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It “was” new…
It “was” new…
00My son wore a brand new shirt today… This is how he left it: Ay...
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Healthy Habits for the Whole Familia!
Healthy Habits for the Whole Familia!
00My familia and I have taken on a challenge to improve our oral health habits. My three kids have had their share of oral care challenges. My oldest is currently sporting braces. My youngest son has already lost all this front teeth and is sporting his crooked teeth grin in school pictures. And last but not least, my daughters greatest desire is to lose a tooth. What is it about little...
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Why?
Why?
00I wrote this post ,on my phone, this morning at 2:25 . It’s 2 in the morning and I just gave my son his asthma medicine. 2 puffs of Albuterol. Out of nowhere, he started to cough in the middle of his sleep. The first cough woke me up and the first thing that came to my mind was, seriously? You have got to be kidding me. He’s covered up, no air/wind/draft hitting him. He’s...
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#10minutes For Me! YES, ME!
#10minutes For Me! YES, ME!
00As a stay-at-home-mom, sometimes there aren’t enough hours in a day. So, to get 10 minutes for me, myself and I is solid gold. With 3 kids in 3 different schools with 2 different pick up times, my life can get hectic. I will be honest and say that the car is my little sanctuary. It really is! There is no computer, TV, laundry, toys scattered everywhere to distract me from...
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Shopping Smarter!
Shopping Smarter!
00If you are like me and are the sole “shopper” for groceries in your home, then I’m pretty sure that you have been raising eyebrows at the prices we’ve had to pay for some grocery items for our casitas, yes? How do you foresee the future on how you shop at your local markets? Early this week the USDA made some predictionson food prices in the coming year and beyond....
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African-American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
African-American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific
00Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its tenth annual African-American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures. The weekend will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and more. Festival performers include hip hop and break dancers, tap dancers, gospel singers, Mardi Gras second line dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum...
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Mimi’s Cafe supports “Go Red” for women!
Mimi’s Cafe supports “Go Red” for women!
00A couple of days ago I told you about how Mimi’s Cafe is supporting the Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. I was invited to their restaurant to take part in the program and I had two of my best friends tag along. We haven’t been out for lunch in such a long time, that I knew we would be in for a great time. We each wore RED and headed out to our local...
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The Secret World of Arrietty- A Review
The Secret World of Arrietty- A Review
00This Friday is the release of “The Secret World of Arriety” in theaters nationwide. As you may remember, I was privileged enough to see the movie, back in September( click on the link to read the synopsis). Goodness, what a difference 5 months make. The Secret World of Arrietty is truly a very sweet movie. Sweet in the sense that it’s great for a mom/daughter date...
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Plastics Makes it Possible- A Valentine’s Day Baking Challenge!
Plastics Makes it Possible- A Valentine’s Day Baking Challenge!
00We are officially less than 24 hours away from Valentine’s Day and let me tell you, we are in full swing over here! My little ones and I will prepare the Valentine’s cards today and they seriously can’t wait to take them to school. It seems that I have to take advantage of this time of the year. Soon they will be like my teenager and want nothing to do with cards, candies...
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The Lorax {Giveaway}
The Lorax {Giveaway}
00The soon to be release movie, The Lorax, is coming to a theater near you on March 2nd, 2012! Take a look at the cute trailer: From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduringpower of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a...
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Knott’s~Twogether is Better!
Knott’s~Twogether is Better!
00I must say that growing up in Southern California truly has its advantage. Beautiful weather, you look to the right you have the mountains, look to the left you have nothing but beaches. Theme parks are a staple here and one of my all time favorite is Knott’s Berry Farm. ““ During my teenage years, Knott’s was the place to be. The old-western feel to it and the...
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What I’m faced with….
What I’m faced with….
00Remember a while back I told you about a girl who wrote my oldest son a letter? You can check it out here. Well…. she’s back! Only this time, she has a potty mouth and is W A Y more aggressive. Take a look: I understand that they are in Jr. High but when I was in Jr. High, I never wrote a letter like this to a boy. And I know for sure my son is no angelito. She must be 13 or 14...
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Big Game Par-tay!
Big Game Par-tay!
00The time has come for you to gather up everyone and enjoy the big game. Yes, Super Bowl has come and gone but the “big game” can be anything. Baseball, Basketball, Soccer or any other sporting event can be big enough of an event to party! I am not a huge sports fan. I would rather much spend my time in the kitchen and coming out only for the commercials. That to me, is the best...
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Teach Your Children…
Teach Your Children…
00It seems that every day on the news there is a story of innocence being betrayed. Because of two bastards and an idiot accomplice, hundreds of children in L.A. are suffering. What the heck is going on? Because of what is happening (in the past and now) I have to take away more innocence in my own kids. I have to fill their little minds of mental images of abuse, sex, bad men/women, their...
