Eat and Drink Like A King In Your Cubicle

Yazan: CanCan | 21 February 2012 | No Comments
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Very recently, I was employed as a digital strategist and social media expert at a PR firm. Before I got laid off two weeks ago today, I took all of my lunches in my cubicle. I kind of had it down to a science.
Here are my favorite sources of cubicle nourishment.
BETTER OATS

Better Oats are a [...]

Monday Mingle: Fort Greene Edition

Yazan: CanCan | 20 February 2012 | 1 Comment
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I wasn’t really Werkin It this week but I did get my nails done on Thursday (yay).
This picture is my weekend casual up in Fort Greene, but I think the real interest is the colors in this store window.
You might recognize the LOFT dress from the Mom’s Fashion File party last August. I winterized it [...]

Oasis Summer Camps in Brooklyn New York

Yazan: CanCan | 16 February 2012 | No Comments
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I’m already making plans for my kids this summer. Last year after garden and cooking camp (I know…) Jojo said that next summer, he would like to do an art camp.
Today I talked to Bernie Tessler, president and CEO of Oasis Children’s Services. This summer, Jojo (and maybe Deeds, if budget allows) will attend [...]

Stuff I Wore In Brooklyn

Yazan: CanCan | 13 February 2012 | 5 Comments
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Firstly let me preface this by saying that I am freezing and unemployed here in New York. I’m eating well and I’m sufficiently entertained, but I could still be grumpy so don’t cross me.
Don’t. Cross. Me.
This past week’s adventures were a roller coaster of firsts.
MONDAY:
My first time eating vegan cheese…in Park Slope (while wearing a [...]

@Bertolli Gets Dinner On The Table Without Brain Strain #BertolliMealSoup

Yazan: CanCan | 11 February 2012 | 2 Comments
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At the end of the day, when it is time to prepare dinner, I’m fairly brain dead. Here we have a photo of me using every ounce of concentration to confusedly mince an onion at about 6:30 pm on a week day.
If you need a night off but can’t afford to treat yourself to a [...]

@ProFlowers Last Minute Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Yazan: CanCan | 10 February 2012 | 72 Comments
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Valentine’s Day almost here!
My mom happens to have a birthday on February 13th, and I arranged a food gift for her from ProFlowers.
I was able to select the delivery date and time, and a tasty gift in my price range.
It wasn’t an easy selection, there was a lot of good stuff to choose from!
ProFlowers has Valentine’s [...]

Family Travel: New York City With Kids

Yazan: CanCan | 08 February 2012 | 7 Comments
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A family vacation to New York is rife with possibilities. Not everything about New York City is kid friendly, but if you know where to look, a visit to NYC can be a rich experience for visitors of any age.

DECIDING WHAT TO SEE

My kids are very much into museums, mostly because they love Indiana [...]

Dairy Free Delicious Italian With Ronco and @Tofuttibrand

Yazan: CanCan | 06 February 2012 | No Comments
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Ronco pasta is having a photo contest happening now until March 4th!
Ronco wants to get a glimpse into your favorite pasta moments and wants to know what the idea of “home” means to you. For us, gathering around the dinner table with family and a steaming bowl of Ronco Pasta is home. [...]

People Stare at Me On The Subway

Yazan: CanCan | 01 February 2012 | 8 Comments
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Since I lived for nearly a decade as a glowing white beacon of conspicuosity in Asia, I got kind of used to people staring at me.
It didn’t matter what I was or wasn’t doing. People want to know: what do white people eat? What does the foreigner buy at the store?
What does a white person’s [...]

Tide Coldwater @SheSpeaking Review Program

Yazan: CanCan | 25 January 2012 | 3 Comments
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I always use cold water to do my laundry. I feel that it extends the life of my clothes, plus its cheaper on the bills.
So imagine my delight when I learned that Tide Coldwater existed! It is detergent specially formulated for use in cold water!
WhaPOW!
You can use Tide Coldwater on all your laundry - stains, [...]