A chance to win the Blended “Family Adventure Pack” Sweepstakes
I had the opportunity to screen Blended earlier this week and all I can say for now is... plan to watch it! It's laugh-out-loud funny and a perfect family date movie. Yes! Blended is totally okay for...
View Article“Spring Into Summer” with an amazing sweepstakes
Mother's Day just passed, and no doubt mamás everywhere celebrated with a bang on that special day. Of course, there may be just one or two things that were missing under the breakfast in bed tray -...
View ArticleTelling Kids Where Babies Come from
This is a sponsored post. When my second son was born, I specifically asked for my oldest to be in the room. I wanted him to know that he was there when his baby brother was born. From the beginning...
View ArticleCloser to "Adios Diapers"
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Pull-Ups® Training Pants and Latina Bloggers Connect. Potty training our fourth baby should feel like a breeze, but every child is different. It has...
View ArticleDesigning my Outdoor Oasis with Pier 1 Imports
This is a sponsored post on in collaboration with Pier 1 Imports and Latina Bloggers Connect. We have a decent size patio, considering that we live in an apartment home in Orange County. However, we...
View ArticleMario Lopez presents American Icons at Macy's
This is a sponsored post. I had such a great time at the American Icons event last night. It was held at Macy's and hosted by none other than the host of Extra - Mario Lopez. It was Orange County's...
View ArticleWeekend Project: Creating an Outdoor Oasis
This is a sponsored post on in collaboration with Pier 1 Imports and Latina Bloggers Connect. Our patio has been in need of a makeover for the last five years. That's how long we've been renting now....
View ArticleStreaming music with Cricket Wireless
This is a sponsored post. The kids and I spend about an hour in the car every day. We talk, plan and listen to music. Unfortunately, sometimes there's not a lot of music playing. The radio commercials...
View ArticleStarwood Preferred Guest's Top Rated Resorts and Hotels for 2014
I am very late in planning our Summer travel this year. To save time, I head for "top lists." Those lists that will curate the best of the best in travel so that I don't have to read a million and one...
View ArticleSun Protection Myth-Busters
This is a sponsored post on in collaboration with Neutrogena and Latina Bloggers Connect. All thoughts and ideas remain my own. I grew up never using sun screen, hats, glasses, or really any other type...
View ArticleRock Your Disney Side at Disneyland for 24-hours straight
The Disneyland Resort will kick off the summer travel season with a 24-hour, coast-to-coast celebration that invites guests to “Rock Your Disney Side" from 6 a.m. Friday, May 23, to 6 a.m. Saturday,...
View ArticleMeeting Drew, Adam and chatting about Blended
One of my favorite on-screen couples are back on in Blended, out in theaters on May 23, 2014. Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler are back together, and after screening the movie, definitely adding another...
View ArticleWhat to expect: LEGO Legends of Chima Water Park
The kids and I had the opportunity to enjoy the new LEGO Chima Water Park at Legoland California before its grand opening on May 25th. We read up on this new water park addition before heading in so we...
View ArticleRiding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland Resort
I've been to the Disneyland Resort my share of times, but I have yet to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad... until today! I finally hopped on the wildest ride in the wilderness with an upgraded track,...
View ArticlePinot Provence New Chef's Market Tasting Menu
Pinot Provence is located in Costa Mesa, California inside the Westin South Coast Plaza. It has the distinction of being awarded "Best French Restaurant in Orange County" - and I recently had the...
View ArticleFinding the right scent for you
Mi hogar is always filled with scents that keep me in love with my home. I love walking through the door and immediately lighting a candle, spraying a scent into the rooms and switching on the wax...
View ArticleChildren's Jewelry for Everyday Wear
I was just a month old when my ears were pierced. Soon after, my children's jewelry collection started getting bigger and included lots of earrings (with safety bell backs), necklaces, and bracelets....
View ArticleTGI Fridays Launches Food Truck and Tour of Handcrafted America
Summer of Fridays has officially kicked off with the launch of the TGI Fridays Handcrafted America Tour – a multi-city journey through the hottest sights and sounds of the U.S. The tour features two...
View Article"Summer of Wonder" at Aquarium of the Pacific
Summer is upon us, and I know in my family that means the kids at home constantly saying, “ What are we going to do today?” They love getting their hands on everything and as a mom finding a place they...
View ArticleLucha Libre Father's Day Gift Idea and Free Printable in Spanish
Father's Day is a bit bittersweet for me ever since my dad passed away in 2009. Although we never really celebrated el Día de los Padres at home, this day makes me stop and think about my dad and I am...
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