October 2009

Fiesta Latina at the White House (with video)

President Obama and the First Lady celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Latina on October 13, 2009. The music event was the third, thus far, in a series of White House performances. To date it has celebrated jazz and country.  The next scheduled music event will feature classical music. Fiesta Latina 2009 featured songs by Marc [...]

Weird Search Words

As a blogger, I can see the words used on search sites to drive others to my site. I have to say some of the words make me smile, while others can make me blush. Then along come the words that surprise me and make me laugh hysterically, even producing a snort or two to my boys [...]

FREE: Knicks Open Practice

If you’re a basketball fan, like my little one Prince, you will not want to miss this FREE event. The New York Knicks are holding an Open Practice this Saturday, October 17, 2009, and fans are invited to attend! It will be held at  Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus in the northern Bronx.  Fans and Fordham University students [...]

FREE Event at El Museo Del Barrio in NYC

Photo Courtesy of El Museo Del Barrio I recently received notice from a friend that El Museo Del Barrio (Translation: The Museum of the Neighborhood) will be hosting a FREE event to celebrate the re-opening of their new facilities!   For those of you unfamiliar with the museum, El Museo Del Barrio is “New York’s leading Latino [...]

Priscilla Renea Performs LIVE at Blogalicious!

I was unaware of the singing talents of Priscilla Renea until the day she performed at the W Atlanta – Midtown Hotel, for the Blogalicious Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.  Thankfully, Mignon Renee, who blogs at Intellectual Soul ,was seated near me. She explained a bit more about this young artist who rose to fame with YouTube videos [...]

A Peek at Our Blogalicious W Hotel Room

Just wanted to give you a peek at the room we are staying in. My sister and I are sharing a room; hence, the double beds. Our entertainment section Our sitting area Our make-up seating area and our bathroom! My Sister and I, pooped but excited to be at Blogalicious!   Its a beautiful room but [...]

Out of the “Blog”

When I return I’ll let you know all about it, my Wisk event and my ELF event. If I had to sum up the last two events in one word it would be “Latinalicious”! I mean seriously what did you expect me to say?! Also make sure you enter my two giveaways found HERE and [...]

Novica Review and Giveaway!

NOVICA, a company that works with National Geographic, specializes in handcrafted works of green gifts, unique gifts, and  fair trade corporate gifts. They showcase artisans from developing countries, bringing their handcrafted work to the attention of others. NOVICA ensures artisians receive fair market value for their work, so not only do you get a beautiful piece of art but you  have the [...]

NEW Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Blogger Rules

If you’re a blogger you’ve heard the news. The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”)  is setting guidelines for bloggers. Most bloggers are already adhering to the new rules, however, bloggers who were not must do so on or before December 1, 2009 to avoid sanctions and fines. What does this mean to a Blogger? You must [...]

Become a Vogue Insider

Earlier today I received an e-mail from Vogue Magazine and wanted to share the good news with you! Vogue is currently looking for a few individuals to join their panel. The selected individuals will become “Vogue Insiders”. Insiders receive several perks and also have the opportunity to win several great prizes, like $2,000 of clothes and [...]

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