I love social media because I'm able to showcase what I see and do in vibrant HD images and video. Today I will begin doing my part in the "Mis Dias Con Coffee-Mate Challenge" by using their prompts (image below) and sharing how I interpret the challenge. It's certainly turning out to be a coffee-filled week, especially after my instant pumpkin spice coffee.
I invite you to join me as I'm sure
Kicking off the Mis Dias Con Coffee-mate Challenge! | #MisDiasConCM
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Lots of love for Knots of Love
Contributing post by
Justine Burgess
Week after week I share my favorite tips with you on saving money. I talk about reusing items, shopping at thrift stores, using coupons all in the effort of saving you money. That extra cash
from being so frugal- it's nice to have a little fun with it every once in a while.
Splurges are fun, right? Well, what if a little splurge on someone else could
help
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The Modern Latin Family
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson and Latina Bloggers Connect.
Contributing post by Liby Flores
In today’s world being a “Familia de Hoy” (Modern Family) is to be a united loving family that cherishes and respects our abuelitos, or elders. Nowadays it is necessary to keep our culture and moral values growing strong with our children. A familia that teaches
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See Keanu Reeves in the latest 47 Ronin featurette!
Keanu Reeves makes an explosive return to action-adventure in 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honor to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai (Reeves)—a half-breed they once rejected—as they fight their way across a
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Holiday Makeup Tutorial using Neutrogena Products
I love a great fiesta, and just around this time is when all the invitations to the fun ones are sent out. Not only do you need a cute cocktail dress, but it's also a must to have great looking makeup. When Latina Bloggers Connect invited me out to the SLS Hotel for some makeup fun, I was a resounding yes. Writing this sponsored post is something that I was more than happy to do because I get to
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How to make Champurrado - a traditional Mexican hot chocolate drink
Champurrado is a traditional Mexican drink served during Dia de los Muertos and Las Posadas. Like the traditional Mexican hot chocolate, champurrado also uses the Mexican chocolate tablets, but it adds other ingredients for a distinct beverage. Enjoy it during a cold night for a toasty drink that is sure to become a family favorite. Like most hot Mexican drinks, it's best served caliente and
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Mariachi Los Camperos at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Contributing post by Amy Cordova
As a young girl, I remember my grandma taking my sister, cousin and I to the Segerstrom Center and exposing us to the arts. Whether it was a play, a concert or even roller derby all lit up, she was the one person in my childhood that made it a point to give me the beautiful gift of art in all its forms. This was my opportunity to give back to my Grandma.
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Changing the World, One Gift At A Time with World Vision Gift Catalog
Contributing post by Liby Castillo
This is the first year where I've had the opportunity to review the World Vision Gift Catalog and see for myself how many wonderful gifts one can give to an impoverished child or family.
Donating to World Vision
A $25 donation may not seem like much, but it can make a world of a difference to a child. A simple $25 donation equates to two chickens that will
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Peter and the Starcatcher - Now Playing at the Ahmanson Theater | @CTGLA #PATSC
Contributing post by Liby Castillo
I was fortunate to catch the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher, the musical prequel to Peter Pan and five-time Tony Award winning musical playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
At first, I was expecting another child’s tale about Peter Pan. Once I started seeing the Pythonesque humor in effect, I realized it was definitely not
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4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Disney’s “Frozen” | #DisneyFrozen
We FINALLY had the opportunity to see Disney's Frozen last weekend. It was part of my son's 6th birthday celebration and we ended it on Sunday morning watching the matinee feature. Frozen reminded me much of how Disney movies used to be - full of musical numbers but with one major change - the ladies in the film are clearly in charge of their own destiny. It was great to see how they grew into
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Enjoying the holidays at Discovery Science Center with The Science of Gingerbread
Contributing post by Justine Burgess
The mouth-watering aroma of gingerbread and sweetness filled the air as I rounded the corner into Discovery Science Center last week. A sprawling cookie suburbia covered both levels inside the space, showcasing the numerous entries into the gingerbread-based building contest that forms a huge portion of DSC’s 8th annual “Science of Gingerbread” exhibit.
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Celebrating the holidays at Legoland California Resort
Legoland Holiday Snow Days are here! The kids and I had our first experience during their Holiday Snow Days taking place in Carlsbad, California and it was so.much.fun! We took in as much chilly fun as we could on a wonderful Monday afternoon after I picked up the kid from school.
We passed the Duplo playground and headed straight to the main event at Fun Town. There was plenty for us to do
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Bye-bye plastic bowl and Hello Rubber Duckie & Friends!
Contributing post by Liby Flores
The Rubber Duckie & Friends shower head for kids brings good, clean fun for the kiddos. Kids and parents can choose from one of five different animals. When I showed them the selection of the characters, they each wanted a different one. They are all cute and adorable, and finally decided on Froggie.
When we received Froggie the frog shower head, they were
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Meet my compañero perfecto (perfect companion)
I love my coffee. Hubster and I share a cup at night after the kids have gone to bed. A visit from my sister-in-law always garners a special cup too. And when I visit my mom, we enjoy a cup of instant coffee, made extra delicious with some Coffee-mate creamer - like a pumpkin spice coffee.
On any given day, you'll find at least five different creamers in our fridge. We like to mix it up and come
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Make your child's nap time comfortable with the Foocot child cot by Joovy
Come January 9th, my kid will be going to kindergarten full-time. So instead of picking him up at 12:10, I'll be there at 2:10 - and hopefully the kid will be nice and rested thanks to his nap time that he'll be having at school.
When I first found out he was going to be having nap time, I went out and purchase those foldable nap cushions for $9.99. It didn't seem too comfortable, so I was
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Recipes using Las Palmas Red Chile Sauce
I was recently at Frida Mexican Cuisine in Los Angeles where I had the opportunity to sample different dishes created by Chef Vicente Del Rio using one of my favorite products, Las Palmas Red Chile Sauce. I grew up enjoying this traditional enchilada sauce, but only in enchiladas. I was very surprised to see the different ways that it could be incorporated into dishes. I had it with nopales (
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Celebrating New Year's Eve at Knott's Berry Farm
Contributing Post by Amy Cordova
Rides, fireworks, and live entertainment, what else could you ask for to bringing in 2014? Stilt walkers, party hats and noisemakers you say? Oh, and affordable safe family fun? They have it all at Knott's Berry Farm!
For this special fun filled family event you will find live entertainment throughout the park. There is sure to be something special for
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Make peanut brittle using a microwave - easy peanut brittle recipe
Hubster makes some amazing treats. One of my favorites is this amazingly simple peanut brittle. It has a slight twist on the old fashioned recipe because it's made in the microwave! With just a few ingredients, this homemade sweet can be made and shared with family - or gifted in a lovely tin. Whatever the case, making this microwave peanut brittle takes less than 20 minutes, and that includes
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Guide to choosing your New Year's Eve underwear color
My mom always asked me what color undies I was wearing on New Year's Eve. Not because she was genuinely interested in my fashion choice, but more so she could tell me what would be in store for me for the New Year. I would hear it every year - "Choose your New Year's Eve underwear color wisely. The undies you have on will bring you luck in..." and then she would explain to me what my New Year's
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Choosing the right word for 2014
When I began writing this post I didn't realize that choosing a word for the year was a "thing." I just wanted a sort of mantra that I could repeat to myself over and over again until I got it right. Turns out, I'm in good company. There are plenty of people who have a word - it helps to keep things in perspective and goals in tact. So... here I go.
My life is too complicated sometimes. I
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