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Ode to a Great Cup of Coffee #MisDiasConCM

December 4, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Coffee Mate. As always my post is my unbiased opinions. Ode To A Great Cup of Coffee By Divina Rodriguez Coffee you beautiful muse A simple cup that brings the world into your home Aromatic and inspiring the day with promise and action Dark, bold or demure yet always flavorful You are a thing of beauty I may not have been a poetry major, however, you can see my love of coffee runs deep. My coffee break is those few moments of liquid appreciation and I have teamed up with Coffee Mate for their Mis días con Coffee-mate campaign to celebrate coffee and its best friend Creamer. I take my coffee depending on how I am feeling that day, it may be bold or sweet. That is why I am excited to try out Coffee Mate’s new flavors and have them spice up my daily cup. Are you on Instagram? Join me the next 10 days in showing off your love of everything brewed use the hashtag ##MisDiasConCM … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: great cup of coffee, instagram, ode to coffee, photo challenge

(Video) 2013 Sesame Place Very Furry Christmas & Holiday Character Dining

December 3, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

Image courtesy of Sesame Place Disclosure: I am 2012 and 2013 Sesame Place Ambassador and they are sponsoring this giveaway but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. 2013 Sesame Place Very Furry Christmas has started! It is that magical time when Sesame Place is transformed into a Holiday Winter Wonderland with the help of millions lights, delightful holiday decorations, our favorite Sesame furry friends and the one and only Santa Claus! The holiday spirit shows everywhere in the park from the parade, three live shows, new second trackless Furry Express train and new Gingerbread Cookie Factory tour with the Twiddlebugs as they bake their famous chocolate gingerbread cookies. If you are looking to take advantage of the last few weeks of warm weather there are still plenty of sunny days at Sesame Place! Especially since from now until October 27, 2013 you can save $10 on Elmo ticket admission which includes the 2nd visit for free or save $25 on all twilight tickets. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sesame Street & Sesame Place, The New Tagged With: (Video) 2013 Sesame Place Very Furry Christmas, Bert, Elmo, Ernie, Holiday Character Dining, Santa Claus, Telly, Zoe

(Video) SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Langhorne

December 3, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

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Image courtesy of SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Langhorne Disclosure: We received a one night stay at SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Langhorne but as always our post is our unbiased opinion on our experience. Sesame Place’s Very Furry Christmas is here! Eddy, Rock, X and I would not miss it and decided to make it a two day road trip! We LOVE road trips, however, traveling with family is that much more difficult if everyone is cranky and tired from a bad night of sleep. So we fueled up and rested at SpringHill Suites by Marriott® Philadelphia Langhorne hotel, the only preferred Sesame Place hotel that you can walk to the park! Check out our facility video. Image courtesy of SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Langhorne Stylish and smartly designed suites are 25% larger than a comparably priced hotel room, giving you room to succeed. Stylish suites are cleverly divided into spaces for recharging, relaxing, complete with a pullout sofa and comfortable, flexible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Friendly Travel & Tourism, The New Tagged With: family travel, Sesame Place, Sesame Place accommodations

(Video) Circo Hermano Vázquez en Citifields, NY

December 3, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

Revelación: Yo recibí billetes de prensa para mi crítica pero no otro pago. Como siempre mis palabras son mías. Usted piensa que su vida familiar es un circo? No es nada como la familia Vazquez! Realmente son una familia de circo. Has visto su programa, Familia De Circo, en tr3s. Familia De Circo | Divertido Promo Get new music videos and MTV show videos on Tr3s.com. www.tr3s.com More from Familia De Circo Watch videos Watch New Music Videos | Music News Embed ¡La noche era increíble! Algunos de mis favoritos: Me encantó que fue una noche perfecta con la familia. Entradas para los niños son $15 y todo el show fue en español y utilizaron la música para entretenernos. El público fue cautivado por la familia Vasquez, todos los artistas y vimos algunos hermosos animales exóticos. El espectáculo será en el estadio Citifields hasta el sábado, 8 de Diciembre. ¡Si … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Concert/Theater News and Reviews, The New, ¡En Español! Tagged With: Circo Hermano Vázquez en Citifields, Citifields, En Espanol, NY

(Video) KidzVuz 2013 Holiday House Party #KVHoliday

December 2, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 2 Comments

Disclosure: I attended this KidzVuz sponsored event and received a goody bag. As always my post is my unbiased opinions. The Holidays are here and last weekend Rock and I attended a huge holiday party sponsored by KidzVuz. KidzVuz is a completely safe, carefully monitored online destination for tweens to have their say and share their views. At KidzVuz, tweens leave, watch, and comment on video reviews of the books, tech, movies, toys, celebs and tv shows they love. At event Rock and I mingled with over 100 bloggers, 150 kids and brands with the hottest products for the family. It was a perfect afternoon where the two of us got to spend a little time together and dip our toe into the future tween life. Some of our favorites: Nintendo Samsung Dermalogica Clear Start, DownTown Bookworks Hasbro The Broadway League Thank you Nancy, Rebecca and the KidzVuz team we had a wonderful time! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PR & Media Events, The New Tagged With: KidzVuz, press events, tweens

