Beef Pot Pie- Latino Style
Beef Pot Pie- Latino Style
00Check out this yummy recipe! Beef Cake with Vegetables/Leo’s Pastel de Carne con Verduras Prep Time: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Meat 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb beef flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 large onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 6 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped ( 3 1/4 cups) 1 large poblano chile, roasted, seeded, cut...
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Mi pesadilla- My Nightmare
Mi pesadilla- My Nightmare
00This post is written by a very good friend of mine. What happened to her is simply appalling. I am saddened by the behavior of the police officer, as she was actually shopping in my city. At the end of this post, I encourage you to leave a comment with your opinion or thoughtful words for her. What would you have done? How would you have reacted? This post is raw and full of...
Back to school with Whole Foods *Giveaway*
Back to school with Whole Foods *Giveaway*
00Really cool stuff going on at Whole Foods! Check out these great back to school tips! Salad Bar Project Whole Foods Market is currently participating in the The Salad Bar Project. They will use customer donations to fund a total of 300 salad bars for public schools in the communities they serve. Through September 29th, customers can make a donation at their local store or online via...
Rooty Tooty fun!
Rooty Tooty fun!
00In celebration of the 25th anniversary of IHOP’s famous Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity breakfast, guests can enjoy two of IHOP’s fluffy Buttermilk pancakes topped with cool strawberry, warm blueberry or cinnamon-apple compote and creamy whipped topping served with a “super” combo of golden hash browns and eggs now through October 3 at participating locations. Wow, imagine… 25...
Dos y Dos, review and giveaway
Dos y Dos, review and giveaway
00Dos y Dos, have you heard of them? The name translates to “Two and Two”. They are a sweet “wiggles” type group, but in Spanish. You have cast members Sofia, Fernando, Adriana, and Andres who must solve a “Riddle of the day” by finding puzzle pieces, which when placed in the “Puzzle Board”, will reveal the topic or theme of the show for that...
Las Mamis
Las Mamis
00Gente, since I thought I was shopping for her, I was making it easier for her to sort the fruta. I put 10 oranges per bag…. I have 4 bags. Yup, 40 naranjas. Same with the darn peaches. And you can save the “Oh, well you can make homemade Oj, or peaches make a great jam” type comments. por...
Ay, los niños…
Ay, los niños…
00Yesterday afternoon I was still in the process of trying to recover from my trip to BlogHer and my son coming back from camp. The past 2 days, I’ve done 6 loads of laundry. I had clothes from 1 load on my bed so I can start to fold and put away. I went to the kitchen, to help Sarai with some water, and of course, me entretuve with some stuff for dinner. Let me say that I was away from...
Diary of a Whimpy kid-Activity sheets
Diary of a Whimpy kid-Activity sheets
00“Today is the greatest day ever!” This according to my 11 year old . See, the Diary of a Whimpy Kid book series is probably the only book series he’s ever read, liked, LOVED! He has read them through and through, and today the Movie comes out on DVD. I, of course, am happy that he’s reading. He is super excited that the movie is finally on DVD. To bad he’s a...
Off he goes…
Off he goes…
00My son left foe Boy Scout Camp yesterday. 1 whole week. He was excited, and I was too. I was excited for him. I know he’s going to experience a lot of FUN stuff. He was a little nervous about a swim test he has to do in the ocean, but other than that, I know when I get back from BlogHer, we will have some awesome stories to exchange! (: Have fun...
How to be a Girl Conference
How to be a Girl Conference
00Next month Girls attending 7th to 12th grade are eligible to become a part of the conference. World Renowned Author and Talk Show host Dr. Gilda Carle joins Award-Winning Community Activist and Radio Personality Josefa Salinas to change the lives of 50 girls from Los Angeles this summer at the “How to Be a Girl” conference. Experts say investing and empowering young girls is key to their...
Become a Back to School barganista!
Become a Back to School barganista!
00Sooner than later parents around the world have to face the challenge of “Back to School” shopping. We tackle it around the 2nd week of August. I try not to take the kids with me, only because I hate giving them choices. If I give them the “option” of picking out what they want, FORGET IT! I learned that lesson last year when shopping for Jeremiah and Jonah. I...
Coming soon to DVD from 20th Century Fox
Coming soon to DVD from 20th Century Fox
00Great movies for kids coming out soon! Check it out… Halloween comes early when two new collections of spooky Goosebumps® stories scream onto DVD September 7 . The Blob That Ate Everyone and Go Eat Worms! each feature three tales of horror based on author R.L. Stine’s best-selling Goosebumps books series, a global publishing phenomenon from Scholastic, Inc. that has sold over 300...
