First Birthday and Smash Cake Photos

May 21, 2013

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Mama loves to throw parties, but with Jordi’s recent baptism, my trip to Chicago and Jose’s trip to Kansas City, there was no time left for a first birthday bash. I had mother’s guilt, “No first birthday party?!?!” Luckily, I found a great local photographer about a month before Jordi’s big day. She suggested we do smash cake photos. I did a little research and decided that would be fun!!! I’m so happy with the results. Thank you to Tatyana at Pine Terrace Photography for everything! Here are a few photos…

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Weekend of Graduations

May 20, 2013

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Congratulations to all the 2013 graduates!! I love to see proud parents’ pictures all over social media! Education is invaluable and I applaud all students from preschool to graduate programs and beyond! Bravo!

Jose’s two nieces graduated this weekend as well. He took Diego to Kansas City for three days to celebrate the high school and college graduations! The poor sisters couldn’t watch each other cross the stage because their graduations were taking place at the exact time! Can you imagine? My brother-in-law and my sister-in-law had to split up and each watch one daughter!Thankfully, a lot of family went to KC for the weekend too. I imagine there was no shortage of cheers and applause for the girls.

Meanwhile, the little boys and I hung out in dreary New Jersey. I had to turn on the heat again! Ugh. This weather is crazy! I did have a lot of quite time to organize Jordi’s first birthday pictures! Visit tomorrow for those!

Enjoy the links I found for you!

While on the topic of first birthdays…too beautiful to smash?

An alternative to the princess theme portraits. Thank you Liz!!

Awesome blog.

Something I wish I had the guts to do. jajaja!

Whoa! I don’t know about this.

There’s a word for my problem?? I’ll have to ask my Japanese friends! Tee hee!

Food to improve children’s mood. I didn’t want to give the link another name. Read it please!

I’ll be doing #19 this summer and heck yes to #23!

If you look below this post, there’s a giveaway!

P.s My good friend Laila reminded me that I signed “stay gold” in her 8th grade autograph book right before graduation! ja! I told you I LOVE that book! And a big thank you to Lisa for the inspiration behind this post ;-) BTW, do kids still use these?

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image one and two.

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Huggies SureFit for Jordi & Dollar General Giveaway for YOU!

May 19, 2013

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This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies. Dollar General has provided me with a $25 gift card for review and will supply a $20 gift card to one reader for this giveaway. However all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines, 16 C.F.R Part 255.

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It was so nice to get a price break for Jordi’s Huggies at Dollar General yesterday! My baby is still sleeping ten to twelve hours at night and I needed a diaper that would hold twelve hours of moisture. I was so pleased this morning (and not much can make me happy at 6:00 a.m.) with the Huggies SureFit diaper because it worked great for Jordi!

I was impressed at how flexible the Huggies SureFit diaper is. I loved that it wan’t very bulky and that the outside was softer than other brands. The best part was that there was no leak this morning! I’m lucky to have a Dollar General near me so I can continue to pick up Huggies for Jordi!

Buying baby’s diapers and wipes add up! It’s important to save money anywhere we can. Visit your local Dollar General for the newest line of Huggies Snug & Dry diapers with SureFit design and save (take this coupon too)! Enter my GIVEAWAY as well to win a $20 gift card to use at your nearest store!

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What do you think you would like most about the new Huggies Snug & Dry diapers with SureFit? Enter in the comments below!

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This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies. Dollar General has provided me with a $25 gift card for review and will supply a $20 gift card to one reader for this giveaway. However all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines, 16 C.F.R Part 255.

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Don’t Wish the Time Away

May 16, 2013

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I can’t believe we are wrapping up the school year already! Today, Diego and his Kindergarten had a Writer’s Workshop Celebration (be still my heart!). Yes, I cried. I was an emotional mess listening to Diego read the book he wrote and illustrated. When the class all got up to sing a few songs for all the parents, I was a wreck.

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Cutest App

May 15, 2013

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My comadre just sent me this adorable picture of my goddaughter! Lia lost another tooth and her smart mami was there to catch the tooth fairy in action!!

My boys have not lost any teeth (two boys are still teething!), but I had to try the Tooth Fairy Was Here app with this picture Jose took of Santi over the weekend. The app is free and easy to use. Diego has been anxious about losing his teeth because a few of his friends have had visits from the Fairy too. I’ll be ready to catch her when the time comes!

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So cute!!!

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Children’s Book Week

May 14, 2013

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It’s National Children’s Book Week! Here on MFBS, we celebrate reading and children’s literature ALL the time. I love another reason to talk about books. Here are 7 ideas/tips for 7 days to help honor this week and to encourage happy reading from now until…forever.

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The Best Workout Is Only Seven Minutes

May 14, 2013

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This is what The New York Times is claiming! You have probably seen countless of workout lists on Pinterest. Apparently, this is the only one you need to ensure a good workout for the day and it’s just as good as a long run. Do each exercise for 30 seconds without stopping. Go hard! Only rest 10 seconds between each exercise. It looks easy but it isn’t. It should be an “uncomfortable” 7 minutes.

I’m going to try it today. Try it with me and let’s compare notes! ;-)

Update: It was fun! Not too bad!! Have someone keep time for you and to shout out the next exercise!

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Cozy Up…Again

May 13, 2013
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Sigh. The weather cooled off again. Diego had soccer today and I was freezing while I watched him play! This outfit should be my everyday outfit until it warms up.

The white Tory Burch tote is begging for summer to arrive. Red Keds will brighten up these gloomy days (and they can stay for summer). I love the French Connection over sized top (with lace!) as a great transition piece and the boyfriend jeans are perfect for running around with my boys.

Is it still cold by you?

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A Mother’s Day Weekend

May 13, 2013

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Did you have a nice weekend? It was all about the mother status this weekend and I was spoiled! I did a little shopping, took Santi to a lovely birthday party and had a yummy brunch with the men in my life. The only thing that didn’t go so smoothly was the cake smash photo session. Booooo! The birthday boy was fine; the older boys were not having a great time and it was a little chilly for outdoor pictures. Cross your fingers for me! I really hope there are some good pics of Jordi!!

Anywho…I found these great links for you!! Happy viewing!

Prepared foods to buy frozen. Thanks Maggie!

Top preferred employers for the young generation.

Gorgeous world heritage sites. Been to only 2!

Should we all disconnect for a little? Maybe?

I’ll take the chalet in Switzerland, please.

My boys would go nuts at this party.

Another list of 10 super foods.

You know I LOVE vintage photographs and here are some interesting ones.

You can’t trademark what you didn’t create. Yo no’mas digo. Gracias BEA!!!

Some people come up with the best photograph series ideas!

I can’t get enough of Wendy!

I LOVE that MFBS readers contribute to the Weekend links!!!!! If you would like to share a great find, please contact me! Don’t forget to spread the love too and share please!

Have a great week!

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Off We Go

May 12, 2013

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If Kate Spade is going somewhere this season, she’s definitely going to Mexico!

I was shopping on Saturday and while scanning the colorful bags out for the summer season, I spotted papel picado on a tote! I wasn’t surprised that the always fun and always bright Kate Spade would have a line that I want to call, completely inspired my Mexico’s colors and flavors. I came home to research the rest of the Off We Go line and picked out these pieces that would accentuate any Latina’s already vivid wardrobe. Take a look:

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