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Christmas brings out the frugalista in me. Yet, even with that, it can be hard to stay within budget when shopping for familia/family, friends, teachers, the hair stylist, garage attendants, mailman, my Kris Kringle, my sons' countless friends, etc., etc. I have to admit some years are better than most. Sadly,this year is not the [...]

When I had my sons, I imagined them all dressed up with little suits and ties. In my mind they were always impeccably dressed and well behaved. Of course that was a fantasy... or at least part of it was! They may not have been the most well behaved - As the saying goes, boys [...]

Labor Day has passed. Summer is officially over and most shortened work weeks are coming to an end. Yet, in the midst of all these ending, we have a new beginning ... for your wardrobe with a $100 Shopbop giveaway! Shopbop has the newest Elizabeth and James booties, 7 For All Mankind denim jeans, the latest Theyskens' Theory [...]

As a child, I recall waking up to the smell of Clorox every Saturday. It was our cleaning day. El dia when Clorox reined in our apartmento. It was used to clean the floors, the kitchen and the bathroom - with two cochinos* brothers, trust me, that bathroom needed it! Clorox to me is like Vicks [...]

"Our fate lives in us. You only have to be brave enough to see it." -Merida Quote I loved Disney’s movie BRAVE. Click HERE to read the Disney BRAVE Movie Review. The main character, Merida, was a strong, determined, young girl. She saw life and wanted to live it with ánimo/zest and that is a quality [...]

This has been a stellar year for family friendly movies and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon! ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the 4th installment of the Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, is back this summer in 3D.   Get 20% off $25 in movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature [...]

Get 20% off $25 in movie tickets when you use your Visa Signature card. ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, the fourth installment of the funny Ice Age franchise, aka ICE AGE 4, is back this summer in 3D! It includes an all-star cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Denis Leary, Queen Latinfah, among others. The [...]

I've been anticipating the release of "The Hunger Games" since I read Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy. Check out The Hunger Games Store  I’m excited to bring you an exclusive opportunity to see THE HUNGER GAMES in San Antonio, TX on Wednesday, March 21, two days before it opens in theaters [...]

I've been anticipating the release of "The Hunger Games" since I read Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy. Check out The Hunger Games Store  I’m excited to bring you an exclusive opportunity to see THE HUNGER GAMES in Houston, TX on Wednesday, March 21, two days before it opens in theaters nationwide. The [...]