Join Us for the Crest Piropos Twitter Party #PiroposTraducidos

¿Tienes la Audacia? Crest Twitter Party

Is it the sun burning my eyes or is it your smile? In anticipation of el Día del amor y la Amistad, we thought it would be fun and quirky to turn the tables and get a laugh out of looking at translated piropos.

Join P&G’s Crest + Scope and Latina Mom Bloggers on Wednesday, February 13 for an audacious Twitter party where we’ll share commonly used piropos, translate them for fun, and share other ways women will confidently and courageously approach that special someone on Valentine’s Day.

About Crest Complete

Crest Complete offers a range of toothpastes and gel toothpastes for a deep clean, fresh flavor, whitening power, or all three in one tube.

Twitter Party Details:

What: Piropos Traducidos Crest Twitter Party
When: Wendesday, February 13 at 6 pm PST/9 pm EST
Where: Twitter
Hashtag: #PIROPOSTRADUCIDOS

Who to Follow:

Co-Hosts: @MContemporanea, @QueenofSwag4u, @CouponMamacita, @SassyMamainLA, @ninasay

Moderators: @LatinaMomBlogs, @JollyMom, @TexinMiami, @LatinoMarketing

Brand: @Crest

Prizes:

Winners will be selected at random, for a total of four (4) winners:

-        1 – $100 gift card

-        2 -  Crest product baskets with $50 gift cards in each (Product:$15 value )

-        1 - Tablet (Value: $199.99)

Rules: For the official rules, please click HERE.

RSVP:

To be eligible to win prizes, you must RSVP BELOW.


Gain #AromaDeAmor Official Rules

No purchase necessary to participate. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Latina Mom Bloggers (“Sponsor”).

On from May 22, 2013 from 8 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, five winners will be randomly selected from the Twitter Party participants who have both RSVPed and actively tweeted during the Twitter party with the hashtag #AromaDeAmor

To be eligible to win one of the prizes, please RSVP at www.latinamombloggers.com, log onto Twitter during the party and actively tweet using the hashtag #AromaDeAmor.

Anyone who has met the requirements will be automatically eligible to win. Latina Mom Bloggers will randomly select winners during the party. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Potential winners will be asked to confirm receipt of their prize to Latina Mom Bloggers via a form sent to the winner during the party. Failure to complete the form within the party timeline will result in disqualification and a new winner will be drawn.

Must be a resident of the contiguous United States or D.C., 18 or older to participate. Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor, Gain Detergent, FleishmanHillard and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, distributors, sales representatives, web masters/suppliers, advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) or household members (whether or not related) of each are not eligible. By accepting prize, winners release and agree to hold harmless Sponsor, Gain Detergent, FleishmanHillard and each of their respective affiliates, directors, employees, officers and agents, including without limitation, their advertising/promotion agencies from any and all liability, injury, loss, or damage of any kind to property or person(s), including death, arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from or in connection with participation in the Sweepstakes, or the awarding, receipt, possession, use or misuse of any prize and/or with respect to participation in any prize related activity.

Make this Year a Perfect 10 Twitter Party with #Net10Latino

Now that 2013 is in full swing, we’ve all made our list of resolutions or goals we want to attain in the New Year. Many of us are focused on health, organization, budgeting, and more. There is only one problem with resolutions: KEEPING THEM! Net10 Wireless and Latina Mom Bloggers invite you to join us for “Make this Year a Perfect 10” Twitter Party on Tuesday, January 22nd from 9-10:30pm ET. We’ll be sharing our goals for the New Year and best of all – tips on how to KEEP THEM! Of course, there will be prizes too! We’ll be giving away Samsung Galaxy tablets and Visa gift cards.

And, for those of us trying to better manage our finances in 2013 – Net10 Wireless offers families the perfect solution: prepaid wireless service and phones! They are a smart way to control spending and usage for every member of the family, minus the eye roll. Plus, with Net10 Wireless, there are no contracts to sign, no monthly bills, no long-term commitments, no credit checks, no age limit and no hidden fees.

And, now with the new Family Talk Plans, Net10 Wireless is even better for families! They give you all the great savings of a contract plan without the contract and Nationwide Coverage on America’s Most Dependable Networks. Plus, no activation or cancellation fees. The first line is $50 for unlimited data, text and talk; each additional line is just $40.

