I was recently at my daughter’s friend’s birthday party where there was a huge bouncy house! The kids were jumping and bouncing, laughing and having a blast in there all together. They literally stayed in there for hours on end, when finally it was time for some birthday cake. Parents gathered their kiddos around so...
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‘It Takes A Village.’ Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentorship Programs! Written by Michelle Rivera
It takes a village. Now that I am a parent I truly understand what this means. I pride myself on being a very hands-on, proactive mom, but I would be lying if I said I could do it all on my own. I simply can’t. Many times I find myself needing the assistance of someone...
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Sleep Better With Milk. Written by Michelle Rivera
It’s always crucial to me that my daughter Madison gets a good night sleep, especially now that school has begun. We all know that tiredness leads everyone into a less productive day and that’s the last thing any of us want for our children. Therefore, any healthy alternative that I can use to help assist...
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(Expired) The Importance Of A Healthy Winning Smile! #CrestSponsored Written by Michelle Rivera
Ever notice that a person who is not proud of their smile often appears to not be proud of themselves too? They seem to lack a confidence about themselves that everyone deserves to have. People wanting a healthy, winning smile is not shallow by any means. A nice smile generally give off a more positive...
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An Avocado Recipe I Want My Child To Love: ‘Titi April’s Avocado Egg Salad!’
Skip the mayo and bring on the avocados please! “Yummy,” is the absolute best word to describe this awesome avocado dish. So get ready to trade in your traditional egg salad and bring on this zesty take to this old family favorite! So lets get started. Now according to my daughter’s Aunt or “Titi” April,...
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Twitter Party Alert!!!! Get Back to School with Verizon FiOS!
Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencils, oh my! If you are like me then you are coming to the realization that it’s almost time for our kids to get back to school, which means there’s a lot to do to get ready for the new school year. Ease back into the school frame of mind by joining me...
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Mark’s Homemade Chili Recipe! Mazola Sobrecitos Giveaway! Written by Michelle Rivera
Everyone in my family adores my husband Mark’s chili recipe. He found the original recipe years ago on the Food Network and then of course he added his own flare to it to make it his own. He’s never really been one to stick to a recipe of any kind. He likes to mix and...
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‘Mommy Thoughts on Marriage Equality’ Written by Lindsay O’Neil
I have two beautiful little girls, one three and one under a year old. They make me laugh, smile, cry and want to pull my hair out on a daily basis. They are my reason for breathing. When my oldest was born I immediately became hyper-aware of the fragility of our lives, and like...
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Ondina Lopez: Mom To Olympians! Written by Michelle Rivera
Raising exceptional children is a goal that all of us parents strive for and that is why I think Ondina Lopez is one exceptional mom. She has managed to raise not one, but four outstanding children. Her kids Steven, Jean, Mark, and Diana have all reached the world elite level in Taekwondo. Steven, Mark...
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White Paper: An Article On The State of Hispanic Caregivers. Written by: Michelle Rivera
God bless my Abuelita who celebrated her 83rd birthday this past April. My grandmother who has lived with Diabetes for a very long time has been very lucky to have three loving children who have divided up her needs and taken on different responsibilities in her caregiving. Whether it be providing her with financial support,...