Feliz día de San Valentín: DIY Valentine's Day Cards & Crafts

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Who else is feeling the love around here? 💓 This year we’re excited to be celebrating & sharing the love with our families by enjoying homemade dinners, goodies and even a trip to Disneyland! Before that, our kids are also going to be handing out some Valentines at school. Our friends at Fiesta Kits USA have shared the cutest printable cards to gift to your closest amigis plus a couple of sweet coloring pages to work on with your little valentines. Check them out below and tag @_supermamas and @fiestakitsUSA to show us your creations!

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Want to enter for your chance to win some Valentine’s Day goodies from Fiesta Kits USA? Head to our Instagram to enter to win one of FOUR Valentine’s Day bundles (featured below), including a cute tote bag and two coffee mugs for you and your súper amigis! Don’t forget to shop Fiesta Kits USA for all your party kits, regalitos and more.


3 Easy Cocktails for Your Superbowl Sunday

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Superbowl is almost here and if you’re anything like us, you’re already planning out your menu to host your friends and family. Snacks and food are so important during game time, but what about drinks? Bricia recently visited The Wing, a coworking space in West Hollywood to talk about the Oaxaca Cookbook and serve up a few drinks that would be perfect and so easy to serve up during this Sunday’s game. Check out the recipes below and let us know which one you’ll be trying at your next party!

Carajillo

4oz of espresso 

2oz of ice 

Ground chocolate 

Shake all ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in a cold old fashioned glass .  Finish with a sprinkle of ground chocolate.

Silencio 43

Fresh mint 

3 lemon slices

2oz El Silencio Mezcal 

1 oz Liquor #43

2 oz lemon juice 

1 oz simple syrup 

Muddle mint and lemon slices in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and remaining ingredients. Shake. Serve in a cold collins glass over ice. 

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I love Micheladas - Classic Michelada

Tajin Chili salt 

3 oz I Love Micheladas RED Mix 

12oz ice cold Lager 

Rim a cold beer glass with Tajin chili salt. Pour 3 oz of I Love Micheladas RED Mix. Pour cold Lager beer. Garnish with a lemon or lime slice. Purchase your I Love Micheladas mix online or find a location near you!

Start Your Walt Disney World Vacation Fund! Giveaway & Official Rules

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You could win $500 in Disney Gift Cards for your Walt Disney World Vacation Fund!

The Super Mamas want to help with your next trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth that’s like nowhere else. Where you can be transported into stunning worlds, far-off galaxies and exciting new stories. From the all-new Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction (opens March 4) to epic adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to plenty of Epcot® festival fun, more to see and do in all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks. And no better way to experience it than with $500 in Disney Gift Cards!

To enter, use your Instagram account to upload a video or picture of your favorite Disney Resort moment. This can be a throwback from a time you went with your entire familia, the first time your little ones met Mickey & Minnie, even your most recent trip with your little ones. Be sure to tag @_supermamas and include hashtags #SuperMamasDoWaltDisneyWorld and #Contest, or your Submission will not be eligible!

Enter today for your chance to win!

The Disney Gift Card can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney store locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, shopDisney.com, DisneyPhotoPass, Adventures by Disney®, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Beach Resorts. It cannot be used toward the purchase of a Disney Vacation Club Membership. Visit DisneyGiftCard.com for complete terms and conditions. Additional restrictions may apply.

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SUPER MAMAS “START YOUR WALT DISNEY WORLD VACATION FUND” Contest Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1. Eligibility: SUPER MAMAS “START YOUR WALT DISNEY WORLD VACATION FUND” (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old and of the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of entry. Employees of DISNEY DESTINATIONS, LLC , a Florida corporation (“Sponsor”), Super Mamas Social LLC. (“Administrator”), and any of their parent and affiliate companies or agencies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.

2. Sponsor: ​DISNEY DESTINATIONS, LLC (“Disney”), with a mailing address of P.O. Box 10000, Lake BuenaVista, FL 32830-10.  Administrator:​ Super Mamas Sisters LLC, 3014 W Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 9006

3. Agreement to Official Rules: Participation in this Contest constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s and Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Contest. Winning the prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

4. Timing: The Contest begins on Tuesday January 14th, 2020 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on February 8th, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the "Contest Period"). Administrator's computer is the official timekeeping device for the Contest.

5. How to Enter:​ During the Contest Period, there is one way to enter:

a.) ​Instagram: Using your Instagram accounts, upload a video or picture to your feed of your favorite Disney Resort moment. (the “Contest Theme”). To enter, profile must be set to ‘public’. ​Be sure to tag @_supermamas and include hashtags #SuperMamasDoWaltDisneyWorld and #Contest, or your Submission will not be eligible. Your photo, hashtags, and caption together are your submission (“Submission”).

In order for your entry to be valid, your Instagram must be public and thus viewable by the Sponsor and its agents. If you do not have the Instagram App, you may download them through the application store on your mobile device. Your post must be consistent with Instagram’s terms (http://instagram.com/about/legal/terms/#​). ​Posting a photo on Instagram requires a mobile device and message and data rates may apply.

By posting your Submission, you agree that it conforms to the guidelines, permissions, and content restrictions below and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove your Submission from a gallery, if any, and disqualify you if it believes that it fails to conform.

Guidelines​: The Submission must be in a format acceptable to the applicable social media channel; The Submission must contain the promotional and required hashtags; and ​The Submission caption, if any, must be in English and/or Spanish.

Permissions​: Entrant must have permission from any recognizable individuals who appear in the Submission to use their names and likenesses in the Submission and to grant the rights set forth herein. Minors may only be included in the Submission if entrant is their parent or legal guardian. If requested, entrant must be able to provide such permissions or proof in a form acceptable to Sponsor.

Content Restrictions​:

· The Submission must not contain material that violates or infringes another’s rights, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement;

· The Submission must not contain content created by a third party, such as images or artwork;

· The Submission must not contain brand names or trademarks other than those owned by Sponsor, which entrant has a limited license to use in his/her Submission in this Contest;

·​ ​The Submission must not disparage Sponsor, Administrator, or any other person or party;

· The Submission must not contain material that is inappropriate, offensive, indecent, obscene, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous;

· The Submission must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age; and

· The Submission must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of, or contrary to the laws or regulations in any state where Submission is created.