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Medieval Times!
Medieval Times!
00Have you been to Medieval Times? If you have, then you know what fun it is. Last week, I had the chance to go again after maybe about 15+ years. I remember the first time I went to Medieval Time. I was in high school and thought is was cool. This time I was able to bring my kids and to see the show through the eyes of my son was fantastic! My son is 6 and he was blown away. When we drove...
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Game Day Slow Cooker Re-cap!
Game Day Slow Cooker Re-cap!
00Last Thursday was the Game Day Slow Cooker virtual cooking class I told you about last week. It was sponsored by ReadySetEat.com through The Motherhood. Let me tell you, first of all- Never attend a cooking class (virtual or not) on an empty stomach. Chef Duran was amazing at putting stuff together, that even though it was only 10am here in So Cal, I was hungry for lunch!!!! Check out...
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Go Red at Mimi’s Cafe!
Go Red at Mimi’s Cafe!
00Many of you know that I am a survivor of Heart Disease. I’ve told you many times about Go Red in the past and well, it’s that time of the year again and I am making it a point to celebrate at Mimi’s Cafe, tomorrow! For more info, watch the video! (: Why do you ask? Friday is National Wear Red Day!!! Show your support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red...
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I HEART MINNIE coming soon to DVD! {Giveaway}
I HEART MINNIE coming soon to DVD! {Giveaway}
00Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is proud to present: I heart Minnie! I Heart Minnie is coming o Disney DVD on February 7, 2012 and my daughter is head over heals in love with this little mouse. She has been a fan of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for a while now. Actually more like- I know all the little jingles and catch myself singing along most of the time. Don’t laugh. Click here for super cute...
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Tell Them…. {Giveaway}
Tell Them…. {Giveaway}
00Tell the ones you love~ I love you! You can do it! I miss you! You are the world to me! You are the best! You are my everything! How often do you say it to them? It could be your parents, spouses, kids, amigas? I’ve learned first hand to never take advantage of time. Time is short and sometimes it leaves you with so much to say, with so little.. time! Many, MANY of us are on facebook...
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Game Day and Slow Cooker Recipes~ A virtual cooking class!
Game Day and Slow Cooker Recipes~ A virtual cooking class!
00The big game is this Sunday. ARE YOU READY? <Yes, this is my game day mantra. All right, not really. I don’t watch football. At all. But~I do watch the Super Bowl. Plus~ I like to eat. So, what else is there to funny commercials and food galore? A fantastic Super Bowl menu! Still, the question remains… what to cook. Sandwiches? Finger foods? Chips? Dips?...
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That’s Mamihood~ They say the darnest things…
That’s Mamihood~ They say the darnest things…
00Driving home from school with my little ones…. Son: Mommy, I think we need to get my sister Rosetta Stone. Me: We need to get your sister what?!?! Son: We need to buy her Rosetta Stone, so she can learn English. By this time, my daughter had the “what the maracas” look on her face. I, on the other hand, am trying hard not to laugh. Me: Your sister already knows English, why...
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Cirque du Soleil~Ovo
Cirque du Soleil~Ovo
00Last week, I was invited to see Cirque du Soleil, Ovo! Once again, Cirque has managed to blow me away. This is one show that left me with a smile on my face. OVO is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of...
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Lady and the Tramp, coming soon to DVD!
Lady and the Tramp, coming soon to DVD!
00This movie has to be in your Disney movie collection. I love Lady and the Tramp. And I love it even more, now that I’ve watched it with my daughter. She immediately fell in love with Lady. My heart will always belong to Tramp! Lady and the Tramp DIAMOND EDITION is coming to Blu-ray and DVD combo pack on February 7, 2012. If you don’t already own this movie, this is...
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MONSTER JAM Meet and Greet!
MONSTER JAM Meet and Greet!
00Last Thursday we got the awesome chance to go Angles Stadium and get a close up view of today’s Monster Jam! We were actually allowed on the field. This was really a fun treat! This is what we went to see: Excaliber and Shock Therapy! Whooo Hoooo! Read all about Monster Jam here! This is not a paid post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was invited to the...
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Tide Coldwater, saves!
Tide Coldwater, saves!
00Doing laundry has become a normal routine for me. Colors? Whites? Darks? Light? I’ve got it down pack. Cold Water? Warm? Hot? It’s the way of life for this mom. Before our move to the OC, my husband and I did our laundry at the mat for almost 11 years! That is a long time. Again, I got used to the machines there and laundry was a breeze. Want to know who taught me how to...
