All Entries in the "Lifestyle" Category
New Music: SWV “Co-Sign”
One of my favorite groups from the 90′s is back with a new album and the first single is Co-Sign… That’s right he ladies of SWV is backkkkk and I’m super excited to see what they have in store for us. I don’t know about you guys but I truly missed good girl groups so [...]
New Music: Rihanna Cake Remix f/ Chris Brown
My boo Rihanna is back with the Cake Remix f/ Chris Brown. The song which was released today features both Rihanna and Chris Brown singing and rapping over the beat… Not without controversy the blogs and twitter were on fire, some are just not ready to forgive and move on. Take and listen and tell [...]
Chicago Auto Show: Kia Unveils Their New 2012 Concept Car Track’ster
Last week, I was also invited to an invite-only blogger lunch with Kia‘s Chief Design officer Peter Schreyer at Chicago Auto Show. The lunch gave bloggers a chance to see the unveiling of Kia’s newest Track’ster concept car and a chance to check out Kia’s 2012 collection. Peter the man behind Kia’s designed gave us a brief [...]
Chicago Auto Show: The All-New 2013 Subaru BRZ
Last week Subaru hosted a meet and greet dinner at Zed 451 with Subaru executives, media and key influencers in celebration of the Chicago Auto Show. The dinner was a chance for guests to get acquainted with Subaru’s newest lifestyle sports car, the BRZ. We were also updated on what Subaru has in store for [...]
Open Letter: Why Whitney Houston’s Death Hits Close to Home
You know I never quite understood why people mourned the death of people they never even knew. I mean don’t get me wrong, I have cried at the funeral of people I didn’t know for the sheer fact, I hate to see other people suffering. But for those who completely fall out as if it [...]
Cocktailin: Clique Vodka x Cliquetini
What can I say, your girl loves a good cocktail! And while it’s still early in the day, I want to share with you my new favorite vodka! It’s very smooth, I can wait for Clique to start selling their flavored vodkas. When Clique Vodka sent over this bottle, you know what I did first [...]
Technology: Gifts for the Gadget Obsessed
There are so many crazy, sexy and cool little gadgets on the market, what is a woman to do (except buy them all of course, just kidding!) But seriously, there are tons of great little gizmos out right now it has been hard to narrow down my favorites to just a few…. But I have [...]
Event: Talking in the Dark Live, “Does Money Make the Sex Better?”
Hey guys join me for Talking in the Dark Live this Thursday, your truly will be on the panel! We will be discussing whether or not money makes sex better! Don’t forget to RSVP, I hope to see you there!
Events: X Rated Fusion Party hosted by Necole Bitchie
Last week Celebrity Blogger Necole Bitchie hosted a private party for X Rated Fusion at Hebru Gallery here in Chicago. The private party consisted of 150 of Chicago’s top tastemakers which included top bloggers, socialites and some of Chicago’s movers and shakers. The party was filled with great people, awesome music and of course X [...]
Giveaway: Rise of the Planet of the Apes DVD
I love movies, unfortunately I don’t have time to watch as many as I would like to. One movie I did get a chance to see was Rise of the Planet Apes, this movie was so good to me that I watched it twice! Since, I’m still in the Christmas mood… I will be giving away [...]
The Zipcar Experience… Is It Worth It?
Have you ever wanted to know what Zipcar was all about? Check out my full review over at Swa-Rai Mommy…
Go A Day Without My Cellphone??? I Refuse!
My cellphone is my life, I would rather get hit by a car than go a day without it (okay it’s not that serious, but you get my point). Whether I’m checking all 4 of my e-mail accounts or checking my bank balance, I NEED my phone! I depend on my smartphone for everything whether [...]
You are never too old to keep a diary…
Life’s not easy, we all know this. I’ve learned as I get older that I keep things bottled up until I’m about ready to explode! If you are anything like me then you don’t always share everything that’s going on in your life, even with your closest friends. What I’ve come to realize is even the strongest [...]
My Newest Venture….
Well guys, most of you may not know it but I’m a mom! Yup, it’s true, I feel sorry for my boychild! Anyway, I wanted to share with you guys my adventures of being a mommy while still trying to be fabulous but I didn’t feel like Swa-Rai was the place . So I started SwaRaiMommy.com. [...]
Swa-Rai time saving tips to make life easier…
My life is all about multi-tasking… between raising my son, blogging, attending events and reviewing products, mama always busy! Besides all my obligations, I still need to find the time to do the things I love! Here are a few time-saving tips, I use to make life easier: Keep a journal on you at all [...]
Send Cheer to Military Families this Holiday Season with Cheerios plus Giveaway! {closed}
And the winner is…. I know the holiday spirit is upon us but lets not forget about our soldiers and their famlies during the holidays.. When our troops are called to serve, their families must rise to meet the challenges of service as well. To thank them, Cheerios® and the USO have partnered in a postcard [...]
What’s Christmas Without Chocolate??
I absolutely love the holidays, it’s my favorite time of the year! There’s something so magical about this time of year and this year will be no different. My son absolutely loves chocolate so when Lindt chocolate sent over their Lindor Truffles, I thought who better to taste test it than him! When my boychild said “Mmmm [...]
Event: Pretty City’s Chicago Beauty Sample Sale x Ticket Giveaway {closed}
And the winner is Beth Goldman… If you are obsessed with beauty products, this Pretty City event is the event for you! It’s that time of year once more; join Chicago PrettyCity and SHAPE Magazine as we bring the beauty event of the year back to Chicagoland. Sip & nibble while enjoying PrettyCity beauty and [...]
Cocktailin: Make great drinks with Torani Flavored Syrups
While I’m not a coffee drinker, that doesn’t mean I don’t like something hot to drink during the cold fall months. I love hot chocolate, tea, and apple cider but sometimes I find myself wanting to mix it up! When Torani sent over their syrups for me to try I was stoked! I mean I’ve [...]
Theater Review: Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Last week, I was invited to attend the Blogger Bash for Love, Loss, and What I Wore… Featuring the all new cast… Love, Loss, and What I Wore told the fun, witty and poignant tale of women and the role fashion plays in our lives. You see, for every major life event what we wore that [...]
Want a good burger? Try Twenty Five Degrees
I don’t eat a lot of burgers because that’s just too much meat for me, but every once in a while I come across a burger that makes me want to change my mind. Last week, I was looking for a new place to eat when I remembered I had a coupon for a free [...]
Eddie Bauer Blogger Day x Styling Event
Last week, Eddie Bauer invited several bloggers to the Michigan Ave. location to preview and style the holiday 2011 collection. They wanted bloggers to show them how we “dress down”. For those of you who have never heard of them before, Eddie Bauer is an outdoor brand that offers signature outerwear; men’s and women’s clothing, [...]
30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 15
Ok, I just realized I never completed my 30 Day Blog Challenge! Since, I’m no quitter it’s now time for me to finish what I started. A sister just got busy! Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without… Yup, just like every woman in America… I can’t leave home without my cellphone [...]
Halloween 2011 Photo Diary
This past weekend my girls and I celebrated Halloween and we had a ball! I dressed up as the “Queen of Hearts”… Here, I am last year as a Sexy Pirate Wench! Check out a few pictures I stole from Shonda, I forgot my camera at home… Since I’ve had my Halloween fun, I will be taking [...]
3 Musketeers Chicago Like-Up Event
Last week, I co-hosted the 3 Musketeers Chicago Like-Up event along with Mj Tam and Social Katy at the W Hotel in Chicago. Despite rain and windy weather, we had a great time. Guests were treated to delectable desserts as they got a chance to try the all new 3 Musketeers bar. For those of you [...]