Limit​: Each entrant may post up to one (1) Submission per day during the Contest Period. ​Each Submission must be unique. ​Submissions received from any person or email address in excess of the stated limit will be void. Submissions generated by script, macro or other automated means are void. In the event of a dispute as to any Submission, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the entrant and must comply with these Official Rules. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person assigned an email address or social media account by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Each entrant may be required to show proof of being an authorized account holder. Released Parties (as defined in Section 10, below) are not responsible for lost, late, stolen, damaged, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, garbled, delayed, or misdirected Submissions; all of which will be void.

6. Use of Submissions: ​Uploading a Submission constitutes entrant’s consent to give Sponsor and Administrator a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, create derivative works from, and display such submissions in whole or in part, on a worldwide basis, and to incorporate it into other works, in any form, media or technology now known or later developed, including for promotional or marketing purposes. If requested, entrant will sign any documentation that may be required for Sponsor, Administrator or its designees to make use of the non-exclusive rights entrant is granting to use the Submission.

7. Winner Determination: ​After the conclusion of the Contest Period, a winner will be selected at random using random.org from all eligible entries and announced on or around February 10, 2020.

8. Winner Requirements: Potential winner will be notified via Instagram or Email on or around February 10, 2020. Winners must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to enter and win.  Travelers under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian who must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. The potential Grand Prize Winner will be required to sign and return a Declaration of Compliance, Liability Waiver and, where not prohibited, a Publicity Release ("Declaration"), which must be received by Administrator within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to execute and return the Declaration or provide any other requested information, within the required time period (as applicable), does not comply with these Official Rules, or if prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the prize. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, the prize may be awarded to a runner-up, if any, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Only three (3) alternate winners may be determined, after which the applicable prize will remain un-awarded.

9. Prize: ​ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE​: Ten (10) Disney Gift Card each with a value of $50.00. Subject to restrictions. The Disney Gift Card can be used at select participating locations at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney store locations in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, shopDisney.com, DisneyPhotoPass, Adventures by Disney®, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and Disney’s Beach Resorts. It cannot be used toward the purchase of a Disney Vacation Club Membership. Visit DisneyGiftCard.com for complete terms and conditions. Additional restrictions may apply.

Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $500.00. Winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.

Prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the prize (or a component thereof) for one of equal or greater value if the designated prize should become unavailable for any reason. Winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

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11. Publicity ​Acceptance of any prize shall constitute and signify each winner’s agreement and consent that Sponsor and its designees may use the winner’s name, city, state, likeness, photo, Submission, and/or prize information in connection with the Contest for promotional, advertising or other purposes, worldwide, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, including the Internet, without limitation and without further payment, notification, permission or other consideration, except where prohibited by law.

12. Ownership of Submission​: The winner shall irrevocably grant, transfer, convey and assign to Sponsor the entirety of the rights in and to the Submission and all renewals and extensions of copyright, and the right to secure copyright registrations thereto in perpetuity including, without limitation, the rights to use the Submission for any and all purposes in any and all media whether now known or hereafter developed, on a worldwide basis, in perpetuity. The winner accepts and acknowledges that Sponsor shall not be obligated to use the Submission and that Sponsor in its sole discretion shall have the right to refrain from using the Submission. Sponsor shall not incur any liability whatsoever to the extent Sponsor chooses to refrain from any exploitation of its rights hereunder. The winner will indemnify Sponsor, Released Parties, and any licensee of Sponsor against all claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and legal expenses) arising out of any breach of these terms.

13. General Conditions: Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures, human error or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. If terminated, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, determine the winner from among all non-suspect, eligible Submissions received up to time of such action using the judging procedure outlined above. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the Submission process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of the Official Rules of this or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner and void all associated Submissions. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies (including attorneys’ fees) from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

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15. Disputes: Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the state and federal courts located in Atlanta, Georgia-; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (3) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Georgia without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Georgia or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Georgia.

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Vision Board Posada 2019

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Manifesting Your Vision Into Action

We’re still riding the high from this year’s Vision Board Posada party. After years of hosting the posada at other venues, we finally decided to have it at our restaurant, Guelaguetza. We always intended the first posada to be held here, but for one reason or another it didn’t happen until now. With the release of our OAXACA cookbook earlier this year, it finally felt like the right time. Guelaguetza is our home and a huge part of who we are, and we wanted to share that with you sisters.

This year’s theme was manifesting your vision into action (get it? Like 20/20 vision 👀). We wanted our guests to walk into the restaurant and feel the closeness we feel on a daily basis, working with our family and those who have become family. We encouraged everyone to step out of their comfort zone, envision their goals for the new year, and make sh*t happen. Attendees enjoyed drinks sponsored by Jack Daniels, desserts from Sugar Crush Sweets, a meditation from Rocio Navarro, and a custom holiday flower arrangement from Madre Florals, plus took pictures all night long with Never Cloudy Events (see all the photobooth pics here). All of our guests also left with swag from Brujita Skincare, Gourmeletas, Happy Organics Co., I Love Micheladas, Jack Daniels, Momtreprenuer Planner, and Rizo’s Curls.

Like always, our Super Mamas Sisters also worked hard on their vision boards to share their dreams for the new year. And to all our sisters who weren’t able to attend the event this year, make sure you check out our blog post about how to create your own vision board !

Cheers to manifesting your vision into action in 2020!

Special thank you to all of our sponsors:

Planning/Design: @harlowplanning

Venue/Food: @laguelaguetza

Drinks: @jackdaniels_us @_elsamaritano_

Dessert: @sugarcrushsweets

Meditation: @water_healing

Florals: @madreflorals

Photo Booth: @nevercloudyevents

Signage: @preferred_projects

Photography: @l.a.momma

Swag Bag Sponsors: @brujitaskincare @gourmeletas @happyorganicsco @ilovemicheladas @jackdaniels_us @momtrepreneurplanner @rizoscurls

Getting in The Holiday Spirits 🥃 with Jack Daniels

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We love the holiday season. Spending time with the kids, hanging out with family & friends, surrounded by great food from our OAXACA Cookbook and even better drinks. For this year’s Vision Board Posada, we partnered with Jack Daniel’s to create holiday inspired drinks, and now we’re sharing them with you! Each of these drinks not only has great flavor, but just the right amount of whiskey to warm you up on those cold winter nights. Which drink will you be creating at your next holiday party?

Jack Raspberry Mule

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7

Chamber / Lime Juice

Ginger Ale / Muddled Berries

Jack Apple Fizz

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple

Lemon Juice / Soda

Agave

Mamá Luchona

Hard Cider

Jack Daniel’s Whiskey

Lemon Wedge / Cinnamon Stick Garnish

Special thanks to Jack Daniel’s for sponsoring the bar at the Vision Board Posada! To learn more, check out JackDaniels.com.

