Mental Health & Addiction Support During Pandemic

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The last couple of months has been difficult for many people worldwide. The pandemic, constant breaking news, financial uncertainties and stress has induced mental health and addiction issues. As a community, we need to have honest and open conversations about addiction and mental health. When we vocalize concern, we can build a supportive community. I … Read more

Promise to Talk: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

As a mother, often times it can be difficult to talk about mental health with my children. Take my son for example. He could fall down a flight of stairs, get up, smile and say, “I’m okay!” Is he actually okay? Probably not, guessing by the gloss over his eyes. So as you can image, … Read more

Flash Giveaway: Harlem Globetrotters Tickets February 15-22

Are you a Globetrotter fan? The Harlem Globetrotter are coming to the greater LA area, and I’m giving away tickets! The Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing The Limits” 2020 World Tour premiers February 15-22 at three venues. Pure fun best shared with family and friends, the memory of a lifetime experience also features a “Fifth Quarter” free interactive post-game autograph sessions where … Read more

Our Family Tamalada with El Gallo Giro

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Every year, a week before Christmas my familia gets together to make one hundred pounds of tamales. My mom’s recipe is a staple dish at our Navidad celebration. El Gallo Giro has always been our go to for our masa and other authentic Mexican food. Thank you El Gallo Giro for partnering for this post. … Read more

Beaches Resort’s Incredible Accommodations for Children With Special Needs

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As a mother of a severely handicapped child, it can be extremely difficult for me to find resorts that accommodate to her disabilities. Many resorts, hotels and restaurants don’t offer wheelchair accessible options. To my pleasant surprise, I learned Turks and Caicos Beaches Resort provides full wheelchair accessibility. As a matter of fact, they make … Read more

Knott’s Spooky Farm 2019 is Spook-tacular!

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This week my son and his friends headed to Knott’s Spooky Farm, to enjoy a spooktacular day at one of our favorite theme parks. Halloween can be a bit too scary for kids when it comes to theme parks. Frightening, bloody stuff is never fun for my little ghost. Luckily, Knotts Spooky Farm always has the perfect … Read more

COMING to Legoland CA: The Lego Movie World!

The children ran gleefully towards the gate of Legoland, California. The boys, were in in for a treat when we made our way to their favorite theme park. The LEGO Movie World will be added to Legoland park and opening 2020. The new park will be inspired The Lego Movie, and The Lego Movie 2: … Read more

Film “Dancing at the Vatican” Brings Huntington’s Disease to Light

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Films can move us, educate us, and touch our deepest human chords… Last night, I screened “Dancing at the Vatican” and I felt all of the of the above. I learned about a rare vicious disease, that is now being brought to life in this film. Huntington’s disease is a genetic, progressive and fatal disease that … Read more