Hot Mama In The City: October 2012

Insulated Cool Sipper From Nuby

The No-Spill Insulated Cool Sipper from Nuby is perfect for on the go or to prevent spills around the house. Emma lee has been beyond the sippy cup stage for sometime now but Maddox likes to pull on the table cloth during meal time, So I decided to put Emma lee's drinks in sippy cups to prevent spills from happening when Maddox decides to try one of his magic tricks at the table. The cup comes with a silicone spout and double wall insulation to keep drinks at a desired temperature longer. Emma lee loves using her new cup and ask for it every time she wants something to drink. She'll come up to me and say "Mommy, I want something to drink in my cup that won't spill" and I love that it prevents spills and reduces leaks.

The Insulated Cool sipper comes in a variety of colors and themes. The cup is Dishwasher safe so you can throw into the dishwasher along with all you other dishes and not worry about fading of the color or design. One thing big thing I love about all Nuby products is that they are BPA-Free. These are great cups and I will add more to our home because they do help out a lot with avoiding spills and the kids love them. The No-Spill Insulated Cool Sippers can be purchased at Buybabydirect.com, Amazon.com, Target and other similar stores.

*Disclosure: I received this Nuby product for my review. All opinions are of my own.

Flower Child Feeding Set From Nuby

Emma lee was excited to receive this Flower feeding set from Nuby since her brother got his iMonster feeding set. The set is very cute in person with it's colorful and detailed designs and makes meal time fun. The feeding set includes the Flower Child Toddler Plate, Flower Child Fork & Spoon, and the Flower Child Toddler Bowl.

The bottom of the bowl and plate have a rubber texture to avoid slipping and that's a big bonus because it means less is spill on to the floor and less clean mess after meal time. The spoon and fork design make it easy for her little hands to grip. The feeding set is perfect for cold and hot food, Microwave and dishwasher safe. Like all other Nuby products, all items are BPA free which is a huge plus for me.

Like all other Nuby products, We love this feeding set!

All items can be purchased at Buybabydirect.com

*Disclosure: I received these items for my review as a Nuby Mommy Blogger. All opinion are of my own and may differ from yours.

S'mores Halloween Treat Bags

I wanted to make treat bags for my daughters preschool class and came across some adorable pumpkin Peeps and knew I had to use them for something! Looked over and saw the bags and bags of chocolate. Ahh ha! S'more treat bags.

What you'll need:

Treat bags
Ribbon
Graham crackers
Peeps
Fun size Hershey's chocolates

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Put them together and eat as is. I do not recommend putting them in the microwave for more than 10 seconds.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss

Kiss those dull lips goodbye! it’s time to shine! Mary Kay® is proving that moisture and shine can lock lips with Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus™ Lip Gloss. Its lip nourishing formula delivers an instant boost of hydration, with a Hollywood-ready polished, stay-put shine. Offered in 14 fashion-forward shades, including: Cream & Sugar, Icicle, Mango Tango, Au Natural, Fancy Nancy, Pink Parfait, Pink Sateen, Pink Luster, Berry Tart, Café Au Lait, Rich Spice, Beach Bronze, Rock ‘n’ Red and Red Passion.

Gorgeous colors and shades such as Cream & Sugar, Mango Tango and Rock ‘n ’ Red will add a boost of color to your makeup routine.

The Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss contains key ingredients such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aloe Leaf Extract and a Pomegranate Sterol to help strengthen skin, reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth lips and help soften and calm the skin
This gloss is perfect for women of all skin types/tones and those looking for a boost of moisture with gorgeous color or silky lips
With an ultra-glossy shine and the subtle hint of vanilla, Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss will help kiss away a flavorless pout
Suggested retail $14.00

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Disclosure: The information, products and additional Mary Kay gift pack was provided by Mary Kay^® through MyBlogSpark

See's Candies In San Antonio

See's Candies has come to San Antonio!

The delicious candy company that has been around since 1921 has brought their yummy chocolate's to town. I grew up with See's Candies on the west coast and I'm glad they're finally here in San Antonio. I was thrilled to be invited to the blogger media event the evening before the grand opening and sample their large variety of sweets. I may have had a little too much chocolate because by the end of the night, I was a little See's sick ;-)

See's has 200 stores nation wide but most stores are located in California, where they originated from. All their candies are made in their two kitchens located in both Southern and Northern California. See's sells 1 billion peices of candy every year and are made from the finest and freshest ingredients. No Preservatives, no High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dye free and gluten free.