Super Mamas 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

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It’s the holiday season and we’re sharing our favorite gifts with you! This year’s guide is a collection of our favorite picks from our pick & tip of the week segment, products from some of our favorite guests, and more great items we have to come love throughout the year. Make sure to add these to your list for Santa because even super mamas deserve presents. #treatyoself !

Felices fiestas!

Holiday Gift Guide 2019

  1. The Lolita by LOLA Y TULA - We are obsessed with this purse! It sits right on your hips and it’s the perfect way to carry just the essentials when running errands, out for the day with the kids, or just want to add a colorful accessory to our outfits. 

  2. The Always Pan - This pan is amazing. We cook everything in it from pasta and eggs, to frying tacos and sautéing veggies and nothing sticks! Plus, it’s as great as it is beautiful and comes with a spatula and steamer basket. This is the only pan you’ll be reaching for from now on. 

  3. Orox Leather Proletariat Hat - I have not stopped wearing since I bought it. I’m actually starting to plan outfits around wearing it! You know when you’re looking at your outfit of the day and you think, “hmm, it’s missing something.” This hat is it, and it’s a look. 

  4. Ole Henriksen Force of Nurture™ Intensive Hand Crème - Our hands get soooo dry once the weather starts getting colder and we’re always on the lookout for a great cream that fits in your purse, your car, whatever. This lotion leaves your hands so soft and not greasy, and it smells really good.

  5. Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask - We’ve have been traveling so much for the book tour and with all the time zone changes, it’s been tough to get to sleep. When we found this sleep mask, it changed everything. Not only is it silk, which is great for the delicate skin around your eyes, but it can also be used as headband for your nightly beauty routine AND it’s washable! 

  6. Chanel Le Lift Firming - Anti-Wrinkle Flash Eye Revitalizer - I’ve talked about these on the podcast before but they’re so good that I have to add them to our gift guide. We know this is one of our bougier picks, but there are 10 patches in a box, so it’s really $13 per pair of patches and trust me, it’s worth it. Not only does the serum prep your skin for makeup but it also leaves you looking so awake.

  7. Sweet Street Cosmetics Wing Queen Eyeliner - If you’ve listened to our latest podcast episodes, you know that during our “Fire Questions” segment, we often ask our guests to choose between their must-have of eyeliner and hoops. We will ALWAYS choose this eyeliner! It’s so rich in color and glides on so easy, your wings will always be looking fresh.

  8. “OAXACA: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico” - This is best Oaxacan cookbook on the market! Okay, maybe we’re biased, but seriously. Our book is not only filled with recipes we grew up on, but stories about our family and images of our beloved Oaxaca. It’s the perfect gift for your mom, your friend who cooks, or just for you because it looks so damn good in your kitchen too. 

  9. Tributo Huarache from Via Raíz - Everyone loves a good chancla. This one will have you looking fly when you’re out & about or just hanging at home. It’s made from natural leather in Nayarit, Mexico and super comfortable too! Add these shoes to your closet now. 

  10. Floral Print Leather Teardrop Earrings - You know we love big, statement earrings. When we found these on Etsy, we were so excited because not only are they cute, but they’re wallet friendly too! The creator has a few different options, patterns, and prints in her store, but we loved the roses the most.

  11. “The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations” by Joyce Meyer - This book has been such a positive addition to our lives. This daily devotional book shares words of encouragement, inspirational quotes, and practical advice for issues that many women face in life. It’s a quick and easy read that will only take a few minutes each day, which is great because we know how busy super mamas can be. 

  12. Waterproof G Spot Vibrator - Ladies. End 2019 with some higher vibrations. 😉 This vibrator is great for alone time (it counts as self-care too!) but is even better with your partner because it comes with a remote. Your bedroom is about to get a lot more exciting in 2020. 

  13. Rose Quartz Face Roller from Hija de tu Madre - You know we love a good face routine. Once we added this roller to our daily routine, we noticed the difference. Keep it in your fridge to help reduce puffiness and redness in the mornings, and use it with your favorite moisturizers and face masks at night. Make us feel super fancy. 

  14. Dyson V8 Animal Vacuum Cleaner - This vacuum is incredible. Our houses can get so messy with our kids (we can be messy sometimes too) but this vacuum makes clean up a breeze. It’s so light that it can be carried anywhere, it’s great for hardwood and carpet, and there’s no cord to get wrapped around furniture.

  15. Dyson Pure Cool Me Purifying Fan - There were so many fires in LA this year that we were on the hunt for a great air purifier, and this one changed the game. Not only does it improve air quality and keeps the air warmer or colder (depending on the season), but it’s so quiet! Which is great when we keep it on overnight for the kids.

  16. Super Mamas swag - We want all of our sisters to be dripping in Super Mamas swag! Show your support for the podcast and invite others to join our sisterhood by repping in our crop top, with our pin on your favorite denim jacket, or the our SM phone grip. Want to see more swag in our shop? Send us an email to hello@supermamas.com and let us know!

  17. Membership to CHIRLA - We recently had Angelica Salas, Executive Director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), on the show for a podcast episode out later this month, and we were so inspired and touched by the organization that we added a CHIRLA donation to our gift guide. They accept donations as little as $20, but a donation of $495 helps to cover the $495 DACA renewal application fees that the U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges to keep these young people from facing deportation. To learn more about CHIRLA and they help DACA recipients, click here.

  18. Books that sing from Lufi & Friends - Little Zixta LOVES this book! She loves how she can “read” on her own and listen to the words page by page. It’s a great way to get your littles to learn about animals & listen to lullabies to put them to sleep, but also to help them practice their spanish skills.

Super Dinosaur at the Natural History Museum

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This is where it begins!

This past weekend, Team Super Mamas had the pleasure of being invited to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles for a Super Dinosaur Takeover. This comic book series, created by Robert Kirkman & Jason Howard, was recently launched on Amazon Prime. Super Dinosaur follows 10-year-old genius Derek Dynamo and his T.rex best friend Super Dinosaur as they protect the planet against evil (check out the trailer here).

To celebrate the launch, Skybound Entertainment and Spin Master partnered with the Natural History Museum to bring a day of Super Dinosaur events to the museum. We learned all about dinosaurs and walked in to a few arts & crafts tables set up for Super Dinosaur coloring pages and make your own dinosaur masks (included below!). Guests were also invited to participate in a comic book signing with the comic book’s creators, Robert & Jason.

