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BRITAX Registry Rewards Program #BRITAXLatinaAdvisory

May 17, 2012 By Divina Leave a Comment

As I mentioned in earlier posts I am a proud Latina Mami advisory board member AND a proud parent consumer for BRITAX and I am thrilled to share information on the new BRITAX Registry Rewards Program. I remember the hours of research required prior to the arrival of Rock and then again with X when we were looking for great quality baby brands. There is so much stuff you need as a new or experienced parent including but not limited to strollers, car seats, accessories etc. and then throw in scary recalls and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Well I LOVE how BRITAX took the guess work out of finding the perfect baby item in your prices range, color and then rewarding you with a FREE BRITAX Boulevard 70 convertible car seat (valued at $319.99)! How you say? The BRITAX Registry Rewards Program started April 2 and allows parents to receive a free car seat when they buy one designated BRITAX or BOB item from each of five baby gear categories on the BRITAX New Parent Checklist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Britax, The New Tagged With: baby stuff, BRITAX Registry Rewards Program, expecting parents, new parents

Appgear Foam Fighters App review

May 16, 2012 By Eddy Leave a Comment

Augmented Reality is the new hit among portable games. With the technology available on Iphone/Ipads and Android phones/tablets it is great to see games take advantage of the unique experience these devices provide. Yet with any new tech for games, it is only as good as the game itself. I had the opportunity to try one of these new generation of AR games: Appgear’s Foam Fighter. Basically bringing the Air Combat simulation to the next level, Foam Fighter combines Augmented Reality with the physical world. Players can download the game and start playing immediately (demo only unfortunately), or they can pick up the foam fighters, aptly named as they are miniature airplanes made of foam. When attached to your phone or tablet by a small arm with a suction cup, the game will scan the plane opening up new campaigns specific to the plane. I had the chance to try out the Battle of Britain. Missions were pretty varied from destroying select buildings as targets or full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: App Reviews, The New Tagged With: appgear, apple, augmented, foam fighter, game, ipad, IPhone, reality, review

(Video) Marvel Reads: Spiderman: An Origin Story App Review

May 11, 2012 By Eddy Leave a Comment

A new Spiderman movie is set to come out this summer with a different spin on the entire story. What better way to prepare for the debut than to brush up on the original story from Marvel. Of course, if you are an adult it isn’t that difficult to pick up or download a version of the original comic. For children it is a bit harder relating to a story created back in the early 60s. Thankfully, Marvel has brought the story to a generation through Spiderman: An Origin Story App. Formatted in the same way as the Avenger Assemble! and Hulk app, iPhone/iPad users are treated to an interactive story told by Stan Lee on one of his most famous characters. Designed for all ages (not just kids) the story is brought to life with interactive games and puzzles. Check out Rock and I having some webslinging fun: Available in French, Italian, German, Spanish and Danish, the app can be found here on iTunes for $3.99 which to me is definitely worth it considering the repeated use that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: App Reviews, The New Tagged With: app, apple, avengers, comic, Eddy, Hulk, lee, Marvel, review, Rock, Spiderman, stan

What to Expect When You are Expecting Promotion & #Giveaway #Sweepstakes

May 10, 2012 By Divina 46 Comments

Eddy and I love going to the movies we try to go at least once a month despite how busy life gets. Sometimes it’s a romantic comedy, an action flick, a drama depending on our mood. When we saw the trailer for upcoming Lionsgate movie “What to Expect When You Are Expecting,” in theaters everywhere on May 18th, 2012, I knew what movie would be our next date night entertainment. Check out the trailer. Synopsis: Inspired by the perennial New York Times bestseller of the same name and the first book in a series that has sold over 32 million copies worldwide, WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING is a hilarious and heartfelt big screen comedy about five couples whose intertwined lives are turned upside down by the challenges of impending parenthood. Starring Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Ben Falcone, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Rodrigo Santoro, Joe Manganiello, Rob Huebel, Tom Lennon, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Britax, Giveaways and Sweepstakes!, The New Tagged With: giveaway sweepstakes, lionsgate movie What to Expect When You are Expecting, the BRITAX Expect Greatness Tour, What to Expect When You are Expecting Promotion

(Video) Uncle Milton Darth Maul Lightsaber Room Light

May 10, 2012 By Eddy Leave a Comment

Probably the best thing (and only thing) to come out of the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was the introduction of the dual blade lightsaber. With that said, what little boy (or big boy in my case) is not going to love falling asleep to the warm glow of a lightsaber, it is just too perfect. Uncle Milton really did me a favor, not only does it make me a hero to my son to help him build his lightsaber night light but I get to further introduce him to the Star Wars lore. Check out my assessment and assembly of the room light below: Also included as part of the instructions, is a color poster with various cool Star Wars facts about Darth Maul (the bad guy who wields the double lightsaber) as well as a brief history of the character. In addition, the poster breaks out some real science information regarding electricity and how some of the technology in real life can relate to lightsabers. Rock loves the lightsaber, I have had to put it pretty high in his room so he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dancing Hotdogs Family Product Reviews, The New Tagged With: darth, Eddy, fun, Lightsaber, maul, Milton, review, Star, Uncle, Wars