The Winter Holiday's maybe their busiest season but they do have some adorable Halloween chocolate goodies.

The new See's Candies is located in North Star Mall. Stop by and have a sample. They give out nearly a million samples every year!

Sesame Street Live - $3 Coupon

Elmo is coming to town!

Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other-monsters making music! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music."

Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny's new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover 'instruments' they never knew existed...rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.

Adults will hear music they'll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as "The Hustle," "You Should Be Dancing" and "Rockin' Robin." "Elmo Makes Music" features nearly two dozen songs, including classics that children will love to sing along with such as "C Is for Cookie" and "The Alphabet Song."

List of locations and Save $3 per ticket.

San Antonio, TX: “Elmo Makes Music”

November 13 - 14
Lila Cockrell Theatre
The Discount is: $3 Off
The Promo Code is: USF
Coupon link: http://www.sanantoniokidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=10922&dealid=1016

Disclosure: I received tickets to the show in exchange for this post.

Smart Trike Dream Review

Maddox Loves his new Smart Trike so it's no wonder why Smart Trike is the the world leader in the tricycle field and the winner of many awards. For me, it's a fun alternative to a stroller. The Smart Trike is great for strolls though the park or mall, visiting the zoo and amusement parks. We have memberships to the San Antonio Zoo and SeaWorld and I plan using my Smart Trike for all these adventures. It's light weight, easy to use and it grows with you child. The newest model is the 'Dream' its "Touch Steering" enables you to easily maneuver the trike.

I prefer the Smart Trike over a stroller because Maddox is always trying to climb out of his stroller, mostly likely because he isn't enjoying the ride. Nothing exciting about riding around in a plain 'ole stroller. He can sit in his seat comfortably since it was designed to sit your child comfortably at any stage.The seat offers high back support with padded seat cover and safety bar.

It was very, very easy to put together. It should only take minutes to get it all pieced together and does not require any tools with the new 'click' assembly. I probably could have gotten it put together a lot quicker if I hadn't put on the handle bars on backwards. Opps! I should really slow down and read directions.

The Dream touch Steering 4-in-1 has patent pending Swivel Wheel technology, shock absorbent wheels and built in suspension for a smooth ride for you little one. The Smart Trike is Stylish, fun and comfortable. It can transform into 4 unique styles to accommodate children from 10 months old to 3 years old.

The 4 Stages

1 - Parent Controlled trike from 10 months. Extra back support, safety padding with over the shoulder seat belts and handle bar clutch that locks the handlebar.

2 - Guided trike from 18 months. Still provides parental control. Back support and extra padding can be removed but the side handle bars remain for child's safety

3 - Training trike from 24 months. The footrest is folded in and the pedals are folded out. The handle bar clutch is unlocked so the child can start mastering the handlebar movements.

4 - Classic trike is from 30-36 months. The parent handle bar and child can ride around on their own.

The Smart Trike is a perfect gift for any little one and would make an excellent 1st birthday gift. Something both child and parent will enjoy. Maddox really loves riding in his.

For more information about Smart Trike and their awesome trikes, please visit SmartTrike.com or visit them on Facebook.

Disclosure: I received a Smart trike at no charge to facilitate my review. All opinions are of my own.

LATISM In Texas

The LATISM (Latinos In Social Media) Conference will be in Houston, Texas this year and I'm going! I can't wait to hear all the great speakers and I know there will be much to learn. Topics include business technology, health and education. They will also be hosting the LATISM Awards which recognize the best performers in the social media space. The achievers who are making a difference in the Latino community.

When: Oct. 25-27, 2012
Where: Hyatt in downtown Houston

If you're in the area. I invite you to join us for all the fun. You can visit www.Conference.latism.org to learn more.

I'm also looking for sponsors Both personal sponsor donations and any business that would like to work with me on sponsoring Hott Mama In The City. You can click on the link image below or email me at Kristina.Nunez@gmail.com if you would like to sponsor.

