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In Mother Words {Local Giveaway}
In Mother Words {Local Giveaway}
00On February 19, 2011 In Mother Words, a show, written by some of contemporary theater’s most talented voices, take the stage by storm to talk about: Motherhood! When I became a mamá in 1998, I was a young mother. I had grown up around babies, so I was comfortable being around them. But all that changes when YOU are the mother. I have stories that will make you laugh, cry, and...
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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Barbie Apps for iPhone and iPad!
Barbie Apps for iPhone and iPad!
00Check out these (2) new and free apps for the iPhone and iPad! Barbie has released two free, fierce iPhone/iPad apps for fashionistas! Barbie Doll’d Up Nails is an app that let’s you create your own Nail art, right from the app. You can choose to print the art (using the Barbie® Doll’d Up Nails™ Digital Nail Printer), email it to friends, or “try it on” using the...
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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...
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Sesame Street Video Games
Sesame Street Video Games
00Elmo’s A-to-Zoo Adventure Looking for a Wii game that is fun and easy for your kids to play with? This is it folks! Look no further. I was invited to a lunch at Warner Brother Studios for the launch of this and another game (I’ll talk about that later). Elmo’s A-to-Zoo Adventure is a game that not gives a child control of the game, but also helps with literacy...
Xbox- Kinect
Xbox- Kinect
00Xbox has a new way of playing games, and have taken video games to a whole new level. Xbox tiene una nueva forma de jugarcon los juegos ,y han tomado los juegos de videos a un nivel completamente nuevo. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways without using a controller. Imagine controlling movies and music with the wave of a hand or the sound of your voice....
Razor: Scooting for 10 years!
Razor: Scooting for 10 years!
0010 years! Imagine that! I clearly remember when they first came out. My niño was still too young for it, but he wanted one BAD, because every other kid had one. 10 años! Imagínese eso! Recuerdo claramente cuando salieron los scooters por primera vez. Mi Niño todavía era demasiado joven para jugar con él, pero quería uno, porque todos los otro niños tenía uno. I had the chance to...
Germiest place in school/Superficies más contaminadas en la esculela
Germiest place in school/Superficies más contaminadas en la esculela
00English and Spanish Inglés y Español Interesting article sent to me. Where do you think is the “germiest” spots in a school? The bathroom? The desks? Lockers? Nope…. In the cafeteria! AY MAMA!!! A recent study conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba and the University of Arizona in a K-12 school system found that the germiest place at school is the cafeteria...
Care.com video contest
Care.com video contest
00Care.com is giving families and caregivers the opportunity to win $1,000 just for submitting videos of their families having fun. It’s easy to participate in the contest: simply shoot a one-minute or less video capturing a happy family moment – something that you would share with another parent – and submit it on the contest page (http://www.facebook.com/caredotcom). Three...
LegoLand’s Brick or Treat Party Nights
LegoLand’s Brick or Treat Party Nights
00This guest post is brought to you by DaytrippingMom.com! Last Saturday I packed a bag and headed south to Legoland to experience their spooktacular Halloween Party. Legoland’s Brick or Treat Party Nights are held every Saturday night in October. The kids put on their costumes and we hit the park. Brick or Treat Party Nights are not so scary and are perfect for your little ones. El sábado...
Moon Dough
Moon Dough
00Have you heard of this stuff? Moon Dough. This Hypo-allergenic and wheat-free, molding dough is soft and spongy and fun to play with! Now for those who don’t know me personally, I absolutely can NOT stand the “other” molding stuff. At all! I bought it once, when Jeremiah was younger. NEVER AGAIN did I buy it again. Even with adult supervision, that stuff got stuck...
Smiles with Brooke Burke
Smiles with Brooke Burke
00En Inglés y Español Last week I had the great pleasure of meeting Brooke Burke! I was starstruck! She beautiful and super sweet! I was able to sit down with her and talk about a new campaign she is working on. She teamed up with and OralB and Operation Smile to help kids in third world countries get the smiles they need. Everyone should have the right to smile. Everyone…. Young and...
Cooking with the Muppets and Cat Cora
Cooking with the Muppets and Cat Cora
00I know right…. There is something funny about that headline. So, when I got invited to this event I knew I was in for a great time. You remember the muppets right? I loved waking up on Saturday mornings and watching the muppets. My all time favorite was Fozzie bear…. He was funny! I’m glad that I grew up watching them. I can definitely cross this off my list of watching...
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Flipped *giveaway*
Flipped *giveaway*
00You have to see this movie trailer! Flipped: A story of growing up. We all have have our own story. Some as cute and sweet as this movie, others a little more full of drama. I moved around a lot while growing up. Well…. “school-wise” I did. I went to 3 different elementary schools. I didn’t get to make life long friends. At the age of 12, I moved out 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...
“Sid the Science Kid Day” Giveaway!
“Sid the Science Kid Day” Giveaway!
00Versión en español seguida de versión en inglés. “SID THE SCIENCE KID DAY” AT CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER — FREE EVENT FOR LITTLE SCIENTISTS TO EXPLORE, INVESTIGATE AND DISCOVER! SID THE SCIENCE KID™, is coming to the California Science Center on Sunday, September 26 to encourage Little Scientists of all ages to observe, explore and investigate with a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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…....
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...
L.A. Bloggers Brunch
L.A. Bloggers Brunch
00The highlight of every kids dream… Toys! Whether it be in a kids meal or given to them on special days, kids love toys. Well, at least mine do. I can go without them, since I’m the one who cleans them up- day after day, hour after hour. But, I loved getting toys when I was younger, so how can I say no to toys. (: A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to attend a bloggers brunch...
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...
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...
Alvin and the Chipmuncks- CD Giveaway!
Alvin and the Chipmuncks- CD Giveaway!
00This is a quickie giveaway… (: I have 1 CD of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel movie soundtrack to giveaway…. All you have to do is answer this question!!! What is your all time, absolute favorite Chipmunk Song? (Oh along with your email address). Yup, tha’s all…. Mine is the Christmas song: Christmas don’t be late. I LOVE this song… What is...
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 ...
Family Media Day- Alvin and the Chipmunks
Family Media Day- Alvin and the Chipmunks
00Last Monday, the kids and I attended a Family Media day at Fox Studios for the soon to be released Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Photo by me We had the chance to meet and greet some of the pioneers behind the Chipmunks! Here we have Film producer Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., director Betty Thomas, Chipettes founder Janice Karman, and choreographer Rosero McCoy. Photo by Fox Studio They gave...
To Breastfeed or Not to Breastfeed….
To Breastfeed or Not to Breastfeed….
00This is the question… Que no? As many of you know, I have 3 chiquillos. I have an 11 year old, a 4 year old and a 3 year old. With my 11 year old, I was a typical new Mamí. I had the nursery all coordinated, the cutest maternity clothes, and the greatest baby showers. I loved being pregnant for the first time. Although, because of my heart condition, I was considered ...
*Deep Breaths*
*Deep Breaths*
00My life has changed. Last Friday, my life changed forever! My daughter, my last child, my baby stopped drinking “Titi“. Titi is what we called the bottle. My God! How did this happen? How can it be that this is the LAST of all things baby! That’s it. Gone. Over. Wow, this is the first time I write about it, and I can feel the sick feeling in the pit on my...
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