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Mother’s Day at San Diego Safari Park

Mother’s Day at San Diego Safari Park
May 16, 2013 By 2 Comments

San Diego Wild Animal Park I'm paying for it this week, but we had so much fun while on our whirlwind road trip from Vegas to San Diego on Mother's Day! We packed up at 4am and were back home by 4pm the next day. Nuts-o, right? On the agenda was using the half off tickets to the San Diego's Safari Park I purchased off Amazon Local (tickets are usually $44/adult). The first time we took Alina to the San Diego Safari Park, she was not even two. She was smitten with the elephants back then, but this year was all about the big cats! Make sure to review the map and schedule of events when you … [Read more...]

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Travel Legacy Begins With The Decision To GO!

Travel Legacy Begins With The Decision To GO!
May 15, 2013 By 2 Comments

Building a Travel Legacy Before Daddy D and I became parents, we were individuals that loved to travel. It was easy back then, even easier than when we were married. You bought one plane ticket, you bunked with friends and you just went! You ate street food, or exquisite meals, you took tours or just wandered the streets. You did whatever you wanted, WHENEVER you wanted! I didn't travel nearly as much as D did, but having the foundation of that travel legacy is important to our parenting values today. This Mother's Day was probably the best one I've had as a mom because it was a day that … [Read more...]

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New Britax Frontier 90 and Pinnacle SICT {Giveaway!}

New Britax Frontier 90 and Pinnacle SICT {Giveaway!}
May 14, 2013 By 37 Comments

Britax Introduces Two New Car Seats The family took a quick road trip over Mother's Day weekend, of which I will tell you all about soon, and I just kept looking back at my babies all snugged in their Britax car seats. I felt comforted by the superior quality of their seats. Even before I became a Britax Ambassador, I ensured the safety of my child in Britax products. This post is sponsored, but I would write about Britax even if it wasn't. They're that good. Britax recently debuted two new car seats to their impressive line of child safety products - the Frontier 90 and the Pinnacle 90, … [Read more...]

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Veggie Sandwich with Oaxaca and Cilantro Lime Crema

Veggie Sandwich with Oaxaca and Cilantro Lime Crema
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe I love a hearty veggie sandwich and this recipe absolutely delivers. With Mother's Day fast approaching, this recipe is a quick, nutritious, yet elegant dish to serve to any loving mama. It's filled with thick layers of grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers and velvety avocado. In partnership with Real California Milk, I used a Latino cheese farmed in California named Oaxaca. It's mild in flavor, yet thick and melts beautifully. I thought it was the perfect cheese for this hearty vegetable sandwich! The veggie sandwich also has a creamy spread using another … [Read more...]

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Father’s Manifesto: A Mother’s Love in Mourning

Father’s Manifesto: A Mother’s Love in Mourning
May 10, 2013 By 2 Comments

Ever read a story that, as soon as you finish it, you know that it won't soon be forgotten? Our very own Dad Therapist gives us a glimpse of how he'll spend his Mother's Day. We appreciate you, Jermaine! Enjoy the latest of DSM's Father's MANifesto. With Mother’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking about a 21 year old client who came to my office after witnessing the tragic loss of her fiancé. He died unexpected a few months ago when she was 7 months pregnant. They had a 3 year old son and she had just given birth to their second son. She was experiencing a multitude of … [Read more...]

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Honor a Special Mom: Raise Money for Save the Children

Honor a Special Mom: Raise Money for Save the Children
May 9, 2013 By 1 Comment

This post is sponsored in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and JOHNSON’S Baby. All opinions and adoration of baby Max are 100% my own. There is nothing more deserving of extra love and attention than a mother. My own mom and step-mom included. But when JOHNSON's Baby asked me to spread the word about their new charitable initiative benefiting Save the Children, I knew exactly who I wanted to shine my light on - a woman that knows me as well as any woman does - my best friend. Show a Special Mom How Much You Care Everyone, I want you to meet Baby Max. My best friend's first … [Read more...]

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