  • 2 line family plan: $90 for unlimited nationwide data, text, talk, 411
  • 3 line family plan: $130 for unlimited nationwide data, text, talk, 411
  • 4 line family plan: $170 for unlimited nationwide data, text, talk, 411

About Net10 Wireless:

Net10 is a prepaid wireless service offering local, long distance and even international mobile to mobile calling. All Net10 prepaid wireless service is provided by TracFone Wireless Inc., America’s largest “No-Contract” cellular service provider in the U.S. with over 20 million subscribers. They provide coverage on America’s best networks and they offer the latest phone models, including Androids as well as unlimited calling, text and data plans for as low as $50 per month.

Party Details:

What: Keeping Our Resolutions with Net10 Twitter Party
When: Tuesday, January 22nd, from 9 to 10:30 PM EST
Where: Twitter
Hashtag: #Net10Latino

Who to Follow:

Co-Hosts: @MamaXXI, @Thriftyninja, @JoscelynRC, @CouponMamacita, @SocialSavvyMom

Moderators: @JollyMom @LatinoMarketing @LatinaMomBlogs

Brand: @Net10Latino

Prizes:

Winners will be selected at random, for a total of six (6) winners:

  1. Samsung Galaxy tablet
  2. Samsung Galaxy tablet
  3. Samsung Galaxy tablet
  4. $100 Visa gift card
  5. $100 Visa gift card
  6. $100 Visa gift card

Rules: For the official rules, please click HERE.

RSVP: To be eligible to win prizes, you must follow @Net10Latino and RSVP in the Linky below by entering your Twitter handle and Twitter profile URL.

Family Night with EPIC the Movie – Official Rules

OFFICIAL RULES

YOU HAVE NOT YET WON. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

The “Family Night with EPIC the Movie #EpicChat”  Twitter Party (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by Fox, through its agency 42West, having an office at                               220 W 42nd St #12, New York, NY (“Sponsor”). The Promotion is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”). By participating in the Promotion, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the Promotion, as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects. The Promotion is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. The Promotion will be supported through a website RSVP page hosted by Latina Moms Media, LLC, Inc.

 

THE PROMOTION

The Promotion will consist of a Twitter Party as described below. The Twitter Party entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. EST on May 14, 2013 and ends at 10:20 p.m. EST on May 20, 2013. Void where prohibited by law.

ELIGIBILITY

Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and who have a Twitter account prior to the time of entry. Entrants must submit all required information, including a qualifying response to “Family Night with EPIC the Movie #EpicChat” Twitter Party to be eligible to win. Persons in any of the following categories are NOT eligible to participate or win a Prize (defined below) in the Promotion: a) persons who are directors, officers, employees or agents of Sponsor, Administrator, Agency (42West Inc.), Latina Moms Media, LLC, Inc. or of any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, advertising, promotion or distribution agency or independent contractor of such entity; b) individuals engaged in the development, production or distribution of materials for this Promotion; and c) persons who are immediate family members (defined as spouse, IRS dependent or biological or step- mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, or son and each of their respective spouses) of any person in any of the preceding categories, regardless of where they live, and/or individuals who reside in the same household, whether related or not, as any person in any of the preceding categories. The transfer of Prizes or Promotion materials from an ineligible to an eligible person is strictly prohibited. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted; however, the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equal or greater value. Winner may be required to sign affidavit of eligibility; winners solely responsible for taxes.

 

Do not participate in the Promotion unless you meet the eligibility requirements.

AGREEMENT TO THE OFFICIAL RULES

By participating in the Promotion, each Entrant fully and unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and the Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Promotion. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

HOW TO ENTER

The Twitter Party begins at 9:00 p.m. EST on May 20, 2013 and ends at 10:00 p.m. EST on May 20, 2013, (“Promotion Period”). There is one way to enter: (a) online at www.LatinaMomBloggers.com.

a. To enter online, log on to the Website, follow the prompts to RSVP and tweet during the party using the #EpicChat hashtag. Enter here: www.LatinaMomBloggers.com. Limit one (1) entry per person and/or Twitter handle for the Promotion. If an Entrant is found to be entering with more than one Twitter handle, all entries submitted by such Entrant will be void.