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Finding Nemo in 3D!
Finding Nemo in 3D!
00Finding Nemo is probably the most “quoted” movie here in our home. From “Let’s keep swimming” and “anemones” to talking like whales. This movie is a huge hit with all three of my kids. My favorite is Dory. One of our favorite rides at Disneyland is the “Nemo” ride. See what I mean?!? It’s only a give-in that DISNEY•PIXAR...
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A Whale of a Good Time!
A Whale of a Good Time!
00Have you ever been whale watching? I have. I was in either kindergarten or 1st grade. All I remember is going with my class and seeing nothing. Since then (yes, literally) I’ve always wanted to go and take a boat ride and actually see these majestic beasts. I love whales. I love watching documentaries about them. I love hearing about them. They fascinate me and of course scare...
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Year of the Dragon!
Year of the Dragon!
00Happy Chinese New Year! This Monday the year of the Dragon will be celebrated at P.F. Chang’s! I remember while I was working (my first job was at a Dialysis center in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley which is predominantly Asian) and my co-workers and I could not wait for Chinese New Year. Can you guess why? Of course! The little red envelopes! This was the best time to score...
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Sid the Science Kid is coming to Discovery Science Center!
Sid the Science Kid is coming to Discovery Science Center!
00Get your little scientists ready and head on down to the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana because Sid the Science Kid will be there this Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sid will be available for a “meet and greet” with kids and families. A special screening, as well as learning stations and hands-on activities, will also be offered as part of “PBS SoCal Day at...
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To the rescue!
To the rescue!
00Some of you may know that we are a Christian family. If you didn’t… well now you do! (: With the challenges that I am facing raising a teenager, I did what any mother would do. I prayed. Not that I just started praying now. I’ve been praying for my son for a while now. Specifically singling him out from the rest of the family. Why? Because he needs it. I need...
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My little perfectionist..
My little perfectionist..
00Yesterday’s homework time was brutal. Surprisingly enough, it had nothing to do with my teenager, but my 1st grader. My 6yo is a perfectionist. To The Max. Are you a parent of a perfectionist? For homework he had to draw a picture and write a paragraph about the picture he drew. He wrote his paragraph first and then proceeded to draw his picture. What he had in mind to draw he...
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Monster Jam and Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Experience
Monster Jam and Grave Digger 30th Anniversary Experience
00In honor of the 30th anniversary of Grave Digger in 2012, the entire Grave Digger race team, including creator Dennis Anderson, will be commemorating the 30 year history as the most celebrated Monster Jam monster truck of all time. The fun starts this Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca! With a year-long celebration, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam fans will not want to miss this chance...
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Long Drives…
Long Drives…
00There truly is no other therapeutic method for me to decompress from the stresses of life, than a long drive. By myself with the music blasting. With no destination just…. drive. Of course, this is not always do-able. When my husband is still at work, what do I do with the kids? Or when you have a house full of familia that is driving you nuts. What do you do then? Deep breaths? Yoga...
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CARTOON NETWORK AND DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER PRESENT STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS TAKEOVER DAY
CARTOON NETWORK AND DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER PRESENT STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS TAKEOVER DAY
00Clone Toopers are set to invade The Discovery Cube in Santa Ana in an exciting Family-Friendly event on January 14, 2012. Put on your favorite Star Wars costume and join us as Cartoon Network’s most popular series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, takes over Discovery Science Center. Don’t miss your chance to meet the heroic Clone Troopers, spin the Star Wars: The Clone Wars prize wheel, pose in...
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But it’s mine…
But it’s mine…
00Have you ever bought something that totally melted your heart? That something may be U G L Y but it’s so cute that you had to buy it? Meet my familia de ranas…. I know right? It’s so cute! I was at Albertson’s and as I was casually walking around doing my groceries, this beauty caught my eye. Can you guess why I love it so much? If you guess a number, then you are...
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The Teenage Years…
The Teenage Years…
00It’s been 4 months since my son officially became a teenager. I know I’m not the first to say this and I know for SURE I am not the last to say it: This is hard. I’ve told you about the struggles I’ve had with how to handle my then tween. I’ve always had the silent dread of the teenage years. Now, I am in it. Knee deep. And I seriously have no clue what...
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Wrigley gum and confections in your entertaining, celebrating, or DIY-ing!
Wrigley gum and confections in your entertaining, celebrating, or DIY-ing!
00Last year for thanksgiving, I made the cutest centerpieces for our thanksgiving dinner. My mom and I had a lot of fun playing with the candy. This time around the crafts got a little more interesting. They still are simple and super easy to do. A tiny bit tedious, but lots of fun to do with kids. Plus- some of the confections can be used for birthday parties or even baby/bridal...
