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The Bounce Back Project with Shemar Moore #thebounceback

6/26/2013

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Disclosure: I was asked to participate in this campaign by the Bounce Back Film Campaign as part of a first-of-its-kind blogger initiative. I will cover the making of the movie from fundraising to premiere throughout the next year. I am being provided promotional material, giveaways and exclusive interviews but this is not a paid post. All opinions are my own.
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I love the show Criminal Minds and of course when I heard about the new movie The Bounce Back from executive producer Shemar Moore from Criminal Minds, I knew I wanted to be involved on the project.

Shemar Moore was really interested on the screenplay for The Bounce Back. He liked it so much that he did not only decide that he was going to be producing but he was going to be funding the project.

"The Bounce Back" is a heartfelt romantic comedy about finding the courage to love after love has let you down.

If you want to support the project you can donate or you can help to spread the word. If you donate you can get very cool reward prizes.

If you would like to donate, visit the donation page.

To stay updated you can follow The Bounce Back on twitter, facebook or visit the website

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Disclosure: I was asked to participate in this campaign by the Bounce Back Film Campaign as part of a first-of-its-kind blogger initiative. I will cover the making of the movie from fundraising to premiere throughout the next year. I am being provided promotional material, giveaways and exclusive interviews but this is not a paid post. All opinions are my own.
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Buy a Givebones collar for your dog and you can help a homeless dog!

6/24/2013

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Disclosure: We received a free product to facilitate this review, however all opinions expressed are my own.
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Well, what can I tell you, I’m a dog lover, and at our home we think that rescuing dogs is the way to get a pet! Our dog, Da Vinci was my Christmas present for 2011 and since then we have dealt with separation anxiety, him destroying a few things but mostly with unconditional love. He takes over the bed at night and he steals food from the kitchen counter, but he also waits for us and greet us with love and kisses and he protects the house and shows us his affection by waving his tail.
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We rescued him from the pound. I cannot even imagine why someone would give up a pure breed German Shepherd at the pound. But it is their lost and our gain. He shows some little signs or abuse as he is scared of some toys and kids, but we have trying to overcome all those fears with love.

Unfortunately not all dogs and animals at shelters get a happy ending and find a good home as Da Vinci did. There is overcrowding and more and more times some animals have to be euthanized.  So when I heard about the Givebones project, I knew I wanted to tell everyone about it.

Givebones helps homeless dogs, they sell dog collars to raise funds that are provided to animal shelters and rescue groups to avoid animals being euthanized. They also raise awareness about the overcrowding at the shelters.

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Givebones’ founder, Tricia Andrews is doing a great thing. Givebones give 10% of their sales of every collar back to shelters and rescue groups to stop dogs from being euthanized.

You can purchase collars at their website they retail for $14.99 and come in a variety of colors and sizes. Each collar comes with a wristband that helps you support the cause and promote it among friends.

We love our rescued dog and we are proud of support this program.


Disclosure: We received a free product to facilitate this review, however all opinions expressed are my own.
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Cleaner and sparkling dishes with Cascade Platinum

6/23/2013

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Disclaimer: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
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We did not have a dishwasher in Colombia. So I have to say one of the kitchen appliances I appreciate the most since moving to the U.S is the dishwasher. Just thinking that I do not have to destroy my manicure doing dishes sounds like a great idea for me. However sometimes I rather do the dishes by hand so they are clean and sparkling that using the dishwasher and have dirty dishes.

I’ve used Cascade product for long time now because after trying other products I have discovered that Cascade products work. However we have hard water at home and the glasses were still coming out of the dishwasher with some spots.

So when I received the sample of the  Cascade Platinum Pacs I was really excited to see if finally I was going to be able to have sparkling glasses and super clean dishes. And not only my dishes are clean and sparking, but my dishwasher is cleaner too. I am also loving not having to worry about the soap and the rinse aid and if I forgot to put something to make my dishes clean. The Cascade Platinum Pacs are just perfect. They are all you need to have your dishes clean and you do not need to pre-wash or soak for hours.

Before Cascade Platinum

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After Cascade Platinum

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Top Chef judge and editot of Food + Wine Magazine, Gail Simmons, likes Cascade Platinum because she likes to take beautiful picures of food and having clean dishes is very important.
You can find the Cascade Platinum Pacs at retail stores and they come in  Fresh and Lemon Burst scents. They are not expensive, the retail price is $4.29 (for 14),  $6.69 (for 23),  $12.49 (for 43).

To learn more you can visit the Cascade Website and also like them on Facebook 
You can also enter the My Platinum Instagram contest. You can submit your best food photos for a chance to win a new dishwasher or the grand prize will win a Platinum Kitchen Makeover.
Disclaimer: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating
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If you find your mother in law unconscious, not breathing, would you know what to do?

6/21/2013

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So if you find your mother in law laying down unconscious and not breathing on the floor, would you know what to do?

Hey there, for those of you answering I would do nothing, come on she is my mother in law! Well that was not the answer I was expecting.  Yes, she might be a pain sometimes, but…

Ok, so let’s change that to your husband or wife. Mmmm some of you might have the same answer that for your mother in law.

Let me try another time. Let’s say it is your mom, your son or daughter?  Oh, I think I got your attention now. So are you prepared? Would you know what to do and save their lives?

I am so happy that ACLS National contacted me (My Life is a Journey) to help promote CPR awareness and knowledge. I think that everyone should be prepared for emergencies and know what to do. You should teach your kids what to do. Everyone should be CPR ready. 
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Did you know that you can protect those in your family and community by reviewing a CPR, choking and heat exhaustion refresher in just 6 easy steps? It's easy to learn, completely free and worth every second. Yes, you can visit the Be a Shield website see the refresher that will help you save lives.

Now if you are interested on not only getting a refresher but getting certified you can visit the California ACLS for the ACLS cards and register for a course.
Do not wait for an emergency to happen, be ready, be prepared, be a Shield!
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My mom is not only my best friend but she is also a very smart woman: All the wisdom that I learned from mom.

6/19/2013

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Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water, however all opinions expressed are my own
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My mom is my best friend. And as you do with best friends you can have fights but you also forgive each other. I consider my mom my hero and my inspiration. I learned so much from her. I think that I was able to accomplish a lot of things in my life because of her advice. She gave me confidence and taught me to be persistent and fight for what I love.

I learned form her that
  • I have to value myself. 
  • I have to study and work hard
  • I have to love my child and educate with positive parenting
  • I need to be prepared for the worse
  • I can accomplish everything if I work hard for it
Nestlé® Pure Life® wants to give you some words of wisdom too. They want to help you stay hydrated this summer with this useful information and tips:
  1. Did you know that 60% of an adult body is water? Keep it well hydrated by drinking enough water!
  2. Drink water instead of sugary drinks when you’re thirsty. Regular soda, energy or sports drinks, and other sweet drinks usually contain added sugar. To manage your daily calorie intake, sip water or other drinks with few or no calories.
  3. Water is a great choice when it comes to daily hydration. Have ready-to-go containers filled with water available in the refrigerator. Place them in lunch boxes or backpacks for easy access when kids are away from home. 

And this is one from my mom and myself: Do not forget your pets. They also get hot and need plenty of water during the summer!
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Nestlé® Pure Life® is launching a new Hydration Movement because we all need a little reminder that we need to drink more water. Visit the Nestlé® Pure Life® Facebook wall. You can leave a comment using the hashtag #momswisdom and share the words of wisdom from your mom. Share how your mom help you become a better person and see what other people are saying. Then next month visit the page again, so you can see the launch of the Hydration Movement. 
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water, however all opinions expressed are my own
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