Blogging Babies and The Bayou

Bayou Living with Latin Flare

  • Home
  • Who Am I?
  • Why I Blog
  • Disclosure
  • Media Kit
  • Travel
  • Kid’s Travel Printables
  • New Orleans
  • Latina
  • Food
    • Recipes
    • Gluten Free
  • Buy Our E-Book

Making New Memories with Ivory #EverydayIvory

April 27, 2017 by Maria

Making New Memories with Ivory #EverydayIvory

One thing I remember about my mother and grandmother (and provably yours too) is how much time and effort they spent on their skin. But their beauty regimen was simplistic compared to today's standards. Pure, clean and free of heavy dyes or perfumes was their go-to requirements. It's no surprise that Ivory soap is something they gravitated to as I did growing up. Ivory's products are 99.44% pure and clean which is why it's recommended by 4 out of 5 doctors for the whole family ages 3 and up. Continue Reading

Wellness Wednesday – Foods to Avoid for Healthy, Better Skin

July 26, 2016 by Maria

Our skin is one of the biggest indicators of our health, not surprisingly because it also happens to be the biggest organ. Everything that we go through in life, has a way of changing the appearance and health of our skin. Likewise, the food that we eat is the best way for our bodies to absorb the nutrients that we need, and those nutrients enhance our appearance. Some food though, might be the last thing you want to try, especially if you regularly struggle with keeping your skin looking Continue Reading

Planning for the Unplanned – Gym Bag Emergency Essentials #ConfidenceUDeserve {ad}

October 26, 2015 by Maria

Planning for the Unplanned  – Gym Bag Emergency Essentials #ConfidenceUDeserve {ad}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ConfidenceUDeserve #CollectiveBias The week work/school week goes by like a blur and we're back to our short weekend which consists of laundry, cleaning, family responsibilities and preparing for the upcoming work week. One thing my teenage daughter and I do is do some easy prep work on Sunday evenings that can make a huger difference in our work/school week. Her responsibilities Continue Reading

Are you going to ring in the New Year with a BANG? New Year’s Eve Hair Styling Tips

December 30, 2014 by Maria

Are you going to ring in the New Year with a BANG?  New Year’s Eve Hair Styling Tips

Disclosure: The below is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. During the work week I am rocking the same look every day - healthcare scrubs! Friends, it's not a cute look so I look forward to evenings that I can pull out my jewelry, dress and heels for am upcoming party. I have fairly long hair so I try to get creative for special occasions. My top special occasion hair styles are very easy to create and stakes little time. Side Knot: The long side knot is the perfect look for Continue Reading

What I’m saying and What He Hears -5 Misinterpreted Phrases #TheMoodStrikes #Ad

December 9, 2014 by Maria

What I’m saying and What He Hears -5 Misinterpreted Phrases #TheMoodStrikes #Ad

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheMoodStrikes #CollectiveBias In 1997 I married my high school sweetheart. Well, I was a high school senior and he had graduated several years earlier. We married after my first year at college when I was a mere 18 years old. Naturally life was carefree and we had the freedom to be spontaneous. Fast forward 17 years of marriage and we're tired. Tired of work, tired of bills, Continue Reading

My Husband & His Love for Old Spice – Bonus: Download New Coupons #Combos4Success #Ad

September 15, 2014 by Maria

My Husband & His Love for Old Spice – Bonus: Download New Coupons  #Combos4Success #Ad

Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Old Spice. All opinions are 100% mine. My 10 year old son & husband are the perfect combo, except when they "play" outside. My husband is not a sit in the recliner type of guy. He rarely uses the computer and although he loves video games, he gets headaches from the quick video game motions. So, he works outside on many projects around the house. What does that mean? My son has to be right out there with him. Continue Reading

The Benefits of Beauty Products with Seaweed

January 27, 2014 by Maria

The Benefits of Beauty Products with Seaweed

Bath and beauty products have been infused with ingredients gathered from our oceans for years. Like most other natural products, everything from algae to sea salt is able to provide some benefit to our skin, hair and nails. Lately, seaweed has been popping up on ingredient labels and it turns out it actually helps with a lot of skin and beauty issues. Here are some of the benefits of using bath and beauty products with seaweed in them. Seaweed as an Exfoliate Turns out seaweed can be Continue Reading

