Too busy to notice….
Too busy to notice….
00I have been SO busy with life and stuff that I just noticed today that “Thoughts of a Mommy” has been nominated for several exciting awards. Primero: This little old blog has been nominated for “BEST personal/ family style blog in all of OC”. Now, I am up against some of the best of the best blogs here in el OC. It’s the first category. It would be awesome if...
“Novela-palooza” Giveaway!
“Novela-palooza” Giveaway!
00I have another great giveaway! Channeling all the “noveleras” (and noveleros) out there! Do you love novelas, new and old, but missed watching your favorite one? Do the titles ” Juro Que Te Amo” or “Tormenta En El Paraiso” ring a bell? How about hunky Latinos like “Fernando Colunga” and “Sebastian Zurita”? Ay, mama! I am giving...
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...
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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...
American Made
American Made
00I’m blogging today from Dearborn, Michigan, in which I had the privilege of visiting a truck assembly line of Ford. This is a quick blog post. As we were making our way around the plant, I coudn’t help but think of my dad. He loved american made cars. LOVED THEM. When I made my way home, with my first car, I knew he was going to be upset. I came home with a VW cabriolet. My...
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...
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...
A virtual Easter basket of my own
A virtual Easter basket of my own
00Last week I was given the great honor of getting a virtual Easter basket. I do have to say, that it’s the first Easter basket I get in a LOOOOONG time! Virtual or not, me encanto! It was sent to me by a very special blogger, that I met over twitter. Janis of Sneak Peek at Me. If you haven’t been to her blog, I strongly suggest you stop by after reading this post. I am...
*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...
Best of Tours, Crave LA and Chevy
Best of Tours, Crave LA and Chevy
00A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to go along with fellow bloggers, to a Best of Tours event. They partnered with Crave LA to tour Best of Women Owned Businesses Tour of L.A. Want to know the best part? We were chauffeured around town in ( 5) 2010 Chevrolet vehicles. The cars available were Camaro, Malibu, Avalanche, and two Equinox crossovers. My favorite was the Avalanche. I love...
Calling all Latinas who are TTC
Calling all Latinas who are TTC
00This boat has sailed from the Cerezo household, but if you’re Latina and are currently trying to conceive your first child, or expand your current brood, TLC.com is looking for YOU! If you are willing to document the emotional passage to pregnancy and want to share your experience with others on TV, check this out!! TLC.com is offering women the chance to share their story with the world....
Amor/Love
Amor/Love
00I was saving this post for something special, and it didn’t happen… I know it’s a day late, still I mean it with lots and lots of love…. WARNING: In celebration of Día de San Valentín, the following blog post has sappy love thoughts and icky feelings of marital bliss. Lots of “Hugges and Kisses” (: I have been married for 12 years. Known my hubby for...
Here me out, Game Crazy!!
Here me out, Game Crazy!!
00I’m sitting here writing with Jonah sleeping by my side. He’s sick..again! Sarai started with a stomach bug, gave it to Jeremiah and now (of course) Jonah! It never fails…. Does this happen in your casita too? Ugh, I hate when this happens! I’ve been having a hard time with something, and I’ve heard that the power of Social Media is the best way to let your...
More info on H1N1
More info on H1N1
00In January, the California Department of Public Health distributed results that Hispanics are about two times more likely to be hospitalized with H1N1 and nearly twice as likely to die from the virus. Last year the HINI virus took the lives of more than 450 Californians, including pregnant women and children and others not typically affected by seasonal flu. As H1N1 remains unpredictable it is...
Verizon Wireless~text4baby
Verizon Wireless~text4baby
00Here’s a GREAT tip for any Preggy’s out there or if you just had a baby… Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G data network, said today that it is participating in text4baby – a new, free mobile information service providing timely health information to pregnant women and new moms through a baby’s first year. Women...
V-me:LazyTown
V-me:LazyTown
00Just a few weeks ago, Michelle Obama called obesity an epidemic and one of the greatest threats to America’s health and economy and is launching a major initiative to combat the problem in childhood. We know this is a huge problem in our community. LazyTown is the world’s only brand devoted to kids’ health and nutrition and is shown in Spanish on V-me Monday through Friday at 10:30 a.m....
“Rethink What Freedom Feels Like”
“Rethink What Freedom Feels Like”
00It’s Friday! Whoo Hoo! Remember that on Rethink What Matters, there is another great survey to take and another chance to win some bareMinerals goodies. This week they will focus on the Environment. Go take the survey and see how your answers compare to others! Remember, anyone who enters at Rethink What Matters will be automatically entered for the grand and runner-up prizes. ...
A shower~ "Mexican Style"
A shower~ "Mexican Style"
00Our shower head broke on Sunday, so my husband has been taking a shower/bath “Mexican” style, or as my tia would say, “Estilo Durango“. I have been taking the kids to my mom’s house to take their baths, me included. There is no way in HELL, I would take a bath, “Estilo Durango” , here in the states! My hubby don’t care, as long as he takes a...
A few more white hairs!
A few more white hairs!
00911 operator: 911, what is your emergency? Me: I can’t find my son, I can’t find him! 911 operator: When was the last time you saw him? Me: My brother-in-law said he saw him about 15 minutes ago. 911 operator: Whats your address? I gave her the address From the background I hear “We found him, Liz We found him” 911 operator: How old is your child? Me: He’s only 4!...
Give Kids A Smile
Give Kids A Smile
00Present to you and your family…. All kids 1-14 are welcomed! Free Screening Free Cleaning Free Sealants Free toothbrush and prize giveaway! Best of all no insurance is needed! ...
LatISM Goes West With “Latino2″ Conference in L.A.
LatISM Goes West With “Latino2″ Conference in L.A.
00*What: Latino2, a celebration and exploration of all things Latino in the age of digital/social engagement. Brought to you by Latinos in Social Media (LatISM). *When: April 30-May 2, 2010 in Los Angeles (Venue TBD) *Want to help? Come to the pre-conference Tweetup: Saturday February 6, 8PM at Seven Restaurant & Bar, 555 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, 213.223.0777 *For more info: go...
Spa virgin, no more…
Spa virgin, no more…
00Last week I was invited to go back to the Hyatt-Huntington Beach for a blogging event. We were treated to an evening in their luxurious and absolutely breathtaking Spa, Pacific Waters Spa. I got to meet and hang around with some of the wonderful bloggers from OC Family. It was truly a wonderful experience. Here is my confession of the night. Gente, I was a Virgin. Obviously, not that kind...
Ay… la vida.
Ay… la vida.
00I asked Jonah today if he knew the Spanish word for the color green. To my surprise and without any hesitation, he answered: “Sure, it’s grey, Mommy” #spanishfail
Ay Mamá
Ay Mamá
00My cell phone rang this morning and it’s my mother. I didn’t answer it because I was driving at the time, so I waited til I got to a red light about 10 minuets later, and listened to the message. This is what I heard. Mom (leaving a voicemail)~” Te tengo un chismonte, bye!” **sigh** I swear, this señora needs something to do, other than “chismotes“. ...
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