Regalos para Mi Mama #CBias #MamasGlade

May 9, 2012 By Divina 4 Comments

Este domingo es el día de la Madre y cada año tengo el mismo problema que le regalo a mi mamá. Mi mamá es una de las más generosa, simpática, fantástica y divertida persona que le vas a encontrar. Mi papá y mamá siempre me ayudo con los niños cuando Eddy y yo queríamos salir para una noche romántico pero desde que yo renuncié a mi trabajo y empecé a viajar para DancingHotdogs.com ella le llevar a la escuela y les cuida mas. Unas veces les busco a Rock y X y ellos huelen como el perfume de mi mamá. Ella se pone los perfumes muy románticos con muchas flores. Cuando respiro el aroma me lleva a memorias de mi juventud. Memorias de noches afuera con la familia donde mi mamá esta vestida de rojo y está bailando. Memorias que yo le veo riendo y me hace sonreír. Entonces cuando me fui a Target buscando ese regalo tan especial quiera compra algo que decía gracias por todo y relájate en tu día tan especial. Antes de ir mire en la revista de Target para … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: #CBias, #MamasGlade, Regalos para Mi Mama

Verizon’s The Perfect Day #Giveaway #Sweepstakes

May 9, 2012 By Eddy Leave a Comment

It isn’t often that we get to give our mom or those moms in our life all that they deserve. In a lot of cases to do that you would have to spend a lot of money. When I sat down trying to figure out what the Boys and I would get D for mother’s day it wasn’t an easy task (what do you get the girl that has everything?). When I would finally come up with a decent idea, I would realize that it was a bit over our budget, not to say that D does not more than deserve it. My struggles over getting a mother’s day present had me wonder how others were faring, and how it would be great if someone just gave me all the stuff that would make a wonderful mother’s day present. Verizon Wireless listened and came up with a huge giveaway you can nominate your own mom for! The Perfect Day Giveaway Sweepstakes Grand Prize Package includes: a manicure, pedicure, massage, facial, laundress, house cleaning, and dinner/restaurant voucher or gift card for $350 (approximate retail value: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: day, Divina, Eddy, giveaway, mothers, present, sweepstakes, verizon, Verizon’s The Perfect, wireless

(Video) Domino’s New Gluten-Free Crust Pizza #GlutenFreeCrust

May 9, 2012 By Divina Leave a Comment

My parents and two younger sisters and I are super close but though we all live 25 minutes away from each other life has a way of getting really busy. We all have work, classes, play dates, social obligations etc but every Tuesday night we make it a point to get together for a family dinner. It does not have to be anything special it may be leftovers, a simple meal or takeout but my parents, my sisters, Eddy, my little men and I get together to spend some quality time together and catch up with life and other chismes. Yesterday, Domino’s Pizza sponsored our family dinner by treating us to NEW Gluten-Free Crust Pizza and other specialties so we could catch up over a good affordable meal. Check out our video. Thankfully Eddy, my little men and I don’t have a gluten sensitivities (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley) but it’s nice to hear as a Mami that Domino’s Pizza is aware that more and more people need gluten free products and they are giving their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dancing Hotdogs Family Product Reviews, The New Tagged With: #GlutenFreeCrust, (Video) Domino’s New Gluten Free Crust Pizza

Calling Mommy!

May 8, 2012 By Eddy Leave a Comment

When you are a child your mother is the center of the world. Every bit of news that happens in your life is filtered and given to her. As you grow older sometime keeping that connection become more and more difficult. It could be through distance or just a plain old busy life. None the less, it is important to keep in touch with the woman that gave you the gift of life. For D and I, with family either in Puerto Rico or Paraguay it is difficult making sure we stay in touch with all the mothers in our life. The only way we found to keep in touch and not spend $50 on a twenty minute call is through pre paid phone cards. The biggest trouble is finding the right one that works. Thing are especially difficult when calling Paraguay which is off the beaten path and is expensive to call as well as difficult to find a calling card that works right. This leaves us especially vulnerable to card scams. Thankfully there are resources that help out on finding the right calling … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: call, cards, consumer, Divina, Eddy, Latism, mom, post, reports, sponsored

BRITAX HQ Latina Board Members Launching Event #BritaxLatinaAdvisory

May 8, 2012 By Divina 5 Comments

When Eddy and I were expecting Rock we felt overwhelmed by all the baby brands. We were the first of our friends to have children and though our parents wanted to help it was over 20 years since they had babies and the baby world had changed. So Eddy and I took it to the internet started doing countless hours of research and then we were gifted a BRITAX car seat and everything changed. Eddy and I found this brand was a leader in mobile safety for more than 70 years, with a legacy of leadership in developing innovations that enhance the safety of child car seats and improve their ease of installation and we were sold. So I was thrilled when I was selected to be a part of the Britax Latina Advisory Brand and was flown down to North Carolina to meet the people behind this great brand and see firsthand the technology and safety that is BRITAX. During the day and half press event alongside some amazing Latina bloggers we got a behind the scenes tour of the BRITAX U.S. headquarters … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Britax, PR & Media Events, The New Tagged With: 2012 Britax Latina Advisory, BRITAX HQ Latina Board Members and Bloggers Launching Event, safety