Entries from Brandon's Puppy tagged with 'Cool Stuff'
Finally!
Last Thursday, I finally got my much-coveted iPhone. Hubby gave me permission to purchase it as my anniversary present, and I in turn allowed him to think that I needed his permission as his present from me. We're quirky like...
Elmo's Green Thumb Ticket Giveaway!! - NEW DEADLINE
Last week, I was contacted by the nice folks at Vee Corporation, the company that handles promotions for the Sesame Street Live! shows. Elmo's Green Thumb is coming to the American Airlines Arena here in Miami on June 12th and...
In Season
My Godmother, the boys and I headed to Knaus Berry Farm on Saturday for a final visit before they close for the season. Last time we went I promised the boys they could do some picking and though the strawberries...
Le Paris
So my cousin, her husband, and their new baby are just weeks away from moving to Paris for a few months. Yes, Paris! Her hubby was offered a job opportunity that he just couldn't pass up, and when he told...
Bunch-a-Stuff
Finally got an oil change today. I think it was close to 10K miles since I last did one. My coworker lent me a crate for the pups, which we set up last night. Puppies slept rather well in it...
Overdue update
I'm finally, FINALLY over the cold that has been plaguing me since the first of the year. I have a mild, occasional cough, but the congestion and sinus discomfort is long gone. The boys are well too. Brandon got a...
A couple of updates
Inspected the puppies today: It's a boy, and a girl, and a girl, and a girl, and a boy, and a girl, and a girl. The two boys have homes already, my grandfather and sis wanted them. Two girls have...
Thrill the World
My friend Claudia (she of the famed Halloween parties) has found the perfect event to blend two of her favorite loves: dressing up (in this case, like a zombie) and the music of Michael Jackson. She is the coordinator of...
News Report
Hi all! Here are the two links for the news segments that featured my employer the last couple of nights. Enjoy! (Note: videos are in Spanish.) Video 1 Video 2...
Look, it's me!!
We interrupt this work-inflicted 2-day hiatus to announce: I'm officially a Snackpicks mom! Check out my Halloween party tips here....
I'm a cool blogger!!
At least that's what it feels like... Just a bit over a month ago, I was contacted by a media consultant about becoming an independently contracted writer for a website featuring some products we all know and love. After repeatedly...
Key Deer
Big Pine Key is just a short distance southward after crossing the Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys. It's the home of of the Key Deer. Just a few feet after passing the first "Deer Crossing" sign, we saw...
Up in flames
So I had this tradition whenever I drove to North Miami Beach. Once I got off the causeway and was on Alton Road, I'd go down to Bayshore Drive and drive in front of the "castle" mansion. This humongous house...
Bliss
So I missed my BIL's birthday celebration last night because we couldn't get a sitter (and I had a headache, and hubby was half asleep by 9:30pm, but the top reason was the sitter), and we missed a family party...
I need to get better, ASAP!
This cold needs to go away. NOW. I've got a fun weekend planned and I want to be able to fully enjoy it.Tomorrow, my friend Claudia and I are going to go meet Clinton Kelly from What Not to Wear....
Time 4 Learning
I’ll admit that a couple of weeks ago I was overwhelmed by Brandon’s bad behavior. I wasn’t sure what to do, or how to help remedy the situation. I started brainstorming ways we could encourage him to behave better and...
Generation ñ reborn
It's a great feeling to see a fellow Cubano succeed, especially if that person played a small yet pivotal role in your life. It seemed like just yesterday (though it's been about 10 years) I'd wait impatiently every month for...
The end of an era
Brandon has entered the beginning of the end of his fascination with Thomas the train. His new favorites are Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean. When we bought him new sneakers a couple of weeks ago, he specifically requested Spiderman...
O.M.G.
Claudia hooked it up!! We have floor seats to New Kids on the Block!!! Section 1. Look!!! =)...
At the White House
"I know there are many naysayers out there that believe this gesture by the President is all about politics, all about the upcoming election. And that may be so. But words have meaning and the truth is the truth....
Awesome
I'm exhausted, incoherent, and suffering from allergies. I'll provide more details about my wonderful weekend at Cuba Nostalgia later, but I wanted to say: I met Willy Chirino, one of my absolute favorite singers!! And, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Letinen! How cool...
Technical Difficulties
Sorry for the lack of bloggage today. I was at Cuba Nostalgia since 10:30 this morning, but our DSL connection was not working. Henry got some blogging done on his laptop using a wireless connection, but the rest of us...
Shoe Shopping
(wb, I know you're going to love this post!! LOL) Hubby, the boys and I headed to DSW this afternoon to get hubby new shoes for work. His have gotten so uncomfortable that his feet hurt. I know they must...
He likes it!
Late last week, we received a personalized CD in the mail for Brandon. Sometime in March, I had signed up to do a review for Kids Personally, a company that specializes in personalized books, CDs, DVDs and other gifts for...
Marketing Myself
I’ve got a few social events coming up soon, and I thought that it would be a good idea to create a business card with my blog information on it. Blogging is such a great marketing tool, and it’s so...
More Matty News
Oh yeah, I almost forgot: We purchased Matty's big boy car seat last night. We're waiting for his weigh-in at his well-check visit next week to install it, but it's fabulous! I saw it on sale at Target (where else?!)...
