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Huge Lips Skinny Hips Sumo Tweet-Up!

Monday, August 31st, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to meet several tweeters/bloggers at the Huge Lips Skinny Hips Tweet-Up¹, courtesy of  Karen Robinovitz, the maker of the Latinalicious @PurpleLabNYC  Huge Lips Skinny Hips Lip Gloss.  
Just like the lip gloss, the tweet-up was extraordinary! It was held at Church Street Boxing and featured sumo fighting! Now I’m sure you’re wondering why [...]

Earn Extra Money & More With Surveys

Monday, August 31st, 2009

When I first began this blog I posted about how I made extra money with surveys. I love it because its an easy way to make extra money from home and I can use these funds as my family’s fun money.
I discovered SurveySavvy when I was surfing the Internet on Swagbucks, another GREAT way to make [...]

GIVEAWAY: Win 1 of 5 “America Libre” Books

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

I recently hosted a Question and Answer session with Raul Ramos y Sanchez, the author of America Libre, on my blog. If you missed that post, click HERE.
Below is an excerpt from my previous post:

AMERICA LIBRE, the first of a trilogy, is set in the near future. In this future, Latinos have grown in population [...]

Back2School Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes!!!

Friday, August 28th, 2009

 
I just discovered that charter.com is having a Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes which runs from July 15 through September 15. I know I’m a little late in getting the word out but better late than never is my motto!
Each day until September 15, 2009, a new winner will be selected from the Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes.  The lucky winners will win a 15-inch HP 550 Notebook [...]

Is it Chic or just plain Cheap?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

 
I found this top at a very trendy store for $48.  I won’t tell you whether I believe its cheap or chic until after everyone gets a chance to cast their votes but will say I think its wayyyyyyy over priced.  What do you think?  Is it chic or cheap?
Inquiring minds want to know - ok nosy [...]

Full Figured Models Wanted

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Have you ever thought about modeling but were worried you were not thin enough? Surprise! Full figured gals are in hot demand, especially because the average size for a woman in the United States is now a size 12.
PZI Jeans is looking for full figure women, with an “hourglass” figure, specifically “women who have fuller [...]

30% Ann Taylor Coupon

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Fall is almost here and that means the new Fall line is coming out!
Based on what I have been seeing in store displays, purple, the color of royalty, seems to be one of the new fall color. Definitely a pick me up color that does well with almost every other color (pink, black, brown, navy, grey, and patterns)! Thankfully [...]