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Blogger Bash 2015 #BBNYC

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I recently attended Blogger Bash 2015, this was my second time attending this conference. I love attending it’s a great chance to mingle with other blogger and meet some awesome brands.

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Day 1 started with the Care Bears Brunch. We got to see the new toys coming out for the Care Bears and learn about the brand.

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Some of the highlights were that a young man named Zach has been helping people all over the world and his new mission was to give all the homeless children in NYC a Care Bear, since it is his favorite. The Care Bears are helping and donating the stuffed animals to help. How great is that.

Also my favorite TV show as a kid is coming back. Yes, the Care Bear cousins are coming back to TV! Who is excited! See the trailer and more pictures on my instagram channel.

Next I got t see a exclusive performance of the Blue Man Group. I had never seen them live before, but it was one of the most amazing shows ever.

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We were not suppose to take any video or pictures during the show, even though I know a lot of bloggers did. So I only have a few pics afterward.

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Including a interview with one of the members of the Blue Man Group. It was amazing learning how much training and energy goes into practicing and learning the routines.

The last surprise of the night was one of my favorites. Sweet Suite! There were so many amazing companies. The venue was Peir 60 in Chelsea, which I love You can see the statue of Liberty in the distance.

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Sweet Suite started off with a bang featuring beautiful flower arrangements and woman dressed like candy. Some of my favorite brands were there including Tech4Kids. Moose Toys, GoldieBloks, and more.

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Moose Toys was featuring their New Scoops Ice Cream Truck. They also found a Limited Edition while unpacking Shopkins. I finally got to touch Limited Edition Shopkin.

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Day 2:
Day 2 started off with a amazing breakfast with Disney Infinity, in which we were able to get a sneak peak at Disney Infinity 3.0. They will have new toy boxes and characters including Star Wars, Inside Out and so much more.

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After the breakfast they had some amazing sponsors you could meet with and also Baby Palooza, which I love attending every year. This year Anne Geddes was invited to speak again. I love hearing her talk, she is so amazing.

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The next amazing event had us all laughing hysterically. It was The Peanuts Movie Lunch. Some of the voice cast joined us and were amazing. The kids were just so funny.

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This was the end of blogger Bash for me I missed so many amazing events, but I had to get home to my family.

Hoping 2016 Blogger Bash is just as amazing.

I will be writing more posts so stay tuned. Don’t forget to check out my instagram linked above for more pics of all the events.

Learn more about Blogger Bash here.

Moving On Up

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Kenzie just finished the 4th grade and the had a beautiful moving up ceremony. It was so touching specially since this is her last year with all her friends before we move to another state.

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She also win the perfect attendance award, something she has been crazy about for 2 years. she hates missing school.

Way to go Kenzie, so proud of you.

First Time To Connecticut

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We will be moving across the Long Island Sound to Connecticut soon, and decide to visit and see what neighborhoods are good. Our first stop was Yale University, since thats will be our main focus.

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Yale is so big there is just so much to see. We didn’t stop and see much since we have plenty of time to do that in the future. I can’t wait to see the Peabody museum.

We traveled around the surrounding towns and fund a cute park right on the harbor.

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I can’t wait to start this new adventure and share it with all of you!

All In One Cooking machines: Separating Fact From Hype

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All-in-one cookers can be amazing devices, but savvy home cooks are always looking to focus theirresources on functionality, not hype. The best all-in-one device for your kitchen isn’t the one with thehighest price tag, the slickest packaging, or featured on the most cooking shows, it has the features you’lluse day after day in a solid, reliable package. There are just two major factors you should look for whenyou’re in the market for an all-in-one cooking machine to find the best product for the best price.

Versatility
The strength of an all-in-one cooking machine is obviously its versatility, and the best models bring asmany functions as possible together into a compact form factor. Basic models enable tasks like choppingand mixing as well as basic cooking, but more advanced cookers add settings specifically designed foremulsifying, melting, browning and other precision cooking tasks. Harvey Norman has one of theInternet’s largest selections of premium all-in-one cookers, all rated highly for their range of uses.

Practicality
Many shoppers become dazzled by advertisements and professional demonstrations, but never take thetime to consider how a given device fits into their individual kitchen and lifestyle. A device with specsand features light-years beyond the competition is just another silhouette in the cabinet if it won’t beused on a regular basis, and this is why ease of use is such a critical factor in the practicality of all-in-onecooking devices. Controls should be intuitive at a glance, and any instructions that are required shouldbe clear and concise.

The actual experience of using the device is the most important aspect of how practical it is for yoursituation. Read reviews of various units to assess factors such as noise level, long-term stability andsimplicity of maintenance, all of which are factors that can greatly impact the regularity with which youwill use the machine. Remember to look for features you’ll frequently use rather than marveling at a listof vague possibilities.

The market for all-in-one cooking machines is filled with two types of products: those that perform thesignature tasks of these devices, such as beating, chopping, mixing, or cooking, and those that do thesame things at a much higher cost. Separating the reality of all-in-one cooking machines from the hypeof marketing and reputation not only saves money on the purchase immediately, but delivers more valueover time.

Happy Birthday Alex

- brandy3

Today my sweet baby girl turns 9 years old. I can’t believe how much time has flown by.

My sweet Cherub is all grown up.

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Now she is so gorgeous and smart

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I love you so much and hope you have a great day sweetie!!!!

It’s Graduation Time: Big Announcement

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It’s graduation season for High Schools, colleges, even Pre-k and Kindergarten are getting in on the action.

The next couple days I will be showcasing a few awesome ideas for gifts for the special person that is heading to graduation.

Now for my big announcement:

After 9 years and a lot of hardwork. My husband has finally graduated with his PHD. How exciting is that? It’s been a long hard road of being in school and having 3 kids, but we managed to make it work.

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He gave the best graduation speech and got tons of compliments after wards.

He graduated with a PHD in Biology, and has accepted a Job at Yale. How exciting is that. No Time Mommy will be moving to Connecticut.

So not that far from where we are now, and I can still bring you the latest and greatest from NYC events.



Happy Mothers day

- brandy3

Happy Mothers Day to all my readers out there. Today is just a typical day for me.

We celebrated yes yesterday with a cute Tea Party at the library for moms and kids.

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Then this morning when I came home from grocery shopping I found notes everywhere.

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Happy mothers Day everyone.

Brookhaven Science fair

- brandy3

We attended the Brookhaven National Elementary Science Fair this past weekend, as my daughter was entered. There were so many great projects.

Unfortunately we did not win or get a honorable mention. I think it was just a bit biased as they had already announced their winner in there welcome speech.

The point was just being able to participate, and my daughter was happy with use a certificate and ribbon for participation.

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If your child wins their grade level science fair then thy can register for the Brookhaven Science Fair.



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