In between activities, we enjoyed shows and museum exhibits. We visited the Dino Lab, where we could watch real paleontologists working on recently uncovered dinosaur fossils. There were replicas of fossils and even new discoveries like vertebrae, skulls, and other bones, found in locations as close as Utah. We also caught the Dinosaur Encounters show, a fun, educational, and interactive show with life-size dinosaur puppets, like Dakota the triceratops. The puppet was actually pretty large, but the kids loved interacting with him.

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At the end of the day, we sat in a Q & A session with the show’s writers and a paleontologist from the museum. The talk also included a special guest - Dakota the dinosaur! Children took turns asking questions about the show, like what inspired them to write the comics and their favorite story from the series. Many kids also asked about Dakota and other dinosaurs, asking silly questions like if dinosaurs ate chips and why do T. Rex’s have tiny arms. One of the best questions came from a little boy who asked if the dinosaur could do tricks. When he asked it to sit, the kids went wild with laughter.

We had such a great day, and were lucky enough to leave with Super Dinosaur swag, including a coloring book, new lunchbox, and cool bandaids. Check out the photo gallery below to see all the fun we had - you can even download the Super Dinosaur masks for your own arts & crafts time at home!

Major thanks to @SkyboundEnt, @SpinMaster, and @NHMLA for a wonderful afternoon with dinosaurs! Season one part one of Super Dinosaur is on Amazon now, with part two coming out on Sunday, November 24.

Havana-Boo-La-La: A Halloween Party For Adults

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Halloween is almost here! That means it’s the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. As a kid, you carve pumpkins, dress up as your favorite character or person to go trick-or-treating, and best of all, eat lots of candy. But who says all the fun has to stop when you’re an adult? Our friend Evelyn of Harlow Planning, along with a few of our other party planning amigas, put together the cutest themed party for your adults-only halloween party with inspiration from items that they already had around their homes.

Take Halloween to an island full of color, spice and flair. This styled shoot embodies the essence of Cuban culture and provides a glimpse of what Halloween might look like at abuelita’s house in the 50s.

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Your guests will walk into to a table featuring a lush, black palm runner and rich colorful island florals, platanos, coconuts, congas, and the traditional bottle of Cuban wine to rinse it all down. They’ll relax in a vibrant lounge with the richest cafecito and freshly rolled cigars - the perfect setting to have Tia read your fortune.

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If there’s room for dessert (and there’s always room for dessert), head over to the pantry for a slice of spooky papaya cake and coconut cotton candy. Finally, finish in abuelita’s garden, sipping on mint and pineapple mojito floats. And before you leave, be sure to give abuelita un abrazo; you can find her in the pantry with her traditional headpiece on.

Truth is, you can plan an incredible party for any holiday with items you have at home! Plates from the motherland, store bought dessert on a cake stand, decorations from the dollar store displayed on colorful placemats already in your cabinets. Check out the rest of the image gallery below for inspiration, and tag us when you use our tips for your next party!

Vendors:

Planning/Design: @harlowplanning & @thriftedsisterevents

Florals: @victoriasgardenanaheim

Photography: @aimeejoanmatias

Desserts: @sugarcrushsweets

Cotton Candy: @twistedforsugar

Floats: @floatsserviceco

Balloons: @lotuspartyco

Rentals + Venue: @thriftedsisterevents

Don't Miss The Largest Baby Show in the Country!

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So your family is expanding. Whether it’s your first bebe or another sibling for your littles, you’re looking to fill your home with the latest and greatest baby items. The 2019 LA Baby Show is coming to Magic Box in Los Angeles from November 2-3, 2019. This is the largest show for new and expectant parents in the country. No other event offers over 100 brands, parenting education, discounted buying opportunities, giveaways, and more. This is a must-attend event if you are planning, expecting, or recently had a child!

As a Super Mamas follower you can get tickets at a 50% discount (for a limited time only). CLICK HERE or enter promo code SUPERMAMAS50 on the registration page at lababyshow.com.

Other Great Reasons to Attend

Top Brands & Gear: 100+ top pregnancy, baby, toddler, and family brands from all over the world, as well as local goods and services. You’ll find brands like 4moms, fridababy, honest, totsquad and more. For brands exhibiting at the Show click here.

Speakers & Seminars: There are so many good speakers and experts in the baby industry! From lactation experts to doctors to psychologists and more, you’ll be able to get answers to your pregnancy, baby, and parenting questions. Click here for the complete lineup.

Nursing Lounges: Located in quiet, comfortable spots throughout the Show, these serve as havens for mothers to feed and pump at their convenience.

Changing Stations: Our changing stations are complete with outstanding products by our featured brands and more, and are conveniently spread throughout the Show for easy access.

Moms' Lounge: A restful spot apart from the busy Show floor to relax, feed and change your baby, and meet other expectant and new moms.

Dads Lounge: We can’t forget the super papás! An oasis of support, information, and encouragement for dads run by the legendary City Dads Group.

Big Giveaways: You can expect there to be great raffles and giveaways at the Show: Dream Nursery Giveaway, Everything Baby Giveaway, Ultimate Stroller Giveaway, car seats, and other great items. You won’t want to miss you chance to win great prizes from these incredible brands!

This year's show is larger than ever and promises to be fun for the whole family -- we hope to see lots of our Super Mamas there! Remember to use code SUPERMAMAS50 for a 50% discount on lababyshow.com

Super Mama of the Month - October

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Where we feature dope mamas doing big things in their community. 

This month we’re featuring Verónica Sánchez of Los Angeles, California. She is a mom to two young daughters and as a local business owner, she not only strives hard to show her girls that nothing is impossible, but that you can help your community while doing it. 

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Verónica owns a local McDonald’s franchise in Downtown L.A. and recently partnered with the Downtown Women’s Center to give a second chance to women in need. Quick fact: An estimated 36% of the homeless population in L.A. is Hispanic, and 31% of that population is also female, often with family or children living with them. There is no easy solution to when it comes to these situations, but Verónica believes that through her franchise, she was given the opportunity to help her community. 

In the last few months, Verónica has hired seven women from the center and plans for this number to continue growing. These women are excelling in their positions and Verónica hopes to inspire other local businesses to help combat homelessness by giving a second chance to those who are committed to working hard and changing their lives. 

