Kids out of school and with a lot of free time does not have to mean that they cannot use their time wisely. I try to have a schedule that includes fun things, but also includes learning and chores. It is not easy, but if you make the activities interesting the kids will love them One of the main things I motivate my son to do is reading. Books can keep him busy for hours and will help him with his vocabulary. I have found some summer reading programs that help us make reading fun Barnes and NobleBarnes and Noble offers this program where kids read 8 books, complete a reading journal and turn into the nearest B&N store and they get a free book. Book AdventureBook Adventure has a program where kids search for books, they read them offline and then take a quiz and they can earn prizes for their reading success. ScholasticScholastic has a free program that runs from May 5 to Sept 5th. The kids read books, take challenges and can earn rewards.
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The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. Last weekend I went to Paramount, CA for the grand opening of Don Roberto Jewelers newest store. I first heard about Don Roberto on facebook because they had a mother's day contest. I always think that companies that have an active online present and run contests have great costumer service. Off course as curious I am, I went to their website to see the prices and what other items they offer. I was really impressed with all the items available, including not only the bride’s line but also a quinceanera line. This is a company that is listening to their Latino costumers offering items that most parents of Latinos kids are looking when it comes to jewelry. When we came into the store my son went right away to look for a present for his dad. Don Roberto has a huge variety of watches and other jewelry for men, that also includes wedding bands. However my mind was set on getting something for myself. I had seen online beautiful earrings, rings and even sunglasses. So many options, I knew it was going to be hard to choose. I really liked some of the items from the quinceanera line, however I do not have a daughter and sadly I am not quince anymore. I also liked some of the religious items available. They even have a soccer ball pendant, just perfect for soccer fans and in time for FIFA Brasil 2014! One of the great thing about Don Roberto Jewelers is that they offer payment plans and a line of credit so it is easy to get the perfect gift for your loved ones in this economy. However my choice should not surprise anyone. If you follow me on Instagram and Twitter you know that I am a Hello Kitty fan. This watch was one of the first items I saw when I came into the store and I knew it was going to be mine. Yes, I got me a Hello Kitty watch, and it is a just adorable, isn't it? If you are near Paramount, go ahead and visit the store that it is located at 16239 Paramount Blvd, Suite E and do not forget to come back here and tell me what you get. They have stores located in different cities in California or you can also shop online. Enjoy your sparkling shopping and if you do buy something post a picture
on instagram and tag me, I want to see it!!! I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. However all opinions expressed are my own. Father's day is almost here and I have been looking for the perfect present for my husband. He has so many "toys" that it is hard for me to choose something. I think we finally got something picked up for him and we will celebrating earlier this year, since the boys will be leaving for summer vacation. Even though father's day should be celebrated everyday, I am glad that at least we have a day where we can recognize dads that love spending time with their kids. My husband loves adventure and he teaches my son really cool things. They go out dirt biking, car racing and he has even started teaching my son how to fix the car. He My son shares a very strong bond with my husband and I am happy my son has a great dad. So to celebrate Father’s day we are preparting the recipe Tropical BBQ using Cattleman’s Finest meat with mango salsa served grilled pineapple and yuca (cassava) chips. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias My husband is from the U.S but he has learned to enjoy flavors from Latino-america, he actually requests that we eat Colombian food and he enjoys trying different flavors. He knows he is part of being of a bi-cultural family and he encourages our son not only to speak Spanish but also to learn traditions from Colombia and eat different types of foods. That is what we are trying to do with this celebration, we are doing the American BBQ with a Colombian touch. Ingredients
Preparation 1. Marinate meat: using your favorite marinate sauce or just with onions, tomatoes, parsley and a little bit of oil. 2. In a large pot, cover yuca with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low heat and cook uncovered. Cook until yuca becomes tender (15 to 20 minutes) Remove yuca and drain thoroughly. Let cool. It is important the yuca is cool before slicing. With a sharp knife cut yuca into slim chips. Fry the chips in organic oil until golden brown and then salt to taste. 3. Take the meat and pineapple to the grill. Grill meat until your desired cook level. We like our medium done. 4. Prepare the mango salsa: Mix mango, onion, tomatoes, parsley and salt and pepper with some organic oil. 5. Serve the meat with the mango salsa, grilled pineapple and yucca chips. For this recipe I went to Smart and Final because I love the convenience of a store that sells food at great prices without the need of a membership. The local store is just a few blocks from my house and I always find parking available, plus there are hardly ever any long lines. We always find everything we need from meats to product and even some Latin foods. While I was at the store I also learned about the awesome summer contest with Cattlerman’s Finest. You could win a BBQ grill when you enter the code on the web that is printed on your receipt. You can also visit their Facebook page to vote and get a coupon for (1) FREE First Street Barbecue Sauce 18-oz. with the purchase of any Cattleman’s Finest item. Do not forget to follow them on Twitter and subscribe to their Smart and Final Social Circular to learn about more deals and giveaways. #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias #shop #cbias The meat was so tender and juicy and the combination of flavors with the pineapple and the mango was really good. A great way to celebrate father's day. Everything was fresh and healthy too! Now tell me how are you celebrating father's day?
Do you like reality TV shows? How about being in one? Now you have the chance to participate to be in one, just keep reading.... Boost Mobile and celebrity ‘coaches’ Ice-T and Luis Guzman kick off Boost Mobile’s “Spokesbattle” today, a humorous, interactive, reality TV-style campaign that puts two people against each other and lets consumers vote to determine who will be the next Boost Mobile Spokesperson. Created by 180LA as a play on popular reality talent competitions, the campaign invites Boost Mobile’s fan base to participate in the process while creating awareness for Boost’s recent launch of both the Samsung Galaxy S 5 and Monthly Unlimited Select, a trio of unlimited talk, text and data pricing plans starting as low as $40 per month. The competition starts this week and people can cast their votes at www.boostmobile.com/vote until July 7th. Boost Mobile will announce the winner later that month. En Español Al estilo clásico de los reality shows de TV, Boost Mobile ha lanzado una nueva campaña donde el público podrá participar de la decisión de quien será el portavoz oficial de la compañía en sus futuras campañas.
Ice-T y Luis Guzmán son los contendientes de esta batalla por el puesto, y así como Boost Mobile cree que el público tiene una opción al elegir servicios telefónicos móviles, también les dará la opción para elegir quien será la estrella de sus siguientes campañas publicitarias. Ambos actores, Ice-T y Luis Guzmán son reconocidos por sus múltiples participaciones en programas de televisión, especialmente policiacos y numerosas películas. El ganador que será elegido mediante votos que se pueden realizar en www.boostmobile.com/vote será la personalidad que tendrá el honor de hablar de los nuevos lanzamientos de la empresa, tales como el Samsung Galaxy S 5 y los planes Unlimited Select que incluyen minutos textos y datos a un precio que empieza en $40 dólares y que ahora ofrece Boost a sus clientes. La campaña es muy original y fresca, y fue dirigida por Jake Szymanski quien es reconocido por su colaboración en “Saturday Night Live” y “Funny or Die”. Para aprender más sobre esta promoción, pueden visitar el sitio oficial www.boostmobile.com y no olviden votar por su favorito en www.boostmobile.com/vote. You probably already know that I love music, and I love sharing quality time with my family. So when I heard about the Hollywood Bowl 2014 concerts I was really excited and I cannot wait to take my little one (well, not so little anymore) to one of this concerts. It is a fun day with music, learning and a very exciting cultural experience. The ticket prices are affordable and they shows available this summer look awesome. I am not sure I am going to be able to choose just one. There is even going to be Latin music! Family Concerts and Weekend Spectacular
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