Archives for February 2011

Bambi Diamond Edition on Blu-Ray March 1st. – Activity Sheets & Clips

On March 1, 2011, Walt Disney Home Studios Entertainment will release Bambi Diamond Edition on Blu-Ray (review coming soon).  In celebration of the release, Disney has provided  some fun activity sheets and clips for your viewing pleasure. Click on the button and you will be able to download all the activity sheets in one zip file. Official Trailer Film Clip - Bambi meets Opossums Film Clip- Thumpers Greenery Lesson Film Clip- Kind of Wobbly Film Clip- Bambi … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe: Pique (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)

I remember when I was a little girl, my father would always add Pique (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce) to his rice and beans.  He said the heat of the Pique would enhance the flavor of the beans and give it a spicy kick.  As a little girl, I could not stand the heat, it was way too spicy for me but now that I'm older, I love spicy foods.  I especially love eating beans spiced with a dash or two of Pique just like Papi (Dad).  My son, who's 14, has been adding Pique to his foods since he was about 5 or 6 … [Read more...]

Healthier Meal Makeovers: Cooking Connections By TheMotherhood and ConAgraFoods

Before the month of January, I started to prepare my family by telling them that I will no longer fry any foods, buy any junk foods such as chips and cookies and they will have to learn how to eat new healthy foods such as veggies and whole grains. Needless to say, my kids were not happy.  Little by little, they are adjusting pretty well but my five year year old needs more time. What can I say - she's the pickiest of the bunch.  My husband and I are trying really hard to introduce different … [Read more...]

Ramblings: Never Mess with a Woman’s Cooking!

When my husband and I first moved in together I didn't really know much about cooking.  I mean, I watched my grandparents and mom cook all these delectable and traditional Puerto Rican dishes so it wasn't like I didn't know how to cook,  I just never really actually prepared a meal before. Before I cooked my very first meal, I did what any smart person would do.  I called my mom. Me: Ma, what is your secret?  What makes your food taste so good?  (It's not cheating if you ask your mom right? … [Read more...]

Win A Kenmore Elite 5-Quart Stand Mixer

Have you seen the Kenmore Elite Stand Mixer giveaway on DearCrissy.com this week? If you haven't, then you really should. I first "met" Crissy this past Christmas because she was part of the TJ Maxx/Marshalls Secret Santa campaign. We were "partners" in the fun campaign and I'm so glad they partnered us together. She is a really sweet person and her son is such an adorable little boy. I hope to meet her in person one day. Giveaway ends March 7th so go and enter today! … [Read more...]

Win A $4,500 Dream Room For Your Child From Littlebirdie.com

As a mother of 3 children with ages ranging from 5 to 14, I'm always on a hunt to search for the latest deals.  My kids will tell you that I do not buy anything that does not have the four letter word on the tag and that is SALE.  I can't help it. I refuse to buy something that is regular price, even if it means waiting a few weeks until the item is on sale. I carry my coupon book filled with current coupons for the supermarket and stores at the mall.  There's even a spot for local deals so we … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – Old Friends with @MrsSOsbourne (#linky)

During the Red Carpet Premiere of Gnomeo and Juliet in Hollywood (the after-party to be exact), I had an awesome opportunity to take a photo with one of my favorite women from the show The Talk, Sharon Osbourne aka on Twitter, @MrsSOsbourne. Sharon Osbourne was sitting at a table (just a few feet away from me) with Elton John, some other people and her son.  After she took a picture with another fan, I went up to her and mentioned that I loved her show, The Talk and her eyes brightened.  Then … [Read more...]

Two Movies That Are Worth Watching – “You Again” & “I Do and I Don’t”

I can't believe it's been a couple of months since I last reviewed a movie (besides Gnomeo and Juliet - which is a fantastic movie!).  My husband and I are constantly watching movies when the kids go to bed - it's our time to cuddle and get that one-on-one attention that we crave and deserve.   Like I said before in previous posts, we enjoy horror films, romantic comedies, drama movies and an occasional sci-fi flick. The two movies that are worth watching are You Again and I Do and I Don't.  … [Read more...]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Guess what? My husband and I are NOT celebrating Valentine's Day.  It's not a shocker right? Most people believe the "holiday" is commercially exaggerated and I agree, although my husband and I have celebrated in the past (this year is all about our girls).  It's a day of love (according to Cupid) but if you've been married for 15 years like us, showing love to your loved ones everyday of the year means much more than just showing love for one day. Agree? ;) Well even if you don't agree, I … [Read more...]

Easy Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting (Courtesy of Paula Deen)

What is the color of Valentine's Day? Red, right? Red signifies passion and love. It's also the most popular color for roses during Valentine's Day too. It's another way to say "I love you" to that special someone. For this week's Sabroso Saturday, I chose a well-known recipe from Paula Deen for Red Velvet Cupcakes. She's a true Southerner and her recipes are delicious.  If you haven't tried Red Velvet cake, it's scrumptious. It has a slight note of chocolate throughout and it's very … [Read more...]