Inspired Great Mama

There are a few coveted seats in the airplane besides those in first of business class.  A few reasons make these seats special, but primarily it is the extra added space that comes with them that makes them so sought after.  The bulkk heads, the aisle , the window seat.  We all have out little preferenceces and special place in the air that we try getting set aside for ourselves.  All this just to give a little attention this time around to a couple of rows on the plane: let's talk about the attraction of the Exit Row.    This is my little safe heaven, my special place to drift away with the purring of the of the roaring engines right next door.   Before truly enjoying my exit seat, it can be a little intimidating when the flight attendants ask in a very serious manner if those in these special seats are willing and able to help p out in the event of an emergency. While of course I am happy to help (regardless of what my seat assignment is) the c...

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for Latina Mom Bloggers on behalf of  ZYRTEC® ALLERGY FACE® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to  participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own.  El cambio de las estaciones nos trae muchas actividades nuevas a disfrutar.  Ahora disfrutamos de la primavera y comenzamos pronto el verano.  Estamos muy listos para ir a montar bicicleta, a disfrutar de los parques y todas las actividades acuáticas.  De la emoción, siempre se me olvidan mis alergias. Siempre en esta época sufro de piquiña, ardor y lagrimeo de los ojos. Aunque no soy de mucho maquillaje, como buena latina, no salgo de casa sin por lo menos el rímel.  Mi primer recordatorio de mis alergias esta estación fue hace tres semanas cuando pase debajo de un hermoso árbol totalmente florecido.  Estaba feliz admirando el árbol y no dure más de dos minutos bajo él.  Me retire un poco para saca...

The preparations for baby's arrival are a lot of fun!  For new parents to be, it is a whole world of discovery. Nothing like a great fair to get information, education, and some pampering at one place.  Soon you will be able to enjoy just that at the South Florida Parenting Baby Fair.   As Mom panelists for South Florida Parenting  Magazine, we are happy to share details with you: This fair will take place on June 7th at  The Pavilion, 301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton  from 10 am to 2pm Pre-natal and baby information demonstrations, products and all you can think of will be on hand plus some  Goodie bags with samples and special offers will be provided to the first 500 attendees. Here is a partial list of what you can expect at the fair: 2014 Baby Fair Seminars:  Complete schedule of times will be posted  by June 1. - Miami Children's Hospital Nicklaus Outpatient Center:   Stages of Physical Development & Speech and Language Development -...

What a great candy discovery!  Have you ever hear of  Yum Earth?  Well this is you chance to win a great giveaway to enjoy for an entire year and sweeten your life with good candy.  Ready on, and enter for a chance to win.  Good luck readers! Sponsored by: YumEarth    Hosted by: NYSavingSpecials Co-hosted by:   Ronda Writes - Total Randomness! , Barbara's Beat , Brooke Blogs ,  Mamal Diane Keeping Life Simple ,  My Devotional Thoughts , Simply Sherryl and Dividing by Zero , Come and join us in this great giveaway You can be the lucky winner One Year Supply of YumEarth Candy (Worth over $100)   Looking for healthy candies, with less sugar and less calories? YumEarth Organics offer gummies , sour products, Fruit snacks, drops, gift items and many more. One of my kids favorites is the lollipops because each lollipop is only 22 calories, they are 100%vegan, peanut free, fat free, artificial dyes and 100% Daily Vitamin C. You ...

Memorial weekend is here!  We told you recently about the new film Legends of Oz: Dorothy's return here and we ant a few of our readers to the advance screening.  Now we are combining the long weekend with the movie!  If you don't have plans yet, here is something fun to consider for the entire family in Miami. Because we know Miami families are in the mode to Escape Urban Beach Weekend we found this more family-friendly option at Jungle Island: The Legends of Oz Express rolls in  from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  (tomorrow) Saturday, May 24 th .     Join Dorothy and friends for a fun family day filled with FREE arts & crafts, games, character meet & greets and story time during the Legends of Oz Express event at Jungle Island  on Saturday, May 24 th . From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. , kids will enjoy a variety of wizard-like activities by simply following the yellow brick road. Highlights include a Lion’s Mane Stage with singing and improv games based on th...

