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Winning $3000 Grant for Your Billion Dollar Idea
What’s a billion dollars? A whole lot of money! Beyond that definition, how do you get a child to understand the tremendous amount of bills involved in a billion dollars? Teachers are you sensing a math problem? I know you are! Teachers can win $3000 for sharing a clever math problem! Interested? Details below on entering the […]
#HealthyEssentials Coupons for Valentine’s Day!
The lovable day is almost here. Wondering what #HealthyEssentials you ought to stock up on before the 14th. One of our favorite things together is cook. A great new recipe, a pile of ingredients and we’re set for a fun night! This Valentine’s night I want our cooking to include baking. A delicious sweet is […]
Affordable Birthday Cards for Grandma
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Sending and receiving cards via mail is a tradition we need to keep. Affordable birthday cards by Hallmark make this tradition a bit more easy to […]
Johnson & Johnson Gets the Party Started
Let’s get this HEALTHY party started! That’s right, I’m co-hosting a party with Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, January 14 at 1 PM ET as they celebrate the awesomeness of HealthyEssentials.com. During this Twitter party we will celebrate all things healthy to help us stick to our New Year’s resolutions and more. Plus, they are […]
Using the Swiffer SteamBoost Steam Mop & Child Labor
This holiday cleaning tips post is brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. Holidays or not, this mama has to clean. Santa didn’t put a 7-day a week cleaning crew under the tree. I remain hopeful that one day it might be there, but until then I’ve got […]
Break Apart Gifts, Why They Work
A big package of 4 decorative candles might be too much to give your son’s teacher, but break apart the gift box and now you have something for the teacher, the principal, the secretary and even the music teacher! During a recent media visit to a nearby BJ’s Wholesale, I was in awe with the […]
Collection Obsession. Join Me?
Tis the season for finding exactly what the kids, spouse and you want! If you are interested in what I love, check out some of the collections I have made as part of my collaboration with ebay this year. Collections to Design, Organize or Map You see, I have spent countless hours browsing through all the […]
Soccer Team, Dance Team Fundraising with Shopping!
Like to shop? Like to give to organizations in need? How about doing them both simultaneously? I’m thrilled to partner with FlipGive to showcase how easy it is to begin or support a fundraising program by simply shopping! What greater time of the year than now to find ways to connect shopping with giving! […]
Just Dance Kids 2014 Review
Yes, dancing is a great form of exercise. Whether it’s jamming to the radio, a download or a video game teaching you all sorts of dance moves, dancing is a great way for kids to bump up the hear rate and use up some kid energy! The Just Dance Kids 2014 game for XBOX 360 […]
2014 Gold Star Toy Award List & Gift Guide
Click here to receive the Smarty Pants Mama Newsletter for weekly FREE crafts, recipes, travel tips and home experiences! 2014 Gold Star Toy Awards Scholastic and Parent Child Magazine have released the 2014 Gold Star Toy Awards just in time for the holidays. This well-rounded list includes gift ideas for all sorts of ages, interests and […]
Parenting in Public, Eek!