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Cooking with McCormick!
Cooking with McCormick!
00The holidays are long gone and I’m sure you still have the cooking bug in you. We really shouldn’t leave the fancy shmancy cooking for the holidays. We really should try to cook the wonderful holiday recipes, year round. Once in a while is good. I’ve been using McCormick spices and seasonings for 14 years now. Since cooking for a family of 5, getting down to the nitty...
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National Weigh-In Day!
National Weigh-In Day!
00This post is going to be a little different. Rather than me tell you what I did last Monday (I’ll still tell you anyway), I will start will a series of questions and answers for the dreaded “It’s January and I am going to start a weight-loss journey!” Q1. Am I the only one who thinks about weight loss in January? Well, besides all the ads and TV commercial about...
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No more Mommy…
No more Mommy…
00The sad transition of Mommy to Mom. This is me. I am triste. My sweet nena is now 5 and little by little “Mommy” is being replaced by “Mom.” I’m going to miss being called Mommy…
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Wind of Change for 2012
Wind of Change for 2012
00Insert whimsical whistling here… Last year was amazing, blogging wise. My family and I were blessed beyond what we could imagine. From getting exclusive movie screenings to being on TV, my prayer is that 2011 was only the beginning to what is to come in 2012. One aspect of this blog was to try and tell my story. Growing up Latina. Having an over protective mom. Marrying a Filipino...
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Affordable Birthday Partys with DiscountPartySupplies.com
Affordable Birthday Partys with DiscountPartySupplies.com
00Having 3 kids is great. Having 3 birthday parties is fun, but expensive. Although my teenager has already grown out of the typical birthday party hype, having 2 younger kids (who’s birthdays fall around major holidays) is always hard for me to plan. Discount Party Supplies is your one-stop party supply store that has it all! Need balloons, plates and cups? How about napkins, party...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
00I hope you all had a beautiful holiday! I took a much needed rest and I can’t wait to see what 2012 bring us. If you are new here, I invite you to subscribe to the blog. That way you can get daily updates on giveaways and product reviews. You can also find me chatting on twitter and facebook…. Happy New Year! Ready… Set…...
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Waste to Waves Styrofoam drive at The Aquarium of the Pacific!
Waste to Waves Styrofoam drive at The Aquarium of the Pacific!
00Did you know that recycling Styrofoam can be turned into surfboards? I had no idea! The Aquarium of the Pacific is partnering with Sustainable Surf to turn Styrofoam waste into surfboards. The Aquarium will host a foam collection drive on January 14 to support the newly launched nonprofit surf organization’s Waste to Waves program. Through this program expanded polystyrene, also known as...
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uDraw for Wii!
uDraw for Wii!
00Looking to buy something with the gift card you got over the holidays? How about you had to exchange something and are not stuck with a gift card and you don’t know what to buy?!? If you have a Wii, X-Box or PlayStation 3, this has got to be part of your gaming entertainment. I tried uDraw earlier this year and I liked the concept it has. I only got to try it out for a few minutes...
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Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Science Center!
Noon Year’s Eve at Discovery Science Center!
00This is going to be cute. If your kids are never awake long enough to enjoy a “Midnight” NYE countdown, take them down to the Discovery Science Center to have a “Noon” NYE countdown! Not only will your kids get to experience a NYE countdown, they will also be “entertained” with many activities, just for this day! On December 31, 2011 Noon & 2 PM guests...
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New Year Celebrations at Disneyland!
New Year Celebrations at Disneyland!
00New Years Eve is only a couple of days away, do you have plans yet? The Disneyland Resort is a super popular place to celebrate the New Year. Have you ever celebrated the New Year there? I did. Once. I was in high school I think. It was fun, different and crowded. Back then, there was just Disneyland and fireworks at mid-night. Boy have things changed… Starting this Saturday the...
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Fresh & Easy your way to a Fabulous Holiday!
Fresh & Easy your way to a Fabulous Holiday!
00I was recently invited to a Holiday party that Fresh and Easy hosted at the stunning Queen Mary. And I have got to tell you about some delicious recipes you have got to try for any holiday party you might be hosting! First let me say that this was definitely the best holiday party I have ever been to. First class all. the. way. Thank you so much, Fresh and Easy! Chef Cynthia Perez out did...
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Disney on Ice: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 Review…
Disney on Ice: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 Review…
00Last night, my family and I went to the opening of Disney on Ice: Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3. It was a blast! I have to admit that I was way more excited than my kids. Read about Disney on Ice and check out the discount for you to enjoy! The whole show is based on the movie Toy Story 3. Still Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy make special appearances. If you and your kids have seen the movie...
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