I have been blessed with two very active, healthy children! Fortunately for my family, my children very seldom get sick. But when they do, we rely on natural ingredients to help our children get back to their everyday, normal routine and regimen. With over 100 years experience helping parents make important decisions about their child's health, Hyland's has products that can help your child get back to everyday life. Hyland's has launched MiHylands.com, a Spanish language website that can Continue Reading
Gift Ideas for Teens -Academy Sports & Outdoors and Win a $100 Gift Card #ItsaDaisy #Shop #Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #ItsaDaisy Now that my children are older, thinking of Christmas gifts ideas can becomes difficult. I can buy them the latest tech gadget but I'm always looking for ways to unplug and spend time outdoors. Between football season, baseball, softball and volleyball my kids are very active. But they also enjoy outdoor sports like archery or target practice using their air Continue Reading
Spicy Shrimp with El Yucateco + $75 Walmart Gift Card and El Yucateco Gift Basket #SauceOn #Shop
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SauceOn #Shop #CollectiveBias I'm a busy Madre, but not busy enough that I can find time to cook for my family. Since I have older children that have football and volleyball practice in the evenings, I need to make sure that dinner is quick and easy. We love shrimp and fortunate to have large, meaty Gulf Shrimp in season. Using fresh ingredients like shrimp allows me to cook a Continue Reading
Finding ME Time + a Angel Soft® with Fresh Lavender Scent #AngelSoftMami #Spon
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and the maker of Angel Soft®. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Now that my children are older, finding ME time is never a second thought. But I did go through stages where I felt like my live was always about my kids. That's not a bad thing, but having some Mommy only time is very important. I had to learn to let the little things go. By that I mean, taking a bubble bath while the kids are awake is Continue Reading
Juju in Easterland Who Knew? – Juju’s Easter Book Giveaway
In 2012 our friend Michelle Hirstius created a loveable children's book character called Juju. Juju's first book "Juju the GOOD voodoo" launched online and in local Southeast Louisiana boutiques. Over a short time, Michelle & Juju created a following a fans that love Juju's key message: You can be YOU. In her books, Juju comes alive and casts “good deeds” spell down in “da bayou” of Louisiana. We all expect find a voodoo doll in those parts, but Juju is no ordinary voodoo doll. Her lovable Continue Reading
$50 Red Lobster Gift Card #Sponsored Giveaway #BestLobsterfest
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Being Latino and Red Lobster. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I'm going to twist your arm right now (not that you needed a new excuse to take my family out to eat) but Red Lobster's Lobersterfest is back and better than ever with nine new and classic lobster dinner options. In addition to the fantastic variety Red Lobster offers, you can also find great weekday offers throughout the celebration. In addition to beloved Continue Reading
Win a Custom Digital Party Pack from AHHA Party Designs
I love to include fun, attractive graphics on my blog. While it takes me 30 minutes to do a simple graphic (even longer to create a simple printable) others can create the Mona Lida is minutes! Ashlee Moll, Owner/Creator at AHHA Party Designs, specializes in custom party design. Whether you are planning a birthday party or large event, graphics play an important role in the overall look and feel of the event. Design can make an average party become over the top with custom water bottles, Continue Reading
HGTV Jessie Chair Giveaway #HGTVJessieChair
I don't know about you but anytime I watch HGTV I feel motivated to redecorate, clean clutter and start making the inside (and outside) of my home more user friendly. My husband and I wake up early on Saturday morning, drink a cup of coffee while watch a few shows on HGTV. Once our coffee is done, we are ready to tackle our Saturday morning cleaning rituals and honey-do lists. It's giveaway time! We’re excited to be working with SAHM Reviews and a group of CoHosts to give away an amazing Continue Reading
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach #BayouTravel
I love winter but I can't take the cold much longer. In fact, I have been planning my travel destinations for 2014. You can guarantee that the beach will be involved. I am planning an upcoming to Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is 32 miles of sugar-white beaches that stretch along a 27,000 acre island on the northernmost coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The location is absolutely breathtaking and a short drive from the New Orleans area. If you have yet to visit Gulf Shores you will be Continue Reading
Tortilla de Huevo y Papas & Twitter Party #HerenciaDelBigote
This is a sponsored post. I was compensated for the creation of this recipe as well as cohosting the Twitter Party. All thoughts & opinions are my own. My work week is a disaster! Between homework, sports practices and household responsibilities I am exhausted. One way I save time is my meal planning properly. When all else fails I make a dinner that is quick and affordable with items I already have at home. What's one thing I have plenty of? Eggs! Finding a egg dish is super easy. Continue Reading
McCafé Dulce de Leche Shake Giveaway #dulcesrecuerdos #llblog
It's summertime & that means our days are hot, hot, hot!! My work-week like many of you, is super busy. So when I'm not at work, my weekends are filled with softball practices, tournaments, the local park and lots of family outdoor fun. But I can only take so much heat in my life before I have to "chill out". This weekend after spending 8 hours at a softball tournament (no, I'm not kidding) we stopped by my mom's house to visit after we found out she took a tumble outside her home and broke Continue Reading
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Toy Giveaway Ends 5/3
The following is a Sponsored Post. Giveaway listed below is provided by Hasbro. All opions and thoughts are as always, my own. As a young child living in Los Angeles, my mother was extremely protective of us. Since she was a single mother for so many years, she was always working to provide for my older brother & I. This meant I spent a lot of time with my older brother and enjoyed playing with him every weekend when we were not in school. By playing, I mean playing with HIS toys. We played Continue Reading