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Dec 28

Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna #IC #Amaluna

Dec 28

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for Cirque du Soleil. I received tickets to Amaluna to facilitate my post as well as a promotional item to thank me for participating.

In the midst of preparing for the holidays I was given the opportunity to sneak away and attend the Cirque Du Soleil: Amaluna show during its debut here in South Florida. Each year Cirque du Soleil performs a different show with a new story line. For the first time in their history, Amaluna features a cast of 70% women along with an 100% all-female band! As someone who has never attended a show quite like this I couldn’t wait to see how the music, gymnastics, story, and acrobatics fused together to create a magical performance.
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Filed Under: Entertainment, Giveaway, Influence Central, Miami, Mom Central, Review

Aug 11

Family Friendly Entertainment At Home & On The Go With Comcast Xfinity TV #SummerOfKids

Aug 11

Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, through its contractor, Mom Central Consulting, provided a promotional item as a thank you to the blogger who made this post for participating in this campaign. The opinions and experiences expressed in this post are solely the bloggers opinions, based on the blogger’s experiences and do not reflect any positions or opinions of Comcast Communications Management, LLC.

It’s hard to believe that in a week Summer will be over and my little girl will begin her very first day in VPK. Time goes by so quickly these days! Our Summer has been filled with fun times at the beach, pool, park, and even the butterfly garden. I know I am not the only one sad to say goodbye to the sunny season full of outdoor activities. All good things must come to and end, plus it means Fall is just around the corner!
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Filed Under: Family, Mom Central, Mom Central Consulting, Review, Television, Xfinity

Jul 06

Girl’s Night In With Brancott Estate Wine + The Bachelorette #ChillHour #BacheloretteABC

Jul 06

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Brancott Estate Wines. I received a gift card to purchase party supplies to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
  

Each Monday there are two things that I look forward to, a cold bottle of wine waiting in my refrigerator and a new episode of the Bachelorette! OH and ONE more thing- quiet mommy bliss time minus tantrums, sassy ‘tudes, and playing dress up. Mondays are EVEN better when I have my best girlfriends over to share a few laughs and catch up on the craziness going on in each other’s lives. Being a mom is no easy task and we rarely get the shortest of moments to take a breather. That’s why we make an effort to take one day out of the week for “adult” time, no kiddos allowed! Moms need a little fun too and we take full advantage of the few hours we have together. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that we are all on the edge of our seats as we watch the Bachelorette each week. 

My mom even persuaded her fiance to join in on the party! He was the only guy present but he had a blast with us girls. Spending Monday night’s all together just makes more sense and this week we had a delicious addition to our viewing party. Brancott Estate Wine complimented our appetizers and kept use refreshed during those anxious episode moments. Even Ashley Hebert and J.P Rosenbaum from Season 7 enjoy sipping on Brancott Estate wine! 

Prior to our girl’s night in festivities, we were all unfamiliar with Brancott Estate wines. We may be best of friends but when it comes to our taste in wine we all prefer a little something different. This actually comes as an advantage when we get together because we all have the opportunity to try a variety that each enjoys. Both of my girlfriends have a mutual love for a variety of red and white wine. On the other hand, I have always found myself drinking sweet and bubbly Moscato. I envisioned girl’s night in as not only being a fun time with friends but also the opportunity to step out of my box a bit. After a cold glass of Brancott Estate’s Sauvignon Blanc I was ready to explore my options further! I must have been limiting myself all of the years because I never realized that there may be something else out there for my picky taste buds.

We all found the tasting notes of each wine to be very interesting. When drinking wine we don’t usually put much thought into the flavors and what foods may compliment them. It’s chill, pour, and enjoy most of the time! Brancott Estate was even kind enough to send us each our very own #ChillHour bag to keep our wine bottles cold.

 

Brancott Estate wines are created from the Marlborough region of beautiful New Zealand. They were the FIRST to plant and create the world’s first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wine and have been actively producing it for more than 30 years! In 1979, the release of the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vintage started a phenomenon. This placed New Zealand firmly on the international wine map and set the example for the quality of wine produced from their home land. Today they are still setting the pace in quality, flavor, and consistency.

“Aromas of ripe lemongrass and tropical rock melon are immediately apparent, allied with a range of sweet, tropical top notes. It is a fruit driven wine that deserves its international reputation for quality and consistency.”

The Sauvignon Blanc has a noticeably unique flavor to it. I am used to drinking wine that has a bit of a bubble so it came off as new to me. But for my guests, they has no hesitation in raving about how delicious it tasted. The scent is fruity and sweet. We found it to be best chilled, refreshing and crisp. It paired well with seasoned hummus inside warm pita pockets. The acidity is noticeable and complimented the pepper jack cheese slices served. It is also recommended with grilled oysters, barbecued prawns or salmon, and poached white fish. If you aren’t not much of a seafood eater it will also be a great match for green salads containing parsley, pepper, or lemon. 

“With aromas of ripe, red cherry accentuated with savory and spice highlights, the style of this wine is typical of fruit-driven Pinot Noir. It has a sweet, velvet approach, displaying ripe red stone fruits, subtle spice, silky tannins, and good length providing a balance of structure and concentration.”


The Pinot Noir gives off an immediate scent of  berries including cherry, strawberry, and even blackberry. Everyone preferred this wine at room temperate instead of chilled. It really brought out the deep flavors. This wine is best paired with duck dishes, red meat dishes, and incorporating mushrooms. Simpler choices may include salmon, turkey, veal, lamb, and  venison. Even if you are not hungry this wine is yummy all on it’s own. It reigned as the “favorite” of the group! The Pinot Noir was much lighter than the Sauvignon Blanc and left a smooth finish. It would be delicious accompanied by a tender filet and baked potato.

