How to make Disneyland's Pineapple and Golden Raisin Tamales
Image source One of the most traditional dishes that I eat during the holiday season are tamales. Tamales are delicious morsels of masa with different fillings. The most popular fillings are meats...
View ArticleYou're Invited! Beautifully Disney debuts their new collection - "Fantasy in...
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013 Time: 1 -5 p.m. Event Location: Disney Vault 28 This weekend is the big launch of Fantasy in Flight for Beautifully Disney. Visit Disney Vault 28 at Downtown Disney...
View ArticleTop 10 Black Friday deals on Coupons.com
It's the week before Black Friday and all anyone talks about are Black Friday Sales. If you're anything like me, you're thinking about which Black Friday sales to hit, with the least amount of effort....
View ArticleVisiting Prehistoric Pets and The Reptile Zoo in Fountain Valley
CONTRIBUTING POST BY JUSTINE BURGESS One of the most fun places to visit in Orange County is Prehistoric Pets (and inside it, the Reptile Zoo) in Fountain Valley. I love reptiles and other critters...
View ArticleWalmart Unveils Cyber Monday Savings of Up to 60% and a lower Free Shipping...
Walmart.com’s biggest Cyber Week event begins Saturday, Nov. 30, with deals including $500 off a 55-inch LED TV bundle and free shipping on nearly everything for orders over $35 Walmart.com will be...
View ArticlePlaying with Light Up Links - no batteries required!
Light Up Links is a hot new toy. Out just in time for the holiday season! My five year old recently received a set of Light Up Links to try out, and days later - he is still playing with them!...
View ArticleGift idea: Men's Shaving Kit
I'll be the first to say just how difficult it is to shop for men. Most of the time, I end up asking hubster what he wants and then I buy it. Yes, it's totally lame, but I can never get gifts right!...
View Article2013 American Music Awards Winners List
Missed the American Music Awards this year? Here's a complete list of the winners announced. ARTIST OF THE YEAR Taylor Swift FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK Justin Timberlake FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST –...
View ArticleMattel Offers the Hottest Toys for the Holidays with 'Toy Feliz
The new 'toy feliz campaign from Mattel is taking place NOW and ends the beginning of January (just in time for Dia de los Reyes). It's purpose is to offer the hottest toys for this holiday season -...
View Article5 Laundry Tips for Cleaner Clothes
There is just one other thing that I detest more than doing dishes - doing the laundry. So when all® OXI asked me to create a post sharing my tips on cleaner laundry, I knew that I could do it...
View Article5 Must-Have Items for Visiting Relatives
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies. However, all opinions expressed are my own. The holidays are here. They are HERE! So now is the time when I start bringing...
View ArticleCelebrating the holidays at Knott's Merry Farm
If you're in Southern California, a visit to Knott's Merry Farm is due to celebrate the holiday season. Knott's is decked out in its most festive wear beginning Thanksgiving Day and goes until January...
View ArticleMinecraft + Sky High Sports = 1 Amazing 6th Birthday Party! #HappyBdayLogan
So I asked my kid what kind of birthday party he wanted. He asked for Minecraft. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but there are ZERO Minecraft birthday supplies. A simple Minecraft character toy costs...
View ArticlePreparing for Black Friday shopping at Westminster Mall
I LOVE Black Friday shopping. Not because of the deals (though those are amazing), but because I get to finally experience the full holiday season when everyone is out shopping, Christmas music in the...
View ArticleGift giving with Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores + Zact
This is a sponsored post. I've been using a contract-free cell phone service since I lost my cell phone. I haven't wanted to get stuck in another two year contract, and having no landline, I have moved...
View ArticleGet more from your pee sticks with Clearblue Advanced Pregnancy Test with...
This is a sponsored post. It was 2007 when I found out I was pregnant with my (soon-to-be) six year old. I was fresh out of college, working full-time as an executive assistant, doing Bikram Yoga every...
View ArticleMexican Hot Chocolate Recipe with FREE Recipe Card Printable!
This year, I'm excited to be a part of the (soon-to-be-famous) Hot Chocolate Recipe Party - organized by Jill of Popsicle Blog. It's a fun blog-hop type of party with FREE recipe printables being...
View ArticleShopping for My First Ugly Sweater
Ugly sweaters and its parties are something that are relatively new to me. This year, I'm totally jumping on the bandwagon and grabbing one for myself (and probably hubster too). Nutcracker | Adventure...
View ArticleConnecting over Pumpkin Spice coffee #loveyourcup
I love to drink coffee. When Collective Bias® asked if I would share how I create "moments of connection" in a sponsored post, I jumped at the chance! I mean, I love to drink coffee with others. In our...
View ArticleGreat ways to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating. Growing up as a latch-key kid in a...
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