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View ArticleFREE video game rental at Redbox (8/18-8/22)
Games Week is back at Redbox where they offer a free one-day video game rental when you reserve a game online from Sunday, August 18 through Thursday, August 22. Games are available to rent for the...
View ArticleBack-to-school printable in Spanish | Imprimible para el primer día de escuela
My five year old son will be heading into Kindergarten next week. Whew. I can't believe I just wrote that. To make matters more interesting, he's heading into a dual-immersion school whereby he'll be...
View ArticleFun Epic activity sheets for kids + Giveaway
The kids and I sat down to watch Epic a few days ago. It was my first time seeing it, but it had definitely been on my radar since reading that Steven Tyler and Pitbull both voiced characters in the...
View ArticlePlants vs. Zombies 2 is available now, but how much will it really cost you?
My second favorite game of all time, Plants vs. Zombies has just released a sequel to its original counterpart. It's FREE... so I downloaded it. I fully expected to lost plenty of sleep over Plants...
View Article31 Bits announces its autumn collection
31 Bits, a local Orange County socially conscious business, has launched its autumn collection titled “Dream." Dream premiers today, August 19, 2013 and you can shop the collection on their site,...
View ArticleBecky G interview and learn how to recreate her look | #EasyBreezySummer...
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of meeting this little Latinita by the name of Becky G. This 16 year old girl owned her look, her demeanor and her newfound fame. She was a complete sweetheart and...
View ArticleFrugal Friday: Make your own Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Contributing post by Justine Burgess Make your own double chocolate chip cookies for an "easy" version of this ice cream cookie sandwich recipe. This double chocolate chip cookie recipe has been...
View ArticleFrugal 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...
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...
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...
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