Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Traveling with style..

Here are some accessories that will help you stay stylish while traveling:
  1. Fedora Hat: Not only looks adorable, but it can conceal a bad hair day. By wearing it, your hat won't get crushed or take up space in your luggage.
  2. Colorful Scarf: An oversized scarf will look cute and double as a shawl when you're in the air.
  3. Cross Body Bag: Makes travel essentials like that boarding pass and wallet super easy to access.
  4. Glamorous Shades: A big pair of glam sunglasses will make you look cool and hide dark circles or the fact that you just don't feel like wearing any makeup.
     

Monday, June 27, 2011

Monday Promo Codes

Penguin: 30% off with code OPSUMMER30, expires 06/28.
Juicy Couture: 20% off full priced items with code OLDFRIENDS, expires 07/01.
Bath & Body Works: 20% off with code THANKS20, expires 07/03.
Godiva: 20% off with code FRIEND, expires today.
CVS: $15 off $60 and free shipping with code SHIPFREE, expires today.
Disney Store: 20% off all park items with code PARK20, expires 06/29.
Ebags: 25% off with code EMLG7025, expires 06/29.
Abercrombie: 20% off with code 9563462825841688, expires 07/01.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Tres Leches Recipe


I made tres leches the other night for a mexican dinner party and I must say it came out rather tasty. Here is the recipe.

Cake:
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder
¼ teaspoons Salt
5 whole Eggs
1 cup Sugar, Divided
1 teaspoon Vanilla
⅓ cups Milk
1 can Evaporated Milk
1 can Sweetened, Condensed Milk
¼ cups Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon rum
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan liberally until coated.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Separate eggs.
Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Stir in milk and vanilla. Pour egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir very gently until combined.
Beat egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. With the mixer on, pour in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until egg whites are stiff but not dry.
Fold egg white mixture into the batter very gently until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and spread to even out the surface.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Turn cake out onto a rimmed platter and allow to cool.
NOTE: I suggest you double the measurements for the milk mixture below as the cake absorbs alot of it.
Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream and rum in a small pitcher. When cake is cool, pierce the surface with a fork several times. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture—try to get as much around the edges of the cake as you can.
Allow the cake to absorb the milk mixture for 30 minutes.


Icing:
1 pint Heavy Cream, For Whipping
3 Tablespoons Sugar
To ice the cake, whip 1 pint heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of sugar until thick and spreadable. Spread over the surface of the cake. Decorate cake with whole or chopped maraschino cherries. Cut into squares and serve.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Taste of the Town


SoMi Taste of the Town, presented by Chamber South and The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, will be on Saturday, July 9, from 7-11 p.m. on the rooftop deck of the parking garage located at 5829 SW 73 Street (above RA Sushi and across from Bougainvillea’s).   Don’t miss the after-party continuing at Segafredo South Miami starting at 11 p.m.  Advance ticket costs are $25 per person, $40 per couple, and $50 for the VIP Package which includes a special seating area and complementary cocktails, in addition to the samplers and beer and wine.  To pre-purchase tickets online, please visit www.mdparks.org. At the door, costs will be $30 per person, $50 per couple, and $75 for the VIP Package.

Held on the rooftop of the parking garage overlooking the city, guests will sample culinary delights by many of the area’s popular restaurants, including Segafredo South Miami, Casa Lario’s,  Casa Toscano, Cervezas, Dan Marino’s, Fox’s Lounge, Gardner’s Market, Irish Times, OMG Burgers, Outback Steakhouse, Power Pizza, Shula’s 347, Sole Trattoria, Swensen’s, Whisk Gourmet Food and Catering, and many more.   Restaurants will also compete for “Best of” in five categories:  Best Appetizer, Best Main Course, Best Dessert, Best Presentation, and the final award – The Taste of the Town.    Specialty signature drinks, including the Million Trees Mojito by Casa Lario’s, and larger food portions will also be offered for a moderately-priced fee.   Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill will be the Master of Ceremony for the evening and local bands will provide live entertainment.
 
Guests will also enjoy products from local area shops, including Aurum Collections, Foster & Clark and Game Time, on display all in one location.
 
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and the Million Trees Miami Project.

Coffee Break Anyone?

