May 2012
Sautéed Onions or Juicy Pear? She Picked…
My 5 year old will eat sautéed onions but won’t go near a juicy pear. Yes, my daughter is an interesting eater. Do you have one like that at home? Onions have been cultivated for more than 5000 years and long ago in Egypt they were even considered an object of worship. Oh my! (Thanks […]
Texting for FREE with the XFINITY Mobile App
Have you downloaded the Comcast XFINITY app (XFINITY Connect mobile)? It’s a must for smart mamas. Believe me, there have been over 3.2 million downloads thus far! I recently downloaded it and it’s one of those apps where I can’t remember my life before it. This app allows me to use my XFINITY Voice services […]
Oh Crap, She Needs Dinner NOW!
Busy day, but you’re organized. Then suddenly something springs up. You need to have your child ready in 15 minutes and she still hasn’t eaten dinner. The great meal you’re serving the family won’t be ready in time. What do you do? I recently served a Hormel Compleats when that last minute dinner was needed! […]
Multi-Cultural Upbringing Makes Me Orgullosa
I am 100% Hispanic, born to two Cuban immigrants. I am married to a predominantly Italian-American, who carries an Irish last name. He is 2nd generation Italian through one grandparent, and 3rd generation through two other grandparents. Both our families maintained cultural traditions as we were raised. We ate customary foods, sang traditional songs and […]
How to Keep Bacteria from Reusable Bags
I keep a bag of bags in my trunk. Do you? Reusable grocery bags have become an environmentally friendly fad over these last few years. I love everything about the bags, well, almost everything. They are lightweight. They make carrying heavy items easier. They don’t take up a spot in a landfill or litter street […]
What 9 Bloggers Really Want for Mother’s Day
They’ve asked me a million times. I told them that all I want it to sleep in. It’s documented on this video with Freschetta and now on Care.com. Isn’t pretty obvious when it’s all over the Internet? Ok, I want more than a few extra minutes of snooze time. I want a day with my […]
Crawdads an Unlikely Seafood Treat
At the Deering Seafood Festival earlier this year, I ordered Crawdads from The Golden Rule Seafood stand. I had no idea what it was. It sounded neat and I was in the adventurous mood. Then the plate arrived and this is what I had in front of me: I wasn’t even sure where to start. […]
Keep It Simple, A Mom Must
Life can be so not simple. The challenge is to keep it simple. Last weekend I attended the Mom 2.0 Summit in Key Biscayne, FL. It was a fantastic conference. Quite possibly my favorite to date. I met wonderful women and a few men. Many brands had the opportunity to showcase their latest campaign and […]
Baby Turns 1 and I’m a Mess
I’m a nostalgic person. All week I’ve been commentating about, “A year ago today I was …” I very much remember those last days before I gave birth to my beautiful Cecilia. As I write this, I’m thinking that a year ago right now I was in the hospital demanding more pain relief. Little did […]
Freschetta’s Rally for Real Moms
Freschetta’s Rally for Real Moms got personal. This mom-centered campaign recognizes the role of mom, her needs, her wants and emotions. I recently sat down with the Freschetta team and shared my thoughts on motherhood and Mother’s Day. Did you know that last year my water broke on Mother’s Day? That’s a Mother’s Day that […]
I have Mom Guilt and it’s Okay
A weekend away – without the family – is quite relaxing. But, there is a truckload of Mom Guilt that comes with it. Being okay that you missed the soccer game, the classmate’s water park birthday party or your oldest’s 1st tooth fall out is tough. In the last 3 months I’ve been away quite […]
I Need More Fries for My Gourmet Ketchup
Ketchup. It’s pureed tomatoes and some spices. Yes, you can tell the difference between top brands and generic, but all in all they are about the same. Boy, was I wrong with that notion when I encountered gourmet ketchup. Last month on my adventure in New York with the Country Crock group, we dined at […]
Support this Mother’s Day Call to Action
At a visit to Zoo Miami when my oldest was under 2, I realized halfway through the park that I had left the diapers at home. My daughter was in desperate need of a change. What was I to do? I looked around and saw another mother, around my age and with a few kids, […]
Fashionable Affordable Kids Summer Wardrobe
School time is wrapping up. Put away the school attire because summer is approaching. It’s time to restock the closets with pieces that will withstand the heat, summer play and still be fashionable. Finding an affordable summer wardrobe for the kids is necessary for a Smart Mama. This summer fashions are bright. They’re bold. Think […]