Memorial Day Options in the Pocono Mountains…

By Christabelle…

A great memorial day weekend adventure is only a short distance away (if  you live in the New York City area).  The Pocono Mountains is an ideal place to bring family, friends and loved ones together for the upcoming holiday weekend.  From someone who spent many years vacationing in Jim Thorpe, PA, I can only speak wonders about the beautiful landscapes and the fun outdoor adventures available in the Pocono mountains.

Check out some of these great locations for Memorial Day weekend and beyond:

The Harry Packer Mansion

Fernwood Resort  

Shawnee Resort

Skytop Resort

Mount Airy Resort

Book now for the best holiday weekend deals…and tell them Christabelle sent you!

Steve Nash & The Showdown in Chinatown…

By Christabelle…

You all know I am a sucker for a man in uniform…but add a man in uniform, who is giving of himself to help children in need…enter Steve Nash and the Steve Nash Foundation’s Showdown in Chinatown. Don’t you just love him? Yes, I heart him and all of his closest, legendary friends for volunteering their time and efforts to help kids…(insert my heart melting  a bit).

Now you can be a part of this gathering of who’s-who on the basketball and soccer world!

NBA stars. Soccer’s best. An urban field. A sweet 8-a-side game of futbol in the middle of a city benefiting children everywhere. Steve brings his passion to play in this innovative soccer match that any sports fan will love. Showcasing athletes from two sports, Showdown is the beautiful game at its most creative. With international NBA and professional soccer rosters that have included Steve Nash, Thierry Henry, Claudio Reyna, Tony Parker, Adrian Mutu, Grant Hill, Ivan Cordoba, Baron Davis, Javier Zanetti, Ryan Babel, Brandon Jennings, Salomon Kalou, Simone Sandri, Martin Nash, Mathieu Flamini, Edgar Davids and Chris Bosh, the Showdowns are events not to be missed!  The Showdown in Chinatown is a free-to-the-public event located in Sara D. Roosevelt Park (Chrystie Street and Stanton Street) on the Lower East Side of New York City.  There’s nothing like the Showdown. The Showdown in Chinatown is a FREE event. Bleacher seating and standing room are on a first-come, first-served basis

Showdown After Hours (the rockin’ after-party with Showdown players) tickets and Showdown gear are now available – click the links at right to get in on the action… . BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW for this epic after party…I DID and plan on rubbing elbows with some very special soccer and basketball players all evening (who will hopefully still be clad in uniform and perhaps a little dirty from the field – a girl can dream, can’t she?!)

If you can’t make the event, you can purchase a t-shirt or make a straight donation to help the Steve Nash Foundation and its efforts to help children across the US!

And a HUGE thanks and shout-out to the event sponsors and supporters  for making it all happen…Level Productions, Ortsbo, Modell’s, Adidas, vitaminwater, Hublot, NYC Parks, Indochino, The Promotion Factory, Bar Basque, The Penny Farthing , OneHope, Bulldog, Estrella, Voli Vodka, Big Screen Plaza, Upper 90 Sports and the Cooper Square Hotel.

Free Java FOR NYC…Yes, Please!

By Christabelle…

Who doesn’t love free coffee on a Friday? Well – New Yorkers – here is your official caffeinated heads up – Zipcar and the Mud Coffee Truck are giving away FREE JAVA to NYC’ers on FEBRUARY 18th (that is tomorrow)!

WHO: Zipcar & Mud Coffee Truck

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 18th, from 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

WHERE: 23rd Street & Broadway (near Madison Square Park). Exact location to be announced via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ZipcarNYC

WHAT: Your morning coffee is on Zipcar during Free Coffee Fridays. The first 500 people to stop in to the Mud Coffee truck will be treated to a free cup of 10oz coffee. Zipcar members will also receive complimentary mugs (while supplies last). The even sweeter deal: bring a friend to sign up and you both receive $60 in driving credit.

About Mud Truck:
NYC’s East Village anti-establishment coffee machine, the famous orange truck that serves one of the best cups of coffee in New York City. www.mudnyc.com

HAPPY CAFFEINE!

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff…

Inflatable WHAT?!…by AliBelle

Beer Pong was not only a pastime at college – it was a religion we all practiced. Since graduating, it is tough to find a household with a ping-pong table…and on the occasion one is available, NO ONE is ok with splashing beer all over it.  The SMELL – the CLEANUP – the WARPING OF THE WOOD! Now all worries can be left in the past (along with final exams!) as I discovered the best thing since Natty Light Beers…The PORTOPONG!!!

Now you can take your favorite drinking game is not only portable, but it can floatwith just a few short puffs of air (or in my case, a few steps onto an air pump!) or hang from a tree with PortOPong! Created in pink, blue and a patriotic red/white/blue for celebrating on Memorial Day, July 4th or even Labor Day…this beer-pong table will sure to get your BBQ or party started right… the portOpong way! Featuring recessed cup holders, so your tumblers stay in place, quick inflate/deflate valve and 6 feet in length…you can get a party started no matter where you are. Made of durable vinyl, there are grommets built in so you can strap your table down while playing outside, or suspend it from a tent or tree. And don’t forget – portOpong was designed for the pool (general warning – DO NOT DRINK EXCESSIVELY in the sun or water).  For a mere $49.99, you can be crowned Party Royalty when you come with you PortOPong in tow…

And if you are watching the Beer Pong match from the sidelines, watch in comfort with the WondaWedge!  This inflatable pillow with permanently attached mat, is perfect for poolside parties, the beach, picnics, outdoor concerts, or reading/recuperating in bed.  Lightweight for travel, stores in a small space, users set their own comfort level by adding more or less air into it. Watch those fireworks this year in style and comfort without the hassle of clumsy folding chairs and loungers! Easy to inflate and even easier to fold and stow into a backpack or tote…the WondaWedge is your 360 degree solution to lounging - better than a beach lounger as sand won’t stick or penetrate – great for outdoor concerts as it doesn’t tear up turf – and perfect for an impromptu star gazing night. The WondaWedge can be easily stowed under a bed, in a trunk and even in your luggage for comfort-on-the-go.  With a suggested retail price of $24.00 and available in every color under the rainbow, the WondaWedge is the one and only lounger you will need all summer long and beyond…