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One of my must have items on my baby shower list for both my kids was an electric bottle warmer. Whether you're bottle feeding formula or breast milk, it's an awesome thing to have around and many mom's use them often. Nuby sent me an electric bottle and baby food warmer and sterilizer to test out and loved it.

"The 2-in-1 design of this Natural Touch™ Warmer and Sterilizer evenly and safely warms breast milk, formula and baby food. Or you can use it as a quick and easy-to-use sterilizer for bottles and pacifiers. It sterilizes in just minutes! Simply use measuring cup (included) to add water, load the sterilizer and touch the button to start."

The electric warmer is great for warming up breast milk, formula and baby food jars. It also allows you to sterilize items such as bottles, nipples, pacifiers and other small items. We used ours several times a day with both Emma Lee and Maddox. It's very easy to use and easy to clean.

A Medical Kit is a must have if you have infants and toddlers. The items included in the kits are great to have around when you little one's are sick. Nuby sent me a Medical Kitto test out and I'm thankful they did because Maddox was recently very ill and the tools in this kit made it much easy to give Maddox his medicine.

"Nuby's Medical Kit helps you take care of you child's medical needs. From medicating to nasal and ear care, this kit makes it easier to care of your baby. This kit includes: Sure-Dose Medicine dropper, Medi- Nurser, Nasal Aspirator with Ear Syringe and Medicine Dispenser."

As a Nuby Mommy Blogger I get to review some awesome products including a large variety of sippy cups. And the Sport Sipper cup is another favorite of ours.


The Nuby Sport Sipper has an ergonomic shape with easy grips that ensures a comfortable and secure grasp for you child. Also included is the unique soft silicone straw with a built-in valve; it opens with sucking action and closes when not in use.

The Sport Sipper quickly became one of Maddox's favorite sippy cups. I think he likes drinking from the Straw/Spout. I like it because it's very easy to clean, no little parts or valves to remove or replace for washing, and it's BPA-Free.

Recently, I've made some healthier lifestyle changes such as joining the gym down the street and signing up to Steps with Balance Rewards program from Walgreen's. I believe that getting a daily dose of exercise, no matter how small or big is very important for your health and wellness. Joining the Steps program was a pretty smart idea on my part for several reasons. Reason one; There's a Walgreen's about a block from where I live, Reason two; I've been wanting to keep track of my steps and with the Steps with Balance Rewards I can earn rewards for completing and reaching my goals! Reason three; great motivation.

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Don't forget to enter the Steps Up To Win Sweepstakes which has daily instant win prizes and a grand prize, a trip to The Biggest Loser resort of the winner's choice (Chicago, Ivins,UT, Malibu, Niagara, NY). The sweepstakes start April 1 until May 31st.

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New from RIDEMAKERZ is XTREME CUSTOMZ. Build and create your own toy car to your child's liking. You can select from a large selection of body style's and mix and match accessories to build your one of a kind toy car.


RIDEMAKERZ and Mommy Parties recently sent me a few BATMAN XTREME CUSTOMZ Hero Starter Kits to try out with some of our friends and host our own #XTREMECUSTOMZPARTY.

The kids all had a fun time building and creating their custom toy cars. They're all fans of BATMAN so they were very excited to build their one of a kind BATMAN car. The kits were very easy to build and the additional accessories allowed the kids to express their creativity and individual style. Recommended for ages 5-7 but I think boys and girls of all ages will love these car kits.


XTREME CUSTOMZ come in a variety of starter kits, swap kits and XL kits. The BATMAN starter kit we received come with one car and 19 additional accessories.

The new 2013 Nissan Sentra offers "Class-Above" style with it's modern and sophisticated new design and features. Get up to 40 MPG Highway and 34 MPG combined fuel economy. The new Nissan Sentra gives customers the sophistication and modern features they're looking for without a large price tag.



Nissan is encouraging you to engage with the all-new Sentra, rewarding yourself and your friends. As you join the promo, you will be encouraged to share and invite your friends to join, too. Once a certain number of fans is reached, an action will be triggered: the Sentra will open and unveil a reward. More fans means new thresholds, and better prizes: the more fans participating, the better the rewards.Visit Nissan Espanol on facebook!



{Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Nissan. However, all opinions expressed are my own.}

We will be potty training Maddox soon and if you've potty trained before you know how important is it to have useful items and tools to help ease the stress of potty training. We used Pull-Ups when it was time to potty train my oldest child, Emma Lee. They worked perfectly and she loved wearing the Disney Princess themed training diapers.

I've partnered with Huggies Pull-Ups on the Every Flush campaign because every flush deserves a little celebration.


