Keep your Dog (Pet/s) safe!!!!

This past week in NYC summer gave us a taste of whats to expect during summer! Beautiful sunny , hot & at times humid days! Now as humans we can voice that we are bothered by such climate but what about our pets? Just like us sometimes these beautiful sunny days can be a little too much too handle! So PLEASE keep your furry family members in mind when these when these summery days are among us!

Wish list.. One can dream, Lol ...

As a parent to a very active 3yr old, Im constantly on my toes & always looking for new ways to keep my little one busy. Thankfully living in the Big apple (NYC) theres always a lot of activities for families to do and having multiple playgrounds near by is also a big plus. But sometimes running around, playing catch, having picnics, walking our dog  just isn't enough to tire her out, lol. 

Weather we are at home doing some crafts, pretending to be chefs in her play kitchen, playing a board games, dressing up as princesses or catching a break to watch a movie together, we always manage to go outside & have some fun as well.

Ive done some research online for ways to help with my adventurous toddler  keep busy  being inside as well as outside. Since summer is around the corner & we've been having some really nice weather here in the city, these products have really caught my eye: ( I always have the typical bubbles, chalk & we have our nerf water guns but these are more for her own enjoyment)

1. Micro Mini deluxe scooter (2-5 yrs of age)

I mean come on just look at those bright colors!!! Love them. My little has her eyes set on the Pink or purple one. This scooter has an adjustable T-bar & lean-to-steer design. The Deluxe has the smoothest, quietest, ride available thanks high quality wheels & flexible reinforced deck, together absorb bumps on the side walk.

2. Mobo Mega Mini

This super cool looking trike has an innovative rear-wheel steering system to its ergonomic design, it helps develop hand-eye coordination & muscle strength. This has a sturdy adjustable frame. comfortable seat, chainless chassis & never- flat rear tires with fenders that ensure peace of mind for parents. (The push bar is removable, yay) 

This last two products are more for mommy, lol.

3. Micro Pedal Flow

This fabulous no seat, folding bike is great for short commutes. The standing position offers a challenging workout. It has a backpedal brake built into the rear wheel hub which never needs replacement or adjusting. The cast aluminum wheels & rugged tires are suitable for all surfaces, so it males it it easy to take the pedal flow just about anywhere! 

Ride, Fold, carry, repeat. No seat, no problem.

4. Thule Chariot ( I'm in love with the whole line! Lol)

What I love most about this product is that it can easy be a stroller or convert into a bicycle trailer!!! It comes with a bicycle trailer & stroller kit. securely attaches to bike using the Thule's patented ezHitch,  On-board storage of strolling wheel, comfortably seats 1-2 kids, adjustable handlebar for parents comfort, easy folding for storage & transporting, extra storage space.

This would actually be awesome for the 3 of us! My husband can use when he bikes, I can use when I jog & Frida can sit back & relax! LOL! ( I really love this Thule product!!!) 

National Donut day!!!!!

What better way to celebrate National Donut day than with Entenmann's!! 

Entenmann’s Bakery, a division of Bimbo Bakeries USA and producer of over 100 sweet baked goods, has partnered for the sixth year in a row with The Salvation Army for the annual National Donut Day holiday.  The Salvation Army established the holiday, which is held annually on the first Friday of June, in 1938 in Chicago.  The intention was to honor the “Donut Lassies” who served the treats to soldiers during World War I and to help raise funds necessary during the Great Depression.  This occasion solidified the donut as a permanent symbol of the services The Salvation Army continues to provide

Entenmann's & Salvation army

She's was excited with her goodies!!

Mommy was excited as well! Lol!!

                           

Born here but Mi corazón también es de allá!

Hola! Mi nombre es Jessica y aunque nací en Nueva York, orgullosamente soy de raíces Mexicanas!!!

I usually write my blog in english but I speak, read & write in Spanish as well. My parents are from Mexico and for them it was very important that we didn't loose touch with our culture. 

We were raised in a house where we taught to embrace the fact that we had two places we could call home. We grew up loving both our homes, we enjoyed every traditional aspect that was taught to us from our ancestors & the new ones we were learning from growing up in the city that never sleeps. 

I absolutely love Mexico & all its traditions!

The music, food, culture.. Everything!!! My daughter's name is Frida, named after the great Frida Kahlo! Mexico is a deep part of who I am just as much as New york is!

Aunque yo soy de los Estados Unidos por mi sangre corre Mexico!

Nutrimom: Nutrition Program for Pregnancy & Babies

Nutrimom: Nutrition program for Pregnancy & Babies is a program to help moms make informed choices about their nutrition & wellness. Its a custom built program for mommies to be or new mommies (baby is up to 2yrs of age) you'll get one-on-one sessions with a personal Nutrimom coach, have vast resources tailored to moms needs, as well as products to help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need at every stage of your baby's development. 