Tickle Toes Alligator

Tickle Toes Alligator from Nuby is a soft cuddly toy that giggles when you squeeze it's little toes. The kids love it when the alligator starts to giggle, they think it's hilarious, I think it's because it's sounds like a young child laughing. This adorable alligator is makes a perfect playmate for any child including my own and keeps them both very entertained. Maddox likes to walk around holding and squeezing him, he also sleeps with it at night. It's so cute to see him snuggled up with the alligator in his arms.

Tickle Toes Alligator is made from very soft material and can be wiped cleaned with a damp cloth. I usually like to throw the kids stuffed animals directly into the washer because it's so much easier but the alligator can not go into the wash because of it's giggle box.

I think Tickle Toes Alligator is a perfect snugly toy for children of all ages. The alligator also comes with many friends as well including Tickle Toes Bear , Tickle Toes Duck, Tickle Toes Frog and more!

Disclosure: I received these Nuby products for my review. All opinions are of my own.

ECOLunchBox: Trendy Eco Friendly Products

My 4 year old daughter Emma Lee recently started Preschool and I have been packing her lunch everyday for school and I was looking for lunch bags and containers that were reusable and safe to use. I came across ECOlunchbox and it was just what I was looking for... reusable and free from harmful chemicals. All ECOLunchBox products are waste-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, Petroleum-free and Vinyl-free. Healthy for you, your families and the earth.

Emma Lee received a Furoshiki ECOsnacksack and a ECOlunchpod. Both are the prefect size for her to take a little snack to school. I don't always pack her a full lunch because she's in the afternoon class and will sometimes eat before going to class but I do like to pack her a little something so she can sit with her classmates at lunch.

The Ecolunchpod is perfect for little snacks such as crackers, cookies, diced fruits. The tight seal allows you to use it for wet foods like applesauce and dips. It's made from lead-free stainless steel and you don't have to worry about any harmful chemicals leaching into your foods. To save money and waste, I do not purchase individually wrapped snacks and this container is the perfect size to carry Emma Lee's small snacks.

The Furoshiki ECOsnacksack makes for a very cute snack bag. The ECOsnacksack is a great alternative to paper and plastic bags. The snack bags are made of washable cotton and fair trade textiles hand printed by artisan. The bag is beautiful, colorful and simple to use. It's a perfect size to carry a lite snack and a drink. Emma lee loved carrying her pretty snack bag to school.

Please visit Ecolunchbox to view more of their ECO friendly products and to purchase your own.
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ECOlunchbox has kindly offered one of my readers to win a snack set of their own. Winner will receive a Furoshiki ECOsnacksack and a ECOlunchpod!

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disclosure: I received these items for my review. All opinions are of my own

Natural Bridge Carvern's Discovery Tour and Coupon

Come experience one of the world's premier caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns. Guided tours of huge subterranean rooms and passages are available daily. The 75-minute Discovery Tour travels 180 ft below the surface and through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. Other attractions include the Natural Bridge Mining Company, where you can pan for gems and minerals like miners panned for gold. The NEW Canopy Challenge is a 4 level explorer course and zip-lines. It also includes Canopy Kids, which is great for younger children. Located between San Antonio and New Braunfels, off I-35, exit 175.

For operating hours and additional information, please call or visit Natural Bridge Cavern's.

$2 off Adult & $1 off Child Discovery Tour Admission to Natural Bridge Caverns http://sanantoniokidsguide.com/coupon.php?bid=8857&dealid=222

Disclosure: I recieved tickets to Natural Bridge Cavern's an exchange for this post.

San Antonio Children's Museum - Free Kid's Night

San Antonio Children's Museum will be hosting "Free Kid's Night" every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5pm-7pm. Downtown San Antonio is also offering free parking on Tuesday's after 5pm in all downtown city operated garages, lots and meters.

The Children's Museum offers 3 levels of fun and many different areas such as the Science City, Bubble Ranch and Old Market for kid's of all ages to play and learn.

Emma Lee and Maddox hanging out in the model airplane above. The two of them taking a photo a model of the Tower of Americas behind them.

Their favorite area is the PowerBall Hall pictured below. They like to spend the most time there.

For more information on Free Kids Night please visit San Antonio Children's Museum.

