My Philosophy: Growing up my parents {especially my mom} always instilled the “you can do whatever you set your mind to” attitude within me. I always remember being encouraged to take risks and be self-sufficient both in my school life and my personal life with friendships and other peer relationships.…
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{review}: L’Oreal Paris Magic BB Cream
I was recently provided with a full-size sample of the new L'Oréal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier BB Cream to incorporate into my regular beauty routine. I have to say I was a bit skeptical at first because I am not one who wears a lot of heavy makeup and my skin tends…
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{giveaway}: A Good Smile is So Important – Crest #PiroposTraducidos
We've all heard them - piropos {a.k.a., compliments / pick-up lines} from admirers near and far. You know, the ones that make you roll your eyes. Ones like, "I must be in heaven because I'm looking at an angel!". While I can't say that my hubs ever used any cute or funny…
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Tech Tips for Using Your Samsung Ultrabook™ Camera
Have you discovered the webcam and software suite on your Samsung Ultrabook yet? I use mine almost daily from everything like recording video directly onto my computer to editing still photos captured. Recently I was asked to give a few handy tips for using your Samsung Ultrabook™ Camera over on My…
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I am #Orgullosa
Disfrute de este blog en español – haga clic en el idioma en el lado derecho superior I consider myself a strong, proud, successful Latina woman. And I can honestly say this is due largely in part to the sense of community I am surrounded by. Orgullosa.com is a new…
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Onward to February!
Over the past weekend I finally mustered up enough energy and patience to de-Christmas-ize our house. I should mention that the hubs did take care of all the lights and decor outside per my request since my growing pregnant belly is seeming to get in the way of me doing more…
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Celebrate National Mentoring Month with Big Brothers Big Sisters #LatinoBigs
For more info visit: www.latinobigs.com – or – www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org {Disclosure: This is part of a supported campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Big Brothers Big Sisters. However, all opinions expressed are my own.}
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This Mom Loves MasterCard MarketPlace #FinishMyList
We all love to be treated to a good deal every now and then. I've recently discovered a new favorite site for finding great local and national deals that me and my family can enjoy. MasterCard Marketplace is an online local and national deals site that will make you r…
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12 fun ways to celebrate 12-12-12 with your kids!
It's something that will happen this Wednesday and then won't again in our lifetime. 12-12-12 {a.k.a., Day of the Dozen}, or December 12, 2012 will be here this week and because I'm a mom who thinks any occasion is a great occasion to have treats and celebrate with the kids,…
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Thankful for the gift of mentorship #LatinoBigs
As the mom of 3 boys (soon to be 4), I definitely consider myself a mentor of sorts. I try to be there as much for my kids as I would for the kids of my friends. This is something that has been engrained within me since I was a young…