? Would you consider banking your baby’s cord blood? Is your doctor aware of this?