Brancott Estate made girl’s night in more exciting and gave all of us a little something special to indulge in as we watched the Bachelorette. There is nothing more enjoyable than being able to unwind while viewing your favorite program with close friends and a cold glass of wine in hand. Do you share a girl’s night in or out with your girlfriends? Consider making Brancott Estate wines the highlight of your next get together!

You can learn more about Brancott Estate wines by visiting their website. Get social and follow along on Facebook and Twitter also! Right now Brancott Estate is hosting a Facebook contest in which one lucky winner will win a trip to New Zealand. What are you waiting for? Enter today and being your #ChillHour with friends!

Posted by youngatheartmommy
Filed Under: Girl's Night In, Mom Central, Review, Wine

Jun 18

Turning Grime Into Shine With Cascade Platinum + #MyPlatinum Instagram Contest

Jun 18

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

Doing dishes and scrubbing food coated pans is not on my list of things I love to do. Honestly, I don’t really enjoy being in the kitchen at all! I am not the best cook and if there is anything that I despise, it’s the clean up after the attempt. Most of my time in the kitchen consists of baking and creating sweet treats with my little girl. With a counter covered in ingredients and gooey batter covered spoons, a whirlwind of a mess is always left behind. I love baking. I love eating. I love decorating. But for some reason a snap of the fingers doesn’t remove the evidence along the way. Thank goodness for dishwashers and powerful detergent. For some time I could only wish to have a cookie jar with a magic genie in it! I was hopeful that a little whimsical being would wipe away the mess and leave behind a sparkly God like kitchen. Then reality set in. A girl can dream can’t she? Good thing I found something much more reliable for those messy kitchen moments. With the help of the Cascade Platinum Pacs my dishes, utensils, cups, and stubborn stains are clean within a short wash cycle. Even better, no pre-washing needed!

Even though I am an avid user of the dishwasher, I have always found myself rinsing off my dishes before placing them inside. I guess it could be considered a habit because most of the time that extra rinse is not even successful in removing any food whatsoever! I have learned to realize that if you have to go to the extent of pre-washing, you may not be using the right dishwashing detergent in the first place. If the product is doing the job effectively, your dishes will be clean in addition the the dishwasher itself! 

Some people assume that using a liquid formula is more efficient and even go as far as pouring it in without measuring. This can lead to three things that I have experienced on my own: an overflow of bubbles covering your kitchen floor, powdery residue on your dishes, and a broken dishwasher! None of the previous results are desired or EFFECTIVE. This is why I am a fan of the Cascade Platinum Pacs. All you have to do is place a pac into the compartment of your washer and shut close. When the time is right, the detergent pac will expand and release the triple action formula. It will remove residue from your dishes and prevent build up in your washer. I love the convenience and that there is no mess left behind. I used to frequently use liquid detergent and I do not miss the sticky top of the bottle after multiple uses. Impressed is probably more of an understatement when describing my first experience with the pacs themselves. My dishes were CLEAN, and I mean clean. There was zero residue, no hard food particles, and I didn’t see any sign of streaking. There wasn’t even a piece of silverware that needed to go back in for a second wash. This NEVER happens! I think my dishwasher has found it’s happy place.

Cascade has begun a partnership with the lovely Top Chef judge and Food + Wine editor, Gail Simmons. Below she discusses why Cascade Platinum pacs are key to presentation and preparing a memorable meal. You can turn the most simple recipe into a unique experience when your dishes are clean and bright!

“The easiest recipes pop with unexpected, gourmet presentations. Drizzle bright sauces on sparkling white plates or layer desserts in crystal clean glassware. Keep your presentation sparkling with Cascade Platinum, which keeps dishes perfect for anytime entertaining and impromptu guests.”

 

Cascade “My Platinum” Instagram Contest

The Cascade “My Platinum” contest is currently running for a four week period on Instagram. It encourages fans to upload photos related to each week’s theme. This is your chance to show off how sparkly Cascade makes all of your pots, pan and plates! Say farewell to crusty caked on food, Cascade has got you covered. Would you like the chance to win a $10,000 KitchenAid kitchen makeover AND a year supply of Cascade Platinum? I know I would!


Cascade will choose two weekly winners and one final grand prize winner after the entry period has ended. Each week, a new winner will be selected to receive a KitchenAid dishwasher and six-month supply of Cascade Platinum. To enter properly, include both the #MyPlatinum hashtag and tag @MyCascade in your entries to the contest! Here is the run down on how it will work each week:

·       Week 1: My Platinum Plate (Entry Period: 6/3-6/9)

             Show us your best dish styled from the sparkling plate up! 

·       Week 2: My Platinum Bite (Entry Period: 6/10-6/16)

            Show us your best bite and most creative use of sparkling silverware!

·       Week 3: My Platinum Clink (Entry: 6/17-6/23)

           Show us how you serve up creative concoctions in sparkling glasses. Cheers!

·       Week 4: My Platinum Table (Entry Period: 6/24-6/30)

           Show us your sparkling tablescape for your most special celebrations! 

·       Grand Prize Winner: (Entry Period: 6/3-6/30)



For more information on Cascade Platinum and other products, visit their website and stop by to visit on the official Cascade Facebook page.

Posted by youngatheartmommy
Filed Under: Instagram Contest, Kitchen Makeover, Mom Central, Mom Central Consulting, My Platinum, Review

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