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DVD Tuesday

The Cabin in the Woods, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Katy Perry: Part of Me on DVD Tuesday 9/18/12

Cabin in the woods

What’s on DVD Tuesday, September 18, 2012?   The Cabin in the Woods I love scary movies, I’m hoping this one is good, eventhough I heard mixed reviews about it.  A rambunctious group of five college friends steal away for a weekend of debauchery in an isolated country cabin, only to be attacked by horrific […]

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Fit Fridays

My NTC Journey to Kettlebells

Nike Training Club

As you all know I love the Nike Training Club app ever since I knew it existed. I have been using the app for quite some time now, and even though I feel I should be done unlocking all the rewards by now, I am steadily moving towards my goals. A few weeks ago I […]

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Giveaways/Contests Movies

PITCH PERFECT Screening Passes Giveaway (NYC, CHI, MIA)

Pitch Perfect

  See the “laugh-out-loud comedy” that critics are calling “irresistible! The most fun you’ll have at the movies this year!” Universal Pictures presents… Pitch Perfect In select theaters September 28th, 2012 Everywhere October 5th, 2012 Universal Pictures and KMP Blog are giving you the chance to go see a screening of Pitch Perfect. We have […]

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Marketing Tips Technology

Apple Employees Are Geniuses… This is Why

Samsung iphone 5 ad

Disclaimer: The views expressed below are totally in my opinion. Please note, I do not work for neither Samsung nor Apple and I was not paid, or rewarded with a Samsung Galaxy SIII or an Apple iPhone 5. Do not be offended by my views below. Samsung recently came out with this ad comparing Apple’s iPhone […]

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Movies

Where Are My Tarantino Fans?!

Tarantino XX

Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection Arrives on Blu-ray Disc November 20th, 2012. I guess I can be called a Tarantino fan because I’ve watched most of his movies, and as sick as they might be, I love them! From Resevoir Dogs to his most recent Inglorious Basterds, I have seen them all and enjoy watching them […]

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DVD Tuesday

Ghost of the Abyss 3D, Snow White and the Huntsman, For Greater Glory, What To Expect When You’re Expecting on DVD Tuesday, 9/11/12

Ghost of the Abyss 3D

What’s on DVD Tuesday, September 11, 2012? Ghost of the Abyss 3D Academy Award®-winning Director and master storyteller, James Cameron journey’s back to the site of his greatest inspiration – the legendary wreck of the Titanic.  With a team of the world’s foremost  historic  and  marine  experts  and  friend  Bill  Paxton,  he  embarks  on an  […]

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DVD Tuesday Giveaways/Contests

For Greater Glory – Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway

For Greater Glory

For Greater Glory on Blu-ray/DVD Tuesday, September 11, 2012 What price would you pay for freedom?   It has been a while since I’ve seen a film that has touched my heart. For Greater Glory is one of those films. The film is based on true events about Cristiada and the Cristeros. For Greater Glory […]

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Technology

HSTI Wireless Media Stick – Review

Wireless Media Stick Last week, I received this really cool product to review, is the HSTI Wireless Media Stick. Prior to receiving it I had read about it on Engadget and other technology blogs, so I really wanted to test it out for myself. Wirelessly streaming media from different rooms sounded pretty exciting. So below are my pros […]

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DVD Tuesday

The Five-Year Engagement, Piranha 3DD, Safe on DVD Tuesday 9/4/12

the five-year engagement

What’s on DVD Tuesday, September 4, 2012? The Five-Year Engagement The director and writer/star of Forgetting Sarah Marshall reteam for the irreverent comedy The Five-Year Engagement. Beginning where most romantic comedies end, the new film from director Nicholas Stoller, producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) and Rodney Rothman (Get Him to the Greek) […]

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DVD Tuesday Giveaways/Contests

Snow White and the Huntsman – Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway

Snow White and the Huntsman

Snow White and the Huntsman On Blu-ray/DVD Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Unlike many of us, I found Snow White and the Huntsman to be very good. Even though I am not a huge fan of Twilight’s star Kristen Stewart, I am a huge fan of Charlize Theron, she’s amazing! Snow White and the Huntsman is […]

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Wear This Wednesdays Wearable Wednesdays

2012 Fashion’s Night Out – NYC Events

2012 Fashion's Night Out

This year for Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), I am really looking forward to these events. As much as I would want to be everywhere at one time, I have to realize I don’t have a clone, (yet). :) Anyways, below are some FNO events not to be missed. Piperlime Store Opening I’ve been waiting for […]

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HealthAndWellness

Stay Cool this Labor Day Weekend with Lipton Iced Tea Cocktails/Mocktails

Lipton Cocktails

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 […]

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HealthAndWellness

Veggie Burgers at Burger King

BK Veggie Burger

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 […]

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Movies

Snow White and the Huntsman – FREE “Queen Ravenna Red” Nail Polish Changes at Participating Nail Salons

Snow White and the Huntsman

Snow White and the Huntsman on DVD Tuesday, September 11, 2012   As we gear up to the release of Snow White and the Huntsman, twenty (20) nail salons around the country are offering a FREE “Queen Ravenna Red” polish change and a keepsake key chain to the first 50 patrons to make an appointment […]

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Movies

Pitch Perfect In Theaters October 5, 2012

Pitch Perfect movie

Pitch Perfect in theaters October 5, 2012 Beca (Anna Kendrick) is that girl who’d rather listen to what’s coming out of her headphones than what’s coming out of you. Arriving at her new college, she finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on […]

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DVD Tuesday

Battleship, Think Like A Man, The Lucky One, Life Happens, Lovely Molly on DVD Tuesday 8/28/12

Battleship Blu-ray dvd combo

What’s on DVD Tuesday, August 28, 2012? Battleship After watching Battleship, I wasn’t blown away like I thought I would be. I enjoyed playing Battleship in my younger years, so when I saw the trailer for this movie, I kind of wanted to see how they were going to pull this one of, they didn’t. […]

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Books Giveaways/Contests

The Four Agreements | Los Cuatro Acuerdos – Book Giveaway

heart on fire

Thank you creator of the universe for the gift of light you have given me. Thank you for giving me everything that I have ever truly needed… Help me to keep the love and peace in my heart and to make that love a new way of life. That I may live in love the […]

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Blogging Tips Conferences

My BlogHer ’12 Experience – The Bloggers

I Saw… Some Awesome Bloggers I Met Day 1 was the busiest and the day I met a lot of awesome new people and saw some bloggers I already know. The first person I met was Kay from Movie Star Makeover. I am so glad I met her first, because the conversation we had made […]

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Giveaways/Contests Marketing Tips

Branding Yourself Better – A Giveaway

signs on the cheap

I am loving this week’s giveaway, because I love hosting giveaways that help you be a better blogger, business, and help you build your brand. Brand building is so important. A good creative business card goes a long way, and impresses a lot of people at conferences. First impressions are everything! You want people to […]

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Blogging Tips

Blogging with Pictures

BlogHer The Visual

(From left to right: Jessie, Rachel & Shalini) The following post/notes were from the BlogHer ’12 session titled: The Visual – Telling Stories with Pictures: Incorporating Graphics, Cartoons and Iconography. Before attending this session I would’ve never thought of any other way to incorporate my own images or comics/cartoons in my posts or getting more creative […]