Intrepid Summer Movie Series means FREE MOVIES in NYC
Intrepid summer movie series offers free movies on its flight deck.
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05, 2017
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05, 2017
Disney MagicBand gets a much needed update in 2017
Disney MagicBand gets a much needed update in 2017. MagicBands is still only available at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and after the first generation of bands, it's nice to see the update done this year. What were once super uncomfortable to wear all day, are now more flexible on your wrist, but that's just [...]
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05, 2017
Beyond the Margarita: Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Recipes
Nothing against the awesome Margaritas out there, but sometimes you just need to go beyond the margarita and explore new Cinco de Mayo cocktail recipes! Branch out for the big day, and since it falls on a Friday this year, it'll probably extend throughout the weekend, right? Spice it up, and really go all out [...]
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05, 2017
Gifts Moms will love. If she doesn’t, too bad, these are all customized!
Gifts Moms will love. If she doesn't, too bad, these are all customized! We all know we try every year to get the perfect gift for our mother, and more often than not, from the look on her face, you fail. It is what it is. This year, she'll have to love something from this [...]
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04, 2017
Reducing stomach cellulite with THERMIsmooth® body
Reducing stomach cellulite with THERMIsmooth® body has been an interesting process, that's for sure. I'm six treatments into my eight scheduled treatments, and I'm enjoying the treatments themselves. I get 40 minutes of a warm, belly massage. I relax, chat with Nurse Lauren, and don't touch my phone, so my work each Monday isn't nagging [...]
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04, 2017
Comfort in the panic, depression and anxiety. It’s what I know.
Comfort in the panic, depression and anxiety. The goal each day as I live with depression, is to "get better." However, sometimes, there's comfort in the panic, depression and anxiety. It's what I know. I retreat back into it, because I need to, in order to get through certain things. Sounds bizarre, I know. Trust [...]
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04, 2017
Family tiny homes: what are they and why are they interesting for families?
When starting a family, most people think of moving into a big space. Family tiny homes, on the contrary, are becoming as popular as when apartments first appeared on the market. They are erasing the concept of big rooms, and interior walls. Instead, families replace big rooms with with a small, warm space. Tiny homes [...]
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04, 2017
Traveling safely: 4 tips for avoiding accidents on vacation
Many people look forward to taking a vacation, and having fun in a new setting, while spending time on a trip. Although traveling the world can prove to be exciting, several accidents can occur if certain precautions are not taken. Traveling safely: 4 tips for avoiding accidents on vacation When you want to stay [...]
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04, 2017
Verizon Fios Prepaid provides a new way to experience Fios internet, TV and phone
Verizon Fios Prepaid provides a new way to experience Fios internet, TV and phone! I know, I know. Keep the excitement to a low roar over there. You don't want to scare the neighbors. Verizon Fios Prepaid provides a new way to experience Fios internet, TV and phone One of the things I love most [...]
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04, 2017
Is a Disney Cruise the right cruise for your family?
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is an invite only event, but you still have to pay a conference fee. It’s not FREE, but it is discounted. It’s an invitation many of those in my industry would love to receive, but Disney can’t invite everyone. Our family has been lucky enough to be invited three years [...]
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04, 2017
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort did not work for our family
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is an invite only event, but you still have to pay a conference fee. It’s not FREE, but it is discounted. It’s an invitation many of those in my industry would love to receive, but Disney can’t invite everyone. Our family has been lucky enough to be invited three years [...]
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04, 2017
Intense Pulsed Light Laser working on what I call “brown spots from hell”
Intense Pulsed Light, also referred to as IPL, Laser working on what I call my brown spots from hell. The medical term? I believe it's skin pigmentation problem thanks to good old sun damage. Whatever one calls them, they suck, and I've been self conscious of them for over ten years. I've spent, if I [...]
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03, 2017
Two steps forward, one step back on the journey with depression
Two steps forward, one step back on the journey with depression. It's normal to make huge strides while living with depression. I've come to the realization I'll have struggles, get through the struggles, and find myself dealing with some of the same struggles more than once. Apparently, live and learn applies to me, but only [...]
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03, 2017
Doing my best to raise my kids so they want to leave my nest
When you're someone like me, someone with depression and anxiety, it's easier to close myself off. Hide from the world. It's something I never want my kids to ever do. I'm doing my best to raise my kids so they want to leave my nest. Crazy thought, right? Not really. Let me try to explain.... [...]
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03, 2017
Transform shortbread cookies into a pie crust for any pie
Transform shortbread cookies into a pie crust for any pie? I know what you're thinking, Staci has lost her mind. She's BAKING? It's impossible. Folks, I'm serious. I love these dang Walkers Shortbread Fingers so much, I've decided to reach outside my comfort zone. It's time to bake. I promise I didn't lost my mind, [...]
