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Feeling Good with Kellogg’s FiberPlus
Feeling Good with Kellogg’s FiberPlus
00I have to tell you about the progress my family has made for a more healthy way of living. We have completely cut out soda from our diet. This is huge for us. I can’t muster the strength to tell you how much we used to drink, but I will say… it was a lot. This has me thinking, we can do way more than just cut out soda. Since I am the sole grocery shopper, I know that the way of...
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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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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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...
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…...
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...
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...
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’...
Miraclebody Jeans!
Miraclebody Jeans!
00A few weeks back I was invited to a small, intimate party with some OC bloggers to try out a product. Miraclebody Jeans… Here is their tag line: look 10 lbs. lighter in 10 seconds! I know right. I had the same thought. Jeans… Ahhh, Jeans. What can I say about Jeans? Once you find a pair that you LOVE and look good in, take care of them, because you never know when...
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...
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...
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...
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! ...
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...
Do you iGO?
Do you iGO?
00Ay! I have to post this really quick… Have you heared of iGo? If you haven’t let me tell you, it saved me today!!! Si, it did!! I was on my way to a wedding this morning, and I was using the GPS on my phone, when I got the dreaded “Low Battery” message. Dios Mio!!! As my luck would have it, I got lost. Yup, even with the darn navigation, I still got lost…....
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 ...
The Palm Pre Plus, a review…
The Palm Pre Plus, a review…
00I have been given the opportunity to review the Palm Pre plus from Verizon Wireless. If you’ve seen the comercials, they are advertising it as being “Smart” enough for moms. Well, let’s see how smart it really is! I’ve had a cell phone without an actual keyboard for SO long, I found it a bit of a challenge to get used to pressing buttons. It’s not too...
Free international calls using Skype!
Free international calls using Skype!
00A couple of weeks ago, I posted the news of Verizon wireless teaming up with Skype! Well, the day has come! As of March 25th, (yup, today) you can start making those free international calls using Skype! If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, and your friends and family use skype, you now have an easier way to keep in touch! AND IT’S FREEEEEE! Good enough for me! Customers interested in...
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...
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 ...
The Aztec Panteon and the Art of Empire
The Aztec Panteon and the Art of Empire
00The Aztec Panteon and the Art of Empire The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California will be First Exhibition of Ancient Art from Outside the Classical World at the Getty Villa The Aztec Panteon and the Art of Empire, on view at the Getty Villa from March 24 through July 5, 2010, represents the J. Paul Getty Museum’s first display of antiquities from outside the...
*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...
Lazytown~ V-me TV
Lazytown~ V-me TV
00Want to find a way to get the kids moving around, and off the couch? V-me TV has a cool DVD, Lazytown. Not only will the kids enjoy themselves by singing and dancing with Sportacus, Stephanie, Ziggy, Trixie and the evil Robbie Rotten, but they will learn the important lesson on exercising and not eating too much candy. Here is a sample video: Yup, yup! It comes in English and Spanish! How...
Frogs~ A Chorus of Colors
Frogs~ A Chorus of Colors
00Photo by Muzeo Last week I was invited to MUZEO to experience a world of frogs. I had a BLAST! I’m kind of a girly girl when it comes to things like bugs, and frogs, but I have to admit that I actually had fun there! I went with fellow bloggers and their kids. Take a look at Rockin Mama‘s Whrrl Story Here. This exhibition is so unique. It has frogs from all over the world. ...
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....
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! ...
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