Although students give speeches and made promises, the vote in her class room boiled down to who had the most amount of friends and least amount of enemies. Perhaps that is all it can be in 5th grade but as adults voting on the leader of our nation, our vote can’t be cast because we… [Read More]
During the tween years, children become increasingly aware of their identity, culturally and otherwise and how it relates to those around them. It’s during this time that parents of tweens seek out ways to encourage their child’s “likes” and build self-esteem. Tervis and Los Tweens will be hosting “Unique As You Are/Unico Como Tu Cupcake… [Read More]
Sofia Vergara’s look at the 2012 Emmy Award’s was muy caliente! While many of us moms can’t pull off the dress, we can at least get a piece of the glam by replicating the caramel makeup look. Sofia’s make-up artist shared the latest and classic CoverGirl products and step-by-step techniques. Here’s how she did… [Read More]
Trident – See what Unfolds With tweens and teens, you can almost rely daily on an ‘unscripted momento’- it’s a fun and often challenging age that is filled with sorpresas! From foods to music to visiting a new park or playing outside or just telling you about their school day- a tween’s need to tell… [Read More]
We were so pleased that our social media updates went through so quickly and we could include all of our friends in our night out! Net10 Wireless offers the latest Android and other phones with unlimited local and long-distance calling on America’s best GSM network as well as roaming, text messaging and Internet access and… [Read More]
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month– a special time to drive support for Latino youth- Adults mentors VAMOS!! It’s great when your life comes full circle in a positive way. When I started my career in Public Relations I interned at a Miami agency whose non-profit client was Big Brothers Big Sisters of America… [Read More]
By Vianney Rodriguez This has to be one of the greatest ideas ever brought to the table. Obviously, a terrific mom invented this idea. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals so; I get a little giddy when my kids ask for breakfast for dinner. I’m in. Breakfast tostadas are hearty, easy and adaptable to… [Read More]
During Miami’s Fashion Night Out 2012 at Macy’s- our aspiring Los Tweens fashionistas got an opportunity to meet a real fashionista herself- supermodel and MOM Niki Taylor! As my friend and fellow blogger Rosy Cordero described Niki- “she’s one of the coolest and most down to earth people I’ve met”- and I would have to… [Read More]
Suspense, mystery, not-so-happy endings and a little fun are all part of what make scary stories exciting for tweens (and parents). We’ll never forget one Girl Scout camping trip when the girls gave endless accounts of “scary stories” exciting each other and putting the already exhausted moms to sleep. The appeal of a good… [Read More]
We spent our summer vacation visiting with friends and family. We had an amazing time with a lot of memories and fun. But there was something missing. My family – the five of us – were always surrounded by abuelas, primos, tias, y amigos. Clearly a blessing and I am not complaining. But, I… [Read More]