Nutrimom has three plans you can choose from:

1. $69/mo (this plan is for any stage), Coaching which includes: One-on-one sessions with your personal Nutrimom Coach, continual messaging with Early Life nutrition experts and unlimited access to expert information personalized for you.

2. $99/mo (this plan is for mommy), Coaching & Products, includes: One-on-one sessions with your nutrimom coach, guidance from trained lactation consultants, ongoing messaging with early life nutrition experts, unlimited access to science-based resources, recipes, videos & master classes, group coaching created by experts, a personalized subscription box shipped free each month containing a 30 day supply of dietary supplements(prenatal or postnatal), a supply of 21 nutrition bars elected for your unique needs. 

3. $179/mo (combination feeding) or $259/mo (Full feeding) (this plan is for baby), these plan includes the same as the two plans above with the coaching, resources and messaging with nutrition experts but also includes, a monthly supply of infant formula (0-12 months) or toddler milk (12+months), tailored to feeding needs, happy family organic baby foods to help babies 6+ months taste development and weaning.

Nutrimom is a great for moms at any stage of baby's life, as moms we always have questions but sometimes don't know where to get help from, with Nutrimom you'll always have somewhere to turn to. Make sure to check their website for more info plus they have a promo code on their site.

Nutrimom box

I loved the packaging.

Nutrimom rocks!!!

Nutrimom bars to help mom out!

Disclosure: This is not a compensated post.I received this sample box while attending the New York baby show. 

TMNT Secret Lair!! Pt.2

A couple blog posts ago I mentioned I was able to visit the TMNT secret lair before it actually opened for guests. Well I ranted about how amazing this place to my husband & he took it upon himself to book a night for us to stay at the lair. Now the chances of this happening were slim due to the popularity & few dates that were to become available, my husband has some freaking luck cause he managed to book a night!!!!!!!! I don't know if my husband & I were more excited than our 3yr old, lmao.

The day finally came & we were all geared up with our turtle gear & enthusiasm over the roof to stay at the lair (airbnb). Now when we got there (still can't disclose location) they ask for your name & then give you tour of the lair as well as inform you of some rules of the lair. After you are done with the do & don'ts you're welcome to go about to explore , have some fun & make some unforgettable memories. 

The Turtles make sure your staycation at the lair is a fun one, being able to shoot some hoops, train ninja turtle style, play some games or simply relax & eat some pizza its all covered by the turtles. You'll feel right at home, thats how comfortable they make you're stay, good while you're there but bad because when its time to leave you just don't want to!!! 

This is one experience I will never forget, being a TMNT fan, having my husband & my Frida to share this moment with made it even more memorable as well as special. 

A special thank you to Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael & Donatello for giving us the opportunity to stay at their home. Hopefully we'll be able to do so again in the future!!!

Teenage mutant ninja turtles
Heros in a half shell
Turtle power!

Sipping on some fluids in these awesome TMNT cups!

Yummy pizza!!! Courtesy of Leo, Raphael, Donatello & Mikey!! 

My Frida getting some TMNT training!!

Turtle Power!!!

Caught some me time while they played on the TMNT arcade game!!

She wanted a selfie in the lair! lol

Splinter stopped by to make sure we were having some fun at the secret lair!

Midnight chillin!!

Enjoyed a cup of coffee right before we left the lair the next morning  :(

The Bond Between dog & human...

My fear of dogs (& I mean all DOGS!!) was all due to an experience I had when i was younger. My siblings & I were playing tag in central park, when all of sudden my sister was running away from me & was screaming at me to run, which had me confused till I saw a humongous dog running towards me. I was about 7 years old & was legit was running for my life; crying my eyes out as the dog ran behind me!!! Since that day I was terrified of dogs, as the years went by if I saw a dog that seemed scary to me I would either cross the street or simply wait till dog walked by.

Even though I was extremely terrified of dogs, I still found them to be amazing animals & wanted to have a dog of my own. Yet never had one of my own, that all changed when I met my husband & his family. His whole family loved dogs & he had a a dog which happened to be a pitbull.
I was terrified of pitbulls, mostly to all the attacks you hear on the tv and/or read in the newspaper, that breed is portrayed as such an awful & malicious dog. When I first met Chucky his pitbull, I was terrified & would make my husband hold onto him till I ran to his room but with time I grew to love Chucky, he cured me from my fear of dogs. I owe Chucky a lot, he showed me how much love a dog can give you, without having the ability to speak actual words a dog SHOWS you how much they care for you. My love for dogs only grew after interacting with him,  I finally got my very firsts dog a Chiuahaha named Manhattan which stayed with my parents after I got married & once we got married we got a American Bully named Maverick. Which my husband insisted on getting for our daughter so they can grow up together.

It is such an amazing experience to see my daughter & her dog cause even though we feed him & walk him, Maverick sole belongs to her! The love & bond those two share is unbreakable! Sure her loves my husband & I but my daughter is the beholder of his heart.

With all that being said PLEASE do not JUDGE the breed as being a "bad" breed, a "bad" dog is not born it is created!!!!