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Back to school and Staples/El regreso a clases y Staples
Back to school and Staples/El regreso a clases y Staples
00*English and Spanish post. (español abajo) Well…. here we go. The “getting ready for school” part of the year. Definitely my time of the year! Come on now…Right about now, I know you feel the same way! (: A couple of days ago Staples declared the 14th of July the official start to “Back to School” . Staples… you’re a little late to the...
Palomaya
Palomaya
00Recently I was introduced to a new, hip Latina apparel line called Palomaya. Palomaya- is a combination of the words Paloma (a dove) and with the name Maya. Company founder Lorena Musselman selected Maya in memory of her daughter. Founder of Palomaya- Lorena Musselman “Palomaya was founded to inspire, nurture and celebrate the fusion of the Latino and American cultures, and to share the...
Free Anthony’s meal planner
Free Anthony’s meal planner
00This summer Anthony’s makes your life a little easier with a six-month Anthony’s Planner, a handy weekly menu planner filled with recipes and lots of valuable coupons! Over 25 easy-to-make meal ideas, recipes and money-saving coupons. Free Anthony’s Planner offers tons of variety to satisfy the entire family. You can register here to receive your FREE Planner!!! Sorry…...
Ford Curve Control- Final
Ford Curve Control- Final
00After the awesome Active Ford Assist test drive, we headed out to get in the ultra secret 2011 Ford Explorer to test out one of the new features it will have. Curve Control. It literally helps you when you take on a curve way to rapido. According to Ford, there are more than 50,000 crashes each year in the U.S. alone on tight radius curves, such as freeway ramps. Ford is pioneering the...
Fugi FinePix- XP10
Fugi FinePix- XP10
00Have you heard of this camera? It’s called FinePix- XP10. It’s by Fugi. It’s said to be the first in a new category of super-tough, ‘Four-Proof’ digital cameras - Waterproof, Freezeproof, Shockproof and Dustproof. Fugi, let me add a fifth! I would add “Kidproof” The FinePix XP10 is the ultimate lifestyle camera, you can drop it, soak it, freeze it, and even...
Thank you 77kids!
Thank you 77kids!
00Let me start off by saying, how truly blessed I am! Last Wedsnday, the niños and I had the wonderful opportunity to give back to the cool community of Redondo Beach! 6 bloggers and I got together and had a card making table at a very busy spot, here in So Cal called Seaside Lagoon. Kids and some adults made “get well” cards for the patients at CHOC, here in el OC. Kids who...
Do Good Day and 77 kids!
Do Good Day and 77 kids!
00Think BIG… 77 bloggers 11 cities All across the country, getting together for the better good of doing…. good! Mañana, I will join 6 fabulosas LA/OC bloggers in Redondo Beach, CA for the first ever 77kids Do Good Day to show random acts of kindness. Team L.A. will be at Seaside Lagoon, a family beach, to pay it forward by making get well cards for the children at Children’s...
El Poder Sin Ver (local event)
El Poder Sin Ver (local event)
00Great information if you live in the city of L.A. Braille Institute is a recognized leader in education, training and comprehensive services for visually impaired people of all ages and ethnicities in Southern California. Its services are free of charge and available in English and Spanish. Información en Español. El Poder sin Ver, un programa del Instituto Braille, es el primer programa...
Active Park Assist Ford Curve Control #3
Active Park Assist Ford Curve Control #3
00Continuing on with my adventures at Ford Motor Company, I am going to show you something that FOR SURE will knock your socks off! If there’s something that I took home from this trip, this has got to be it. Active Park Assist is an answered prayer to all who have trouble parallel parking. I’m ok at parallel parking on my own. I get nervous when people are around, and ugh… I...
My Cocoon
My Cocoon
00I live in a cocoon. Since the kids have been off for summer vacation, I have been living in my OC cocoon. Por Que? Well, because of Jonah. Since school let out, my Jonah has had NO allergies. No asthma coughs. No problems. Awesome, que no? Sure! I wish we could all live our lives here, in our little rinconsito. But that is not a good I idea. Given the fact, que mis niños joden...
Verizon Wireless y My Fabulous 15
Verizon Wireless y My Fabulous 15
00It’s that time of the year again! This was offered last year, and it’s a fun and interactive way for you to try and win a fabulous quince! Verizon Wireless to give lucky winner a Quinceañera party including a live performance by Jay Sean For the third consecutive year, Verizon Wireless brings teens My Fabulous 15 and gives a Quinceañera party with a live performance by Jay...
Ford Curve Control #2
Ford Curve Control #2
00There is SO much to talk about my trip to Michigan to visit Ford Motor Company, that there is no way I can fit everything into one post. So, there will be several. You can read the first one here. After our trip to the Ford Rouge, we went straight to a Safety tour that was being conducted at the Research and Engineering Center in the Safety Laboratories Department. This was...
My version of Chicken Adobo!
My version of Chicken Adobo!