When it comes to raising children, it is not easy. Parenting in public can be a challenge since you might not want to show your Mommy Dearest moment in front of all. Finding creative ways to teach them how to behave in public, and keeping them safe can be daunting. Here are a few tips that […]
Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn Review
My 7 year old is ready for an afternoon snack the moment I pick her up from school. Lunchtime is before 11 AM so when 2:20 dismissal rolls around she’s hungry! Afternoon snack is typically in the car as we’re on our way to soccer right from pick-up some afternoons. We were recently provided with […]
Educational M&M Math Activities
Educational M&M Math Activities M&M Math Activities are a great ways to have tasty fun while learning! You come across a great deal on a big bag of M&Ms. You must purchase it, but what will you do with all of that candy since eating it isn’t the healthiest of options. Luckily, if you have a […]
Project Home Office Organize Underway
I have that bug. The de-clutter bug. I spend loads of time in this 12×12 office. It’s been just over a year in our home and I’m ready to make my home office more functional, organized and stylish. I’ve been inspired by other bloggers and friends. I see their photos and walk in their homes […]
How to Play the Ghosted Halloween Game
The Ghosted Halloween Game is a fun Halloween activity for families! Tis the season for spookiness, trickery and silliness! Getting the entire family involved from family Halloween costumes, to baking Halloween desserts to partaking in the Ghosted tradition you can keep Halloween safe and fun! A cousin called me a few October’s ago to see if […]
Spanish Disney Website for Bilingual Exposure
My kids – like your kids, I’m sure – appreciate computer/iPad time. As a former educator and educational technology specialist, I really encourage applications and programs that provide learning opportunities. The new Spanish Disney website, Disney Ajá, makes a debut during Hispanic Heritage Month to provide kids with additional exposure to a second language, in a […]
Love Your Cereal and a Healthy Breakfast
It’s 6:30 AM on a Monday and we’re half way done getting ready for school. My almost 7 year old is hungry. Her breakfast of choice is a big bowl of cereal. She loves her cereal. She’s inherited that love from me. She can serve her cereal and sort of pour her milk. When I […]
Moms Benefitting from Soybean Oil Recipes
Open your pantry. Pull out the oil. What do you see? Your bottle of vegetable oil – the best oil for frying and the base to many Hispanic foods – is likely 100% soybean oil! This oil provides a hearty dose of vitamin E and omega-3s, which may help reduce blood pressure and prevent heart disease. […]
Using Graphic T-Shirts in a Kids’ Wardrobe
Thankful for my Back to School Children’s Place shopping. Just before the start of the school year, I headed to our local Children’s Place. They hosted a media event for local bloggers. I spent just under $100 on items (Thank you Children’s Place for the generous gift card) for both girls. A month post-shopping I […]
A Conference Speaking Experience to Remember
On September 6-7 I attended the Niche Parent Conference at the Westin Diplomat in Fort Lauderdale. This conference was packed with great presentations and many top of the line social media influencers. This was my first speaking engagement as a professional blogger & vlogger. On Friday afternoon I stood in front of many attendees to […]
Love, Sleep & Play Celebrated by Pampers with GIVEAWAY
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Pampers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Over the summer many of us submitted pictures of our little ones or when they were little for the Pampers Love, Sleep & Play campaign. I shared the photo of my then little baby and […]
HOT Deals in Office Depot Circular
The Sunday paper arrives and stacks of deals await to be picked through. One of my favorites is the Office Depot circular! Right now with their phenomenal #BackToSchool deals, like 1¢ folders or 25¢ pencil sharpeners, I know its still time to stock up on all those school supplies that don’t expire. Remember a folder […]
How We Use the Wet Brush to End Hair Brushing Tears
NOTE: I was NOT paid or even given this brush. I purchased this brush on my own and have fallen in love with it, hence providing you with a true been there, done that experience! Are you looking to either get your daughter to deal with getting her hair brushed or find a brush that […]
FREE Rewards Program for Teachers at Office Depot
Teachers: Don’t buy another school supply item until you’ve signed up for the FREE Rewards program for teachers: the Office Depot Star Teacher Rewards program! You’ll earn points that will earn you FREE supplies! School time means school supply time! We all stock up on paper, pencils and crayons to put in the backpacks and keep […]
Creative Ways to Use Tape with Kids
Enter your local Office Depot store and you’re bound to find a tremendous display of the 3M Expressions Tape. I entered our local store recently with my girls and they were instantly drawn to this display. The colors and patterns were so captivating. They wanted every roll. There are so many ways to use tape with […]
5 Reasons to Love Office Depot Rewards
I am participating in the #ODRewards campaign sponsored by Office Depot. For more information, about Office Depot Rewards, visit their website. There are loads of reward programs out there. Some are certainly better than others. I have recently fallen in love with the Office Depot Rewards Program! This back to school season I have been loading […]