Maddox was very excited with the potty training items we received, he loves Disney Cars characters. Pull-Ups Learning Designs help you and your child identify when your child has gone potty, the design fades when wet. Pull-Ups flushable wipes are a great item to have around while potty training, we used them all the time when we potty trained Emma Lee. The soft potty seat was a huge help when we potty trained Emma Lee, It was something that was easy to use for her and didn't require much space for storage. Emma Lee would find her seat and place it on the toilet herself when she was ready to use the restroom.





{Disclosure: This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Pull Ups. However, all opinions expressed are my own.}

I've recently been inspired to do some cute and creative manicures using Sally Hansen nail products. I've seen so many cute nail designs around the web recently and wanted to give it a go but was hesitant since I'm not very artistic. Sally Hansen has lots of products that will help anyone design an awesome and creative manicure.

I've partnered up with Sally Hansen for their I Heart Nail Art campaign to help you fall in love with your nails and nail art.


Ever heard of Fiesta, here in San Antonio? It's a week long celebration that occurs in the middle of April every year in San Antonio.

"Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event. It evolved into one of this nation’s premier festivals, with an economic impact of more than $284 million for the Alamo City. Fiesta is one of America’s truly great festivals. It began as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. That commemoration still takes place. But over the past century and more, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. 2013 marks Fiesta’s 122nd anniversary."

To help get some friends and I in a festive mood for Fiesta this year, I decided to have Fiesta Nail Party!

The new Olay Fresh Effects products will leave your skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated. You can now get a mini facial at home using some of the newest products offered by Olay.You can find the new line of Olay Fresh Effects at your local Walmart.


I was recently sent these 6 Olay Fresh Effects products and I can honestly say that I'm a huge fan of Olay now. I've used a few products in the past but I have fallen in love with some of these products and have now become part of my must have and daily items.




The {S'wipe Out!} Make-up removal cloths are great to have around. I use one every night before bed to remove my eye make-up. The cloths are large , so your able to remove all of your make-up with just one cloth.

The {BB Cream} Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15 is just as awesome at the satin finish lotion. It's very light weight and goes on incredibly smooth, left my skin very soft. This is great to wear on warmer days when you don't want to put on to much make-up or foundation.

Everything I had received was excellent. I loved the way everything went on smoothly, nothing felt heavy or cakey. I have found some products that I will be using everyday from now on. I was also given a $25 walmart gift card to give to someone to try the line of Fresh Effects and I decided to give it to my mother to try out the line of Fresh Effects; I know she'll love it!

Which of the Olay Fresh Effects products is your favorite and how would/does it fit into your daily beauty routine?

Keep up to date with Olay on Facebook and Twitter @OlayUS


{Disclosure:The Olay Fresh Effects product, information, and two gift packs have been provided by Olay. NOTE: Olay does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite.}

Orango brings you amazing deals on electronics through kiosks located inside your local grocery store and other convenient locations. They offer a wide range of brand name products including game consoles, phones, laptops, tablets, iPods, eReaders, cameras, and much more.



Shopping from an Orango kiosk is fun and easy. Use the touch screen to select an item from display case and swipe your credit/debit card. The kiosk will retrieve the product for you to take home. The entire process takes only a few minutes.

• Save 20-50% on popular brands - including Apple, Xbox, Sony, Dell, and more
• 90-Day Warranty on all products - 1-2 year extended warranties available
• 14-Day Money-back Guarantee - just return it to any kiosk 

Follow them on Twitter @OrangoBot to keep up to date on their awesome deals!

Watch this video to see how Orango works




{Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I received compensation in exchange for this post.}

Are you a fan of the digital game, Bejeweled? I am, that game is so addivite, I could play for hours and not even know it. This Spring Hasbro has brought the popular game to life! You can now bring the game home and play as a family.

{Disclosure: This review and giveaway is sponsored by Hasbro. I received this item to facilitate my review. All opinions are of my own.}

I've been going to Massage Heights for a few years now. Before having kids, and when I had more time to pamper myself, I use to go very often. I still very much like going to treat myself to a massage at their locations because it's so affordable and the service you receive is amazing. I've always enjoyed my time spent at one of their retreats here in San Antonio.


I was very excited to learn that Massage Heights will be offering affordable, quality skin treatments in 35+ locations around the country. They’re partnering with Dermalogica, world renowned skincare company, to provide spa-like, professional skin therapy service in the participating Massage Heights retreats.

So now busy mom's like me can schedule a massage and facial at the same location and receive the same great experience at an affordable price. 


