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My two and a half year old has been sitting pretty in his Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX All-In-One Car Seat. It has some great innovative features and it stood the test in my 5 tips for choosing a convertible car seat post. As the days go on and my son enjoys his convertible car seat, there are some
Best Evenflo Platinum Symphony DLX All-In-One car seat features
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The US can do without powdered alcohol, Palcohol
I'm don't usually care one way or another when the government approves a new product. However, the U.S. Treasury's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau latest approved product, Palcohol, certainly calls for a few opinions.
Palcohol is alcohol powder.
Mind you, I love a great cocktail, a nice glass of wine and a cold beer. Mix in some strong liquors, malt beverages, etcetera, and I'm a
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RAIN - A tribute to the Beatles hits Segerstrom Center this weekend! // #RainTributeOC #SCFTA
I have a list of things that I want to pass on to my kids. One of them is love for "oldies" music. I remember listening to our local oldies station, KRTH 101, around 6th grade and learning every song they played by heart. At six years old, my oldest is on his way to learning a few of these songs himself thanks to our conversation surrounding popular 50's and 60's performers. Thanks to Back to the
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"The riddle Abuela gave me…" by Irania Patterson // #L4LL
I'm back this year as a proud supporter of Latina’s 4 Latino Lit’s Día Blog Hop. I participated last year with an interview with Rene Saldaña, Jr. and it was a great experience. This year, the number of blogueras and authors increased to 24 due to its popularity! That is two dozen Latino authors who keep tradition alive in words!
A big reason for my involvement in this special blog hop are my
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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is out in theaters May 2, 2014
We are HUGE movie watchers. You can catch us at the theater at least three times a month, we have movie night at home every week and all this doesn't include all the screeners that we watch. We also happen to be big into superheroes, so May 2nd is going to be a great day for us. It's the official US release date of The Amazing Spider-Man 2!
The final trailer was released in March and with
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Visiting Tensing Pen in Negril, Jamaica
With so many gorgeous resorts and destinations in Jamaica, how do you choose the perfect one? First, start off by knowing what you want from your vacation. If it's a retreat from the norm, then head to Tensing Pen in Negril, Jamaica.
Tensing Pen is located on the western tip of Negril, Jamaica, and is the ultimate destination for the discerning traveler. Founded in the early seventies to provide
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5 Tips for hosting an easy FIFA World Cup Party
The FIFA World Cup 2014 begins on Thursday, June 12 and ends on Sunday, July 13. That gives you five weekends to host a FIFA World Cup fiesta! Of course, you'll want most of the attention to be on the World Cup soccer games and on the games happening on TV so you'll only need to pull a few showstoppers here and there to pull the party together. Thankfully, a recent opportunity with Dollar General
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Living like La Familia de Hoy
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In December, we wrote about Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies looking for La Familia de Hoy. Fast forward to now and we see that the Jiménez family, Juan, Biviana and their three children: Elisa, Diego and Benicio, are now the official modern, active, multicultural family – all of
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“Queen Mums” welcomed at Hilton Anaheim for Mother’s Day Brunch
Hilton Anaheim will once again host a British-themed Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 11. It was a huge hit last year, and this year, the royal brunch will be served in the hotel’s Mix Restaurant and Lounge from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and promises to be as entertaining as it is scrumptious.
Brunch Menu
In keeping with the royal theme, the exquisite brunch will feature items
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TGI Friday's Hornitos Margarita recipe
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner! And whether you like your drinks with an added twist, flavored, or straight to the point, TGI Fridays has you covered for Cinco de Mayo with some fun recipes that you can experiment at your own zesty celebration.
Don't forget, Fridays will be featuring its Hornitos Margarita for $5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, and will continue to offer the drink at
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Disney unveils Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes // #DisneyInfinity
Today was a great day in Hollywood. Disney unveiled Disney Infinity 2.0 aka Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes. We had the opportunity to listen to some of the key players in developing Disney Infinity 2.0 and had some exclusive looks at what makes this latest version of Disney Infinity so great.
The 2.0 edition of Disney Infinity will take players deep into the Marvel Universe with classic
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Caillou Talking Doll out in stores now
The first-every Caillou talking doll was released earlier this month to celebrate its upcoming 25th anniversary. If you've ever been a mom of a child, or have taken care of young kids, then Caillou is a household name. In fact, nationwide, Caillou has consistently ranked as one of the top 10 television series for preschoolers since its premiere in 2000.
Caillou has also won multiple awards
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Top 6 OC Parks picks for May
Well, it’s here. May is
already upon us, which means we’re that much closer to summer, and that much
closer to the kids being home for the next three months….so why not start your
outdoor adventures now with some family fun at OC Parks? In no particular order
(well…they’re in order by date, actually) are our favorite picks for the month
of May. For the full calendar and tons of other adventures
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Celebrate Mother's Day with a GNO at TGI Fridays
Mother's Day is just around the corner. Come next Sunday, chances are that you'll be heading out to a brunch, celebrating at home with a nice meal, or something very similar. Well, let me just say, as one mamá to another, what I would really love is some time off. Maybe a girls night out before Mother's Day and then on Sunday, a chance to just chill out. I want to veg on the couch all day, binge
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Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day
Cinco de Mayo will celebrated across the United States and in Mexico today. However, many in the United States who celebrate it may think that it's a different holiday - Mexico's Independence Day - ¡pero no! Mexico's Independence Day is on September 16th. Cinco de Mayo is celebrating an entirely different event.
In Mexico, and more specifically in the state of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo is
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Saying "Adios Diapers"
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We have decided that is time. It is time for running to the
bathroom, wet floors, and endless amount of patience. As a family, we are potty
training our two year old baby boy. Even though we have been at this before,
each child feels like starting fresh. This will be our third boy at potty
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Visiting Knott's Berry Farm during the Summer
Summer is almost here, and that warrants a visit to Knott's Berry Farm if you're in the area, or traveling to Southern California. We have years of experience visiting the park, and I always like to pack light, most recently in a see-through backpack. And now with the baby turning 3, our next visit will be without a stroller and we'll need to make sure we pack smart. By the end of Summer, I'll be
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Great last-minute Mother's Day gifts at Westminster Mall // @ShopWestminster
Mother's Day is coming up soon. Expert shoppers everywhere have already bought and wrapped their mom's gift. Then there's people like us who still haven't done anything for Mother's Day. So grab this easy list and head down to your local Simon Mall. Chances are that you will score any of these items on sale and ready to go. If you're in Orange County, you can find all these great last-minute
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Logitech Smart keyboard available exclusively at Best Buy
Our family continues to be heavy technology users. Thankfully there are products, like the Logitech Smart keyboard available exclusively at Best Buy, that helps us control everything from simple product.
The Logitech Smart keyboard is currently exclusively available at Best Buy until June 21, 2014. And while you may see it as a computer keyboard, that's just a glimpse of what it can do.
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Jackie Cruz shares her favorite L’Oréal Paris beauty secrets
Orange is the New Black quickly became one of my favorites when it debuted on Netflix last year. It has one of the most diverse cast of characters out there, including lots of Latinas! Jackie Cruz is one of them. Jackie plays Flaca on Orange is the New Black and like all modern Latinas, she has a few L'Oréal Paris favorites. Here she shares a few of her favorites and why she likes them:
My
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