Q + A with Verónica Sánchez

Tell us a little bit about yourself, your family, and what’s keeping you busy these days. 

I am married, and together with my husband, Charlie and I have two daughters, Isabella, age 4, and Adelina, age 2, in October. Together, my parents, brother, sister, and I run our organization, of 27 McDonald's locations throughout Los Angeles, High Desert, and San Diego. When I am not in the restaurants, I love to spend time with my family. My husband and I love taking our girls to the park or finding fun things to do around Los Angeles. 

How did you start this partnership with the Downtown Women's Center and what is your mission? 

As a McDonald's owner-operator, we are always looking for ways we can help the community. When McDonald's first mentioned the Downtown Women's Center as a possible employment partnership, I jumped at the opportunity. Growing up in Los Angeles and seeing this homelessness crisis every day, I knew I needed to do something to help. This partnership just seemed to be so perfect for so many different reasons, starting with the fact that our McDonald's location is the closest to the center. The Downtown Women's Center does amazing work, and I am just happy to be a part of this partnership. 

What do you see as the future of this partnership? 

I am hoping to continue to hire women from the Downtown Women's Center and help them get a second chance. Our mistakes should not define us, and all of us deserve a second chance. I couldn't be prouder to be a part of this great partnership. I am very grateful that McDonald's allows owner-operators to be a part of programs such as these, not many brands would take the chance. 

What’s one message of encouragement that you’d like to share with women who are currently at a crossroads in their life? 

Just keep going, do not give up, I firmly believe that we are all tested, but we can overcome anything. Women are so powerful; we can do pretty much anything. To take the time to reflect on where you want to be in life. Having a vision is a powerful thing, creating a vision board or writing in a journal where you see yourself can help keep you stay focused. You never know how strong you are until there is no other choice. 

How can other businesses or volunteers get involved?

Contacting the Downtown Women's center would be the best start. The center has a day program where you can feed the women of skid row. They also have programs where they train women and help them re-enter the workforce. You can donate clothes, or your time to help prepare meals. There are so many ways businesses and volunteers can make an impact on these women's lives. 

To volunteer at the Downtown Women’s Center, visit their volunteer page.

Do you know a Super Mama (or mamacita!) who should be nominated as Super Mama of the Month? Email hello@supermamas.com and you could be featured!








My Fall Organization Goals

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I can’t believe summer is over guys. It went by super quick! We had so much fun and created so many amazing memories as a family this year, but personally, one of the biggest highlights of my summer was how much organization I got done around the house. I finally got to declutter the girls’ closet, sorted all of their clothes and donated a bunch along with toys and books.  I also finally got around to organizing my laundry closet and made sure all of my Tide Pods were stored high enough so the girls wouldn’t reach them.  

I realized what a difference those small changes have made in my house, not only visually but safety wise for the kids. After watching this Safe Kid Worldwide Video, it clicked in my head that most of the time we don’t realize how many dangerous things they have at their reach of their hands and how fast they can get to them! With that in mind, I decided to create a new organization list for me to accomplish this fall with small goals that I’m hoping will make a big difference in my house, and I wanted to share it with you so that you might get inspired and join me in making our #TidySafeCasa juntas! We can do this Super Mamas! 

My Home Office / Working Space

Living with three kids who take over every space available leaves me with limited space for myself.  My office (actually only my work desk) has become one of the few places where it can be all me. This is where I work from when I’m at home, where I pay my bills, where I organize myself, etc., but this is also the place where all of “mommy’s things “ are and I have seen that the girls can easily grab my stapler, scissors, letter opener, sharpies etc. This will be my top priority to organize in a safer way so the girls won’t be able to get their little hands where they don’t belong! 

My Car

I jumped on the minivan train a while ago and we love it so much we practically can live in it.  However, that means that you will find all sorts of things in there from shoes, super old food (yuck!), tiny toys stuck in between the seats, old crafts and more.  I’ve been thinking of making a permanent space for a mini hand-held vacuum and a portable trashcan inside the car. I also bought some back-seat organizers on our last trip and plan on installing them permanently so they can safely put their toys and crafts in there, that way they won’t leave everything on the floor and potentially end up on their mouth! (I’ve been doing my homework, guys!) 

My Yard

When I first bought our home, I was super excited about just opening our front door and letting the kids run wild and free, but it turns out they still need a lot supervision because they will always find the one thing they are not supposed to touch, eat, or climb.  Things like the leaf blower, water hose, gardening tools or even some of the weeds that grow without us noticing might be dangerous for them.  This is going to probably be a weekend (maybe two) project because I’m sure they are going to also want to play while we clean up.  But I’ll figure out a way to make it work! 

Holiday Decorations

Holiday season is just around the corner and I must confess that every year I end up over buying decorations: one, because I forget what I have, and two, because my husband is the one that stores it all and doesn’t always realize how delicate most of them are. They get damaged or even worse, broken, which is a big No-No when you are opening boxes with over-excited little kiddos who stick their little hands in without hesitation. So this year I am planning to sort them out, separate them by holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) and take pictures of the items with my mini polaroid so I can tape them outside the plastic containers. I have done that with my shoe boxes and it saves so much time!  

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I am already super excited to complete this list! Every time I check one thing off, it gives me so much satisfaction that all things are finally falling into place within my home.  I know that not all of us get excited with organization, believe me, this is not my jam either, but what I have realized is that when we tackle small chunks at a time, it becomes easier and easier.  I’m excited to see what I can come up for the winter season once I’m done with this list! 

If you want more information on what some risks around your home could be, check out what Safe Kids WorldWide and Tide put together and see if you can spot the risks! 

   

How to Make Mango Micheladas

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Fall may have started, but we’re not ready for summer to be over! We’re holding on to the last bit of summer heat by making delicious mango micheladas with Keitt mangoes from Melissa’s Produce and everyone’s favorite I Love Michelada mix. Here’s a step by step guide on how to make our famous micheladas and keep that warm summer feeling all year round.

Step 1

Rim your ice cold glass with lime and tajin from your I Love Micheladas mix. You can purchase it at your local Northgate or Vallarta Market, or online at ILoveMicheladas.com.

TIP: Don’t have any limes? Use a little michelada mix to rim the glass!

Step 2

Cut up the Keitt mangoes and add them to your ice cold glass. Keitt mangoes have a lemony tang with hints of honey, so it’s a perfect match to our miche mix.

TRICK: If you want to add ice to your michelada, try freezing pieces of mango with water or michelada mix in an ice mold.

