Celebrating our love for avocados
This is a sponsored #ILoveAvocados LBC Live Party post. I love avocados. And when I'm invited to a fiesta by the same name, well, it's a no-brainer that I will be there. Over the weekend I had...
View ArticleLA Event: The Children’s PLACE Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel Bash
On Saturday, July 27th from 12pm to 2pm, join The Children’s PLACE at the L.A. Farmers Market to celebrate the upcoming August 16 premiere of Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel....
View ArticleDrumroll for the the Newest Huggies Latina Brand Ambassador! | #HuggiesLatino
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Huggies has been with me through thick and thin so it shouldn't a surprise...
View ArticleSummer shopping at Westminster Mall
A go-to Summer outfit is an absolute must. Especially when you feel like the sun has just fried your brain and you just don't want to think about putting together something. In my latest Westminster...
View ArticleFrugal Friday: Teaching kids to save with "What a Bank Can Do" + giveaway
Contributing post by Justine Burgess Trying to explain to a child what a bank does and why the child should be saving their money can be difficult. My 5-year-old earns an allowance for chores and...
View ArticleBack-to-School Shopping at The Children's Place
There are many first coming my way soon, one of which happened today: back-to-school shopping. Except for us it was more like first-time-attending-school shopping. Last year, we did back-to-school...
View ArticleBack-to-School Shoes: Monsters University Etnies | @etnies
Like every kid out there, mine needs new shoes for school. And like most kids out there, mine are influenced by characters they see on TV, movies, books, etc. Although I won't purchase every time...
View ArticleEasy Chickenless Chicken Salad
My mom used to make a delicious chicken salad when I was growing up (pre-vegetarianism). I'm not one to spend too much time making meals, so I whipped up my own in less than five...
View ArticleVisiting the OC Fair with four kids (ages 2-7)
The OC Fair is a must-do during the Summer in Orange County. I have two nieces, ages 6 and 7. The youngest (named after me!) is only six months apart from my own kid. My mom raises them so not only...
View ArticleDragons: Riders of Berk DVD giveaway + "Kids' Guide to Vikings"
My kid LOVES How to Train Your Dragon. We watched it when he was just a few years old, then earlier this year we saw How To Train Your Dragon live show at the Honda Center. Then, last week we get a...
View ArticleGet ready for shark week with "Sharkopedia"
Contributing post by Justine Burgess Have a budding scientist or marine biologist, or just know someone that loves sharks and marine life? We have a fantastic book they’ll be thrilled to have,...
View ArticleCelebrate Shark Week at Sea Life Aquarium at LEGOLAND California
Sea Life Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort celebrates Shark Week beginning August 4th through August 10th. SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort is celebrating the ocean’s top...
View ArticleFrugal Friday: OC Zoo at Irvine Regional Park | @OCParks
Contributing post by Justine Burgess I love zoos. Ever since I was a kid, zoos have been a regular part of my life. When I was little, I was fascinated by the animals. Now that I’m older, I...
View ArticleShopping for Back-to-School Supplies
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and Kleenex. As I'm sure I've mentioned before, maybe about a million times, my oldest is going into kinder. We received...
View ArticleGravity Falls Season Finale tonight. Celebrate at Subway!
If you're family has been watching Gravity Falls this Summer, you probably know what's going on tonight - the season finale! My kid is taking us to Subway to celebrate. Win-win. In the Gravity...
View ArticleMy newest Best Buy Mobile Store purchase: Frends Taylor Over-the-Ear Headphones
I love shopping online. And while I do appreciate the package that comes to my home, sometimes I cannot wait to get my hands on my newest purchase, and that's when the ship-to-store becomes my new...
View ArticleWordGirl season 6 premiers August 5th!
Friendly reminder to parents that WordGirl premiers with new episodes on August 5th. As my 5 year old gets older, this is one of his favorite shows on PBS. I like it because it uses "bigger" words...
View ArticleJellys are Back!
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Jelly Beans but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #JellysAreBack http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO They're...
View ArticleRecipe: Berry Sexy Vanilla Sunrise cocktail
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and SlimFast This post is brought to you by SlimFast. All thoughts and content are my own. Squeeze the last bit of...
View ArticleFrugal Friday: Save money by making your own banana bread
Contributing post by Justine Burgess One of the best ways to save money is to make food at home. Home-baked goods are one of my favorites, and I love to whip up something delicious that makes the...
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