From Mom To Mom

Kiddisms: Habitat is a BAD word!

2010-05-11T20:10:00.001-06:00

Robert is reading information about geese. Then all the sudden he says: Robert: “That’s a bad word…” Me: “Which one?” Robert: “HABITAT!” Me: “WHAT! WHY?” Robert: “Because people die from it!!!” Me: “WHAT!” Robert: “OHHHHHHHH Never mind! It’s HEART ATTACK… not HABITAT!!!”

NOW THAT I AM A MOM… MEMORIES I WANT TO SHARE.

2010-05-07T09:11:00.001-06:00

Now that I am a mom I understand why my mom cherished all the small details when I was a kid. I remember great things related to Mother’s Day that always bring smiles to my face. So here I will share some memories and thoughts that might or might not touch your heart… WHERE IS MY GIFT? I was told that one mother’s day celebration all my family got together, I was 3. Everyone very happy and

BPA IN CANS ?! WATCH OUT!!!

2010-05-04T07:55:00.001-06:00

I don’t know where but sometime ago, somewhere, I read about this topic. Given that every month I buy canned goods like: tuna, pasta sauce, tomato sauce, veggies, soups, beans, fruits, this topic caught my attention. Recently I stumbled upon a webpage that explains about this. Not only plastics labeled #7 contains BPA but some canned food too! The thing is that some companies, simply use BPA in

WHEN FEVERS ARE REALLY ANNOYING YOU AND YOUR KID – TIPS AND TRICKS

2010-04-06T08:00:00.001-06:00

Some friends that read my blog know that Robert has been sick since last Friday night. Fever was his major symptom and we had no idea what he had. Fever Fever and more Fever. We managed sometimes to get it to 38.5 but not less than that. Poor little guy we was annoyed and it annoyed us too!He was sick of being sick and drinking liquid fever reducers. Here I just wanted to share what we do when he

ATTITUDE STAGE IS HERE!

2010-04-05T08:51:00.000-06:00

OH WELL! Robert is 6 and the “Attitude” has arrived. Later or early? I HAVE NO IDEA! BUT IT SURE IS ANOYING! Phrases like “I don’t care!” “Whatever!” “Fine!” “Oh my goodness!” AND the rolling eyes are some days the favorites around! What happens if you don’t tackle bad behaviors and attitudes RIGHT WHEN IT STARTS? It makes your life a hell! One thing I learned since Robert was born is that for

HONEY BUTTER WHEAT SANDWISH BREAD RECIPE YOU MUST TRY

2010-04-03T21:43:00.001-06:00

When thinking about going back to basics in food preparation the first think that comes to my mind is bread making. Ever since I found that bread machine in a give away table, I’ve been exploring in the internet for recipes that please both me and my family, specially “Sandwich Bread”. I love to search for new recipes to try and I constantly explore the internet for cooking related stuff. May be

OVER THE RAINBOW BY: ROBERT

2010-03-12T19:09:00.001-07:00

My new thing? Passing videos from my Sony Handycam DCR-HC36 to my computer… the reason? Robert’s first performance in his school Dinner Theater version of The Wizard of Oz. Today… his debut in Youtube! :D Here Robert Enrique is singing Over the Rainbow at home. He had his musical yesterday but he didn't sing the song alone so I preferred to record him at home and share with you guys! :)

WE ARE THE WORLD: SPANISH VERSION (SOMOS EL MUNDO) video

2010-03-09T08:46:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to share the Spanish version of "We are the World" called "Somos el Mundo". I think is beautiful and the translation is awesome! Is as touchy as the original version.. I know some people think the original version is sacred and even don't like the new recorded version (which I don't like either), that's why I thought I might not like the Spanish version. But I do and I wanted to

NEW BREAD MACHINE ON THE BLOCK: CINNAMON-RAISING BREAD RECIPE

2010-03-08T08:21:00.001-07:00

Given that my old bread machine died on me, my husband gave an Oster 2.0lb Expressbake Bread Maker. I had no luck with it and couldn’t figure it out. So ahead we went to return it and get a different model. There were not many available so we got the Breadman TR2500BC. The thing is that I usually get reviews online before buying something and this time I didn’t! My husband insisted we get a

UNLUCKY WITH MY BREAD MAKER (OSTER EXPRESSBAKE 2LB)

2010-03-04T21:20:00.001-07:00

No Luck with my new Bread Maker. Is an Oster 2lb Bread Maker (Expressbake). My husband gave it to me as a Christmas Gift and I have tried many ways and can’t stand it! :( What’s the problem… well, breads are not well baked. With and without time delays. The flour is not well incorporated, even following exact recipes from the booklet that comes with it and other proven recipes! Can’t really

OUR WEIGHT WATCHERS JOURNEY

2010-02-22T20:50:00.001-07:00

I don’t know how many of you have been on a diet, but I can tell you my first time was after my son was born (now he is 6). Is incredible how your body changes after having a child. Some moms might experience it and some might not, while others without having kids experience changes. I started a low carb diet a year after my son was born but although it worked, it was difficult to maintain. My

NEW TEMPLATE… VISIT AND VOTE IN MY POLL…

2010-02-08T21:22:00.001-07:00

Today I present my NEW TEMPLATE! It’s been a while since I’ve been working on it but couldn’t publish it just yet. I haven’t even posted in a while due to TYPICAL FAMILY HECTIC life! But here I am. I will keep posting… specially now with my brand new template that I love. Is more sleek and organized … reflects who I am. Please vote on my poll if you liked it or not! :) Browse along and visit the