Some do good, charity or support for others for the summer allows us to tell you about a rite of passage for most Latin Girls that becomes a memory to cherish a lifetime!  Similar to sweet sixteen, when a Latina reaches her 15th birthday, it is celebrated almost as a wedding!  Historically this was when a young lady was introduced by her parents to society, and it has evolved to elaborate celebrations.  The quinceañera.   Now hold that thought.  Let us introduce you to The Orphaned Earing. You can read more about them here For the last 5 years, the Bloganthropy Award winner, The Orphaned Earring has helped over 300 orphan kids in Latin America with food, clothes, school supplies and arts & crafts.   One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the orphanages but most of the time the bracelet sales sometimes doesn’t even reach the $150 a month goal.   Even though The Orphaned Earring struggles every month, it’s incredible to see how $30 a month th...

The beach called our name about a month a go, and we haven't' stopped going since!  If you have been reading us, you know we are total beach bums. We never tire of it, and flock to it at every opportunity we have. There is so much the beach can offer, and with kids, the possibilities are endless! Yes, we can go lay out and work on our tan while we enjoy a fabulous book. That is easy.  Most people associate the beach with this particular activity. Here is our list of tips of what you can do the next time you visit the beach with the kids: Try some beach art : so besides becoming great architects of sand castles ( by the way, use only a little water to be able to build anything with sand), you can encourage little ones to express themselves drawing on the sand.  Embellishments can easily be found using shells or sticks. I spy for critters : be on the look out for little crabs, birds, insects or even jelly fish.  Just be careful with them, you don't want them ...

I was reading an article called "The Happiness Movement" on the South Florida Parenting Magazine of which I am a panelist. I was taken by it because it made be stop and think a bit on how we are all chasing happiness, but happiness is always on our side if we choose to see it. Nature uplifts my spirits Granted, we all have our battles and our hills to overcome, but if we focus on the little things and some not so material things we might find ourselves enjoying life a little more. As  a result, we will feel our life is richer, and might feel more fulfilled Spending on experiences, and experiencing the joys of South Florida Like the old adage say: stop and smell the roses.  Be grateful for the sunshine, and also for the rain.  Enjoy the personality of the little people in your life, and the riches they add like those hugs that come with a superhero might or the paper flowers offered to you you. Allyson Touvchin tells us how at Florida Atlantic University there is a cours...

Summer is here!  Well, at least in the South we are already flocking to pools and beaches as much as we can. Summer has also arrived at Target with a new amazing collection to celebrate the season in comfortable, fun and happy styles. We are talking about the new Ambar collection that has great pieces for fabulous looks easy to put together. Here are some ideas for you: The Knit Dress A popular summer staple for women no matter where they live Almost any silhouette works: short, maxi, or shift. Just own it! Can be paired with flats which are making a big come back Flats with multiple textured straps, braiding, cutouts, beading and studs continue to be relevant Ankle strap, which emerged last summer, will be wildly popular this summer too The Short The comfy, drapey pant is also making its way into a drapey short Comes in fluid, silky materials to provide a cool, relaxed look Pair it with a tank and a pair of on-trend color sunglasses and you are ready to go The Crop Top For th...

We shared with you a good outing for celebrating mom this weekend her e. Now, Here is an additional option and different alternative to the impossible mad dash to find a restaurant with an open table on Mother's Day: Treat mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch at Jungle Island featuring bottomless mimosas and gourmet buffet complete with a carving station featuring Virginia ham and slow roasted herb encrusted sirloin; traditional brunch favorites including waffles, made-to-order pancakes and Florentine poached eggs; specialty dishes; salads; kids’ favorites and decadent desserts. This will really become a full day event for the entire family, read on The icing on the cake for this one is basically that while mom relaxes, kids enjoy face painting, balloon artist, fun zone, arts & crafts, and more. Want to make this have even more icing in the cake? Well:   Receive free park admission, too. The rates for this affair are: $44.95 for adults; $29.95 for children ages 3-10; 2 a...

Thanks to Staples who is sponsoring this post, we have been discovering and enjoying Chromecast. We have been trying to cut down on expenses on our budget and have done a pretty good job, but we had reluctantly kept our cable on because we love watching movies at home all together.  Little did I know there was something at Staples that could help me do just that.  Read on because it might be just what you have been pondering on how to achieve savings without sacrificing your lifestyle.   I had heard about Chromecast, but hadn’t paid much attention, so if you are like me, here is a little overview on it. What is Chromecast?  It is a fantastic little thing that allows you to send music, videos or anything on the web including You Tube, Netflix, Hulu or Google Play directly on you TV.  It is a 2 inch attachment that looks like an oversized memory stick.  It plugs easily into the HDMI port of your TV, and is powered directly by your TV’s USB port.  I...