I’ve recently had the pleasure to try out these awesome plantain chips, and boy do I love them. First of let me just say that I LOVE PLANTAIN CHIPS! I loved plantain chips before there were such thing as a bag of plantain chips, lol. Let me explain, I was born and raised in Dominican Republic […]
< Today is one of those days where I’ll be needing a recharge. In yesterday’s post you learned about tasks that takes up most of my energy; well today I’ll share some of my favorite ways to recharge when I feel drained of energy. Going for a walk – Going for a walk helps awaken the […]
The other day I was watching Dr. Oz and even though I’m rarely home in time to catch up with Dr. Oz, this time I was. This episode shared some awesome tips for women over 35, although I’m not quite there yet, I’m not too far away either. Below are some health and beauty survival […]
Mami Knows Best! I find it surprising that every time I am sick, I can always count on Mami to take care of me. Mothers Knows Best. From coming over to make homemade chicken noodle soup or sopa de fideo as she calls it, to making an amazing tea made from scratch using fresh apples, […]
NYC Fitness enthusiasts! What are your plans for next Tuesday, October 23, 2012? How about one awesome NTC workout at the Giants/Jets stadium?! I think yes! Nike Women & NTC East are bringing us this amazing, FREE workout event. Check out the details below: 40-minute NTC workout on the field led by Master Trainers Marie […]
Did you know: Anxiety about looks begins at an early age and holds girls back (from reaching their full potential.) According to Dove global research: 72 percent of girls (ages 10-17) feel tremendous pressure to be beautiful[1] and only 11 percent of girls (ages 10-17) are comfortable using the word beautiful to describe themselves.[2] Self […]
Cocktails & Mocktails made with Lipton Iced Tea Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and is the perfect time for a celebration! Whether you’re spending time relaxing at home or having a big end-of-summer party, these cocktails/mocktails made with Lipton Iced Tea will be sure to keep you and your guests cool and […]
This might be news to some, but it is NOT new news, Veggie Burgers have been on the Burger King menu ever since as early as 2002. Yes, it is somewhat shocking, not many fast food restaurants have Veggie Burgers, and we often settle for the beefy, meaty, tons of calories combo meals that makes […]
Un programa de bienestar creará conciencia en las comunidades multiculturales sobre la preparación ante la influenza durante el Mes nacional de la conciencia sobre la vacunación Los participantes recibirán vales canjeables por una vacuna contra la gripe en CVS/pharmacy o MinuteClinic esta temporada de gripe. Durante el mes de agosto, que es el mes nacional […]
Project Health is a wellness program to raise awareness in multicultural communities about influenza preparedness during National Immunization Awareness Month. Qualifying participants will receive vouchers redeemable for a flu shot at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic this flu season. Throughout the month of August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy’s Project Health (“Proyecto Salud” in Spanish) is […]
Six Weeks To OMG Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends Order it now via Amazon About 3 weeks ago I read this “diet” book that has probably changed my life and the way I think, see and feel about food. I read a lot of health and fitness books, in search for something that makes […]
I’ve recently downloaded this really great app called intelli-Diet. It had great reviews on iTunes app store and I wanted to give it try. The app costs $3.99, but due to it’s incredible success, it is available to download for FREE only for today, Monday, July 2, 2012. Here’s more info on intelli-Diet: Sets up […]
image source: Spa Week Spa Week Media Event – Spring 2012 As always, Spa Week Media events are always welcomed. This is the event where the media gets together and enjoy a complimentary night of pampering services, provided by a few select spas. Everyone knows to arrive early if you want to enjoy a quick […]
Looking to get pampered and brush elbows with Hollywood’s elite? This list is better than a star map… it’s a spa map! We’ve got the inside scoop on which spas celebrities like Oprah, Jay-Z, Chuck Norris, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Kendra Wilkinson, Kristen Bell, Rachel Weisz and Joan Rivers frequent. Here’s the best part: us […]
image source: I’ve recently started reading this weight training book that I got through Need 2 Know Books. We all know, I love to try new workouts, here and there, and between going to the gym and working out at home, I like to read up on ways to stay healthy and improve my workouts. […]
Article originally published as Happy Sweet Sixteen, Spa Week! on SpaWeek Daily. 1. CHOCOLATE Our skin craves chocolate as much as we do. Chocolate is rich in antioxidants and is high in magnesium, which promotes cell growth, repairs tissues, and absorbs nutrients. The fats in this sweet treat also moisturize and work as […]
Why We Get Fat? Has that question ever crossed your mind?! It crossed my mind when I saw this book and it made me want to find out the answer as I read it. You would easily assume that the answer to this question is simply because we eat too much. True, that was my […]
Lately I’ve been working out and trying new workout programs and routines to stay healthy and in shape. Workout programs such as NTC, 10 Minute Trainer and Zumba Fitness help me stay fit, happy and motivated. A few weeks ago I realized that my workouts will only pay off if I also watch what I […]
This year I have changed my eating habits a bit especially when it comes to my favorite meal of the day, breakfast. I’m a cereal eater; I love cereal with milk, without milk, and sometimes with ice cream (don’t ask). But there are times when I tell myself, let’s pick a better, much healthier cereal […]
A few weeks ago I attended a McDonald’s First Taste Event in NYC, where I got to taste an awesome addition to their Premium Salads menu, the Asian Salad. McDonald’s Asian Salad is a mouth-‐watering blend of vegetables including premium greens, tender edamame and snow peas, red bell peppers, and sweet mandarin oranges, as well […]