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Show Motherly Love with Johnson’s Baby Cares

May 17, 2013 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for JOHNSON's Baby. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This year Mother's Day was really special, I got to hang out with my family and do something nice for my mom. My mom worked the entire Mother's Day Eve by cooking and preparing a delicious meal for everyone who came to celebrate with us. So, instead of making the day about the fact that I was a Mom I spent a few hours cleaning every dirty dish and making sure my Mama's kitchen was sparkling again. It made me feel good. What else made me feel good is that on the drive home that night my daughter Zoey told me she would … [Read more...]

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What Blogging Has Done For Me:

May 16, 2013 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

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I started my blog in September of 2009, and if you would have asked me back then what I would be doing today my guess would have been completely off the mark. The truth is what has happened to me is a million times better than I ever could have hoped for... It helped me find my passion. Life is funny sometimes, how one random event can trigger a chain reaction that leads you to something great. For me, that something great is Internet Marketing and my business Blog Friendly PR. I love working with people and helping brands grow...I can do it all day long--and sometimes I do! Luck handed me Blog Friendly PR, and for the last two years I've been doing my best to … [Read more...]

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Join Me For an EPIC Movie Night Twitter Party #EpicChat

May 15, 2013 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

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Family movie nights are the best, there is nothing more relaxing than hanging out with the family and enjoying some first-class entertainment. I love it...especially now that my daughter is old enough to enjoy movies. One of the movies we're looking forward to seeing is EPIC. Don't tell me you haven't heard of it...it is causing a lot of excitement! EPIC opens in theaters on May 24th, and includes some major stars such as Beyonce, Pitbull (DALE!), Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, and more. This is going to be one of the best family films of the entire year...I can tell! I hope you'll join me for the EPIC Twitter party! Details below: Twitter Party Details: What: … [Read more...]

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#VivaCADairy Homemade Three Cheese Sauce for Mac & Cheese!

May 10, 2013 By Nina Say 1 Comment

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Being a California girl has brought me lots of pleasure in life--but lately I've been really happy to see the "Real California Cheese" and "Real California Milk" seals on our products! (You can see the seals below) I had the opportunity to gather some Real California dairy products, and make something delicious. I had a hard time trying to figure out what I would make...but in the end I decided to go with a classic: Macaroni and Cheese, so I made a delicious homemade cheese sauce that used both Real California Milk and Real California Cheese. The reason I chose this sauce to make is because it is so easy to make, it only takes about 10 minutes--and it is all good … [Read more...]

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Easy Hair Removal with Nair – Let’s Get Ready for Summer!

May 9, 2013 By Nina Say 1 Comment

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I'm just going to come out and say it--I'm kind of hairy. There, I've publicly admitted it and I'm ready to move forward. This is easier said than done but I have a feeling I will be happier than ever now that I've tried the Nair products I was sent. (I'm so grateful!) Would you believe me if I told you I have to shave every day to keep up the level of smooth-ness I prefer? It is insane! If for some reason my kids are crazy and I have to skip my daily shower my legs and underarms turn into a prickly mess. I always say I have a five-o-clock shadow--but it isn't on my face. It has always been a hassle and I have more than one bad memory of being forced to go to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brand Ambassador Tagged With: Brazilian Spa Clay, depilatory, hair removal, Nair, smooth, summer

Mary Kay #MKNovela “Ela Beautiful at Night” Recreation by Me!

May 9, 2013 By Nina Say 31 Comments

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I have this hidden passion for makeup, and I love doing myself up and feeling beautiful. What woman doesn't like that, right? Mary Kay is the newest sponsor of Univision.com's Arranque de Pasión, because of this relationship Mary Kay has created "looks" for the novela characters as well as created vignettes where celebrity makeup artists Luis Casco and Mariela Bagnato share tips with viewers on how to replicate the characters’ looks. Naturally, I said "heck yeah!" when I had the opportunity to try out Mary Kay cosmetics and try my best to recreate one of the genius looks that Mary Kay produced. You're excited to see, huh? Well I hope I don't disappoint you all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Brand Ambassador, Giveaways Tagged With: Mary Kay, Mary Kay cosmetics

Are You a MassMutual Smart #MoneyMami?

May 5, 2013 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

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The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) recently released the results of a study that highlighted some extremely interesting facts about Hispanic mothers and their point of view of their finances. Even affluent mothers ($100,000+ per year) that work extremely hard to balance their families finances and all of their other household responsibilities sometimes find themselves seeking help and not knowing where to turn. Being concerned about out families future and financial well-being (and helping our children learn to be financially responsible!) is natural, but it is one of the most stressful parts of being mama bear. The survey also found … [Read more...]

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My Week With the 2013 Kia Soul, It Was Hard to Say Goodbye

May 3, 2013 By Nina Say 6 Comments

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I had a week of fun, I got to drive a hot little 2013 Kia Soul around and test it out. We were unsure about this type of car, but after the week was up it was hard to say goodbye. Who would have thought? We have two kids, we require lots of space--but we surprisingly all fit comfortably enough to take a trip up to the lake, more on that later. This isn't a huge talking point so I'll get it out quickly: I never saw myself driving a red car but I've officially changed my mind. I think I'd look great! The Kia Soul is an amazing car for the price range its in. We were impressed over and over again with its features and practicality. When I first looked at this car I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Nina's Adventures Tagged With: 2013 Kia Soul, Kia Soul, Kia Soul features

CollageIt Pro Review and Giveaway

May 3, 2013 By Nina Say 4 Comments

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As a blogger I am always taking pictures for use in my blog, I love creating collages because it allows me to show off a lot of pictures without taking up as much space...and they look super cool! What more could you ask for? I received a license code for CollageIt Pro to facilitate this review, all opinions are my own. CollageIt offers a free version of their software, but we're going to discuss and give away PRO licenses! What I love most is how many options I have, if I want something funky I'll go with a Mosaic collage, or I can go with a grid type which is very straight and pretty. The center collages provide a certain focal point for your photos, and the pile … [Read more...]

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Join me for the #DescubreSentra Summer Planning Twitter Party!

May 3, 2013 By Nina Say Leave a Comment

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Tis the season for lots of fun Twitter parties!! I'm so happy to be a part of them, and I have another invitation for you to join me...this time for the #DescubreSentra Summer Planning Twitter party! There are going to be lots of great prizes (as always) and great conversation among friends about the new Nissan Sentra! Summer is approaching quick, here in California it already feels like summer. We all know what happens this time of year: barbecues, swim parties, and lots of travel because there is no school. The new Sentra makes summer travel a breeze with all of its luxuries. The Sentra is an extremely practical car that offers great MPG. To learn more about … [Read more...]

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