Halloween candy seems to be worse than zombies and night creatures. Maybe we as parents need to adjust our reactions about making a big deal about sweets. This year, Mini wants to dress up as a huntress. Don’t ask me why,
BE INTERNET AWESOME with Google
… Or why you being kind is kind of a big deal for Google. Did you know October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Google and Forward Influence Network invited me to join this campaign for a sponsored post, expressing my own
DIY: #BeYourBestBlend Iced Tea Kit for Teachers’ Appreciation Day
This post is sponsored by Twinings of London in partnership with the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. However, the ideas and opinions stated are all mines. **Don’t forget to enter our giveaway. Details at the bottom** One of the hot topics in my
Juguetes creativos para el día del niño
Este día del niño te proponemos regalos que incrementen la imaginación, la creatividad y sobre todo las horas de diversión para convivir. Las pequeñas y pequeños de la casa podrán divertirse horas con estos increíbles juegos y juguetes que te
Scholarship: win $250,000 for college through the Breakthrough Junior Challenge!
Who wouldn’t want their kid to have the opportunity to win a college scholarship? If you have a kid that loves math, physics, and other school subjects that might be hard for other students to understand, make them read this to
5 mujeres mexicanas en ciencia que hay que conocer
Si no puedes nombrar al menos dos mujeres mexicanas que estén partiendo plaza con sus avances en áreas científicas, apréndete estos nombres. A principios del año escolar, las maestras de 5to grado de Mini hicieron un experimento interesante: Pidieron a
Sheroes, las mujeres que inspiran a Barbie
Para conmemorar el día Internacional de la Mujer, Mattel lanza la colección Sheroes, con 17 de muñecas Barbie de mujeres icónicas, sobresalientes e influyentes, para inspirar a las nuevas generaciones a seguir estos modelos femeninos. La colección «Sheroes»
How to make the holiday season an opportunity for kids (and adults) to share
Meaningful moments can happen anywhere, but only mindfulness can make them last in our memory. This post is sponsored by Stephen’s Gourmet and the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. The story I will tell you and the opinions are mine
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is here!
Tune in on Thanksgiving day while cozying up around the TV on November 23rd at 9 am EST. This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. One of
Recipe: Mini’s chocolate fudge cookies
Every year during the holidays, I feel the urge of show appreciation for Mini’s teachers. This year is not the exception, and as her attention has been lately caught by cooking and baking, this year we decided to make
Preventing lice: How to wash your comb and brush
Head lice can happen to anyone. Let me share a couple of recipes to avoid reinfestation via hair tools. This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Licefreee and #WeAllGrow Latina Network. However, the anecdote and the opinions expressed here
How to clean and store costumes
Did you know that this year the US spent around $3.4 billion on Halloween costumes that were worn for one night?* Let’s make them last longer (and pollute less). *According to the nonprofit organization Fashion Revolution Costumes are often made
22 songs for roadtrips with tweens and teens
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Now 64 and One2One Network, although the anecdote and opinions are all mines. Picture this scene from our last weekend’s family road trip: My husband, my ten-year-old daughter and I hit the
4 Themes for costume-matching ideas
Matching Halloween costumes are getting more common and way more fun than they used to be. Check out these ideas, and be prepared for a lot of bootiful Instagram features. Theme: Pop culture movies. Although this Summer’s flicks didn’t get
Aromatherapy: 6 ideas to use essential oils at home
Although aromatherapy is a well-known marketable concept, I have found that using essential oils in home-made items is an easy and more affordable way of getting away with their many benefits. Since my daughter was a baby, massage and aromatherapy
Consejos para sobrellevar la vivencia emocional post desastre natural
El estrés post traumático es real y afecta a la mayoría de las personas que experimentan -en persona o incluso a la distancia- una situación de violencia tanto natural como provocada. Es indispensable poner atención a los síntomas y seguir