Here is a look perfect for big city wandering, afternoon coffee breaks, or incognito road trips.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Wednesday Savings

  • American Eagle: $10 off $40 with code 44534971, valid today only and 20% off entire store purchase printable coupon http://i52.tinypic.com/nmgs9v.jpg, valid until noon today.
  • Tommy Hilfiger: 15% off with code THJUNE15, expires 06/30.
  • Philosophy: $5 off $25 with code 5off25, expires 06/30.
  • Jo-Ann Fabrics: 40% off one regular priced item with printable coupon http://i51.tinypic.com/2ueqy6r.jpg, expires 06/25.
  • Michaels: 20% off entire purchase with printable coupon http://i52.tinypic.com/16bylp4.jpg, expires 06/25.
  • GNC: 15% off entire order with code ABCART.
  • Bath & Body Works: 20% off with coupon code THANKS20, expires 07/03 or $10 off $40 with coupon code S114190.
  • J.Crew: Extra 30% off sale items and free shipping on $150 with code MUSTHAVE, expires today.
  • Victoria's Secret: Free shipping on $25 with code SHIP25VS, expires tomorrow.
  • Skechers: 20% off with code KIMAF68489, expires 06/30.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

CasaIdeas 20% off

Like their facebook page and receive a 20% off coupon for your next purchase http://www.facebook.com/casaideas?sk=app_249347133607 (by the way they validate your parking ticket for 2 hours!)

Monday, June 20, 2011

New Beer Garden: Dinner & Drinks for two $19

For $19, experience the new Central Beer Garden with 2 beer samplers, 2 drafts of choice, 2 entrees and 2 desserts, regularly up to $68. Purchase now at http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/deal/2969.

Central Beer Garden

http://centralbeergarden.com

3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
305-444-4422

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Tuscany 7-Night Castle Vacation w/Air $999

Take a weeklong retreat in Tuscany for $999 per person -- a savings of $350 on similar packages. Sample the region's fine wines and take in the scenery from the comfort of a medieval castle.
This package, based on four travelers, features:
  • Roundtrip airfare to Florence or Pisa
  • Seven nights in two-bedroom accommodations in a guesthouse on the grounds of historic Montegufoni Castle estate
  • Full-size manual-shift rental car with unlimited mileage
Depart Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 31 - Feb. 20 from New York City (Boston +$30; Chicago +$110; Los Angeles +$200). Earlier departures in October start at $100 more per person.

This 12th-century castle is set 13 miles from Florence, among the olive groves of Chianti. Two palaces, an armory, a chapel and five ancient villas are on-site. The estate's location makes it easy to visit nearby Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena.

Not available on: Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 (may be available at a higher rate during the holidays)

Note: An additional fee of 68 Euros for cleaning and heating will be applied upon check out at Montegufoni Castle Estate.
Book by June 24.

Book online at Sceptre Tours. Final pricing will include up to $167 per person in taxes and fees. An additional fee of 68 Euros for cleaning and heating will be applied upon check out at Montegufoni Castle Estate.


Travelzoo.com

Saturday, June 18, 2011

The Safari Look

This look takes inspiration from the desert with earth tone colors, gold accessories, wooden accents, pocketed shirts and more. The entire look is very versatile and reminds us of an explorer out in the desert. Here is my safari inspired look for a professional's wardrobe:

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Thursday Savings!

Shoes.com: 25% off sale shoes with code 25SALE, expires 06/20.
Office Depot: 10% off any order with code 923548159, expires 06/18.
Snapfish: 20% off with code WELCOMEBACK.
Ann Taylor Loft: $25 off order over $50 with code SUMMERSAVE.
Oriental Trading: 10% off $65 or more with code ACJUN11, expires 06/30.
Ulta: Printable coupon for $5 off of $15 http://i52.tinypic.com/zu31fs.jpg, expires 07/02.
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store: Printable coupon for 20% off when you buy any men's item http://i53.tinypic.com/10xf0wj.jpg expires 06/19.
Quiznos: Printable coupon for $1 off a regular sub or salad and $2 off a large sub http://www.quiznos.com/qmail/20110613/.
Little Ceasars: Crazy bread and sauce $1.99 with printable coupon http://www.littlecaesars.com/coupons/crazy_combo.inc.asp, expires 06/30.
KFC: Printable coupon http://kfccoupons.cre8hosting.com/coupons/index/zipcode:33135
TGIFridays: Printable coupon for $5 off $15 http://img.dealspl.us/images/coupon/8/cn_tgifridays-coupons__247881p.gif, expires 06/30.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Dog Friendly