WINNER SELECTION

DRAWING AND WINNER NOTIFICATION: Potential winners will be selected randomly to be held during the duration of the Promotion on May 20, 2013 from 9 – 10:00 p.m. EST.  To be eligible to win one of the prizes, participants must RSVP at www.LatinaMomBloggers.com, log onto Twitter during the party and answer one of the prize questions correctly using the hashtag #EpicChat. Latina Moms Media, LLC will randomly select winners during the party. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Potential winners will be asked to confirm receipt of their prize to Latina Moms Media, LLC via a form sent to the winner during the party. Failure to complete the form within the party timeline will result in disqualification and a new winner will be drawn.

If a potential winner does not respond during the Twitter party and comply with the instructions, prize notification is returned as undeliverable, or a potential winner is not in compliance with these rules, prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s discretion, an alternate winner selected. If a potential winner fails to comply with these official rules, that potential winner will be disqualified. Prize may not be awarded if an insufficient number of eligible entries are received

PRIZE

EPIC Prize Pack #1: (1) Package Ecos Pods, (1) Package OxoBrite Pods, (1) Disney Ecos Baby 50 oz Laundry, (1) Disney Ecos Stain & Odor Remover

EPIC Prize Pack #2:  (1) Package Ecos Pods, (1) Package OxoBrite Pods, (1) Disney Ecos Baby 50 oz Laundry, (1) Disney Ecos Stain & Odor Remover & $25 McDonald’s Gift Card

Prize Pack #3: (1) T-Shirt, (1) Epic Art Book, (1) Epic Soundtrack, Assorted items: magnet, flying disc, mini poster & $25 McDonald’s Gift Card

Grand Prize: (1) T-Shirt, (1) Epic Art Book, (1) Epic Soundtrack, Assorted items: magnet, flying disc, mini poster & $50 Macy’s Gift Card

 

 

Total ARV of all prizes: $510.92. Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. Winners may not substitute, assign or transfer a prize or redeem a prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute a prize with one of comparable or greater value. Winners agree to comply with all applicable terms and regulations in connection with the prize. The winner is solely responsible for all other costs and expenses. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE ARE SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER.

 

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE PROMOTION

ENTRY CONDITIONS FOR ALL PRIZES

(a) No telephoned, faxed, or mechanically reproduced entries will be accepted. Proof of submission of an entry will not be deemed proof of receipt. Receipt of entries will not be acknowledged nor will proof of submission of an entry form be deemed proof of receipt.

(b) Sponsor, its parent company, subsidiaries, affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents, including Administrator (collectively and individually the “Promotion Entities”) shall have no responsibility for any damage to an entrant’s computer or telephone system that is directly or indirectly caused by accessing the Website or otherwise participating in the Giveaway, or for any computer system, phone line, hardware, software or program malfunctions, or other errors, failures, dropped or delayed computer transmissions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Promotion Entities are not responsible for incomplete, misdirected, late, lost, damaged, or stolen entries, which will be disqualified; or for lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, Internet Service Providers, Websites or other connections; or for mis-communications, failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable transmissions; or for any technical or programming malfunctions, failures, or difficulties, printing errors, clerical, typographical or other error in the offering or announcement of any prize or in any prize notification documents, or other errors of any kind or nature; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other information, or the failure to capture or the loss of any information. Promotion Entities are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Website users, tampering or hacking, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion and assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to the Website.

c. Internet entry must be made by the Entrant, only at the Website. Any use of robotic, automatic, macro, programmed or third party entry methods will void all such entries by such methods, and disqualify any entrant using such methods.

d. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an entrant, an entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email account from which it was sent. The authorized account holder shall be the natural person to whom the applicable has been assigned by the Internet access provider, service provider, or other online organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. A potential Winner may be requested to provide the Sponsor with proof that the potential Winner is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the winning entry. If a dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible.

e. Disqualification. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any entrant who is found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Promotion; to be acting in violation of these Official Rules; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.

f. Right to terminate or modify Promotion. Sponsor reserves the right, without prior notice and at any time, to terminate the Promotion, in whole or in part, or modify or suspend the Promotion for any reason including, but not limited to, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Promotion is technically impaired or corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures or malfunctions have destroyed or severely undermined the integrity and/or feasibility of the Promotion. In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with the Promotion as contemplated herein or by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, natural or manmade epidemic of health of other means, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal state or local government law, order, or regulation, public health crisis, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Promotion.

g. Early termination of Promotion. If the Promotion is terminated, in whole or in part, before the designated end date, Sponsor reserves the right to select winner in a random drawing from all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date of the event giving rise to the termination.

h. These Official Rules cannot be modified or amended in any way except in a written document issued in accordance with law by a duly authorized representative of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to correct clerical or typographical errors in promotional materials. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

i. ANY PERSON ATTEMPTING TO DEFRAUD OR IN ANY WAY TAMPER WITH OR DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR WILL DISQUALIFY SUCH PERSON, AND SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

BY ENTERING THE PROMOTION, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT CORPORTAIONS, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES,FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMOTION AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENT, AFFILIATE AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE CONDITION, FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRIZE. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS TO OR THE DOWNLOAD OF INFORMATION OR MATERIALS CONNECTED WITH THE PROMOTION.

