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I'm not sure what inspired me today, but I felt like writing here. Maybe because it's been so long.<br />
Maybe because I have just slightly more time on my hands these days. Maybe because I missed it.<br />
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So, we live in Colorado now....my beautiful LA...will always be <i>casa</i> but new experiences and new opportunities, it's not right to say no to. <br />
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Jeremiah will be starting his senior year of high school, he still likes chocolate milk.<br />
And gaming. Someone tell me how to reduce the gaming and increase the schoolwork!?!?!<br />
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He's a good kid. That does pretty well in all he does. He won't ever admit it....but he has a pretty cool mom, bringing up a kid as cool as he is :)<br />
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And he handled our transition from California to Colorado. He misses how colorful LA is, with all the cultures, and swag :) of coarse (I miss it too), but he's made good friends here, and I'm proud of how well he has done.<br />
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Audrey has a big part of her hair missing on the back of her head. It's noticeable and it's Franks fault. He put slime in her hair. And I tried everything. Soap, water baby oil. The scissors finally did the trick.<br />
She has her best cousin close by to play with. She loves her school. She reminds me of California sometimes, "mom, remember when we used to...... in California". <i>I do</i>.<br />
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Frank had sports class today. It's his second class and cried twice and has been shy, and has refused to participate. Which is weird, because he is not shy at all at home. And he loves the ball.<br />
But, he's Frank. A tiny little bit antisocial, takes him a bit to warm up. Just like it took him a bit to warm up to school here. But I know he can do it. I'm the mom on the sideline with my boy attached to my leg because he's too shy to go out there. Advice? Both Audrey and Jeremiah have never been shy about participating in group activities, which is proof again, that every one of our babies is different. And that we love them just the way they are.<br />
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As for me, I'm here. I have found some pretty yummy restaurants out here. But no taco truck:/ And no pupusas:/ Kip and I have been drinking a little bit of beer, because Colorado has so many breweries. <i>It's only right. </i><br />
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I need a pedicure, and my hair done. And can now say I <i>have</i> driven in a snow storm. In my minivan.<br />
I sent a picture of a dress I was thinking of buying, which is pretty sexy (maybe too much) to my best friend back home the other day. I asked her if it was too revealing for me to wear.<br />
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She answered. <i>"You are never going to be this young again, buy the dress!"</i><br />
I did.<br />
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<br />Marcelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702257157855111425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548159524541638331.post-8643323735073270222013-06-30T21:50:00.000-07:002013-06-30T21:50:42.158-07:00easy summer<!-- Fresh & Easy: F&Easy (Content Series) / Clever Girls Snippet --><script src="http://member.clevergirlscollective.com/track?u=7325&g=668" type="text/javascript"></script><img src="http://assets.clevergirlscollective.com/pixel/p.png?a=campaign&gid=668&uid=7325" style="display: none; height: 1px; width: 1px;" /><!-- END Clever Girls Snippet -->
It was a really good weekend. Saturday we had a party here at home to celebrate Audrey's 5th birthday, she had such a great time... first thing she said to me this morning <i>"that was the best birthday party ever!"</i> (pictures soon).<br />
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This morning we stayed in pajamas till late, cleaned up after yesterday's party and checked out all the fun presents she received.<br />
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We spent the hot afternoon visiting friends, grilling goodies and splashing in their pool. All of us in the mood of summer. We each brought food and drinks to share and I think <i>this</i> is my favorite part of summer.<br />
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Something so simple as getting together in the backyard, spending time with family, sharing a drink with friends and eating all the simple yet delicious foods of summer can remind you how thankful you are for being here, and having the chance to live another summer.<br />
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I love how easy it is to feel satisfied with a dish of fresh salads and fruits... add a chicken breast or hot dog on the grill and it makes a dish extra special.<br />
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<a href="http://clvr.li/10n36Ax">Fresh & Easy</a> sent us a gift card to help us enjoy the freshness of food this summer. It's one of my favorite places to shop because of how easy it is to grab something <i>good</i> for my family to eat. Their ready made dishes and ingredients are always fresh and it's always nice not having to worry about artificial colors or flavors. Iv'e bragged about Fresh & Easy to you before....not only do they make weeknight dinners a whole lot easier...they make summer grilling a lot of fun.<br />
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We packed our bag high with fruit, lemonade, a yummy salad, chips and everything we needed to grill with friends. For dessert we chose ice cream<i>, </i>they have the yummiest ice cream!<br />
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I hope your weekend was as much fun as ours!!!</div>
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I have a Fresh & Easy<a href="http://www.freshandeasy.com/media/1033782/fne_outreach_coupon_2108_070713.pdf"> coupon</a> to share with you (expires July 7th), it will make your summer grilling extra yummy!<br />
