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Archive for November, 2011

The Face Of Gratitude Blessed Me

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

This week I met gratitude face to face. In the middle of a chaotic week, I learned I had more to offer when I had nothing to give. Like most women, I am constantly juggling my time to accomplish as much as possible in a 24 hour day. I make to do lists, trying to squeeze in [...]

Wordless Wednesday: CAUTION Expired Dog Treats

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Last week I purchased a slew of dog treats for my puppies. When I went to open one, I noticed the below. Did you notice the expiration date? IT EXPIRED TEN YEARS AGO! Sadly, this is being sold in my neighborhood. I won’t state the name of the store because of privacy issues (Mine, not theirs!) However, [...]

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1” Movie Review

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

¡Hola! It’s Jeanette, a contributing writer for Latina On a Mission. New York City Screening Attendees  My daughter and I recently had an opportunity to see a private/advance screening of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1”, and I can’t stop thinking about it. The film opened last week. As expected, it broke records.  So I’d like [...]

#Giveaway: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 – #NYC Advance Screening Pass (3 WINNERS)

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Are you excited? The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 starts…. drumroll pleaseeeeeee… MANANA / TOMORROW but my readers I’m giving not one, not two, but THREE readers a chance to win an Admit 2 Advance Screening Pass. Even better, these tickets will ensure you get in if you arrive at the theater no later [...]

My Eat, Pray, Love Moment At #Latism11

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the LATISM 11 conference in Chicago. It was my first time visiting Chicago. Even more exciting, I was going sans kids. The morning started bright and early. My flight was scheduled to leave at 6am. I was ready. Having learned my lesson after missing my flight to Disney, where I [...]

FREE Virtual Cooking Class With Celebrity Chef George Duran #ConAgraFoods

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Did you know that the U.S. generates over 34 million tons of waste each year, and 14 percent of that is from food scraps alone? Talk about giving new meaning to Mami’s dicho/saying,   “¡Comete eso por que hay niños que quisieran ese bocado!” [Translation: Eat that because there are children who would love to [...]

Long Sleeve Chiffon Dress: Is It Chic or Just Plain Cheap?

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Let’s Talk! Are they Chic or do they look Cheap? Let us know in a comment! Click on photo for more details on the above Long Sleeve Chiffon Dress at PiperLime. Interested? Sign up for PiperLime’s email list to receive 15% off at PiperLime. Don’t miss out on future Chic & Cheap posts. Subscribe! Have [...]