Step 3

Add 3oz. of michelada mix to your glass and top off with your favorite mango beer. We love Latitude 33 Mangoveza, but any beer will do the trick.

You can also find a step-by-step video on our IGTV! Follow us on Instagram at @_supermamas. To purchase your own Keitt mangoes, check out Melissas.com.

A Night to Remember: Opening Night at Mama Rabbit

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It’s here! Mama Rabbit is officially open at the Park MGM Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. This bar features Las Vegas’ largest collection of mezcal and tequila, all hand-picked by our Super Mama, Bricia Lopez. Mama Rabbit gets its name from Mayahuel, the goddess of agave and fertility, and the mother of 400 rabbits that she nourished with mezcal and tequila.

With a huge double-sided bar, multiple rooms, live entertainment and art by Okuda San Miguel, you’ll never want to leave this bar. Opening night was hosted by Mario Lopez, featured music from G-Squared and Shalvoy, and guest bartender Patricia Estrada. Check out the slideshow above and gallery below with images from opening night, and be sure to visit Mama Rabbit Bar next time you’re in Las Vegas!

To learn more about Mama Rabbit, visit drinkmamarabbitlv.com and follow their Instagram at @drinkmamarabbit.



Hatch Chiles: Roasting, Recipes and More with Melissa's Produce

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Team Super Mamas has a thing for chile 🌶️. This past weekend, Melissa’s Produce invited us to join their event team for a live Hatch Chile Roasting at a local Northgate Market. Hatch green chiles are similar to Anaheim Chile that we know and love, but instead are specific to Hatch Valley in Southern New Mexico, so we jumped on the opportunity to experience this live chile roasting.

We arrived at Northgate Market in Long Beach, California to a large group of people waiting for their hatch chiles to be roasted. We knew it was a big deal, but not like this! Chile lovers had been standing in line since 6AM that morning to purchase their boxes of chiles for the year. Many people purchase in bulk and then freeze a portion to last them to next season.

Lacy and Peter with Melissa’s Produce welcomed us and not only explained the roasting process but also helped us choose our own chiles. Then they walked us through the market and showed us all the great products customers could purchase - anything from fresh chiles to dried and powder hatch chile, plus hatch chile polenta, tortillas, bolillo con queso y rajas de chile hatch (so incredible 🤤), hatch chile muffins and pan de elote. Even the hot bar had items like macaroni & cheese with chiles, chicken & hatch chile tamales and ceviche with hatch chile. The combinations were endless and each Northgate Market has a variety of fresh hatch chile items that are available for purchase.

We also spoke with Fernando, the head buyer of hatch chiles for Melissa’s Produce, who gave us some fun facts about the veggie. He told us one thing to remember about hatch chile season is that it’s over almost as fast as it arrives, and harvesting really depends on weather conditions. A storm or cooler weather could roll in for two to three weeks, like it did this year, and could delay the maturity of the chiles.

  • The hotter the weather patterns prior to hatch chile season, the hotter the chiles will be.

  • Mild chiles are longer, hotter chiles are a bit shorter and the lumbre, or fire, chiles are the shortest.

  • At the end of the season, the chiles get ripe, turn red and get a sweeter flavor. Around Labor Day, the chiles are the most mature, have thicker wall (perfect for chile rellenos) and tend to be spiciest.

  • 50% of the crop is to sell fresh chiles and 50% is for processing - salsas, powder, frozen - but it’s definitely not as good as fresh hatch chile!

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There are two weeks left of Hatch Chile season and you have a few more opportunities to join Melissa’s Produce for a live roasting! Join the Melissa’s Produce team on Saturday, September 7th at the following locations. The events start at 7AM and run until 2PM or until chiles run out.

Locations

Northgate Market La Habra

1305 W. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631

(562) 691-8032

Northgate Market Vista

1150 E. Vista Way Vista, CA 92084

(760) 724-4900

Don’t forget to check out your local Northgate Market for more delicious hatch chile items and if you’ve already purchased your chiles for the season, you can find delicious recipes like Hatch Chile Deviled Eggs, Roasted Hatch Chile Mc n’ Cheese, Hatch Chile Apple Pie and more at Melissas.com.

Major thanks to Melissa’s Produce for the invite!





Celebrating 50 Years on the Moon with McDonalds, NASA & Peanuts

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When you were young, there was nothing like going to McDonald’s and getting a Happy Meal. That iconic red box with deliciously salty fries, a cheeseburger or chicken nuggets, and the toy of the month from the coolest new movie or tv show. Now you’re an adult and there’s nothing like seeing your child’s face light up when you hand them that Happy Meal box with the same great food, but also healthier side options like apple slices and yogurt and better drinks like milk, apple juice or water.

Team Super Mamas had the opportunity to share this feeling with our little ones this week when McDonald’s invited us to an exclusive lunch at Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles, California. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, McDonald’s is partnering with Peanuts and NASA to on a limited run of Happy Meals featuring Snoopy and Woodstock books that celebrate astronauts and space exploration.

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Families staying at the Ronald McDonald House were invited to attend the lunch. Paul Propster, story architect for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, gave a live reading of one of the new Snoopy and Woodstock books that are available in Happy Meals now through September 3rd, 2019. The children were invited to ask questions throughout the reading about the constellations featured in the book like the Little Dipper, Hydra and Orion.

Paul also gave a presentation about JPL headquarters in Pasadena, California and about all things space exploration. We learned that JPL is bigger than Disneyland and also talked about the Juno spacecraft that traveled to Jupiter. The space craft was launched to take images of the planet and to gather data about how the planet formed. Did you know it launched in 2011 and took 5 years to reach Jupiter?? Paul also taught us about Marsquakes, which are very similar to earthquakes but look a little different that what we’re used to in California. You can watch a video about marsquakes here.

At the end of the session, all the guests were invited to enjoy their Happy Meals and talk to Paul one-on-one, where he shared cool NASA stickers and mini solar system poster with even more space facts. Many of the children asked for autographs too! It was a sweet ending to a fun lunch.

You can visit McDonalds now through September 3rd to collect your Snoop & Woodstock books, and from September 4 - 16, 2019, Happy Meals will feature Astronaut Snoopy STEM action toys designed to help inspire kids to play with science through fun.

To learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities, please visit https://www.rmhc.org.

