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Archive for October, 2011

Black Licorice: Health Hazard for Adults

Monday, October 31st, 2011

As a child I loved licorice, especially black licorice. It’s a sweet treat that has followed me as I’ve gotten older but according to the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) this is one treat that I should avoid. Black Licorice is hazardous to adults over 40. According to the FDA, “…eating 2 ounces of black [...]

Color Block Dress: Is it Chic or just plain Cheap?

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Let’s Talk!  Is it Chic or does it look just plain Cheap? Let us know in a comment! Click on photo for more details on the above Color Block Dress at PiperLime. Interested? Sign up for PiperLime’s email list to receive 15% off at PiperLime. Don’t miss out on future Chic & Cheap posts. Subscribe! [...]

Teens: Apply for the Disney Dreamers Academy (Pssst, It’s Free!)

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Disney wants to ignite a Teen’s dreams with the Disney Dreamers Academy. The program includes an immersive 4 day program at the Walt Disney World Resorts. One hundred teens will be selected from applications to attend. It is sure to inspire and empower the attending youth to reach for their dreams! I plan on having [...]

Advance Notice: CVS Circular for Week 10/30

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Latina On a Mission readers receive advance notice of sales at CVS/pharmacy. Advance notice is provided so that you can compare the current week with next week’s circular; thereby, getting the best deal possible! Just don’t forget to use coupons to save even more. You can print coupons by clicking on the below link. Note, there is [...]

Lionsgate’s Warrior Movie Review

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

This past September I had the opportunity to see Lionsgate’s Warrior, starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton, with the kids and Noah a friend of the family. Below is her review. ******************** Initially when I heard about Warrior I wasn’t very interested in seeing the movie. I thought it would be a typical sports movie touching on a few [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Street Art

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

I recently found this artwork while walking around the city. I’m not sure what it is, but I can tell a lot of care was put into it. What do you think it is? Happy WW!

NYC Restaurant’s “Grade Pending” Score Explained

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

I recently discovered what ”Grade Pending” signage means for a restaurant in New York City. To bring you up to date, New York City started giving food service establishments, aka restaurants, a letter grade based on the food safety requirements of the New York City Health Code and the State Sanitary Code in mid 2010. I used [...]