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PS. There are no plans to close any portion of Fresh & Easy, not sure who the knew owner will be...but it's definitely staying open! This makes me really happy!<br />
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<em>I was selected for this opportunity as a member of <a href="http://clevergirlscollective.com/" target="_blank">Clever Girls Collective</a> and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.</em>Marcelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702257157855111425noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548159524541638331.post-66803028596111818502013-06-30T15:13:00.001-07:002013-06-30T15:13:23.515-07:00summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I sit with feet swinging in the water, watching Audrey splash water in all directions, baby Frank sits on my lap sucking on a soggy potato chip. </div>
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The kids don't have school tomorrow, no summer camp, no playdate or anything at all planned. They might watch a little too much TV or eat too many popsicles. </div>
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Hola queridas! The weekend is here and I'm really happy to start it out with an awesome giveaway! </div>
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Brisk Iced Tea has partnered with Grammy award-winning, Colombian singer-songwriter, Juanes to support his 2013 U.S. Loud & Unplugged Tour. Through this partnership I'm giving one lucky Culture Mami <i>mami</i> in the Los Angeles area the chance to see Juanes live in concert!</div>
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This is perfect for you LA area mom's in need of a mom's night out with a girlfriend, sister or a date night with hubby. I'm in need of one! :)</div>
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One of you will win a Bold Brisk Bag that includes: </div>
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two priority tickets to Los Angeles Juanes concert (May 25th at the Nokia Theatre),</div>
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an autographed Juanes poster, and a $50 Amex gift card. </div>
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LA moms, if you were a Bold Brisk flavor....which one would you be? </div>
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I would definitely be a Lipton Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea, because I love the word Raspberry in Spanish... <i>Frambuesa.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>To enter </b>leave a comment letting me know <i>your flavor, </i>I'll pick a winner on Monday, May 20th, email you if you are the winner and have Brisk send you the Bold Brisk Bag!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>For a second chance to win</b>, share this giveaway on twitter with the hashtag #AlEstiloBrisk ... and leave a comment letting me know you did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>*contest in now closed. Lex @laprimera won the Bold Brisk Bag by random drawing. Congrats!</b></span></div>
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It's like 100º in Pasadena today! Ahh! I'm in a tank top, shorts and sandals.... and very much feeling all these summer accessories.<br />
Paletas, colores..and a bottle opener necklace.<i> All</i> summer must haves. (:<br />
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I wear this daily. It blends away my imperfections and protects my skin from the sun. It's a must if you live in sunny weather. I'm pretty happy with being able to moisturize, add a little color and protect my skin from the sun all at the same time. It's a time saver...something that is always appreciated. </div>
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Baby Frank is seven months old. I am absolutely in love with him. His smile. His laugh. His big stretches in the morning when I unwrap him from his swaddle. I feel so needed and loved by him.<br />
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I might as well call Jeremiah a teenager because it's just a few more months before he turns thirteen. He sure is acting like one. (: He sleeps more and eats more and <i>is taller</i> than I am. He is still trying to find his balance between friendships, social life, school work and responsibilities and I'm still finding the best way I can be there for him through all of this, give him the privacy he needs and still shower him with love. He is kind, so helpful and I am so proud to call him my son. </div>
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Audrey started preschool this year. She loves all the friends she's made. Loves the projects, and the art and everything she is learning. She's become quite the dictionary and is excited to tell us about <i>the new word of the day</i> she has learned at school. She's also learned all the continents and makes sure she lets everyone know. </div>
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Baby Frank turned three months this past week. No longer the little itty bitty newborn but a big yummy baby filled with giggles and smiles for us. </div>
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Both Jeremiah and Audrey are recovering from a bad cold. We've been staying in jammies a little longer, watching a little extra tv, and enjoying warm drinks.</div>
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Filled Audrey's closet with great finds from Misha Lulu's trunk show and gave <a href="http://www.mishalulu.com/">Karen</a> and <a href="http://frillsandall.blogspot.com/">Ana </a>extra big hugs.</div>
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A yummy brunch hosted by <a href="http://spanglishbaby.com/">Ana</a> at Fig Restaurant. Got a chance to share it with some extra special bloggers while we shared our thoughts with <a href="https://twitter.com/TimetoPlay">@timetoplay</a> on what we look for when choosing toys. We came to the conclusion that toy makers need to listen to parents more...</div>