5 Easy Steps To Planning a Party

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It happens to all of us. We volunteer to throw a party for our kid’s birthday, sister’s baby shower, or an end of summer party. We have all these great ideas and plan an extravagant party our heads for weeks but then get busy with work, projects, family and you feel like you have so much time and then BAM - all of a sudden, the party is next weekend and EVERYONE has RSVP’ed yes but you have nothing planned. 

Lucky for us, fellow super mama Evelyn Jimenez of Harlow Planning has plenty of experience in event planning. You know all the great photo ops and activations at our Super Mamas Social and Vision Board Posada? Evelyn is the person who makes that happen. She believes in us and brings all of our ideas to life, and believes in you too! Below she lists out all the steps to plan a flawless event in ONE day. 

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How to Plan a Party in One Day

Step 1: Intention, guests, and budgets. Is it your mom’s 55th birthday or el bautizo de tu nieto and all the Tias, Tios and cousins are coming? Maybe you’re throwing a cumbia party 😉 for your family & friends or a banquet for your kid’s sports team. Also consider that your budget is a starting point and you should leave a little wiggle room in case of emergencies!

Step 2: Event design. Now it’s time to make it look pretty! Create a visual for your party with a mood board on Pinterest, collages or photos. Use this as inspiration to begin reaching out to vendors regarding food, decor, and more. You can do so much with a great balloon installation (we love @lotuspartyco), flowers and plants. 

It’s also important to walk the layout of the event space - you could even create a rendering of the floor plan to know exactly where everything needs to go. Does the bar look better by the pool? Or maybe you need signage to direct guests to the bathroom. Maybe even invest in a walking measuring tape, like the one Evelyn was gifted. 😂

Step 3: Work with vendors. Creating lasting relationships with your vendors is extremely important. It takes a bit of research to decide which vendors are for you, but you’ll begin to learn when it’s better to rent certain items over buying them or vice versa. 

Gaining this knowledge & developing these relationships helps in the long run, especially if you throw parties often like Evelyn. And with this knowledge, you begin to learn more about what things cost from tables and chairs to buffet spreads or entertainment. Evelyn says, “I don’t believe in overpaying or underpaying. Everyone should earn a fair amount and do good work.”

Step 4: Logistics. With all the details figured out, now you can plan for the day of the event, including timelines and staffing. Decide if you need to hire a clean up crew and make a schedule of vendor arrival times. Communication with everyone who is part of the production is crucial as this is the team who will bring your party to life. Make sure you have clearly communicated exactly what you want so things go as planned.

Step 5: Day of Event. “That’s the day where I work my effing ass off,” says Evelyn. It’s a lot of running around and making sure everything goes as planned with vendors and staff, checking in on guests and the little things in between. 

Congratulations!

You’ve just planned your first party! Evelyn notes that the rewarding feeling of seeing it all come to life and seeing that you achieved this vision, “[is] one of the best parts of my job; that I feel accomplished once all these weddings and parties have happened.” Remember that no matter what happens during the planning stages or the event, the goal is to have a good time. As long as you have good food, good drinks and good music (which you can plan in one day!), you’ve got a great party planned. 

Interested in having Evelyn plan your wedding or next event? Check out her events on Instagram at @harlowplanning.

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Paulina's #TidySafeCasa: Home Safety with Tide

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It’s been a little over two years since we moved into our new home, and from day one I’ve had a list of small projects that for one reason or another I haven’t been able to accomplish, from our laundry space to the girls’ room (which two of my girls share), to even putting our family pictures up on the wall! I know, that mom life is a real struggle.  

Now that baby Zixta is not a baby anymore but a full-blown toddler I realized that I need to put all my efforts into those small projects because they will make my house a lot safer for her.  There are things that I never considered a priority before and sometimes we don’t think of them as being unsafe, but after booboos and tears I updated my list and wanted to share it with you. 

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Kid’s room

Over Packed Drawers and Closets: Sabina, my middle child, has a lot of hand-me-downs from Krista, the oldest, clothes that she is gifted and all the “cute” clothes I buy from time to time.  Before I knew it, the drawers were over packed and she was constantly pushing in the shirts and her little fingers got stuck a few times (ouch!).  I would say the best solution is to go through the clothes at least every 2 months and take out whatever doesn’t fit, are too old or she doesn’t use and, like in my case, store them in the attic for the next child or simply donate them! Sabina even had space left in her drawers and closet after I did this. 

Legos: This one is more for my safety than the girls, I mean, have you ever stepped on a lego before? That pain is very similar to labor in my head so I have a special box with a lid for it, especially because of Zixta who is a toddler and can easily swallow some of those tiny pieces.

Teddy bears and toys: How many of your kids drag those poor plush toys through the floor and dirt and are full of yogurt and juice and I don’t know what else? Yuck! There are so many germs stuck in those toys that can cause our babies to get sick. I put them in the washing machine, throw in a Tide Pod, set it and voila! I also fill up the tub and put some sanitizer and dump the toys there for a while, then let them dry out and that does the trick. 

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Laundry Space

Talking about the Tide Pods, I always make sure all laundry products, as well as cleaning products are safely closed and placed out of the reach of the girls. A lot of the packages look bright and fun and can catch the little ones’ attention. 

Hangers: They seem innocent but my baby grabbed a few at once and scratched her face with them. I store or hang mine high up now when I’m not using them.

Bathroom / Vanity Area: Another thing we don’t really think about much is our beauty products, such as cleansers, lotions, and even make up. Yes, a lot of the products we use are organic and natural but we still wouldn’t eat or drink them, right? Babies and toddlers on the other hand will put everything in their mouth, so I decided to store all of those even higher than before.  Even our beloved essential oils, they might not be toxic but if you put a drop of oregano oil in your mouth it will burn!  I have a special bag where I keep mine so the baby doesn’t get to them. 

Kitchen and Living Room: As the girls grow, they become more independent and this means that sometimes they are able to get snacks from the fridge on their own. I’m making sure to regularly check the expiration date on foods as well, kids don’t really read them and this can be a problem if the kids eat something that already went bad.  

When having babies around, it’s also good to check on loose wires because if they are anything like mine they love to chew on them! 

All these are small things that we rarely think about but super important, most of these ideas I got from the Tide “Bingo Board”, it’s a fun way to play along while making our home a #TidySafeCasa!! 


For more information please visit SafeKids.org.

