2013
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 […]
Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe
A good and easy homemade vegetable soup recipe is a must in your kitchen. Throughout the year the sniffles are bound to hit your home. Achoo! A warm bowl of soup is always a soothing treatment to warm up the cold sickies. This homemade vegetable soup recipe can be prepared in less than 1 hour, […]
Great Vacation Guarantee Entices Cruisers
Last December we enjoyed 8 wonderful nights aboard the Carnival Breeze. You’ve read my experiences, you’ve seen my videos aboard the Carnival Breeze and know how I feel about cruising with the family. To be honest, cruising with the family is a big deal. You’re bringing the kids and maybe even the grandparents, on a trip where anything […]
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 […]
10 DVDs for Kids Under $6
Are we there yet? Mom, I’m bored. We decide to drive to save money, not deal with security…and countless other reasons. The advent of the portable DVD player or in-car entertainment systems has given parents like you and me a little peace during those trips. I like to keep a stock of DVDs in the […]
Bento Box Idea: Ham Roll Ups
My non-sandwich eating 1st grader does like meats, especially ham. She likes bread, but she doesn’t like ham and bread together. When creating her lunch this year, I’m heavily influenced by all the fantastic bento box ideas I come across online, especially on Pinterest. I need to find ways to provide her the protein she needs […]
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 […]
Iron Fork Review
Thursday, August 1 was a fantastic date night. Tom and I headed to the Adrienne Arsht Center to foodie heaven, better known as Iron Fork Miami! Much thanks to MasterCard for their tremendous discount for cardholders wanting to attend this priceless Miami event. Tom and I arrived with our bellies empty and boy was that I […]
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 […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 4
Day 4 of our Key West with kids trip was filled with pool time, delicious food and great entertainment. After our fantastic day on the FURY Water Adventure on Day 3, we were ready to sit back and dip our toes in the pool. That’s exactly what we did. Casa Marina Pool As guests of […]
School Lunch Idea: Hormel REV Wrap
The new Hormel REV Wraps make a great school lunch box addition – their tasty, inexpensive and low in calorie. As a Hormel Extended Family Blogger I have been provided with a variety of REV Wraps to try. REV Wraps for the Lunch Box We’ll be packing lunch boxes before long. Time to stock up […]
Got Tape! Now What?
I’m thrilled to be participating in the #ScotchExpressions campaign as I get to experience and promote their decorative Scotch Expression Washi, masking, duct and shipping tapes! I have 16 rolls of colorful tape sitting in my office with one very enthused 6 year old ready to open them up and get crafting! But, WHAT SHOULD […]
5 Back to School Items for Kids in Uniforms
Yes, many of our children are dressing in a plaid skort, collared shirt and school issued socks. But, back to school shopping isn’t just uniforms. Children wearing uniforms to school still need to stock up on many clothing items for before, during and after school. I was recently invited to go back to school shopping […]
How to Make a Barbie Photo Booth for a Barbie Party
A photo booth for a birthday party is always a hit, even for a Barbie party! It’s time to make a Barbie Photo Booth! Click here for online deals on Barbie gifts, party stuff and more! Using inexpensive materials you can make a photo booth for a Barbie party in relatively little time. Here’s how: […]
I’m a Cheater, In How I Put My Toddler to Sleep
Bed time for kids isn’t always so easy and now I’m cheating on getting it done. We’re in that fighting nap time stage. I know she still needs a nap. Better yet, I need her to still need a nap. Those few hours each day are golden for me. My coffee has set in, I’m […]
Iron Fork Miami Date Night – #Priceless #Miami #MC
Iron Fork Miami is our date night locale and we’re thrilled and hungry for this priceless Miami event! On Thursday, August 1 we’re going out! We’re heading to the Adrienne Arsht Center in Downtown Miami for a delicious night at Iron Fork Miami – an over 3000 person event for South Florida food lovers! MasterCard […]
Win at the Gain & La Voz Kids Twitter Party!
Still looking to win a year supply of Gain? There is another great opportunity that I have been invited to share with you! Join the new @GainLatino http://twitter.com/GainLatino and Latina Mom Bloggers on Thursday, July 18 at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST for a Gain and La Voz Kids #LaVozFresh Twitter party featuring judge Roberto Tapia! There are […]
SPONSORED: Pampers Love, Sleep & Play
I remember this moment. I remember Big Sister Isabella grinning as I placed Baby Sister Cecilia and her dolly adjacent to her in bed. My heart melted witnessing this moment of true sisterly love. Isabella had her girls in bed with her. She was in love and I was too. As I enjoyed that […]
I Got Hot, Now You Get Hot! 5-Class Giveaway!
I did it. I took a Barkan Method Hot Yoga class and survived and want to go back. It was an intensive 90 minutes. Now, I want you to have a chance! This week I am offering a 5-class pass to the Barkan Method at the Union Planters Plaza in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. a […]
Hot Yoga at Barkan Method, Yes I Did It!
I completed a Hot Yoga class at Barkan Method in Ft. Lauderdale and it kicked my sweaty butt, big time. My Yoga History My first yoga class was back in 2001. I was 26 and in better shape than I am now. That first class kicked my butt, too. I remember being in shock as […]
Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 3
Our 3rd day on our Key West family vacation brought us out to the water. The Florida Keys is home to some of the most beautiful waters. It is also home to the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States. When visiting Key West with kids be sure to make a water adventure part of […]
Easy 4th of July Recipe Collection
4th of July often means picnics, BBQs or meals by the pool or beach. Whichever your location on the 4th, try out any of these easy recipes for friends and family. Each recipe is easy to make and delicious to eat! Chicken Chutney Spread – Perfect with crackers or a vegetable platter! This is a […]