Big Break?
The internet is so vast, and there are so many cool things to do and see online that many haven’t even heard of. Take YawpBox, for example. Users create personal profiles where they can catalog pictures and audio and video...
Brandon's birthday wasn't the only thing to celebrate last week.
This blog is now 4 years old. For those who don't know, Brandon received this blog as a 1st birthday gift from his Uncle Val and Titi Maggie. Its main intent was to document Brandon's milestones and other memorable events....
This kid'll be a star someday!
I don't know who this is, but hubby found him doing some searches on YouTube, and I am in awe over this boy's ability! He can't be more than 8 years old! Check these out: Part 1 Part 2a Part...
Team Think
Now that my cousin is expecting, and the rest of us are done procreating, it’s as good as time as any to come up with a "team" name and create a design for the kids. The particular sport can be...
The Colors
The meme I posted below reminded me that I should share the pictures I took of a rainbow. It was visible on my way to work on Halloween morning, but as you might have guessed I was driving. By the...
It's Finally Here!!
What is, you may ask? The Harvest Festival, of course! Many people I know, including me, look forward to this every year. I didn't budget for it this year, so I probably won't buy anything...ah, who am I kidding?! I...
Because I Deserve It
As a reward for his good behavior at the dentist, Brandon and I made a pit-stop at Target before dropping him off at school. He was pleased with his selections, a train and freight car from the $1 section that...
Fabulous Photography
Have you heard of PictPicture.com? Here's their press release: November 10, 2007 - "PictPicture.com has just launched their new socially driven photography website. It will be providing photographers a new system for sharing their work and providing fans of photography...
The Best of the Big Apple
I just heard about the New York CityPass, which includes admission to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim, the American Museum of Natural History, admission to the Empire State Building, and a water tour...
Select a Candidate
A friend of mine sent me the link to this quiz last week, and it's pretty interesting. It pairs you up with a presidential candidate that most matches your views on several factors, including the war in Iraq, immigration, healthcare...
Greeting Cards Scholarship Contest
As soon as I heard about the 1st Annual Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest, I thought of my former supervisor and friend Yvonne. She has such an amazing ability to create greeting cards that I would frequently tell her that she should...
For your viewing pleasure
New pictures from the weekend now on flickr. I'll be back in a little while. Enjoy!...
Stylin' Strollers
Have you heard of Mutsy? Sounds like the name of a cute cartoon character, but it's actually a line of baby products that has been around since the 1930's (under the name Mutsaerts). They include five different models of strollers...
Helpful Hinting
Thanks to my friend CalTechGirl, I’ve got a new family tradition. I found out last winter that my brother-in-law loves Red Velvet Cake. So every June I will be baking, and he will be getting, a Red Velvet Cake for...
It's open!!
Ikea opened today! In fact, it opened about half an hour ago. I'll be there in a couple of weekends with my sister. There's no way I would have gone today, even for a free chair. But I'm eagerly awaiting...
My kingdom for a Dyson
Hubby used to work for a popular major retailer, a very well-known department store that specializes in appliances, tools and all sorts of other stuff. He worked for the major appliance department for almost two years, and during that time...
Don't knock it until you try it...but let someone else try it first. ;-)
Hubby and I rarely get a chance to go out on the town. When we do, we hardly ever deviate from our usual haunts. It’s not because we don’t like to try new things, but because we don’t want a...
Gift to Grow no more?
I am guessing that some of you with little ones use Pampers diapers, and may be aware of the Gifts to Grow program. What you may not be aware of is that according to the site, the program will be...
What's red and white and wood all over?
The holidays are just around the corner, and inevitably, I will soon be facing the dreaded question: What should we get the boys for Christmas? I love the holidays and the gift giving and receiving, but when it comes to...
Soaps Sweepstakes!!
How cool would it be to win a $50,000 College scholarship for your kids, just by watching two soap operas? Unbelievable, right? Well, it’s true. Just watch As The World Turns and/or Guiding Light on three days, November 12th, 14th,...
Pumpkin Patch
For all you locals, The Little Farm Pumpkin Patch opens next Saturday. We've gone every year for the last three years, and this year is no exception. Brandon is already asking me when we're going to the pumpkin patch, and...
Woo hoo!! How lucky am I?!
A friend of mine found out that the Pier 1 Kids store in Ft. Lauderdale still had some stock available. I left work at 2:30 and drove an hour in I-95 traffic (ugh!), and thankfully my trip was successful. I...
Saved by the Bell
You know what's funny about traditions? Anyone can adopt them. Take this old Irish tradition for instance: newly engaged couples are given a bell to celebrate their engagement. The purpose of the bell is to put an end to any...
About A Camera
What is it with electronics going for a swim lately? You may recall that hubby inadvertently took my cell phone into the ocean with him a few months back. Today I read that Helen’s new cell phone went for a...
Monet's Masterpieces
I’ve been itching to go on vacation for a few months now. Hubby and I had hopes of taking a trip this Fall, either to New York City, or a cruise somewhere. One of our favorite things to do while...
I won something!
I just received an email that I'm one of the winners for a giveaway I saw on Celebrity Baby Blog for this book: Yay me!...
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