I'll be honest. I've always wanted a white couch. I wanted a white rug. I wanted white walls. But I have kids and dogs- and so I've traded in my white hopes for some red and maroon ones instead; colors which are MUCH MORE FORGIVING! And when it comes to my tech gadgets- yes I've had my share of kids accidentally dropping, just plain messing with my "equipment" and on occasion have had a lone … [Read more...]
We put Aquasana’s Countertop Water Filter to the test! Win one at Thestatenislandfamily.com
Congrats to our winner Sherri! Ever since my son had to get 14 cavities filled - we have switched to all water all the time. And since I HATE bottled water- as it kills me having to recycle so many plastic bottles- we are heavy tap water drinkers. Since we live in New York City- I was under the impression that our tap water was perfectly safe- however after learning about how much BETTER … [Read more...]
Staten Island weather getting a bit chilly? Don’t worry we’ve got a Children’s place giveaway that will warm you up!
CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER! 6degreeslove! At an LA pre-Emmys bash (September 16-17) some of Hollywood's celeb parents stopped by to pick up must-haves from The Children's Place. One of my FAVORITE actresses/mamas a comedienne extraordinaire was on tap and even got her mug taken in my daughter's favorite Children's place knit cap Here is my daughter: And here is my favorite A-lister Emmy … [Read more...]
Ragu loves dads (just ask my husband!) and a $150 AMEX card giveaway
CONGRATS to our winner Christy@morethanmommy ! I am a Ragu momambassador. I wear that badge VERY proudly- and despite the recent kerfuffle over Ragu's mom the word on dinner controversy-I can tell you the Ragu team (who invited all us mom ambassadors into the Unilever offices last week and gave us an in-depth look at how much work and real thought goes into each and every tomato they use for … [Read more...]
GrubHub Digital Food Fest Roars into Second Week in NYC ( and we’re giving away $50)
Congrats to our winners Tabitha B. and Ali P! Anyone who reads any blog posts I write with any regularity knows this fact about me-- I can dial a MEAN takeout meal..That's right my index finger has been know to serve up some of the most savory of dishes..and for that my kids and husband are most grateful. So when the good folks at Grubhub.com the web and mobile service that simplifies online … [Read more...]