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  • As a kid growing up under the warm, radiant Texas sun, I remember spending hours and hours outdoors at the pool during the summer months.  I can’t honestly say that I remember using sunscreen as a kid, but that might have something to do with the fact that my parents just didn’t realize there were…

  • I don't know about you but around here, avocado is practically a food group of its own.  Being a Mexican-American, it is just part of our culture to eat avocados regularly.  They have been an integral part of the Mexican culture for centuries.  I even remember the first time I ever tasted one.  My grandpa…

  • Photo credit: Mark Jackson – www.markoshoots.com Have you discovered me in your mailbox yet?  A couple of months ago I was literally pinching myself when I learned that I was selected to appear in a nationwide marketing campaign for Stayfree & Carefree products, Aveeno, and Neutrogena.  Me?  Joining the ranks of Jennifer Garner? Wow! I…

  • It's no secret that I LOOOOOVE food.  I am a little insane about it, in fact. I adore dreaming up what I am going to eat from one meal to the next and I'm such a brat when my mom's around because she offers to cook up just about anything my heart desires. My love…

  • The following is a sponsored post for a new website,  Adpropo.  I have, however, used the website myself and participated in one of the “treasure hunts”, in which I won a $25 gift certificate.  I am publishing this post because this website offers legitimate giveaways and their website concept is quite unique!  Read below and…

  • With the temperatures as mild as they have been over the past few months, I almost always have a stash of COOL WHIP Whipped Topping hiding out in my freezer or fridge.  It is honestly our go-to topping of choice pretty much year ’round.  We celebrate our everyday treats, like brownie sundaes, with COOL WHIP. …

  • I have three little monkeys of my own who love Curious George.  They watch it a couple of times a week in the mornings before school.  My older two will rush to finish breakfast right at 7 a.m. so they can catch the latest episode until about 7:25 when we turn off the TV and…

  • I'm what you would call a "celebration mom".  I LOVE to celebrate everything!!  In addition to regular holidays and birthdays, I love to make my own traditions with my kids and celebrate the everyday things with them.  We celebrate things like Brothers Day (made up by my oldest a few years back), violin recitals, piano…

  •     ‘Tis the season to be frugal.  For me, anyway.  I’m usually pretty darn resourceful when it comes to finding coupons for things I need or want.  In fact, many times we won’t even go to a certain restaurant, event, or retailer if we don’t have a coupon (or can’t find one) for them.…

  •   This series is brought to you by Levi’s® Curve ID. Find your custom fit at Levi’s® stores or Levi.com Jeans.  Oh, how do I looooooove thee!  Seriously, anyone who knows me well knows that I'm not much of a skirt or dress person.  Although, I am getting a bit better about that.  No, I'd…