00I vlogged! o.m.g. *Please.. I need your comments on this like never before! lol **Es que no lo puedo believe! ***Never mind the nappy hair and no make up. I am SO nervous! lol… ****Ay MAMA!...
Yummy Honey!
Yummy Honey!
00Last week I got a package in the mail. Inside was a bottle of Miel. Ugh… I LOVE MIEL! I’ve posted before, about my love affair with honey, so receiving it in the mail was sweet bliss! I know… se me hizo agua la boca tambien! lol As I was reading the materials sent to me, one thing that struck me was, a warning. A warning to watch out for fake miel. WOW, Imagine...
Fun for Papi’s Day!
Fun for Papi’s Day!
00There is so much fun stuff going on for you and your familia this Father’s Day! If your staying at home and hosting a Carne Azada, here is a recipe to make Papi’s Day more sweet! Wake him up with with Pancakies… Latino Stlye!! Abuelita and Banana Pancakes! pic by Nestlé USA Estimated Times Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 6 mins Makes 15 pancakes INGREDIENTS 1...
Disney’s World of Color
Disney’s World of Color
00Here is a quick post of last week’s premier of Disney’s World of Color. Sorry for not posting much here, but all the coverage for the event is on Disneylandia al Dia… Check it out! If you follow me on twitter, you know for a fact that I was at the media premier of Disney’s World of Color. I was blessed to have been invited, and the whole evening was amazing…....
Camp Lexus
Camp Lexus
00Wow, this has got to be one of the coolest events I’ve been to in a while! Invite me to where comida will be served… Heck, I’ll go! I can take my kids, claro! I get to test drive Lexus cars.. Orale pues! Yes, I had the wonderful opportunity to learn all about some Vehicle Safety features that Lexus has to provide. They had vehicles for us to test out the Brake...
I’m it!
I’m it!
00I was tagged in a cute game by Sabor a Cajeta this past week, so here is my post about it. Tag you’re it! Here are the rules: Go to your photos, then to your eighth folder, then to your eighth picture. Now, tell your story… Here is my Jonah. We were at “our” park where we used to live. In mommy and me class, we learned a song called “Swinging”. ...
Way to Play Day with Sid the Science Kid!
Way to Play Day with Sid the Science Kid!
00Sid the Science kid is coming to Pretend City! Special activities taking place during Way to Play Day with Sid the Science Kid include: VIP viewings of a BRAND NEW Sid the Science Kid episode titled “No School Singalong Special” – this episode will not air until June 21st, so this special event invites your kids to see it first! “I’m looking for my friends” sing-along parade with...
LegoLand Water Park
LegoLand Water Park
00LegoLands’ Water Park is now open! Just in time for summer…. Design of the 5.5 acre Water Park began more than 18 months ago after guest surveys indicated that a water park would be a very popular addition to LEGOLAND California Resort. The $12 million investment is the largest expansion in the history of LEGOLAND California. The Water Park builds on the foundation of LEGOLAND...
Sea Life celebrates World Oceans day~Seussian-style
Sea Life celebrates World Oceans day~Seussian-style
00Young guests visiting SEA LIFE during the Dr. Seuss themed World Oceans Day celebration can take part in fun, hands-on, ocean-related activities throughout the day while interacting with SEA LIFE educators and learning more about our oceans and the creatures that call them home. The highlight of the days’ activities is a special dive show featuring an underwater reading of Dr. Seuss’...
Alphabet Woof, A book review
Alphabet Woof, A book review
00I was given the great opportunity to review a cute book “Alphabet Woof” In a mixture of rhymes and colorful illustrations, this is a story of a dog, Moxy, who eats magical alphabet soup. Soon, his human family discovers that Moxy could speak. With all that come with a “talking dog” and what not, the family dog soon discovers that having it all, doesn’t mean you...
Need help with you kids?
Need help with you kids?
00CASTING LA PARENTS WITH OUT OF CONTROL CHILDREN! Do you want help with your toddler/baby whose behavior issues are about to send you OVER THE EDGE? Do you sometimes think your family could be a candidate for Nanny 911 or Supernanny? Have you tried everything but can’t seem get your child’s TOTALLY OUT-OF-CONTROL behavior under control? Pie Town TV is seeking parents ...
Family time you can afford
Family time you can afford
00School will be out in a couple of weeks, and the last thing we need are bored kids at home. I’m trying to save some centavos, so I can have a descent summer with the kids. I would love for us to have something to do, at least once a week. When Savvy Source was presented to me, the first thing that came to mind was, I can afford that! They offer DEEP discounts to fun places you can...
LaTISM- My online familia
LaTISM- My online familia
00Typical Thursday: The AM: Get up, Iron, take the kids to school. Get home, eat breakfast clean up a little, check the emails, go pick up the preschooler. The PM Get home feed the kids lunch, check email again. Go pick up the pre-teen. Come back home and clean up again. Start dinner, clean up again, homework, check email, clean up again. Welcome hubby home, serve dinner, eat dinner, clean up...