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03, 2017
FiOS helps me watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
FiOS helps me watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Every year I try to watch bits and pieces of New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade. I've been told I have some Irish in me, by way of my Australian roots. Plus, I just love seeing all the marching bands full of kids, getting to [...]
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03, 2017
Easter dinner debate happening in many households: lamb vs. ham
Easter dinner debate happening in many households right now: lamb vs. ham. Do we serve a lamb for Easter dinner, or do we go with the ham? Perhaps, we do both to make all guests happy? In our house, ham wasn't an option. We always had lamb, and I'm happy to say, it's my favorite, [...]
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03, 2017
Corned beef recipes for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Corned beef recipes for St. Patrick's Day celebrations don't always require cabbage with them. It's why I like to mix it up a bit, find a bit of both. Let's face it, the main star of corned beef and cabbage is always corned beef, right? However, I didn't totally leave out a couple of awesome [...]
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03, 2017
Temporary cellulite reduction with THERMIsmooth® body
Temporary cellulite reduction sounds like a crazy concept, I know. However, it's something people are doing. How are people doing this? It's done with THERMIsmooth® body, and I'm jumping on the train to reduce my fat cells! Even better? I'm sharing my journey with all of you, so you'll know the truth behind this new [...]
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03, 2017
Forget what you feel, remember what you deserve
I don't know who said this, or wrote it, but I read it recently and it caused a light bulb to go off atop my head. Sometimes you must forget what you feel and remember what you deserve. Just, read that again, sometimes you must forget what you feel and remember what you deserve. Shit's deep, [...]
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02, 2017
Winter Depression – it’s a form of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Winter Depression - it's a form of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder.) It's legit, and it happens to many of us. Learn more about it TODAY!
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02, 2017
The Kia Niro is the new kid on the block
The Kia Niro is the new kid on the block. I met him back in July of 2016 in San Diego. He caught my eye, but you know.... I didn't fall in love. My heart was set on a Kia Sportage. True story. However, after getting to know the new #KiaNiro - I'm smitten with him. [...]
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02, 2017
Music provides therapy for my depression
Music provides therapy for my depression every, single, solitary day. Music. It's been something I've loved since I was a little girl. I grew up listening to oldies stations, as well as whatever was current each year. It was "church" to me. Elvis Presley. Cher. Bette Midler. Sinatra. Whatever my parents loved, we listened to [...]
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02, 2017
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Blossom Baby Expo for parents and the children they love
Blossom Baby Expo for parents and the children they love is coming to Long Island on February 26, 2017. I remember when I was having my first child, Little Miss. She was a total surprise, and I had NO CLUE what I was supposed to buy, let alone what the best of those something's were. [...]
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02, 2017
Pairing people with pooches on Z Living’s newest show Finding Fido
Pairing people with pooches on Z Living's newest Tuesday night show, Finding Fido, is something I'd wish I'd come up with. I'm not even going to hide the fact that I wish I'd thought of this concept for a show. It's awesome. How often do people get a dog, without doing research, and the dog [...]
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02, 2017
Wedding weight loss transformations happen on Z Living’s new show Altar’d
Wedding weight loss transformations happen on Z Living's show Altar'd, and an important episode plays on Valentine's Day at 8 PM. Much of my life was spent overweight. Right before I was to be married, I was a little heavier again. I'd had Little Miss in November of 2006, and my wedding date was a mere [...]
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02, 2017
Forget the box of chocolates – give me Walkers Shortbread’s NEW chocolate line
Forget the box of chocolates for Valentine's Day! Give me Walkers Shortbread's NEW chocolate line to help me celebrate in chocolatey, shortbread-ery decadence. I'm a simple girl, and honestly food is the best way to my heart. Especially when the new Walkers Shortbread chocolate line has shortbread with not just chocolate, but also toffee. I [...]
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02, 2017
Don’t take depression on all on your own! Find a therapist.
Don't take depression on all on your own. Find a therapist. It's the best advice I can give, as someone who has tried doing it not only alone, but also with a therapist. The better way? Bringing on the help of a solid therapist that fits with you. Depression is more than sadness. It's a [...]
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02, 2017
Spending VDay with Verizon FiOS & my 5 favorite Valentine’s Day movies
Spending Valentine's Day with Verizon FiOS watching my 5 favorite Valentine's Day movies means perfection, to me. I'm not a big fan of the day, whether in a romantic relationship, or not. It's never been a big holiday for me. I much prefer hanging at home, and watching movies while I eat all my favorite [...]
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01, 2017
Talking to others about depression results in a variety of reactions
Talking to others about depression results in a variety of reactions. Some of the reactions are kind. Other reactions are.... how do I put this? Well, let's just say after we've parted ways I wonder how they tie their shoes each day without help. I'm not judging them for their reaction, I'm legit perplexed. You'd [...]