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5 Things You Can Do at Home to Practice Bilingualism

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Whether you’re a native spanish speaker or trying to learn a new language with your family, it can be hard to practice your newfound vocabulary at home. Some children are lucky to have parents or grandparents who speak Spanish to them daily, or maybe they attend a dual immersion school where they can practice with their teachers and classmates. But what happens after hours, when the children are watching TV in English and parents also feel more natural (and honestly, sometimes easier 🤷🏽‍♀️) conversing in English? 

We recently interviewed Lizet Alvarez, founder of Chiqui Social, an interactive language school and event space in Culver City, California, about the best ways to practice spanish at home with your chiquitos

  1. Add it to your daily routine. Choose a time of day to practice your new language. Whether you’re having Spanish-only mornings like Bricia’s family, making the car ride to school bilingual, or dedicating story time to bilingual or Spanish-only books, making it part of your routine helps children practice on a regular basis.

  2. Watch their favorite shows and movies in Spanish. If you allow screen time in your home, switch the language settings to Spanish. Watch it in real time with your kids and use this time to converse with them about the show in Spanish only. 

  3. Pretend you forgot the word in Spanish. Sometimes you speak to the kids in Spanish but they respond in English. Get them to respond correctly by pretending you forgot the next word and asking them for help. For example, maybe dinner time is for Spanish speaking only. “Me pasas una … napkin?” Your little ones can guess what word you’re searching for, but in Spanish only.

  4. Build their vocabulary with subscription based services. Lizet loves Rockalingua, a music based Spanish learning program for children and beginners. It uses repetition to help students develop the four basic skills of communication - reading, writing, listening and speaking. She also recommends The Cultured Kid, an online language program with videos, worksheets, flashcards and more that the whole family will enjoy. It also offers other languages besides Spanish, including French, Mandarin, and English.

  5. Choose a word of the day. While you go through your morning routine before work and school, choose a Spanish word that everyone must use that day. When everyone returns home, they have to share how they used the word. Sometimes the kids don’t have a chance to use the word during their day, so you can get them to practice it with you in that moment.

BONUS TIP: Lizet has a hack for getting them to practice their Spanish no matter what. When you ask them what happened at school today but they don’t want to share (“Nothing,” is a favorite answer 😒), she says to ask your child who cried at school today. It works almost every time and gets the conversation started!

Remember, it’s easy for children to be easily frustrated when learning something for the first time, but patience and not shaming them when they make mistakes goes a long way. Lizet reminds us, “If you can make the connection and you enjoy the process, that’s what makes you a good teacher [for your kids].”

How do you practice Spanish with your kids? Tell us in the comments below!



Super Mamás Social 19’ - What to Expect

 
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Hi Ladies! We are SUPER excited for you to join us at this year’s #SuperMamasSocial. Our Super Mamás team has been working extremely hard to bring you all the experience of a lifetime and make this year’s better than the last 3 years! Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect and help you plan your day: 

Your Day

Once you arrive, drop off your stroller and hand your “keys” off with Tot Squad for a complimentary detailing service and stroll into the rest of the weekend sparkly clean! Then head right next door to ERGO’s Baby Shop to borrow a brand new carrier for you to enjoy the Social hands-free and shop your favorite carrier to take home

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Our entrance will be filled with fabulous photo opps, so dress to impress because you’ll obviously have to do it for the ‘gram!

Head to Melissa’s Produce Food Court for a delicious lunch for the entire family. What’s on the menu? Shredded Chicken Sandwich, Roasted Vegetable Gyro with a fresh Couscous salad & a mini Chicken Burrito with a Fruit Salad for the Kids. Yum!

Got a sweet tooth? Enjoy either (OR ALL) a churro from Churro Service, Paleta from Gourmeletas, cotton candy from Twisted Cotton Candy, delicious cookies from Sugar Crush Sweets or a complimentary I Love Michelada at our Sweets Row.

It’s Mother’s Day weekend so don’t forget to shop for either yourself or your fellow mamá. Shop your exclusive Jefa earrings with Hija de Tu Madre, your favorite bilingual children’s book with Lil Libros, calming CBD oil with Pureza Wellness, beautiful handmade clothes by Avi + Emi’s Closet and your favorite merch from Mitu’s Barrio Shop with FIERCE by mitu.

IG posting, IG story’ing and Snapchatting take a lot from your battery- be sure to keep that phone charged at AT&T’s charging truck

Calling all Super Papás! Put your putting skills to use at Suja’s Super Papás mini-golf area and enjoy delicious cold pressed juices, snow cones & snap customizable polaroids

McDonald’s Flower Mart is now open! Create beautiful flower arrangements, color Mother’s Day cards and enjoy delicious crisp apples & parfaits

Schedule your appointment to get your har braided by On Location Glow, nails done with Cha Cha Covers x Orly and a lip treatment by Besos at our Self-Care Teepees.

There is no such thing as too many pics, especially at FIERCE by mitú’s 1982 VW photo bus. Snap away, ladies!

Head to the Macy’s x Clarins GLOW ZONE for a customized skin care regimen for glowing skin, make-up touch ups, spritz of ANGEL Croisiere fragrance and steps to a perfect matte lip with Macy’s Beauty Advisors

Hop into the Lil Libros la vecindad’s photo opp and color your hearts out at Delta’s interactive coloring wall

We’re also introducing our Super Mamá Playground, an 1100 square ft. soft play area for all the little tots in our lives! Plus, McCafe will be serving up delicious hot coffee for all you mamás as you mingle with all your new amigas

With so many great activities, make sure to be present in the moment. This day is for YOU! Enjoy this as much as you can! Have a question? Visit our FAQ page here.

 

What is a mentally strong parent?

“Raising mentally strong kids who are equipped to take on real-world challenges requires parents to give up the unhealthy — yet popular — parenting practices that are robbing kids of mental strength.” - Amy Morin, Forbes

With so many parenting tips, advice, opinions, etc., it’s hard to find your groove when it comes to parenthood. What works for you and YOUR familia may not work for someone else’s, and that’s totally OK! However, one thing that is very important across the spectrum is raising not only a healthy, well-rounded and kind child; we should also focus on raising mentally and emotionally strong children. Some tips from the article we found are very helpful in pinpointing how we, as parents, might fall into habits that are not beneficial to our children. What does a mentally strong parent do?:

  • They Don’t Confuse Discipline With Punishment

  • They Don’t Prevent Their Child From Making Mistakes

  • They Don’t Let Their Child Avoid Responsibility

And other gems!

This Forbes article lists 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do. We don’t usually like Do/Don’t Do articles but this one is pretty powerful. Take a read and let us know what you think!

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