(Video) Dancing Hotdogs Thankful Thoughts 2013 #ThanksgivingConBritax

November 28, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 2 Comments

Disclosure: As a Britax Latina Blogger/Advisory Board Member (and in partnership with Mami Innovative Media), this post is part of a sponsored outreach. All opinions expressed are my own. My darling family and friends THANK YOU for being you. 2013 has been an amazing year and through my social media sharing you have seen celebrity events and fabulous trips to Disney World, Sesame Place, Miami and other full filled adventures with the family, however, behind the scenes you may be surprised to learn that the Dancing Hotdogs family also had their share of personal challenges and health scares. Challenges and scares that make you take a shaky deep breath and look at your life and question so much about yourself and the direction your life is going. Two things that were always a constant in those low points was God and our local and digital community. Thanksgiving and the holiday season give us reason to stop and appreciate all those wonderful moments and people in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Britax, The New Tagged With: #ThanksgivingConBritax, (Video) Dancing Hotdogs Thankful Thoughts 2013

(Video) Cooking with Kids: Holiday Treats with Chex ®

November 28, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 2 Comments

Disclosure: I received Chex Party Mix Blogger Kit along with a gift card to try out some of the new Holiday Chex Party Mix. As always my post is my unbiased opinions. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukah to my Jewish friends! You know what that means the season of holiday hosting and holiday good eats is here! As you know I am not the best chef, however, I love to cook with my growing men so when Chex ® reached out with a holiday partnership I was all about it! Did you know that Chex ® has seven Gluten Free Cereals and SO MANY 15 minute recipes that require no baking! Check out my video recap of Rock, X and I making the Sugar Cookies Chex ® Mix to share with our guests and neighbors. It was so so so easy to do with the boys. Want to get Chex® holiday inspired? Head over to Chex Party Mix website. Thank you Chex® this was a great way to start holiday good eats! Image courtesy of Chex® Sugar Cookies Chex ® Mix Recipe Ingredients 6 cups Rice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: cooking with kids, easy cooking recipes, holiday treats

(Video) Holiday Cheer Programming with PBS KIDS

November 26, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 2 Comments

Image courtesy of PBS KIDS Disclosure: I am a PBS KIDS ambassador for 2012 and 2013. As always my post is my unbiased opinions. Holidays are practically here and to get you excited for the holiday season and to start sharing Holiday Cheer PBS KIDS has some fantastic family friendly programming to get excited for the season starting with THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS on Wednesday, November 27. Educational entertainment continues for several weeks so check your local listings so you do not miss all the fun! THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT CHRISTMAS! – Airs on November 27, 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 13 and 24 A PBS KIDS holiday tradition, this adventure finds the Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally on a journey around the world to help a lost reindeer find his way home to Freezeyourknees Snowland in time for Christmas. On the way, the Thinga-ma-jigger breaks down, and they depend on a variety of animals – from African bush elephants to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PBS Kids, Sesame Street & Sesame Place, The New Tagged With: educational entertainment, PBS Kids, preschool learning, Preschool programming

Unlock the Secrets of the Season with P&G #PGFiestas Facebook Chat

November 26, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez Leave a Comment

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with P&G, Orgullosa and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. As the holidays quickly approach, excitement and ANXIETY start to sink in and it is too easy to get overwhelmed with just how will you do it all! Take a deep breath, it's time to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for the festivities ahead. P&G is helping me with my Thanksgiving hosting and are always here to help for every occasion. The P&G’s Secrets of the Season program can help to unlock the secrets to making the perfect holiday attainable. The program also features exclusive tips, tricks and expert advice from program spokespeople Evette Rios (host of CBS’ Recipe Rehab) and Wilmer Valderrama (That 70’s Show). Join us for an exclusive LIVE Facebook Chat on P&G’s Orgullosa page to celebrate the holiday season with special celebrity guests – Evette Rios and Wilmer Valderrama, who’ll share their holiday tips and tricks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Blog, The New Tagged With: #PGFiestas, facebook chat, Holidays 2013, hosting, hosting tips, prizes

Babies “R” Us First Christmas #BRUChristmas Giveaway Sweepstakes

November 25, 2013 by Divina Rodriguez 146 Comments

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with Babies “R” Us and they are sponsoring the giveaway sweepstakes. As always my post is my unbiased opinions. The 2013 holiday season is here! Every holiday is so special with new memories, traditions and magical moments that make Christmas a very special time. My babies are five and two and it seems like just yesterday we were celebrating their first Christmas. Look at these faces. I remember buying their first stockings, their first Christmas outfits and seeing their faces light up over the lighted tree. Every Christmas is so special, however, their first will always hold a special moment in my heart because it was the first we were celebrating it as a family. One of our favorite family traditions is baking cookies, decorating them and leaving them out for a special treat for Santa. Rock, X, Eddy and I love doing it so much we started a new family tradition of hosting a cookie swap with our friends prior to December 24th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways and Sweepstakes!, The New Tagged With: $50 gift card winner, Babies R Us, Baby First Christmas, Celebrating Babies First, giveaway, sweepstakes