Frugal Friday: Tips to make easy ice cream cookie sandwiches
Contributing post by Justine Burgess So, you need a sweet treat that takes almost no time to make and is budget-friendly? Look no further than these easy ice cream cookie wheels. This delicious...
View ArticleLetting go of my oldest boy, and getting closer to my youngest | #HuggiesLatino
My five year old started school this week. It has been bitter sweet as I have seen him walk through the halls of his new school, let go of my hand and head into class with his friends, and even eat...
View ArticleFREE Festival People En Español events + discount code | #FestivalPeople
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Festival People En Español however, all opinions expressed are my own. It's already hot in San Antonio, Texas, but when the stars of...
View ArticleTutorial: How to make quick duct tape bows
My 12 year old niece, Katrina, stopped by over the weekend and I took the opportunity to ask her for a short tutorial on how to make duct tape bows. My nieces loves working with duct tape. She makes...
View ArticleAn homage to my (now lost) HTC One
It's been about six hours since I lost my phone at Whole Foods (after it died while my kids played Fruit Ninja on it). I feel as though I've lost a part of myself. In just a short amount of time, I had...
View ArticleFrugal Friday: 10 Terrific Uses for NaCl (that’s right, salt)
Contributing post by Justine Burgess Salt- yes, plain old salt- has had a profound impact on human civilization. Its uses date far back in written history and certainly long before. Salt influenced...
View ArticleTop 6 vegetarian foods to try at LA County Fair
I had the opportunity to try some of the delicious foods that the LA County Fair will offer this year. Being a vegetarian, I'm sharing with you my top six pics that you just have to try - all...
View ArticleActivity sheets for kids: "How to Draw a Foodimal" | @CloudyMovie
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 is coming out in theaters soon. It's on my kid's must-watch list this year so I'm keeping the hype up with a few themed-activity sheets. I'm including them for you...
View ArticleWeekend Mashup: Skype turns 10 years old, Disney begins new movie production...
A collection of tidbits, info, contests, fun facts, etcetera that I received throughout the week, but didn't get their own posts. You might want to know that: Technology - Skype turned 10 years old....
View ArticleKnott's Scary Farm’s Haunt 2013 + Giveaway | #ScaryFarm
Knott's Scary Farm’s Haunt is almost here! Having been to my first one last year, I can tell you what to expect: fear, food and lots of fun! This year, the Southern California theme park, Knott's Berry...
View ArticleSpruce up your back-to-school supplies with BIC + Giveaway
BIC, the classic pen company, is making differences in trendy backpacks and handbags everywhere. This year, they have the coolest pens, stylus, pencils and highlighters in my favorite colors. Of...
View ArticleTips on saving energy and money during the Summer months
Summer. It's still here. It's hot, it's humid and you probably have your air conditioner working overtime. Our last place had a beautiful big tree out in the front yard. It provided plenty of shade...
View ArticleOktoberfest at Phoenix Club + Giveaway
I went to my first Oktoberfest at The Phoenix Club in Anaheim last year and boy was it an experience. There was so much food, some great entertainment and a cool event for the kids too. I took a few...
View ArticleFrugal Friday: Cool September Adventures at OC Parks
Contributing post by Justine Burgess It’s scorching hot here in SoCal right now, and I’m sure most people just want to stay indoors. I love nature, but when it’s hot I try to do things at night or...
View ArticleEPIC-themed Boogies Wipes
I learned about all kinds of products made especially for kids when my first baby was born in 2007. That also happened to be the year that Boogie Wipes was founded by two moms as their solution for...
View ArticleWestminster Mall hosts annual Girl’s Night Out event
Mark your calendars for Girl's Night Out at Westminster Mall! Presented by Diet Coke and The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, Girl's Night Out at Westminster Mall will take place on Thursday,...
View ArticleHot Dog Bar for 15th Birthday
We celebrated my nephew's 15th birthday recently. So here's the thing with this teenage boy. He loves video games. He eats a lot and he doesn't notice small details. Taking all this into account,...
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