 

PUBLICITY

By participating, each entrant grants Sponsor permission (which shall be confirmed in writing upon the request of Sponsor) for Promotion Entities to use entrant’s name, photograph, likeness, voice, biographical information, statements and address (city and state) for advertising, trade, commercial and/or publicity purposes worldwide in all forms of media now known or hereafter developed, including on the World Wide Web, at any time or times, in perpetuity, without further compensation (except where prohibited by law) and without notification, review or approval or further authorization, except where prohibited by law.

 

COPIES OF THE RULES AND WHO WON

Requests for copies of these Official Rules or a winner’s list may be sent to Administrator, Attn: “Family Night with EPIC the Movie #EpicChat” c/o Latina Mom Media, LLC, 2332 Galiano St., 2nd Floor, Coral Gables, FL  33134 or email info@LatinaMomsBloggers.com. All requests must be received by June 31, 2013.

Celebrating an Amazing Year with a Latina Mom Bloggers Holiday Fiesta

It’s been an amazing year here at Latina Mom Bloggers! We’ve been able to partner with very talented Latina Mom Bloggers, Latina Bloggers, Latino Bloggers and leading brands and agencies.
We’ve been able to support several conferences this year as Media Partners and offer several conference passes to our members.   Best of all, we’ve also been able to meet several of our Latina Mom Bloggers network members face to face.  As 2012 comes to a close, we’d like to take the time to celebrate 2012 accomplishment and share a little bit of  holiday cheer with our supporters.
Starting on Tuesday, December 18th through Friday, December 21st, we’ll be giving away an array of exciting prizes! Giveaways will appear each day at 9 am (PST)/12 pm (EST), and you’ll have until midnight to submit your entry via a daily rafflecopter giveaway.   A winner will be randomly selected and will have 24 hours to claim the prize before selecting another random winner. You’ll also have the opportunity to get additional entries each day via our Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest pages so be on the lookout!  The giveaway is only open to legal residents of the fifty (50) U.S. and the District of Columbia (excluding residents of Puerto Rico, and all other U.S. territories and possessions) who are of legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside (and at least eighteen (18)) as of date of entry.
Giveaways to be on the lookout for include:
  • December 18: Two (2) Clorox Latino product baskets (Value: $50 each)
  • December 19: Two (2) Telcel AMERICA Phones with a three (3) month activation (Value: $175)
  • December 20: One ALL-Access Blogger Registration Pass to Hispanicize 2013 Event ( Value $250)
  • December 21: One (1) Universal Orlando Resort Ticket Pack that includes four (4) 1-day, two-park tickets & four (4), 1-day, two-park Express Passes. (Value: $720)

 

Daily Giveaways:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you so much for all your support and for contributing to Latina Mom Bloggers success in 2012
Abrazos,
Piera, Eva, Angela & Cristy
Latina Mom Bloggers Founders

Commit to Be a Mentor this New Year – Big Brothers Big Sisters #LatinoBigs Tweet Chat

As the New Year approaches, we have the opportunity to reflect. Most of us are thankful for mentors that have impacted our lives in one way or another. Did someone help guide your professional career? Did a coach, a teacher or a friend help motivate you to pursue your dreams? Mentors can have such a positive impact on a young person’s life path. Let’s share our appreciation for mentors as we talk about supporting our own Latino youth in the upcoming year.

Are you ready to step up and be a mentor? How will you volunteer to help Latino youth in 2013? Please join Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America “Latino Bigs” campaign and Latina Mom Bloggers as we focus on propelling our Latino youth to achieve their potential and discuss how YOU can volunteer to become a Latino Big in 2013.  Latino Bigs will be on hand to share their current stories of supporting a ‘little.’