Downtown Tuesday's In San Antonio

Every Tuesday is "Downtown Tuesday" a program sponsored by the City of San Antonio to provide free parking after 5pm and special savings for locals. Below is a list of the businesses who have partnered with Downtown Tuesday to provide a special or discount each week.

Family Entertainment & Tours

HRH Yellow Rose Carriages - yellowrosecarriage.com
Movies By Moonlight HemisFair Park - sanantonio.gov/dtops/events/moviesbymoonlight
Rio San Antonio Cruises - riosanantonio.com
Segcity Segway Tours & Sales - segcity.com
Segway Nation - segwaynation.com/sanantonio
Sound of San Antonio Arneson River Theater in La Villita - lavillita.com

Hotels, Museums & Historical Sites

Casa Navarro - visitcasanavarro.com
Crockett Hotel - crocketthotel.com
Menger Hotel - mengerhotel.com
San Antonio Museum of Art - samuseum.org
San Antonio Public Library - mysapl.org
Westin on the Riverwalk - westinriverwalksanantonio.com

Bars & Restaurants

1909 Bar & Bistro - 1909barandbistro.com
Acenar - acenar.com
Achiote River Café at the Grand Hyatt - achioterivercafe.com
Alamo Street Eat Bar - alamostreeteatbar.com
Azuca Nueva Latino - azuca.net
Barriba Cantina - barribacantina.com
Bar Salona Lounge - bar-salona.com
Bella On The River - bellaontheriver.com
Biga on the Banks - biga.com
Big Apple Bagels - babcorp.com\sanantonio_downtown
Bohanan’s Prime Steaks & Seafood - bohanans.com
Bonds 007 Rock Bar - bonds007rockbar.com
Casa Rio - casa-rio.com
Citrus - hotel-valenciariverwalk.com
Esquire Tavern - esquiretavern-sa.com
Feast - feastsa.com

The Friendly Spot - thefriendlyspot.com
Hard Rock Café - hardrock.com/sanantonio
Houston Street Bistro - houstonstreetbistro.com
Howl at the Moon – howlatthemoon.com
Jimmy John’s – jimmyjohns.com
Justin’s Ice Cream 245 E. Commerce - 210-222-2707
Kremlin & Acapulco Sam’s - acapulcosamssa.com
La Margarita - lamargarita.com
Landry’s - landrysseafood.com
La Paloma - lapalomariverwalk.com
Las Canarias at Omni La Mansion - omnihotels.com
Liberty Bar - liberty-bar.com
Lüke Restaurant - lukesanantonio.com
Mad Dogs - maddogs.net
Mad Hatters Tea House and Café – madhatterstea.com
Maria Mia Mexican Bistro - mariamiamexicanbistro.com
Mexican Manhattan - mexicanmanhattan.com
Morton’s Steakhouse -mortons.com
Moses Roses Hideout - mosesroseshideout.com
Ocho at Hotel Havana – havanasanantonio.com/ocho
Original Mexican Restaurant - originalmexican.com
Oro Restaurant & Bar - emilymorganhotel.com
Ostra at the Mokara – mokarahotels.com/sanantonio/dining
The Palm - thepalm.com
Pat O’Briens - patobriens.com/patobriens/sanantonio
Pizzarita’s - pizzaritas.com
Q On The Riverwalk - hyatt.com/gallery/qriverwalk/
Republic of Texas - therepublicoftexasrestaurant.com
Restaurant Gwendolyn - restaurantgwendolyn.com
Rio Rio Cantina - rioriocantina.com
Rita’s on the River - ritasontheriver.com
Rosarios - rosariossa.com
Sazo’s Latin Grill – sazoslatingrill.com
Schilo’s -schilos.com
The Station Café – thestationsa.com
Texas de Brazil - texasdebrazil.com
The Ticket - ticketsportspub.com
Toscana Ristorante - toscanaristorantes.com
Tower of the Americas - toweroftheamericas.com
Tre Trattoria - tretrattoria.com
V-Bar - hotel-valenciariverwalk.com
The Worm Tequila & Mezcal Bar – facebook.com/TheWormTequilaBar

Other

The Bike Waiter thebikewaiter.com - 210-501-0720

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