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November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day dedicated to raise awareness on prematurity, the risks associated with preterm birth and a day to remember parents of preemies.<br />
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Preemies (born before 37 weeks gestation) are at an increased risk for serious medical complications and generally require days to months of care in the NICU. This can be extremely difficult on any parent. I personally experienced this as a young mother when Jeremiah was born. He had to be rushed to the NICU hours after being born (full term) due to blood complications and I can still remember how overwhelmed, scared, anxious and powerless I felt.<br />
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Seeing your newborn in the NICU can be very emotional. I prayed all the time for Jeremiah to come home and when that time finally came I remember how thankful I was. We were able to leave the NICU after just one week but seeing all the babies that would have to stay longer due to more severe complications, most from prematurity was very sad.<br />
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Prematurity disrupts the development of some of baby's vital organs which includes their immune system and lungs making them more likely to develop infections and more susceptible to respiratory problems. One virus in particular that parents of preemies should know about is <a href="http://bit.ly/Upm4Uz">respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV</a>. Most kids will get RSV by the time they are two but usually with minor symptoms similar to a cold. Preemies however will have a more serious respiratory infection with more serious symptoms.<br />
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Here are some important things to know about RSV:<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">RSV Quick Facts</span></b></span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization, and severe RSV disease causes up to 10 times as many infant deaths each year as the flu.</span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">RSV is most prevalent during the winter months. The CDC has defined the “RSV season” as beginning in November and lasting through March for most parts of North America. </span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">In addition to prematurity, common risk factors include low birth weight, certain lung or heart diseases, a family history of asthma and frequent contact with other children.</span></span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;"><b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Prematurity and RSV in the U.S. Hispanic Community</span></b></span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The current rate of preterm births in the U.S. Hispanic community is 11.66 percent. Since 2006, the preterm rate has declined 5 percent for Hispanic infants. </span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Data indicate that infants from U.S. Hispanic communities are at increased risk to develop severe RSV disease; while the exact reason for the increased risk is unknown, the increased prematurity rate is likely a contributing factor. </span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Two-thirds of U.S. Hispanic mothers have never heard of RSV, and one in five U.S. Hispanic moms only becomes aware of RSV once their child has contracted the virus. </span></span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">RSV is very contagious and can be spread easily through touching, sneezing and coughing. Since there’s no treatment for RSV, parents should take the following preventive steps to help protect their child:</span></span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Wash hands, toys, bedding, and play areas frequently</span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Ensure you, your family, and any visitors in your home wash their hands or use hand sanitizer</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Never let anyone smoke near your baby</span></span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To learn more about RSV, visit <a href="http://www.rsvprotection.com/"><span style="color: #0433ff; letter-spacing: 0px;">www.rsvprotection.com</span></a> and for more about the specialized health needs of preterm infants, visit <a href="http://www.preemievoices.com/"><span style="color: #0433ff; letter-spacing: 0px;">www.preemievoices.com</span></a>. You can also join the conversation online #WPD2012.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.freshandeasy.com/holidaymeals/">Fresh & Easy's Holiday Meals Made Simple</a> is a smart and yummy solution! You can order a Turkey, Spiral Ham or Beef Rib Roast Dinner (feeds 6-8) online that comes with 3-4 sides and a pumpkin pie and pick it up at your local store on November 20th, 21st, or 22nd. The meals are affordable and give you several side options to choose from not to mention give you more time for all the things that really matter like spending time with family. It's also an excellent option for work parties!</div>
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Last week I was sent the <a href="http://bit.ly/StAxde">Neutrogena Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit line </a>to try, and actually made an effort to dedicate just a small amount of time to my face. I tried both the facial cleanser and scrub, went to bed this week with clean and refreshed skin, and woke up free and clear of yesterdays makeup and overnight breakouts. Yay! I also tried and completely fell in love with their Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes. They are the best for busy mornings! I was able to grab a wipe and clean my face all while eating breakfast, changing diapers, looking for my car keys and running around trying to get everyone out of the house and in the car. The wipes have a very yummy scent to them and left my skin feeling really soft. They are also perfect post working out or nights when washing your face is just too difficult...(:</div>
