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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Gift Idea for a Holiday Host or Hostess

***Disclosure-Sample product was provided for review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

The holidays are here.  Time for all the holiday parties we attend.  Do you have your schedule booked with parties to attend?  There is always something going on everyday on the weekends and sometimes on the weekdays.  As a guest of a party do you take a gift for the host/hostess?  We haven't really been invited to any adult parties lately, so I wasn't sure what to take to an adult party for the host/hostess.  A suggestion was made to take some wine.  Wine, ok?



Fat Louis - Greetings from France

2011 French White Wine

Description-Beautiful gold shade with nostalgic aromas of fresh fruit. Subtle pear, apple, and orange blossom are complemented by friendly acidity and a balanced finish.


Grape Varietals-50% White Grenache, 30% White Carignan, 20% Sauvignon


Gastronomic Companion-As an aperitif, with shellfish or grilled fish


Vinification-Fermentation at low temperature for 15 days to allow the full expression of flavors


Maturation-In steel vats


I like fruity drinks, so my choice will always be for some fruity.  Curious Cork Wines offers unique, premium, and authentic wines from Europe.  They have a variety of wines to chose from. 

-Think of the host/hostess.
-Do you know what will be served? Menu?

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Flick Friday-In The Woods-On the Steps of the Palace

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INTO THE WOODS is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on December 25th!

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several beloved fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy), all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch (Meryl Streep), who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the musical stage production by legendary eight-time Tony, Grammy® and Oscar-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim and Tony® winner James Lapine, who also wrote the screenplay.  Produced by John DeLuca, Marshall, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters December 25, 2014.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

***CLOSED***Giveaway-Welcoming Home A New Baby

***Disclosure-As a Britax Latina Blogger/Advisory Member (and in partnership with Mami Innovative Media), this is part of sponsored outreach.  All opinions expressed are my own based on my personal experience.

The month of December is very special to me.  3 years ago, we were expecting our daughter Lil Bit.
We were so excited.  At 14 weeks, I almost lost my beautiful baby.  At that time, the only thing I could do to protect my baby was rest.  Everything was out of my hands.  She has been a little miracle.  Mamis and Papis become different when they become parents.  We become so protective.  We will do anything for our little ones.  In anticipation for her birth, we had everything set up and ready to go.
I am so glad we did, because she had to be taken out early.  It was a very scary time for us but we were ready to meet our little one.  Papi got the car seat and properly installed it in our truck.  We knew we needed to have the car seat in order to bring her home.  After everything, we had gone through keeping her safe has always been a priority.  Car seat safety is very important and should be a priority to parents with infant babies.  Here are some reasons for having your infant in a car seat:
absorb crash forces
-absorbs the force of a crash
-keeps your infant's head and neck secure
-surrounds your infant's body with protection

I am so thankful we have not, knock on wood, been in a serious car accident.  But I know that my baby girl is protected.  I know that my Britax car seat has SafeCell Impact protection.  Just recently, my best friend had a baby and I didn't hesitate to recommend the Britax line of products.  When looking online I saw there are 2 new car seats, the new Britax B-Safe 35 Elite and B-Safe 35 infant car seats.
-The B-Safe 35 Elite and B-Safe 35 feature the Britax SafeCell Impact Protection system, which surrounds an infant with safety technologies that work together to provide the ultimate in crash protection.
-Britax designed both the B-Safe 35 Elite and B-Safe 35 to install with ease, featuring the SafeCenter LATCH Installation
-The new infant car seats are assembled in the U.S.A. with global components.  Offered in sleek neutrals beginning in December 2014, and in bright, bold colors as a baby-registry ready “Shower Collection” in early 2015. The B-Safe 35 Elite in nine fashions and B-Safe 35 in six fashions will be available online and at independent and major retailers.

Thanks to Britax, Independentmami readers get a chance to win one of the new Britax infant carseats - B-Safe 35 Elite or B-Safe 35

SafeCell Impact Protection is an integrated system of safety components that work together to protect your child beyond the established standards. Including our Impact Absorbing Base, Impact Stabilizing Steel Frame, and Complete Side Impact Protection PLUS, SafeCell means your child is surrounded in best-in-class safety.
SafeCell Complete Side Impact Protection PLUS gives your child an advanced layer of protection with an energy-absorbing head restraint designed to keep your baby’s head and neck extra secure.
SafeCell Impact Absorbing Base reduces the potential for injury by compressing to absorb crash energy.
- See more at: http://www.britaxusa.com/car-seats/b-safe-35-elite#sthash.yZ2SglSR.dpuf
As a Britax Latina Blogger/Advisory Board Member (and in partnership with Mami Innovative Media), this post is part of a sponsored outreach.  All opinions expressed are my own based on my personal experience.  - See more at: http://www.independentmami.net/2014/11/giveaway-safely-traveling-booster-seat.html#sthash.QO7P1Cbf.dpuf
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(1) winner will be randomly selected and they will win one of the new infant Britax carseats - B-Safe 35 Elite (MSRP $249.99) or B-Safe 35 (MSRP $209.99).  **Britax WILL CHOOSE WHAT CARSEAT, WHAT COLOR AND PATTERN TO SEND TO THE GIVEAWAY WINNER. The giveaway winner will receive their carseat AFTER JANUARY 2015 - more than likely towards near the end of January 2015.**  The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize.  US only.  Independentmami has the right to disqualify any entry and fulfillment of the product is from  the sponsor.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Winners for Lubriderm and Johnson's

Congratulations to the following 2 winners, you have 24 hours to claim your prize:



latanya t said...
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sonrisasbonitas said...
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