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Kikko de Mayo ala Ponzu
Kikko de Mayo ala Ponzu
00When I was presented with this wonderful opportunity to celebrate “Kikko the Mayo” (yes, you read that right) I thought ~WOW, this is perfect for me!~ What a better way to incorporate one of Mexico’s famous holidays with what’s become a staple in my home…. Kikkoman. I am a true beaner by heart, but once I married my Filipino hubby, I gave up all I knew about...
Why I would LOVE to attend BlogHer 2010
Why I would LOVE to attend BlogHer 2010
00So, I’ve entered a contest to win a BlogHer ticket. God willing, I will win this and be able to join the rest of you who will attend the conference this year. Here is my post… As a new mommy 11 years ago, I knew I had the cutest kid around. I joined mommy and me. Went shopping for my son, almost every week. One of the highlights of his first year, were his tri-monthly...
ToothFairy-DVD release
ToothFairy-DVD release
00DWAYNE JOHNSON STARS AS THE WORLD’S MOST UNLIKELY TOOTH FAIRY IN THE HEARTWARMING FAMILY COMEDY The Magic Takes Flight On Blu-ray and DVD May 4 In the spirit of The Game Plan and The Pacifier comes a funny “fish out of water comedy” perfect for the entire family. Hilarious and wholesome, Tooth Fairy arrives on Blu-ray Disc/DVD Triple Play and DVD May 4 from Twentieth...
Flicka 2- DVD release
Flicka 2- DVD release
00Based on the best-selling novel, hearts will race when exhilarating family adventure Flicka 2 Flicka 2 arrives on DVD May 4th The uplifting film directed by Michael Damian (Moondance Alexander), a continuation of popular 2006 Flicka that starred Tim McGraw, features Patrick Warburton (“Family Guy”, “Seinfeld”), newcomer Tammin Sursok (“The Young And The Restless”) and...
Fullerton Boot Camp- A Giveaway
Fullerton Boot Camp- A Giveaway
00A couple of weeks ago, I told you guys about my meeting with the wonderful team of Belly Sprout! In connection with that, I have another giveaway! Alexander Morentin is the author of Better Living With Whole Foods and the creator of the 16 Week Total Body Makeover. My mission in life is to help you make a positive lasting change in your health, wellness, and the environment in which you...
LegoLand, Ca
LegoLand, Ca
00I was invited to go to LegoLand and experience their cool, new 4-D show that just came out. Clutch Powers 4-D adventure. This is such a great show! He is the newest character from LEGO! It is a 10 minute show that includes amazing 3-D effects with real rain, wind, and a wonderful surprise, that I won’t tell you, but trust me, it’s SOOO awesome! It’s action packed and fun...
Kung Fu Panda World- A review
Kung Fu Panda World- A review
00Last month, I was invited to attend a Kung Fu Panda World event. This was a great event hosted by the wondrous world of Dreamworks Studios and HotMomsClub. We actually got to go inside the breathtaking lot of Dreamworks Studios. That place is amazing. We were invited for their pre-launch of Kung Fu Panda World. This is an online gaming experience like none other! Check it out: All new...
Palm Pre Plus- Pics and Video
Palm Pre Plus- Pics and Video
00In my last post for the Palm Pre Plus, I introduced to you the basics of the phone. This time I’m gonna talk about the Camera aspect of the phone. I like a phone with a good camera. Next to the type of phone I’m looking for, the camera is one of the features I look at next. It comes with a 3mp Camera with Flash (pretty good flash, too!) It even has the option to take video! ...
GameFly~ Review Part2
GameFly~ Review Part2
00In February, I posted an initial review for GameFly. It’s an on-line video game rental service. I’ve had 3 months to try and review their services, and I must say that I am 1 happy customer. Many of you know, that I’ve been having a whole lot of, some trouble with another video game store. This surpasses them by far! In March, we sent back the first set of games. In my...
Alvin and the Chipmunks take over Dodger Stadium
Alvin and the Chipmunks take over Dodger Stadium
00Last Saturday I was able to witness something rare! Alvin and the Chipmunks took over Dodger Stadium!!!! Whoo hoooo! So, my familia and I went to see what the squeak was all about. The Boys and Girls Club is the official charity of Major League Baseball. The East Los Angeles Chapter of the Boys and Girls club were there to kick off the festivities. TOP (L to R) – Mike Dunn (President...
Living Healthy!
Living Healthy!
00A while back I was invited to a meeting to learn and talk about healthy eating. Belly Sprout- is the go-to place to find out all there is to know on Natural eating and living. Even though their focus is on Pregnancy and Birth, they do offer a variety of all Natural, Organic supplies. It’s also an outlet for mothers of all ages and “rank” to come and learn all about ...
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