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The end of the year is flying by and time seems to just slip away during this season, stress and breakouts accompany and I usually dedicate less and less time for myself. This end of the year season along with not stressing so much over gifts and spending more time with family I want to spend more time taking care of me. I making a promise to myself to take the time out to wash my face every night, use a scrub regularly and use extra moisturizer to keep my skin looking healthy. </div>
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Don Francisco's Coffee has a great contest on their FB page. You can share your favorite coffee pairing or personal recipe for a chance to win coffee and be entered for the grand prize, a six month supply of coffee and a new Krups brewing machine. The best part... for each recipe entered Don Francisco's Coffee will donate five dollars to the LA Food Bank. </div>
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It's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonFranciscos?sk=app_408684585856988">really easy to enter</a>!</div>
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In celebration of their contest Don Francisco wants me to giveaway two coffee baskets! All you have to do is visit Don Francisco's Pair Nation page and either <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonFranciscos?sk=app_408684585856988">enter the contest</a> (if you live in California or Arizona) or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DonFranciscos/app_343236642414878">vote for your favorite</a>. Leave me a comment telling me you entered or telling me which pairing you voted for. If FB is not your thing than visit Don Francisco's Coffee and tell me which coffee you would love to try. I will randomly pick two winners on November 15 at 11:59pm and email you if you win. US only. </div>
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Don Francisco's french roast with french vanilla creamer...and a side of toast with butter!</div>
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We started off the week by picking out our pumpkin at one of the local pumpkin patches. I chose the simplest patch I could find for us to go...most of them have gotten so fancy with petting zoos, bounce houses, slides...pretty much anything to get you to spend money and forget about the reason you are there... pumpkin picking. </div>
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Frank was Super Baby for his first halloween, a last minute find that suited him well. Audrey picked her costume weeks in advance...the day after Halloween she told me that the neighbors must have thought she was <i>the real Princess Jasmine</i> because <i>they all </i>called her "Princess Jasmine" when they answered their doors to give her candy. One afternoon the kids and I were grocery shopping at the market and Jeremiah put on a monkey mask he found in the Halloween section, he wore it around the store while we shopped and we thought it was hilarious so he decided that's what he wanted to wear. </div>
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Reading about storm Sandy and seeing footage on the news is really scary. Hoping anyone affected is safe, warm, and with family and friends close by.<br />
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Did you know today is National Oatmeal Day? Audrey and I had some for breakfast. I made small pot yesterday then divided it in portions for Audrey and I to eat over the next couple of days. We'll just add different toppings each day to change things up a bit. Here's some other fun oatmeal finds around the web...</div>
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<a href="http://www.sweetanthemperfumes.com/products/emily">Emily perfume</a> is made with almonds, honey, coconut and oatmeal<br />
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These <a href="http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?catId=cat90050DM&subCatId=cat100218DM&subCatTabId=cat100208DM&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=PG23579&skuId=***7********PG23579*M030&productId=7-133531&&subCatId=cat100218DM&productId=7-133531&stockNumber=PG23579&subCatTabId=cat100208DM&catId=cat90050DM&productdisplayName=Baby+Bluefish+Prewalker&subcatdisplayName=Baby+Boy&skuId=***7********PG23579*M030&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Kids&showDefaultOption=true#">Sperry Top-Sider baby boat shoes</a> in linen oat color are adorable, I'll have to get some for baby Frank.<br />
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Have you tried <a href="http://newlatina.net/overnight-oats-for-a-healthy-start-to-your-day/">overnight oats</a> ... smart!<br />
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In El Salvador <a href="http://www.lacocinadeleslie.com/2010/10/agua-de-avena.html" rel="">Agua de Avena</a> is a staple drink for post partum and breastfeeding women<br />
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<a href="http://www.aveeno.com/bodycare">Beautiful healthy skin</a> with oatmeal<br />
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A fellow parent from Jeremiah's school recently sent an email recommending this documentary to all the middle school families. Kip says it's gotten great reviews from critics.<br />
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It's definitely one I want to see. I think Kip is planning on going to the show with Jeremiah for this one.<br />
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Have you heard about <a href="http://www.brooklyncastle.com/">Brooklyn Castle</a>?Marcelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702257157855111425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548159524541638331.post-25455386556107428862012-10-25T13:11:00.002-07:002012-10-25T13:15:58.299-07:00something to think about<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uem2ceZMxYk?rel=0" width="500"></iframe>
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It's so easy to forget all the nasty chemicals and poor practices involved with food production when visiting the grocery store. The kids and I get sucked in by the fancy packaging and wording all the time.