If you travel with your doggie and often find yourself trying to look for places that are ok to bring him along I have a site that just might help. Ceasar dog food has a search engine where after you type in the zipcode of the city you are visiting, they tell you what hotels, restaurants, resources and parks are dog friendly in the area. It has been really useful for me and I think it will be for you to.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Sip & Spa Thursdays

A great deal offered in the summertime at the Palms hotel in Miami Beach is their Sip & Spa Thursdays. They offer 50% off spa and salon services from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays and half-off all appetizers and cocktails from 6:00 p.m at Essensia Lounge. Talk about a great girlfriend outting!


The Palms Hotel & Spa
3025 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Monday, June 13, 2011

Alpharooms.com


Here's a website I usually search through before booking hotels at the usual known sites (hotwire, priceline, expedia etc..,).

They are based in the UK but offer hotels around the world for almost half off what they go for at other sites. Just last week I booked the Four Points by Sheraton Studio City hotel close to Universal Studios at $125 total for two nights! At other sites the same hotel with the same dates was at $130 a night so I ended up saving $135. If you are planning a vacation soon, my advice.... search their site first.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Espadrilles!

Yes I am half Spaniard and yes I love the fashion in Spain so I am happy to report that one of this summers hottest shoe trends, yet again, is the espadrille. Although espadrille is actually a french term, the women of Catalonia have been sporting them since the 14th century and this is why they are associated with the spanish culture. Here are some cute and affordable ones I found :

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Ted Baker Sale!


I  love Ted Baker, I make it a point whenever I am in Aventura Mall to stop by their store, and yesterday when I did they were having  a sale! They had this really nice black leather wallet and silver cufflinks for my hubby on sale for $95 total for both. I decided to check and see if they had a website and they do, and it has a sale section! Although his things are a bit on the pricey side, they are of excellent quality and worth the price for how long they will last. I found the adorable turquoise wallet pictured above for half off ($75.)
Browse around to see what you find!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Nice gift idea for the man in your life...

There is a new daily deal website out there and you might want to purchase it's first deal as a gift to the special man in your life http://shopudc.com/deal.php. For $15 they will receive shampoo, haircut and neck shave at RazzleDazzle Barber Shop. They have two locations, one in Mary Brickell Village and the other in Miracle Mile. RazzleDazzle is an old-fashioned barber shop,it’s a spa treatment for guys. A place where men can experience the lost art of the hot lather shave, traditional haircuts, hand and foot care, massages and shoe shines.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Fandango 2 movie tickets for $9

Today LivingSocial is offering 2 movie tickets for $9 from fandango. The max value on the tickets is $15 so for Imax you would only have to pay $1 more at the theater. Purchase now before it ends! http://livingsocial.com/deals/57725

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Ready to Set Sail!

Set sail in style with sailor-inspired fashion. Get the look with a striped shirt paired with navy or white pants. Here is an ensemble I created for you to be ready to sail into summer, whether at the dock, the beach or just walking around your city:
 

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Quiznos Printable Coupons


•Buy a regular salad or regular or large sub, get chips or cookie and a regular drink for free
•Buy a sub or regular salad, get a sub or regular salad for free
•Two small subs, two chips, two cookies for $9.99
•$1 off a regular sub or salad or $2 off a large sub

Schnebly Redland's Winery



Schnebly Redland's Winery in Homestead (http://schneblywinery2.ning.com/) is such a nice place to spend a Friday night. You bring your own dinner and enjoy their live music and selection of wine at their outdoor picnic table area. This is not your typical winery, they offer different flavored wines, like for example, avocado or coconut! Try it before you judge, you might be surprised to learn you love it. They do have a cover charge of $8 per person and their wine tasting is about $10 per person. Groupon has a deal for a wine tasting package for two for only $24 that expires today, so be sure to buy the deal! http://www.groupon.com/deals/schnebly-redlands-winery?c=dnb&p=4


Sunday, June 5, 2011

Coral Gables Restaurant Week

One of the events my husband and I look forward to every year is Miami Spice which happens every year in August and September (http://ilovemiamispice.com/.) There is another similar event that happens in Coral Gables, their annual restaurant week. It’s over a week long, running from Monday, June 6, to Sunday, June 19. Participating restaurants offer special three-course, prix-fixe lunches and dinners.  You can view their special menu's here http://www.coralgablesrestaurantweek.com/.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Saturday Savings!