LatinoBigs change the lives of children. Compared to children not in the BBBS program, Latino Littles are LESS likely to skip school, use drugs and begin drinking alcohol. Children matched in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs maintain or improve educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors and socio-emotional competency.  Latino Bigs participants are also more likely to graduate and be prepared for employment.

If not us, who?  If not now, when?  Volunteer Now. Make 2013 your year to Mentor Latino youth!

Please join Big Brothers Big Sisters Latino Bigs program along with Latina Mom Bloggers as we focus on propelling our Latino youth to achieve their potential and discuss how YOU can contribute to their success.

Tweet Chat Details:

What: Big Brothers Big Sisters #LatinoBigs  Twitter Chat

 When: Thursday, December 13th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST

Where: Twitter

Hashtag: #LatinoBigs

 

PRIZES: (2) $100 American Express Gift Certificates — Just in time for the holidays!

Who to Follow:

Panelists: @urbanjibaro, @beinglatino, @LosTweens, @QueenofSwag4u @ThriftyNinja @MamaNoticias

Moderators: @Eva_Smith @LatinoMarketing @JollyMom @LatinaMomBlogs

Brand: @LatinoBigs

 

Rules: For the official rules, please click HERE.

RSVP:  To be eligible to win prizes, you must RSVP below and follow @LatinoBigs. Click HERE to RSVP.


 

 

 

Walk-N-Roll Twitter Party for Spina Bifida!

Laura Tellado, known as Laurita by her friends, was born with Spina Bifida in Puerto Rico in 1986 with myelomeningocele, the severest form of spina bifida.  In 1990, her family moved to Orlando, Florida in order to give her the best possible care.Now, as an adult, Laura is a full-time advocate for Spina Bifida, working to bring a public voice to the cause.  As a 22-year member of the Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida, she’s doing her part to shed light on this condition by raising money for the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida.

Laura has us and a host of other amazing communities and organizations to help her to raise money online for Team Holdin’ Out for a Hero until October 27th, when we have our Walk-N-Roll event.

Donations can be as small as $5 or as large as $50,000.  Every cent counts and every dollar will go towards supporting families affected by spina bifida in 22 counties in and around the Central Florida region and supporting educational and awareness efforts.
Spina bifida can seem like a daunting challenge for many families, but there is power in numbers and strength in awareness!

Join us for a fun and powerful Twitter Party devoted to raising money and awareness for a cause!

The Details are here:

WHEN: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
TIME: From 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM EDT
HASHTAG: #SpinaBifida
WHO TO FOLLOW: See host/co-hosts above.
PRIZES: 
- $50 Gift Card via @LBConnect
- $50 Target eGift Card via @LatinaMomBlogs
- Five (5) $10 Starbucks Gift Cards via @Mr__Christian
- 2 Copies of Children with Spina Bifida: A Parents’ Guide via @MFamMag
CONNECT VIA:
Join the party!  Connect with us on TweetGrid - http://bit.ly/QTatGE #SpinaBifida
Join the party!  Connect with us on TweetChat - http://bit.ly/QTaydu #SpinaBifida
Join the party! RSVP at www.twtvite.com/SpinaBifida12 #SpinaBifida

Latina Mom Bloggers Announces Big Brother Big Sister Latino Bigs Campaign

Latina Mom Bloggers is please to announce the Big Brother Big Sister Latino Bigs campaign to encourage Hispanics to mentor youth.  Each month LatinoBigs will feature 5 of the Big Blogueros and their personal stories.  Big Blogueros are Latino Bigs Ambassadors who are nonprofit advocates and will help spread the word about the importance of mentoring our Hispanic youth by sharing  personal stories of mentorship.

 


About 20% of the children Big Brother Big Sister program serves are Hispanic – a number on the rise. Yet, only 9% of Bigs are Latino.  Also, more than 70% of the children ready and waiting to be matched with a mentor are boys, yet only 3 of 10 volunteer inquiries come from men.   Children need a boost in self-esteem and encouragement to believe in themselves that only an adult can give. Guidance and consejos can come in the form of sharing a personal story about the difficulties of algebra.

Please join us in congratulating the 15 bloggers who have been selected to help spread the good news about mentoring:

7 on a Shoestring

Being Latino

Dancing Hotdogs

Latina Mom TV

Los Tweens

Mama Noticias

Military Family of 8

Mommy Palooza

Mommyhood to Hollywood

Queen of Swag

Sofrito for Your Soul

Tech Food Life Adventures

The Digital Latina

Thrifty Ninja

VidaCoco

For more more information about volunteering as a ‘”Big” check out www.latinobigs.org or  www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.   You can also find all the mentoring stories on Twitter via #LatinoBigs hashtag and by following the conversation and becoming a fan on Facebook.

