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Blogger Bash NYC 2014 Recap #SweetSuite14 #BBNYC

July 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: I received a Blogger Bash ticket to attend.  As always, my post are based on my opinions and experiences. This past week, NYC was taken over by exceptional bloggers and brands for the very first Blogger Bash 2014! In the two day conference there were over 100 brands and several hundred bloggers who came together for one goal, “To Make An Impression!” With my marketing, Trumpeting Media and Brillante Media experience I know how difficult putting together a two event can be so I am always in awe when people put together a multi-day conference with so many clients and bloggers. The Blogger Bash Team led by Joey Fortman and Charlene Deloach did an amazing job! They recognize the power of digital influencers and tried their best teach new and experienced bloggers how to grow their brands while networking with industry leaders. The conference started out with the always fun Sweet Suite where there was a line out the door to get in. Where we mingled and got … [Read more...]

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(Video) Help ConAgra Foods Donate 2 Million Meals this Summer #HungerFreeSummer

June 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with The Motherhood and ConAgra Foods.  As always, my posts are based on my opinions and experiences. Two days until 2014 Summer Vacation starts! Rock, X and I are so so excited and have already started our summer bucket list which includes strawberry picking, beach play dates and countless other activities that are going to make this summer AWESOME! Talking about AWESOME things; I am so so happy to report that as of this post the Kid President’s 5 Things That Make Summer Awesome video  has over 1,000,000 views and 36,000 likes! Thanks to YOU, ConAgra Foods Foundation will be donating the monetary equivalent of one meal to Feeding America! That is over 1,000,000 meals! You ROCK America! However, fight is not over! 90% of those 21 million kids who receive reduced-priced meals during the school year are without food so keep viewing, sharing and liking the video! ConAgra Foods Foundation has doubled its commitment to 2 million … [Read more...]

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Join Us for the Pampers “Mi Equipo, Mi Herencia” Twitter Party #MiEquipoMiHerencia

June 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Pampers Latino.  However, all opinions expressed are my own. Which fútbol team will you be rooting for during this summer? How do you show pride for your team colors? Pampers is bringing Latino families and their babies together to honor two very important aspects of their lives: national pride and a love of fútbol. Just in time for summer soccer, Pampers Latino is launching the “Mi Equipo, Mi Herencia” Virtual Stadium app and sweepstakes on the Pampers Latino Facebook page, to celebrate these two very quintessential parts of life in a memorable way. From May 22nd through July 15th, parents are encouraged to log on to the Pampers Latino Facebook page to celebrate their love of country and their favorite sport by participating in the “Mi Equipo, Mi Herencia” app and sweepstakes.  Moms and Dads can upload and customize photos of their little fan in the Pampers Virtual Stadium, generating a shareable … [Read more...]

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(Video) 2014 #HungerFreeSummer

June 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post with The Motherhood and ConAgra Foods.  As always, my posts are based on my opinions and experiences. One of my major goals for 2014 was to find more local volunteer opportunities where I could include the boys so they could learn just how lucky they truly are to be loved, clothed and fed. I know they are just five and three but I want them to be continue to grow and always be leaders and assets to our community.  One of the major ways I have been trying to instill that sense of community is donating to our local food pantry. Check out our video. I hope by starting young and local my boys will learn the lesson and be lifetime volunteers especially with such a difficult issue like food insecurity. Do you know?  When children are out of school for the summer, nearly 90 percent have limited or no access to the free or reduced price meals they receive at school during the school year. This means that children may be at even … [Read more...]

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(Video) Brian James Sandals Review and Giveaway

June 2, 2014 by 83 Comments
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Update giveaway is closed. Congrats to winner.  Disclosure: I received Brian James MONIQUE Sandals to facilitate my review and they are hosting the giveaway. As always, my posts are based on my opinions and experiences. Summer 2014 is almost here and I know I am loving the arrival of sun dress and sandal season.  One of the great new trends shoe trends for this upcoming summer is the Ankle Strap Sandals. You have probably seen them in your favorite shoe style whether it is a wedge or flat. I love the look of them and Brian James reached out to let me them first hand. Brian James™ was created by Angela Edgeworth, founder of the award-wining children’s shoe brand pediped® Footwear. My boys used pediped®: when they were younger and I loved the quality, style and how they were made for active kids. So I was excited to try out their 2014 Spring and Summer Collection. Brian James™ Spring/Summer 14 Collection offers six new essential styles that are easily wearable and certain … [Read more...]

