January 2010

Talkin’ Sid the Science Kid Giveaway WINNER

Have you been waiting with bated breath for this announcement? Based on the response, 201 comments, I’m sure you have! I selected the winner using random.org. The winning number is 124. Congrats Night Owl Mama! I’ve sent you an email, please send me your information by Sunday 3 p.m. EST or I will select another [...]

Your Blog and You

As promised, we are going to focus on how to monetize your blog in January. One of the first lessons you must learn is that your blog is your business. It is a reflection of you, whatever YOU is. Whether you are a review blogger, a Mom blogger, an Etsy owner, or a small business, the only [...]

Wordless Wednesday: My New Year Will Be Full Of…

Hope yours is too! Happy WW!

The Power of the “Mami”

After yesterday’s post, I was asked what’s the difference between a “Mom” and a “Mami”. If you’re looking for a literal translation there is no difference. However, in real world translation, there is a HUGE difference. Mom is what you hear when you have children, while “Mami” is what men in the Puerto Rican culture [...]

Week 2 of Disney Video Game Giveaways: Wizards of Waverly Place

Latina On a Mission is having a weekly Disney video game giveaway during the month of January! I started it early, posting my first giveaway last week (see Disney’s A Christmas Carol Giveaway, which ends on 1/16) . This week we’re giving away the Wizards of Waverly Place DS game! My boys and I received these games at a [...]

The Spy Next Door Movie Giveaway Winners!

If you entered the “The Spy Next Door” Giveaway, an upcoming film by Lionsgate that’s rated PG and scheduled to open on January 15, 2010 then read on… I used random.org to select the 3 lucky winners. Each winner will receive a family 4 pack advance screening pass to view the movie on January 9, 2010. [...]

I may be a Mom but I’m still a Mami!

Out with the old in with the new… JEANS! This month I am tossing all my old, torn, faded jeans. I’m on a mission to find the perfect fit for these wide hips. Nothing that diminishes my curves and luscious frame will be accepted because I may be a Mom but I’m still a Mami! That being [...]

New Coupons For The New Year

This year I pledge to use coupons whenever I shop, whether its groceries, household necessities, entertainment, dining or clothes! As noted in my previous post, click HERE, coupons helped me stay on budget last year. I also want to use the cha-ching that I can save with coupons to buy me some new pair of jeans! [...]