This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Allstate Foundation® and Latina Bloggers Connect. When I was a little, my mother was a single mom. Having to work 3 jobs with 2 small children, life was not easy by any means. But by watching her struggle, I knew she would rather work hard each and every day then be in a financial abusive relationship so she worked. Worked hard for every dollar we barely had. Most people only think of physical abuse when they talking about domestic Continue Reading
Join the Club – Uncorked Ventures Explorations Wine Club
Disclosure: Complimentary wine was used in order to facilitate this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. Please see website's disclosure section for additional information. My husband & I enjoy a bottle of wine from time to time, mostly on the weekends. As often as we drink a bottle of wine you would think we were more adventurous with our selections. Despite educating ourselves by visiting several wineries during our recent travels, we tend to stick to our favorites when Continue Reading
Keeping Your Teen Connected with the AT&T Pre-Paid Samsung Galaxy Express #GoPhone #Spon
DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored. All products mentioned and reviewed on this page are compliments of AT&T. All opinions of the products are my own. I have been a AT&T mobile phone customer for over 10 years. One reason I chose AT&T, aside from being the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network is convenience and low price. So when my teen first requested a mobile phone i simply added an additional line with no data. The phone was simply "just for emergencies". Once my teenage 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
Brew Over Ice Giveaway #LoveBrewOverIce
I received free product to facilitate this review & giveaway. All opinions are my own. My love for coffee is no secret! From a hot cup of coffee in the morning to a iced coffee or frappe the afternoon, I am always in the mood for coffee. But sometimes I want something different, more flavorful and even sweet!! Brew Over Ice has specially crafted several new flavors that are perfect for those moments when a cup of coffee isn't going to quench your thirst. Snapple Flavored Teas like Continue Reading
Saving Time, Money & Energy #FiltreteFilters AD
My husband has been an Electrician for the past 20 years, so it is no surprise that we always invest time and money to make our home more energy efficient. I was recently given the opportunity to review Filtrete Filters by 3M air filters for my heating and cooling system. I needed the change too! I have bought air filters from as little as $2-$22 and all were mediocre. Why? Well, the generic no name brands caught the dust & sometimes just masked odors from our pets, mildew, cooking, cleaning Continue Reading
Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village Destin, Florida #Brandcation
It's been quite on the site lately but not because I have nothing to say, but because I have been traveling. I returned from Bentonville, Arkansas a few days ago and now I'm off to Destin, Florida. It has been cold and wet in New Orleans recently so some fun in the sun is exactly what I needed. Fun is one word that can describe the location I am staying in. The Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village in Destin, Florida is the prime location for a family or couple looking to enjoy the white sand Continue Reading
Road Tripping through Northwest Arkansas #SoFabCon
I recently returned from a Social Shopper Media Conference called SoFabCon in Bentonville, Arkansas. Since I am about 10 hours away from Bentonville, Arkansas we decided driving from the New Orleans area would be cost efficient. Traveling to Arkansas we encountered heavy rain, wind and the probability of snow so we truly couldn't enjoy it's beauty. But when returning to New Orleans, we saw Arkansas through a whole new light. Isn't the location beautiful? I wish we would have had an Continue Reading
28 Days to Supercharge My Metabolism #FastMetabolismDiet
The Following is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influence in any way. Losing weight is something that I have been working on for several years. It seems like I do well for a few weeks then once I plateau, all my good word ends and nothing else is lost. What I have been needing is something to change my mind frame and metabolism. It's not that I eat a overeat or that I'm eating nothing but processed, unhealthy foods either. I need to exercise more and get my slow Continue Reading
Connect With Family Using the textPlus App #llblog
This post is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. They say "Home is where the heart is" but sometimes being at home isn't always a possible. Being a blogger, I sometimes have to travel out of state without my family. Naturally I can connect with family on social media, but sometimes you want to hear your loved ones voice or have a private quick conversation as time permits. As connected as I may be to my mobile device, my entire family isn't as connected do 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
Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast
Like many bloggers I occasionally attend a few events throughout the year that requires me to leave for an occasional conference or blogger event. In May I have 2 trips scheduled which requires me to leave for a few days. With blogging, my regular daytime job and the kids/husband responsibilities my time, like many mothers, is stretch to full capacity. Although I am excited for my trips, I also know my time prior to the trips are very slim. One thing on my mind is packing. I wish I could say Continue Reading