Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I’ve done a pretty darn good job of sticking to my New Year’s resolutions! I know that some of you out there are facing some challenges, though. Living a healthier life is easier said than done, right? Join Maseca, Latina Bloggers Connect and the Amigas Blogueras tonight on […]
Archives for March 2012
Gevalia – more than your average ‘cup of joe’
I may be on a diet, but one thing I haven’t given up is a good cup of coffee every morning! In Sweden, where more coffee is consumed than almost anywhere else in the world, Gevalia is their preferred brand. The Swedes know quality coffee should be savored and enjoyed, and with the rich smooth […]
Taking it off | Week 9
The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before. – Steve Young Saturday night, I picked up a BodyMedia FIT at Best Buy. I kept going back and forth about it – Should I get a Striiv? Another Fitbit? – but finally decided on the BodyMedia […]
Movie of the Week: The Lorax
I fully intended to go see The Lorax yesterday with the girls, but we never even left the house! A relaxing, lazy weekend is needed once in a while. That said, it looks like a wonderful movie, and it’s definitely in our plans for this week. Have you seen it? From the creators of Despicable […]
Raising a Reader: Tips for Parents
While kids may learn to read in school, as parents, we need to support them and encourage their love of reading! I found these tips among my daughter’s papers, as part of her school’s “Read Across America” celebration: Visit your local library often. Get your children their own library cards. Try a story hour or […]
The Cat-in-the-Hat-a-thon!
Tomorrow is Dr. Seuss’s birthday! How will you be celebrating it? We’ll be watching The Cat-in-the-Hat-a-thon – a two-hour marathon of PBS KIDS’ popular series THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! – which airs tomorrow on PBS KIDS. The show has ranked among the top ten programs for children ages 2 to […]