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<a href="http://foodmyths.org/">This is a smart reminder</a> to think twice about the things we are buying, to shop local, and to visit our farmer's markets regularly.
We've been part of a<a href="http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/"> local farm organic produce home delivery service </a>for some time now, Audrey and I love opening the box and finding what's inside on delivery days. It also makes me feel better about not having the time to visit the farmers market on a weekly basis.<br />
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Lately...eggs have been on my mind...all the false wording on their packaging and the way the hens are treated...it's really sad.
I have no idea how to take care of hens in the backyard, but it's been on my mind, do you have any experience with this?Marcelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04702257157855111425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548159524541638331.post-14308588996733730822012-10-22T06:00:00.000-07:002012-10-22T06:00:09.192-07:00Dia de los Muertos Cultural Festival at Rose Hills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary is celebrating it's <a href="http://dayofthedead-rosehills.com/">3rd annual Dia de los Muertos Cultural Festival</a> this weekend. </div>
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<a href="http://www.culturemami.com/2011/10/our-visit-to-cemetery.html">Audrey and I went last year</a> and had such a good time...we plan to go again this year! They have an art exhibit, arts and crafts activities for kids, face painting, yummy food, local vendor area and music/dance entertainment. </div>
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If you are looking for fun ways to celebrate this holiday at home check out<a href="http://spanglishbaby.com/2012/10/celebrate-day-of-the-deaddia-de-los-muertos-a-blog-hop/?utm_source=SpanglishBaby+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=6346f4daca-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN"> this awesome post</a> featuring all things Dia de los Muertos at <a href="http://spanglishbaby.com/2012/10/celebrate-day-of-the-deaddia-de-los-muertos-a-blog-hop/?utm_source=SpanglishBaby+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=6346f4daca-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN">Spanglish Baby</a>.</div>
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It seems a lot of our kids are Doc McStuffins and Halloween fans... so I thought I'd share the time and date of the new Halloween episode. </div>
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It airs tomorrow October 12th at 10:00 a.m ET/PT. Audrey is super excited to watch and has plans to wear her costume and set up "her toys" to watch along with her. xoxo</div>
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"I love you more than all the unicorns", I overheard her say to Kip, while I folded laundry and he tucked her into bed. </div>
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And although it's such an Audrey thing to say...I know she meant every word. </div>
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She gives the biggest snuggles (Kip and I fight over them all the time) and kisses baby<i> and dog</i> every time she passes by. </div>
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She tells me her secrets...and tells me not to <i>tell no one, not even brother</i>. I keep them. And hope she'll always find someone to confide in, in me.</div>
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<i>There are</i> those times, sometimes it seems like all the time, when I know I'm being tested....</div>
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The other day, Kip was off from work and volunteered to take care of baby Frank so Audrey and I could spend some time together. We decided on the zoo, we shared lunch as soon as we got there, I asked her what animals she wanted to see and she said, "a unicorn or a narwhal". I had to google <i>narwha</i>l because I had no idea what it was and <i>of coarse</i> she did. </div>
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I told her we weren't going to find either one at the zoo. She was sure we would. And sure enough we found a unicorn. I told her she deserved two rides on the carousel<i> and cotton candy</i> since she had found a unicorn. </div>
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Aren't these Halloween plates fun? They would make a great hostess gift this month... or a fun birthday gift for someone who has a birthday near Halloween. You can <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-book/storytelling/archives/halloween-riddle-reveal-plates-for-kids.sfly" rel="nofollow">make your own plates</a> and customize as you like. My aunt's birthday is on Halloween...she would <i>love</i> these!</div>
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Last week I attended a special screening of Disney's Cinderella at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to celebrate it's October 2nd Diamond Edition release to Blu-ray. I brought my mom, sister and Audrey along and we all had a lot of fun enjoying and falling in love again with this classic. </div>
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The screening was hosted by Mexican actress Ana De La Reguera (<i>remember the nun in Nacho Libre?</i>) and she is as beautiful, elegant and graceful in person as in her films . She was super sweet when meeting and taking pictures with us. <i>Princesses </i>were given shiny crowns to wear and lot's of little girls in attendance were dressed up as little Cinderella's. </div>
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It was great to have a girls night ...first time I was away from baby Frank for more than 2 hours... and of coarse he did fantastic (<i>kids usually act up with me : </i>). Kip says he chugged his bottle down and he was sound asleep in his bassinet by the time Audrey and I got home. </div>
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