For years, Best Buy has been our go-to store for everything in our home from TVs, washer & dryer, refrigerator, right down to the very Samsung Ultrabook I am typing this out on. Now, with its new emphasis on being more accomodating to the Spanish-speaking customer, I am convinced they are a company who just…
As the mom of 3 boys who is expecting a 4th baby this spring, I view my everyday life as anything BUT typical! Each day is different and full of life. And that's what I love. Most days, after sending my older two school-aged kids off for a full day of school, I return to…
Part of growing up is having that comfort and security that there is someone you can turn to in a time of need. The need for a mentor or someone you can look up to can sometimes make all the difference in the world for a young person. For me, being the oldest of 4…
Arroz con Pollo – chicken & rice – has been one of my favorite dishes ever since I can remember. My mom would make it all the time for my 3 younger siblings and I growing up and even continued to long after we moved out of the house and attempted to become mature adults. …
Jacob is soon to be 3 years old and showing no signs of being ready for potty-training yet. And, surprisingly, I am ok with that. I have been way too preoccupied with this pregnancy to really devote the time and patience to get him ready. Plus, he's my baby right now. I'm not in any…
The other night we were treated to a night out for dinner and some family time, thanks to Net10 Wireless. We took the kids out to Chili's for dinner which is a place we all love! As per the usual, my boys were up to their funny antics of discovering funny looking tortilla chips {like…
For the past few weeks I have been testing out a new Android pre-paid device, the LG Optimus from Net10 Wireless. I am such a tech junky so I jumped at the opportunity to try out this phone and incorporate it into my busy blogging, social media, and family life. Simply put, I'm sold! The…
It's funny how many of us at the end of the winter doldrums start to think about the warmer months and baring skin, that we immediately start some resolutions that we should really be focused on all year long. One of those resolutions is taking better care of our skin. I know that for me…
Last week I participated in a live telephone conversation with Poncho de Anda, celebrity dad and Huggies spokesparent, about parenting, the funny things that kids do, and how to get through the day while juggling a career and family. During the call it was refreshing to hear Poncho talk about real-world parenting struggles that both…
It's one of the first things I notice when I meet someone — their smile. It's the universal gesture for happiness. Your smile is one of the most important accessories you will ever showcase! And although a winning smile can certainly come from within, it helps if it is also projected on the outside for…