Mi Best Buy, Mi Cultura Twitter Party

How do you embrace and share your cultura throughout Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond? Just as we culminate the month on Oct. 15th, join Best Buy and Latina Mom Bloggers for a fun-filled, prize packed Twitter party as we chat about maintaining cultural connections, bilingualism, folktales, art and artists, traditions and more.

Best Buy has been celebrating our shared Latino culture by partnering with several of its top brands to launch “Mi Best Buy, Mi Cultura” in key stores around the country.

Participating partner brands include: SiriusXM Radio, Microsoft, Panasonic and Hewlett Packard. The products featured throughout the month help consumers more easily share their cultura.

Celebramos la herencia hispana con productos especiales de: 

 

 

 

 

Best Buy offers a total Spanish-language experience via Best Buy ESP for your shopping convenience. The retailer has over 1,000 stores in the US with Spanish-speaking sales associates in more than 300 locations. Just visit your local store and ask for a Spanish speaking associate, they are always there to help!

Party Details:
What: Best Buy “Mi Cultura” Twitter Party
When: Monday, Oct. 15, from 9 PM to 10:30 PM EST
Where: Twitter
Hashtag: #MiCultura

Who to Follow:
Panelists: @Mcontemporanea, @JoscelynRC, @craftychica, @sassymamainla, @asexiness

Moderators: @Eva_Smith @JollyMom @LatinaMomBlogs @LatinoMarketing

Brand: @MiBestBuy

 Prizes:

  • SiriusXM Edge (includes $50 SiriusXM Prepaid Card, SiriusXM Portable Speaker Dock, Hardwire Modulator FMDA & Pro Installation up to $79.99)
  • Xbox 360 with Kinect plus 50% off Xbox Live gold
  • HP OJPro 8600 Printer
  • Panasonic TC-L55ET5 55″ HD LED TV (RV $1,499.99)

Rules: For the official rules, please click HERE.

RSVP:  To be eligible to win prizes, you must follow @MiBestBuy and RSVP in the Linky below by entering your Twitter handle and Twitter profile URL.

Featured Blogger: Vanessa De Su Mama – DeSuMama.com

 

Our Featured Latina Mom Blogger this month is Vanessa De Su Mama.   Vanessa lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband and two children.  She is a very talented blogger and photographer with a vibrant personality and a captivating smile.

She started blogging because as a new mom she had so much to say to her child.   She wanted to speak to an older Alina, one searching for her own identity, and teach her about her heritage, tell her that she was made from love, and why she should be proud. Being biracial and of a bicultural familia, Vanessa wanted to make certain her daughter loved herself, and the family she comes from.

De Su Mama was born out of the deep desire to leave a legacy to her child. As  her motherhood has matured, so has De Su Mama. Her mission now includes helping other mothers understand the importance and the ways they can build a legacy for their own children.

Vanessa’s blog is written in a mother’s voice and perspective, one that chooses to see the beauty of our world and teaches empowerment, love and acceptance of all cultures. In addition to building a legacy for her children, and helping other mothers to do the same, she uses personal stories and images to show the beauty of a mixed brown family doing their best to raise good kids.

Our candid interview with  Vanessa De Su Mama: 

o Tell us about your audience and what kind of content and information are they are looking for.

My readers are amazing, and highly engaged. They come to De Su Mama to see my photography and kids, read my letters de amor and to learn tips on healthy parenting. As I get ready to re-launch De Su Mama, my mission expands to include helping mothers learn how and why building a legacy for their child is so important.

o How do brands work with you to reach your audience?

I work with brands in the capacity of reviews, giveaways and sponsored posts. Brands looking to fully capitalized on my passionate writing and engaged audience seek a more intimate relationship of blog ambassadorship. For example, my role as a proud Latina Britax Blogger has created a mutually beneficial relationship for De Su Mama readers, Britax and myself. It is a relationship I value greatly, and my work for Britax reflects that passion.

o Do you ever refuse to review products you don’t use or believe in?

Yes, of course! Not every opportunity is a good opportunity, or fit, for my blog. If the product is not something I would advise my own children to use, then I could not ethically review it on De Su Mama.

o Do you support any particular non-profit organization or cause through your blog?