 I was invited to a Massage Heights here in San Antonio in the Stone Oak area to experience on their facials performed by Professional Skin Therapists. I was very excited since it would be my first professional facial.

The location is beautiful inside and the host are very welcoming. I was asked to fill out a quick questionnaire about my skin to insure I get the best treatment for my skin type and to address any problem areas I may have.


I was introduced to my professional skin therapist, Hilary and led into my room. She was so friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I was a little nervous because I have sensitive skin and was afraid how my skin would react to the products she used. She informed me that she would only use products that were great for sensitive skin. During the treatment she offered me plenty of advice on how to deal with my skin and answered all my questions that I had about the best way to treat my sensitive skin. She was very informative and offered me some great advice specific to my skin.

I had such a great experience there and was very happy with my skin afterward. I was impressed with the way my skin felt and looked after the treatment and by Hilary's knowledge of skin care.I can't wait to go back and treat myself to another spa day.

I love Aveeno Active Naturals because they're good for you, your skin and health. Aveeno products contain Active Naturals ingredients that deliver effective skin and hair benefits without harsh chemicals. Ingredients include oat, seaweed, lotus and more. Aveeno Believe nature has the power to make life beautiful - to nourish, soothe and even transform. They work excellent on my sensitive skin, I can use them without having to worry about them being to harsh on my skin like a few other products on the market.


I was excited when I received the news that Aveeno wanted me to help them spread the word on there awesome and natural beauty products. I've always heard great things about there products and had great experiences in the past but I fell in love with them when my son was 6 months old and was suffering from a bad case of eczema on his face. His first winter, he had a bad case of eczema that covered a large portion of his face and wanted to find an effective and quick way to heal him of his discomfort. I went online and saw that many mom's recommended Aveeno for baby eczema cream. It worked like a miracle. His eczema went away within days. We've been big fans of Aveeno since then.


The Positively Radiant collection will help brighten your skin with ingredients such as tone-evening ACTIVE NATURALS Total Soy Complex. All of the cleansing items in this line are Oil free, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic and gentle enough to use every day, even on sensitive skin. Formulated to target all 5 FACTORS OF RADIANCE - Tone, Texture, Brown Spots, Dullness, Blotchiness.

Daily Cleansing Pads - Are dual-textured thick cleansing pads that contain are soap free. They're gentle enough to use daily on sensitive skin. I love how the textured side helps exfoliate my skin. My skin felt clean, refreshed and soft after using these.

Daily Scrub -  This scrub contains round microbeads to exfoliate your skin to help remove dirt, oil and dead skin cells for a softer and eve-looking skin. The scrub felt like a very gentle massage on my face, it wasn't rough like others I have tired.

Brightening Cleanser - The cleanser will lift away dirt, oil and makeup without overdrying. My skin felt a little tight after using it which is normal but left it smooth and moisturized.


Aveeno offers a large selection of moisturizers. All help moisturize, soothe, and help repair dry, cracked, and sensitive skin, leaving your skin soft and glowing.

Daily Moisturizing Lotion - It is gentle enough for everyday use, fragrance free, nongreasy, and noncomedogenic.This is a great moisturizer for your entire body and I love that it's fragrance free.

Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 - This nongreasy lotion has SPF 15 to protect your skin from aging UVA and burning UVB rays. Protects your skin for 24 hours and leaves your skin very soft and hydrated.

Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer - Has SPF 30 and helps even skin tone. It's light weight and leaves a "glow" on your skin with the little shimmer it contains. It immediately brightens up your face.

Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturizer - Contains SPF 30 and light-reflecting minerals for an instant "glow". It's a little thick but blends in nicely and nongreasy.

As a mom, I'm always looking for that perfect balance between spending time with my family, work, blogging, and managing household needs. I have yet to find that perfect balance, that's even if it exist; I think it's all a myth. Myth or not, the truth is that we all try to find that balance.

I've partnered Angel Soft on their 2x Stronger campaign to let you know how their softer and stronger toilet paper can help you save time and money. Their double rolls have 60% more sheets, the rolls will last longer between shopping trips so no need to run out and make a special trip to purchase more. I've been there; I've caught myself making a special trip out of my busy day to go get more toilet paper. I'm sure I'm not the only one. The stronger paper means for less amount of paper needed.  With little one's around, strong toilet paper is a life saver, less mess, less clean-ups and more time to spend having fun with them.

Less time having to run errands and cleaning up messes means more time for fun at the park with my two little ones.


Angel Soft also comes at a great value, the less money I have to spend on necessitates the better.  Especially if you have 22 month-old like my son Maddox, who finds it amusing to unravel an entire roll of toilet paper into the toilet.



How do you find balance?