This is part of a sponsored campaign with P&G and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Being a Latina of today means many things to different Latinas. We all juggle diverse roles as mothers, businesswomen, professionals, wives, and daughters. The one common foundation that we all have is our desire to have the best of both worlds by embracing our Latina heritage and culture and taking advantage of the opportunities that being American has afforded us too. For me personally, being a Latina of today means that I have bridged the gap between the traditions of my Latin ancestors and the modern roles and opportunities that Latinas are able to experience in the United States. It means that I can have it all, a family, a career, a business, and a relationship without having to compromise any one of these roles. Also, it allows me to be a strong and independent woman who is not afraid to balance it all and be successful while doing it! … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be A Latina Of Today? @Orgullosa #OrgullosaHeritage #HHM
Celebrate The History Of Latino Americans! @FordEspanol @PBS #LatinosPBS #LatinosFord
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Ford. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Last week, I shared a very special experience with my two sons who are ages seven and ten. We sat down as a family and watched the second episode in the PBS series Latino Americans which kicked off our official celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to spend quality time as a family and to reflect on the many contributions that Latinos have made over the last 500 years. This episode focused on the struggles that Latinos encountered during the World War II years and years that followed the war. Although many Latinos proudly served this country and defended it during the war, they were still discriminated against and had to fight for civil rights during this time. We also learned about how Latinos from Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba came to the United States looking for better opportunities for their … [Read more...]
Enjoy Noosa Yoghurt For Breakfast With Your Family! @NoosaYoghurt #sponsored
*This post was written by me on behalf of Noosa Yoghurt. I received complimentary product samples to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine. I'm sure I have mentioned this many times over on this blog but, boy are my kids picky when it comes to eating certain foods. A lot of it has to do with their father and I wanting to give them many food choices and, unfortunately when it comes to children, the foods they choose aren't always the best for them. As a result, we have been looking to keep the healthy foods that they like stocked in the fridge. Luckily for us, yogurt is one of my little one's favorite foods so I was thrilled when we were presented with the opportunity to review Noosa Yoghurt! I was hoping to finally find a yogurt that my older son would like too. I had never heard of Noosa Yoghurt before so I went about learning everything I could about them since my boys were going to eat their yogurt. They make an Aussie style yogurt which is made … [Read more...]
The Hamsters Are Back! #KiaSocialClub #Hamsters @Kia
*This sponsored post was written by me on behalf of Kia. All opinions are 100% mine. Who could forget the iconic Kia hamsters dancing and swaying to the beat in their legendary commercials? The good news is that they are back to introduce the new 2014 Soul! They have totally transformed themselves into lean, mean, head-turning machines in order to truly represent the new Soul. You can watch them hit the gym and work out to Lady Gaga's latest anthem, "Applause." Some of the features of the new 2014 Kia Soul include include AC, power locks and windows with driver-side express, satellite radio, USB, Bluetooth, stability control, privacy glass and hill start assist. Extra-cost options include 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control with steering-wheel controls, a center console, rear armrest with cup holders and remote keyless entry. As you can see, they spared nothing to make this new Soul the best one yet! It has more room and more features than its predecessor … [Read more...]
Pampers Unites Babies From Across The Country In NYC! #pampersamorsueñosjuegos
*This sponsored post was written by me on behalf of Pampers and Latina Mom Bloggers. All opinions are 100% mine. This past Summer, I had the opportunity to reflect on the love, sleep and play that I witnessed and experienced as a new mother when I had both of my sons. Pampers launched a program to celebrate the profound impact that parents experience when they see their babies engaging with the world around them for the first time. Parents all across North America were prompted to share photos of their babies experiencing love, sleep, or play. Last week, Pampers united babies from across the country to celebrate this campaign in a star-studded event in New York City's legendary Grand Central Terminal and I had the pleasure of attending. Pampers received more than 30,000 photo submissions of babies enjoying love, sleep, or play and they compiled the images into a huge 3-D projection. Expectant mothers, actress Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mexican actress, mom and TV … [Read more...]
Send Cheer To Teachers With Cheerios! @Cheerios #Giveaway #ad
*This post was written by me on behalf of General Mills. I received a product sample to review. All opinions are 100% mine. Although being a teacher is very rewarding, it can sometimes be a thankless job. Every once in awhile, you touch someone's life and their admiration for you propels them to want to thank you in a special way. This is a culminating moment for the nearly 6.2 million teachers who are dedicated to educating the youth in this country. The Cheerios Send Cheer to Teachers program makes it simple for anyone to thank their favorite current or childhood teacher. Parents can demonstrate the gratitude that they have for their children's teachers by using specially-marked boxes of Cheerios cereal to cut special postcards to show how thankful they are. All they have to do is locate these cereal boxes in their local grocery stores now through mid-October 2013. To create the card, just follow these three easy steps: Cut out the postcard found on the … [Read more...]
Show Your Kids How Much Fun Eating Their Veggies Can Be! @BirdsEye #PlayWithVeggies #Giveaway
*This post was written by me on behalf of Birds Eye. I received promotional items for the purpose of writing this post. All opinions are 100% mine. I'm sure many of you struggle with getting your kids to eat their vegetables as much as we do. As parents, however, we know how important it is to make sure they get their daily allowances of fruits and vegetables in order to remain healthy and strong. The question then becomes, how can we encourage our children to eat all of their veggies every single day? Birds Eye has the answer! This summer, Birds Eye has introduced 4 House Rules to demonstrate to kids that eating their veggies can be fun and healthy! They have enlisted the help of Jennette McCurdy, star of the new hit show Sam & Cat on Nickelodeon help show kids how fun veggies can be! They know that getting kids actively involved in the meal planning process can go a long way in instilling healthy eating habits. Here are the 4 House Rules for making … [Read more...]
Check Out The Ruum Back To School Collection! #RuumBTS #Sponsored
*This post was written by me on behalf of Ruum American Kids Wear. I received a gift card in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% mine. School is starting in a few weeks here in New York City and that means that moms and dads are scrambling to get their kids ready for the new academic year. Most kids will tell you that having the right Back to School wardrobe can make a world of difference in launching the year off on the right note. Ruum American Kid's Wear has an exciting collection of childrenswear for kids ranging from newborn to age 14. Ruum collections are designed to coordinate easily and take the guess work out of putting outfits for school together every night for the next day. Aside from offering quality clothing for a great value, they also offer a wide selection of accessories including a wide assortment of shoes for boys and girls. There is something for everyone at Ruum, from bodysuits and sweaters to dresses and … [Read more...]
A Whole New Generation Of El Chavo Fans! @ElChavoToys #Giveaway #Sponsored
*This post was written by me on behalf of Jakks Pacific. I received a product sample to review. All opinions are 100% mine. Growing up, most Latino kids knew and loved El Chavo. He spoke our language, made us laugh with his funny antics, and taught us about friendship. It didn't matter whether you lived in New York City or Miami, we all felt connected to his kind heart and his enthusiasm. We also loved the rest of his quirky friends and his many unforgettable catchphrases such as "Eso, eso, eso!" (Thassit!, thatssit!, thassit!) What many people don't know is that El Chavo was also a global phenomenon and is beloved internationally as much as he is here in the United States. El Chavo is the number one family property for Latinos and the most profitable entertainment franchise in the Spanish-speaking world. Today re-runs of El Chavo del 8 are watched worldwide in over 90 countries, including the United States, Latin America, Brazil, and Spain. For those of … [Read more...]