We got our Christmas tree! decorated with recycled stuff

2009-12-14T08:17:00.001-07:00

Yesterday off we went to buy our Christmas tree. We were waiting for my husband to be done with his final exam so we could go without worries or hurries. But Robert Enrique was more than desperate to finally get one for our house!!! He was so worried Santa would be mad at us! lol Even though we’ve been living here in Ft. Collins for 5 years now, last year was our first time cutting a Christmas

<< Homemade Breads of all kinds; The best>>

2009-12-10T08:41:00.001-07:00

I love bread. A while ago I found new from package, a bread machine in a give away table. I’ve never heard of it! So I started to browse the internet for recipes… specially one for sandwich bread. Yesterday my bread machine broke… it doesn’t knead! The beauty of having a bread machine is that even if you want to bake in your oven you can do all sort of dough it it! Although you have alternatives

I miss you Fellow Bloggers and Blogging World!!!!!

2009-12-01T19:48:00.001-07:00

UFFF! It’s been more than a month since I last blogged! I can’t believe it! I am so sorry for not being around! I’ve been so busy!!!!! I need to finish my research to be able to finish by next semester and between ups and downs… I am busy like a bee! This is also my husband’s last class, and he is working on an interesting project, so I am helping him around too… What has happened since my last

<< Homework Routines… How do you deal with it? >>

2009-10-28T07:30:00.000-06:00

Robert Enrique, as many of you know, is in a Montessori school. They give NO Homework like other schools. He is in Kindergarten. Private schools and some public are another story… What is it with our schools that they bomb our kids with homework? They barely have time to play and distract themselves from the day at school! Back in my days, we carried a huge backpack, filled with 5 subjects

Halloween is here and some party ideas!!!!

2009-10-27T10:22:00.001-06:00

“Trick or Treat, Halloween, Dame Chavos, NO mani, NO te escondas que te vi, en la casa del Coqui” We are planning both a personal party at home with friends and a party for the community. Along with other friends we brainstormed ideas for the party and came with pretty nice ones! Halloween Games 101 has great ideas if you want to do a party at home. I like the printable because these are

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2009-10-21T07:41:00.001-06:00

Kids go through stages in terms of bath time. But Robert takes just too long taking a shower just because he stands there, under the warm water just warming himself! There have been SEVERAL times my husband and I have to wait for water to be warm again because there is no more hot water when we get in the shower! I have explained Robert that he cannot take that much time in there doing that… #1

<< 6 year old “Balloon Boy” at my town found “napping in the attic”? >>

2009-10-16T08:28:00.001-06:00

OMG! I am just… plain mad! Yesterday this boy apparently got inside this homemade balloon air craft and the whole US looking for him and he was “napping in the attic”? I was talking to my mom yesterday and she told me she almost fainted when she knew… For a second without second thoughts she thought this might be my son! WTH?! Boy + Fort Collins+ 6yo + meteorological balloon…. hahahahaha Hello

<< Not so easy when we are busy at school but there must be always time to share >>

2009-10-13T22:43:00.001-06:00

This month is like hell of work for both of us. We’ve been so busy that is getting us crazy! But even in the busiest times, spouse support is a must in order to survive! My husband and I have like a telepathy communication as I call it hahaha… When he is busy I keep Robert entertained and watch out that he doesn’t interrupt my DH’s inspiration moments. He does the same for me. I like a switch. We

Track Swagcodes at my Blog!!!

2009-10-13T10:31:00.003-06:00

Track Swagcodes here!!! I installed the widget! (right panel of the blog) Just press Swagcode (4th button) and check if there is any Swagcode available!!! TODAY TODAY TODAY there is going to be a bunch of codes... celebrating the 100K fans from Facebook. So watch it out today!!!! If you don't know what is Swagbucks.. for starters you get 3 swagbucks just for signing in..... use my referal!!!

<< The TOOTH FAIRY was here!!! Defending my first time parent point of view…>>

2009-10-12T13:50:00.001-06:00

Weeee… Robert lost his first tooth yesterday night. He’s been more than a week with his first wiggly tooth. But once again, it reminds me how I can’t handle things like this. I get nervous, stressed… Thank God, my husband is the brave one here! I know! It might sound simple to you, but for me… is kind of a phobia when Robert gets hurt! And a tooth as far as I can remember was stressful. I

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2009-10-10T11:34:00.001-06:00

I am so exited! I have no words! We’ve been living in Fort Collins for almost 5 years and we got used to use coupons when doing groceries in order to be able to live in a student budget. I was wondering how this can be introduced in Puerto Rico since we don’t receive the inserts as you guys in the Sunday newspapers. Procter and Gamble has made the initiative to introduce these precisely

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2009-10-07T08:37:00.001-06:00

Green is Gold! Or so they say! There is a lot of information in the web about being green, eco-conscious, eco-friendly, and environmentally responsible of our daily choices. From the moment you wake up and brush your teeth (Are you saving water?), until you to to sleep (Is it really necessary the air conditioner?). In the in-between there is food, groceries, transportation, construction, work,

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2009-10-05T11:51:00.001-06:00

Lately I have been more careful in terms of buying stuff that are more eco-friendly. My alter eco-consciousness! hahaha Specially when it comes to food related, I double check. Today I was running some errands and needed to buy a pitcher for the juice given that the one that we had I gave away because it was not working for us anymore (not going into the yucky details). So I recently read about