For those of you who have children, then I’m sure you understand the, “Brush your teeth” battle. You know…it’s that battle when it’s time for your child to brush their teeth, but for whatever reason they just don’t want to do it. Sometimes, especially when you are dealing with an almost 3 year old toddler, their stubbornness during this battle just makes you want to throw down the toothbrush and surrender. That’s when us parents have to become strong because teaching our children how to brush their teeth properly at an early age is one of the most important...
I am Thankful For Milk Because…Without It I Couldn’t Have Arroz Con Leche! (Recipe) Written by Michelle Rivera
Tis the season of giving thanks and so here are my two BIG reasons why I am thankful for my milk. Putting aside all of the awesome health benefits of drinking milk like how it helps give you strong bones and helps make your smile healthier, I’m thankful for milk because of what it does to my taste buds! I am thankful for my milk because without it I couldn’t have Arroz Con Leche (a.k.a rice pudding). Yes I LOVE homemade Arroz Con Leche and of course “leche” mean “milk,” so without this very important ingredient I couldn’t have this dessert...
Harajuku Mini Line by Gwen Stefani Debuts at Target! Written by Michelle Rivera
Put a little punk rock into your little one’s wardrobe with Gwen Stefani’s adorable Harajuku Mini collection now available at Target Stores nationwide and at Target online. The clothing collection features styles like colorful leopard print minis, tuxedo bodysuits, and leather jackets. Sizes range from infants all the way to tweens! Gwen Stefani was recently quoted as saying, “I’ve always been inspired by the cool children’s clothing in Japan, but it was always so hard for me to find it here. Now all the moms can get their hands on it!” LIKE Mommyhood to Hollywood on Facebook! Follow Michelle...
The Documentary ‘Mothers At War’ Written by Michelle Rivera
As a mother I can not even fathom the idea of leaving my child behind, especially to go to war. Yet almost half of the more than 250,000 women who have been deployed to places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and its surrounding countries have done just this, and I commend them for having the strength to do so. ‘Mothers At War’ documents individual interviews of service women who share their heart-breaking stories of courage and strength while on deployment, as well as their fears of not making it back home to their children. Many people can not understand or relate to...
Katy Perry ‘The One That Got Away’
I think almost anyone can relate to what this song is about, don’t you think? Although, the end of this video is pretty shocking, it’s a pretty good metaphor for how it feels when a significant relationship ends in your life, especially in young love. httpv://youtu.be/Ahha3Cqe_fk
gmc Uplifting Entertainment! Family Safe TV by the Parents Television Council. Written by Michelle Rivera
I was having a quiet Friday night at home when I stumbled upon one of my favorite sports movies of all time-Rudy! I’m sure many of you are thinking, “Michelle has a favorite sports movie?” Well Rudy is more than just a sports movie, it’s a movie about overcoming obstacles and is just an overall inspirational and motivational film. Anyhow, I then realized I was watching Rudy on a TV Network called gmc. Have any of you heard of this network before because I haven’t? As I watched promos on gmc I noticed a running theme, all of their programming...
Lollipoxs? Chicken Pox Lollipops For Sale!!?? Written by Elissa R. Lerma
There are lots of things you can do on Facebook. You can…. reconnect with old high school friends keep tabs on what your family is doing play games buy chicken pox infected lollipops. That’s right. Not only was there a Facebook page that was selling chicken pox infected lollipops, but you can also easily find a local “Pox Party” online too. A “Pox Party” is a place you can take your child to interact with other children who have chicken pox in order to expose your child to the virus. So my first question to all this is WHY!? There...
Don’t get Holidazed! Save Money During The Holiday Season! Written by Michelle Rivera
1. Use Social Media and Technology To Your Advantage! Do you know that many of your favorite stores have Facebook pages and that if you “LIKE” those pages they will offer you discounts on products they carry? That’s right, the world of finding deals has changed, so sign on to your Facebook page, you probably are there already anyway, and plug in some store names and see what deals you can find. Start with this one for Sears! http://www.facebook.com/sears Now for all you anti-Twitter people, you’re missing out because there are deals to be found! Follow your favorite stores on Twitter because many...
It’s My Party And I’ll Tweet If I Want To……Twitter Party Alert!!! Written by Michelle Rivera
Join Latina Mom Bloggers, the Positivity Ambassadors, Toma Leche and The Master of the Glass Half Full for a Twitter Party on November 16th from 9-10:30 PM ET (6-7:30 PM PT). Not only will we be sharing our best tips on living a more positive life, but we’ll also be sharing our favorite milk-based recipes along with creative ways to incorporate milk into our family’s diet. Not to mention we’ll also discuss the great benefits of milk. Of course, there will be lots of prizes too. It’s going to be a fun party—hope to see you there! PARTY DETAILS: RSVP:...
Liza’s Mighty Mac & Cheese! Written by America’s Host Liza Utter
NOTE: As rich as this dish is – it is still quite nutritious and low in fat. The three dry cheeses have very low fat content and the milk and cream cheese are both low fat too. The ratio of butter per serving is equivalent to approx 1/2 tsp or less per person. If you would like you can also substitute the white pasta for whole wheat and eat it every day! LIZA’S ‘Beach House’ Mighty MAC & CHEESE! Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS: – 4 cups fusilli pasta (corkscrew pasta) Colorful Confetti pasta adds pizazz!! – 1 cup low fat...