• {review} | Filtrete Filters by 3M

    June 29, 2013

    {Disclosure:  As part of the Mom It Forward blogger network, I've been compensated for participating in this review, however all thoughts shared are my own.  No one's the boss of me!} Keeping my home healthy and clean is one of my top priorities.  And although we don't have any pets,…

  • Believing in rainbows

    June 29, 2013

    My oldest son, Nathan {who's 9}, has always said he does NOT believe in rainbows.  He's been saying this for about the past 5 years {at least} that I can recall.  And each time I'd ask him why not, his answer was always the same.  He'd never personally seen one in…

  • It’s countdown to Despicable Me 2 around here #DM2

    June 24, 2013

    I've got 4 little minions of my own who have been counting the days till the new Despicable Me 2 move comes out on July 3rd!  It's been non-stop talk ever since school let out and they've been seeing more and more of the trailers out about the movie.   Despicable…

  • {giveaway} | Adventures in diapering + $50 Babies R Us Gift Card

    June 21, 2013

    {Disclosure:  This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Bloggers Connect and Huggies®. Babies R’ Us has provided me with a $50 gift card to supply to one reader for a giveaway. I have been financially compensated to provide my opinion and review of the products. Even though I received compensation for this post, I always…

  • {recipe}: Cheesy BBQ Open-Faced Sloppy Joes

    June 18, 2013

    This recipe for Cheesy BBQ Open Faced Sloppy Joes has me ready to confess. I admit it. I am definitely not one who enjoys being in the kitchen. Nope. Not while I could be spending time with my kids throwing a football or playing charades or just hangin' with them.…

  • Playdates gone digital

    June 17, 2013

    What is it with playdates these days?  Both of my older kids (ages 9 and 7) have had several playdates in recent weeks and it seems like kids are no longer "playing" on the playdates.  Rather, they are obsessed with playing video games with one another.  It totally bothers the…

  • {recipe}: Maseca Nixtamasa Corn Cakes with Green Chiles

    June 16, 2013

    {Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post in collaboration Latina Bloggers Connect and MASECA®, however all opinions shared are those of my own.  No one is the boss of me!} I may live in a household with very picky eaters at times, but one thing we all love is corn.  All…

  • Better Together | My Summer Wardrobe & P&G

    June 12, 2013

    {Disclosure:  This post is sponsored by P&G. With Tide®, Downy® and Bounce®, you can keep your summer fashions looking new up to 50% longer.* Text CLEAN to TARGET (827438) for mobile coupons. *vs. leading value detergent alone} As I was going through my closet the past couple of weeks, I…

  • My boys and busy on-the-go snacking

    June 11, 2013

    {Disclosure:  This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. However, all opinions expressed are my own.} With summer upon us, my hubs and our brood of boys will undoubtedly be on the move shuffling our kids to and from their busy seasonal…