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(Video) #NYC #KnowYourZone as Hurricane Season 2014 Approaches

May 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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  Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post just wanted to share some free emergency resources (heaven forbid you need them) for the upcoming season. With summer comes the start of 2014 Season and after the disastrous storms of the past I urge all New Yorkers to know your zone! The New York City Office of Emergency Management has tried complied so many resources on www.nyc.gov/knowyourzone like this Hurricane Brochure in hurricane_brochure_english, Spanish and countless other languages. Check out this quick video on how to find your zone. Take the time to: Use NYC’s Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder or call 311 to find out whether your home or business is located in a hurricane evacuation zone. Understand hurricane hazards and the steps you can take to prepare. Sign up for Notify NYC . Get the latest emergency information via text, phone, email, fax, Twitter (@NotifyNYC), BlackBerry Messenger, and instant messenger. Remember When hurricanes reach … [Read more...]

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(Video) USA Swimming is the #funnestsport

May 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: We have partnered with USA Swimming to get the word out about swimming as a sport in the "Swimming is the Funnest Sport" campaign. As always, my posts are based on my opinions and experiences. Swimming doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Even with stars like Michael Phelps bringing the spotlight to the sport during the Olympics, swimming still doesn't get any consideration by kids or parents when choosing a competitive sport. Think of it like this, when you were deciding what sport to play when you were younger what were you choices? Basketball, baseball or soccer? Consider this: 80% of parents do not consider swimming as a sport once their kids learn how to swim Had USA swimming not contacted us about getting the word out about “Swimming is the Funnest Sport” Campaign D and I would have continued to be a part of that 80%. The thing is that it is easy to miss out on some of the great benefits of  swimming as a sport: There are hardly any injuries in … [Read more...]

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Join Us for the Orgullosa & Pampers Virtual Baby Shower Twitter Party #NuevaLatina

May 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
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This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Orgullosa, Pampers and Latina Mom Bloggers.  However, all opinions expressed are my own. As Latinas living in the U.S., we all know the complexities of balancing “two worlds”:  one that holds onto our cultural roots while the other immerses into our American life. As Orgullosa would say - we are the “Nueva Latina”. If you haven’t heard, Orgullosa’s Nueva Latina initiative is a first-of-its-kind platform that empowers Latinas to define what it means to be a bicultural, modern Latina, a Nueva Latina, by capturing real-life voices, stories and experiences solicited from the community. Orgullosa and Latina writer and director, Linda Nieves-Powell created the Nueva Latina monologues, five engaging and heartfelt monologues that showcase the many different struggles and triumphs Latinas face while trying to find balance between their American and Latino cultures. We’re so excited that Orgullosa and Pampers Latino have joined together for … [Read more...]

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(Video) Why I Need a Mom’s Night Out #MNOMovie #NMNO14

April 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored campaign with National Mom’s Nite Out and Mom’s Night Out movie.  As always, my posts are based on my opinions and experiences. I love love love my family and the life I have created with Eddy, Rock, X and my pups but let us be honest every mom across the WORLD needs a night out. Check out a quick day in the life of this Mami and why I need a night out. I know, I know you are probably thinking your boys are so cute! Why would you want to leave them? Yes, they are cute, however, I did not include in the video how the chasing and not keeping your hands to yourself left to wrestling, hitting and crying and since I am tired from super early wake ups I am just as cranky as them and was not really patient. Again, I love being a Mami and love the life I have  but coming up next week on May 8th, I will definitely be taking advantage of National Mom’s Nite Out where across the country, coast to coast, fun loving moms will be celebrating a night … [Read more...]

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(Video) Earth Day Living Ideas and #Moms4JNJConsumer HEALTHY ESSENTIALS®

April 16, 2014 by 2 Comments
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This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. April 22, 1970 was the very first Earth Day where countless Americans joined together to protect Earth and all its life forms for a beautiful and healthy future. Millions now participate in Earth Day activities every year, however, for many of us, like the Dancing Hotdogs family we do not restrict ourselves to just one day. Simple Family Friendly Earth Day Living Ideas Reduce, reuse and recycle everything even things like outgrown baby clothes and toys Get creative with recyclable arts & crafts or nature friendly projects Walk and bike as much as possible When taking a walk take a garbage bag with you and pick up any debris (your town and neighbors will thank you!) Depending on your green … [Read more...]

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