  • Blockbuster: Free 1-Night DVD Rental at Blockbuster Express Kiosks with coupon code 22JMEB4, expires 06/08. (http://www.blockbusterexpress.com/find-kiosk/)
  • Juicy Couture: 20% off Full Priced Items with coupon code OLDFRIENDS, expires 07/01.
  • Office Depot: 10% offentire order with coupon code 302808377, expires 06/06 and $20 off $100 with code 30358094, expires 06/18.
  • Anne Klein: $20 off $100 with coupon code AK20EM04.
  • Rockport: 30% off entire purchase with coupon code SHHHEMAIL.
  • American Apparel: 30% off entire purchase with code US22CHD44ZULU8, expires 06/06.
  • Mc Donalds: $1 off their new strawberry lemonade, frappe or real fruit smoothie http://cdn.eyewonder.com/100125/769897/1478424/coupon_landing_page.html, expires 06/15.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Cat Eye Summer Trend 2011

Want an edgy new look? Be the first of your friends to rock the cat-eye shape, the hottest trend in sunglasses for summer 2011. The ultrafeminine cat’s-eye design is nothing new to the fashion world as it was a classic look of the ’50s and early '60s.  Retro, sassy and a bold fashion statement! Meow.


Ray - Ban

Cat eye-frame acetate sunglasses

$130
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

House of Harlow

1960 Jordana Sunglasses

$125
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

American Apparel

Vintage Leonard Cat Eye Sunglasses

$150
 

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Did you know?

About Benihana's monthly chef special? You get a great meal for two people at one low price. This month they have the Filet Mignon & Hibachi Chicken (this deal includes the soup, salad,veggie and shrimp appetizer and ice cream for dessert) for $46 ($23 per person), and if you would like to substitute the rice for fried rice I think it's an extra $2 per person. Be sure to like their fan page on Facebook where they post the monthly specials, and even though this is a good deal, they have had better!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Punta Cana - 4 nights $699 - All Inclusive

Four nights of rest and relaxation at $400 off per person. This beachfront getaway costs $699 per person and includes air, accommodations, and all meals and beverages (including alcohol) at The Barcelo Bavaro Palace (http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en-GB/Hotels/DominicanRepublic/PuntaCana/BavaroPalaceDeluxe/Home) a 4.5-star resort in Punta Cana.

Travel September-October for this price, or July 5 - Aug. 31 for $50 more per person.

Travel from the following cities:
  • Miami ... +$0
  • Tampa ... +$70
  • Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando ... +$130-$140
  • Chicago, Charlotte, Detroit ... +$150-$170
Note: All hotel fees are included. Air taxes are an additional $99 per person. Transfers are optional and are automatically added to the final price online, but can be removed.
Book by June 7.
Book online at http://www.cheapcaribbean.com/attractions.jsp?attID=026&glizda=off&utm_campaign=20100111_tzoo_trav_tratop20_weml&utm_medium=trav&utm_source=tzoo&utm_content=weml&utm_term=jump026
  1. Click the red "Shop Now" button for the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe
  2. Click the blue "Book Now" button for travel September-October
  3. Scroll down to select desired departure date and city
  4. Click "Select your flight and calculate prices"
  5. When prompted, enter promo code PUNTACANA100
Or call CheapCaribbean.com at 800-915-2322  and mention promo code PUNTACANA100.
Information courtesy of Travelzoo

Domino's & Dunkin' Donuts

  • Domino's Pizza: Buy one large pizza get one free with code EBE-FPP
  • Dunkin Donuts: Free donut with any beverage purchase on Friday, June 3rd.
 

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