Category Archives: Parenting

Staying Organized and Sane

Posted on January 4, 2017 by amanda

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SigueConAdvil #CollectiveBias As a modern Latina, I aspire to do it all: be a great mom, excel at work, (try to be) a good … Continue reading →

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We survived the first two weeks of school!

Posted on September 3, 2016 by amanda

We have now entered the last year of middle school for Brandon, and the second to last year of elementary school for Matty. While there were a few bumps in the road transportation-wise for Brandon, I’m happy to report that … Continue reading →

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Life, Animated: A Review

Posted on August 31, 2016 by amanda

Disclosure: I was provided press materials for Life, Animated, and was invited to screen the documentary.  I’ll admit, what first attracted me to the opportunity to screen Life, Animated were the words “Disney films”. If you know anything about me … Continue reading →

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Life, Animated: A Documentary

Posted on July 6, 2016 by amanda

Disclosure: I was provided press materials for Life, Animated, and have been invited to screen the documentary.  Owen Suskind was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. For years, he couldn’t communicate with his loved ones, until the magic … Continue reading →

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A year.

Posted on June 22, 2016 by amanda

On June 22nd 2015 at 4:30pm, heaven gained an angel. My grandmother, Silvia Aurora Prieto, who was lovingly called Tete by family and friends, was rejoined with my grandfather for eternity. The last year and a half of her life, … Continue reading →

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Get #Back2SchoolReady with Scholastic Books from Kellogg’s

Posted on August 4, 2015 by amanda

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Back2SchoolReady #CollectiveBias As the assistant director at an early learning center, I see firsthand the importance of exposure to literacy at an … Continue reading →

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How to save for your child’s college education with the Florida 529 Sav­ings Plan

Posted on May 29, 2015 by amanda

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Florida College Prepaid and Bloggin’ Mamas, opinions and experiences are 100% my own. When I graduated high school, there was no financial plan in place for me to attend college. With three kids in … Continue reading →

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Love Yourself!

Posted on February 4, 2015 by amanda

Sometimes as moms, we have to be a little selfish. We have to remember that in order for us to take care of those around us, we have to take care of ourselves first. To love ourselves first. Even busy … Continue reading →

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Eight

Posted on January 30, 2015 by amanda

Eight years ago, our family became complete. I cannot imagine life without my sweet, silly, sometimes bratty little monkey. Matty, I hope every wish you wish comes true. I love you with all my heart.

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Get Back To School Physicals & More at Your Neighborhood Walgreens! #WalgreensLatino #CollectiveBias #Shop

Posted on August 10, 2014 by amanda

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and it’s advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Where has the summer gone? The kids are headed back to school in just a few days and it’s time to get everything … Continue reading →

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