I am discussing that option with one of the only Las Vegas organizations that offer Spanish/Bilingual parenting and mommy & me classes. When Alina was a baby, I took her solely for the language immersion; they are amazing! But government budget cuts mean a reduction in class offerings and the amount of parents they are able to reach. My hope is to assist this organization with their social media funding campaign and name them as the primary non-profit of De Su Mama. More news coming soon!

o Do you have news about any recent or upcoming campaign news that you would like to share?

I am re-launching De Su Mama with a newly designed site and expanded mission of helping other moms build a legacy for their children. The new site is beautifully designed, with meaning and symbolism behind every element. I am so proud to call it my new virtual home. The new site should be online this week and I welcome our Latina Mom Bloggers community to come check it out and say hola!

 o What advice would you have for a Latina who is thinking about starting a blog but may not know where/how to begin? What can you tell them about maintaining balance between home and work?

First, I believe that this home/work balance ideology was coined by someone that wasn’t a mother. I never feel balanced! The idea is so illusive and subjective, and really, once you become a Mom, balance is nearly impossible. But I do have professional goals, and I struggle to maintain my ambitions and mothering obligations in ‘balance’. The one note I will make is to be present wherever you are. When I am mothering, I am present with my children. And, in order to be 100% present in my work, staying awake after my infant’s 4am feeding is usually what happens. So, not sleeping so that I can work when the kids sleep is what my ‘balance’ looks like. I’m sure that will change as my babies grow up.

I would tell a new blogger, and specifically a Latina blogger, to (1) decide what your passion is and how you plan to deliver that message to your readers. Do you love to write? Shoot video? Take photographs? Is party planning your thing? DIY, cooking, fashion? Provide something to your readers and figure out how your message will best resonate within them. And (2) reach for the stars! There is so much opportunity out there, enough for everyone. So, to feel purposed and happy, a Latina blogger needs to remain focused on her ultimate goal in blogging and go after it! That’s what I tell myself everyday – to stay focused and grateful, and remember that the right success is out there for me if I’m willing to work for it.

o What is your best photography tip for bloggers?

Imagery is so important for bloggers. Pictures are fundamental to your storytelling, so be sure to know the basics of photography and post editing. When shooting, I try to locate an interesting light source and use it to make my photos more dynamic. Also, since I like my photos crisp, I almost always sharpen my images for web viewing.

o Do you have Twitter, Facebook or other social media contact information you would like to share?

I can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all of social media as @DeSuMama or http://facebook.com/DeSuMama

o If you weren’t a full time blogger, what other field can you see yourself  working in?

If I weren’t blogging and raising babies, I would want to be writing and inspiring change. I have a passion for the literary art form and making this world a more tolerant and cultured place for our children. Seeing my name in print is a fanatical obsession that I keep my mind focused on, especially on the days that being a full time blogger seems daunting.

o What is the best book you’ve recently read and why?

Oh, how I miss reading! I truly have no time these days. But, during my 3 hour flight to New Orleans for the inaugural Niche Mommy Conference, I read Make It Your Business: Dare to Climb the Ladder of Leadership by Sylvia M. Montero, a book I won during a #LatinaLeadership twitter party. It was the perfect read before attending my first blogging conference, and is an inspiring story of a Latina who dared to be the best in her business. I recommend it!

 o What is your favorite life or business quote?

My favorite quote comes from Maya Angelou’s poem, Touched by an Angel, which was also read at my wedding. The poem in its entirety speaks to the struggles we’ve faced as an interracial couple, and how the love we share liberates us from the ugliness the world tries to throw at us. I find so much strength in my husband’s love:

…And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.

Can you share what is the most important business habit you have?

I asked my husband what he thought my best business habit is, and he said “beside waking up at 4am to do a post?”  Building a blog and brand takes so.much.work. I guess the best habit is to simply do the work, consistently. Posting at least 4-6 times a week is also a goal I always strive for. {Not that it always happens!}

What Are you favorite things to do/hobbies when your not blogging?

I love literature, travel and photography; my soul needs them all occasionally. But, on a day to day basis, if I’m not blogging and building my brand, I am spending time with my family. That’s all I have time for in a 24 hour day at the moment.

What are your favorite gadgets?

My favorite gadgets are photography related… I love it all! Especially lenses whose apertures drop below 2.8 for a zoom and 1.4 for a prime.