Makeup Bag Essentials for a Natural Look

January 20, 2014 by Maria

Creating a natural look with makeup is one of the easiest looks to accomplish because you are just trying to enhance your everyday appearance rather than change it with a huge application of makeup. In order to create an easy to put together, natural look of essentials that you can keep in your makeup bag for everyday use, look for items that are as close to your skin color as possible. Look for these fab finds to help you put together the perfect makeup bag essentials to create a natural Continue Reading

Creating a Home Gym on a Budget

January 13, 2014 by Maria

Creating a Home Gym on a Budget

I'm looking to get fit while being frugal in 2014! I have had a gym membership for several years. Unfortunately having the membership doesn't equate to weight loss. I have to actually GO to the gym to lose weight and "get my fitness on". So this year I am trying something new, I'm bringing a home gym to my house! Being able to create a home gym is a great investment in yourself and your health, it’s also a great way to be able to fit more physical activity into your day whenever you are able Continue Reading

Breast Cancer Awareness Month ~ Early Detection #PGBestDefense

October 20, 2013 by Maria

This is a sponsored  post for SheSpeaks/P&G.   One in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. One in eight. That is equivalent to an inner circle of girlfriends or the women in an extended family. While breast cancer rates are lower among non-Caucasian women, death rates are higher among African American and Latina women. In fact, every hour and a half a Latina woman dies of breast cancer in the United States. Early detection is the best defense against breast Continue Reading

DRY BAR BLEU Get Blown Away #dBb

September 12, 2013 by Maria

DRY BAR BLEU Get Blown Away #dBb

I hate to admit it but my hair is a HOT MESS this time of year! Wavy + Thick + Long hair is challenging so I'm always looking for new ideas when it comes to fighting my frumpy, frizzy look. I recently went to a Sip + See Pre-Grand Opening Event at DRY BAR BLEU in Metairie, Louisiana. Dry Bar Bleu is Metairie's newest hair salon that focuses on JUST blowouts! That's right, no hair cuts or colors. You can be in & out in 30-45 minutes depending on your hair and style preference. Located in Old Continue Reading

Generations of Beauty Advice #ALLERGYFACE

July 24, 2013 by Maria

Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC® When I was younger & even through my teen years, I was not allowed to wear makeup. I remember being 16 years old and begging my mother relentlessly to wear a little lipstick. After several weeks, my mother gave in. she did this for a few reasons. 1. She wanted to make sure I focused on my inner beauty vs outer beauty when meeting new people, interacting with classmates and of Continue Reading

Next Page »

Travel is my passion! Whether I am camping nearby or on a cruise ship, my heart wants to travel and discover the world! From coast to coast, I strive to encourage others to see the world and live with a suitcase always “half packed”. I’m ready to travel, are you? Contact Email: BloggingBabiesandtheBayou@gmail.com {read more here}

EMail Subscription


Tweets by @jeffmarias2001

Random Travel Posts

To Shore Excursion or Not?  #BayouTravel

To Shore Excursion or Not? #BayouTravel

TweetShareLike this post? Please share! If you’ve taken a cruise, or are planning to take one soon the question of shore excursions is bound to come up. Cruise lines offer dozens of shore excursions in conjunction with local operators to those on board. But, is taking one of these, sometimes quite expensive, excursions the best […]

Journey to Extraordinary – Family Travel Attractions in Chattanooga Tennessee #JoyofTravel #ad

Journey to Extraordinary – Family Travel Attractions in Chattanooga Tennessee #JoyofTravel #ad

TweetShareLike this post? Please share!Disclosure: I am participating in the Holiday Inn Influencer Program. All opinion and thoughts are my own. “Life is a journey, not a destination.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson The easy way, isn’t always the best way! That’s what I find myself telling the kids on EVERY road trip. This time we […]

State by State, A Walk in the Park Series – Maryland State Parks #BayouTravel

State by State, A Walk in the Park Series – Maryland State Parks #BayouTravel

TweetShareLike this post? Please share! Thank you for joining us for another week of our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we visit a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the lovely state parks of Maryland. You […]

Follow Maria Sinclair's board Let's go on a Cruise! on Pinterest.
Follow Maria Sinclair's board Travel -Family Travel Across the U.S & Abroad on Pinterest.
Follow Maria Sinclair's board Mardi Gras on Pinterest.

Site Archives

Site Categories

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries RSS
  • Comments RSS
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2021 · Beautiful Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in