Latina Nursing Students Scholarship Opportunity
American Heart Association offers scholarships to Latinas Go Red Por Tu Corazón and Macy’s Join Forces to Drive Diversity in Medicine During Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Heart Association’s Go Red Por Tu Corazón movement and its national sponsor, Macy’s, are launching the Go Red™ Multicultural Scholarship Fund nationally. The scholarship directly addresses important gaps … Read more
An Afternoon On The Set of Family Game Night
A few weeks ago I was invited to the studio of the Hub Network in Hollywood for a sneak preview of their game show, Family Game Night. My youngest joined me on this day and we were given a tour of the set just before watching a taping of one their shows. As we walked … Read more
George Lopez presents Rio DVD and Blu-Ray Release
For those of you who loved the movie Rio, the wait for the DVD/Blu-Ray release is almost over. On Tuesday, August 02 stores across the nation will be stocked with the colorful and heartwarming movie. Blu, (Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network) is a domesticated Spix Macaw living many miles away from his homeland, Brazil. When his human … Read more
Workouts Powered by Honey
Finding time to workout is something I struggle with on daily basis despite the fact that I’m a stay at home mom. For the most part I manage to drag myself to the gym 1 to 2 days a week. Occasionally, I will also run around my neighborhood for about 30 mins. That’s not too … Read more
Love the Muppets?
When I was a young girl, many of our evenings were spent with the Muppets. We used to love watching the numerous misadventures that the lovable wacky felt characters would find themselves in week after week. My mother would laugh hysterically every time the grumpy old men from the balcony would poke fun at Fozzie … Read more
Sneak Preview of the Help
When I first learned that the book “The Help” was going to be made into a movie I couldn’t wait to finish reading it. It’s one of those stories that inspire discussion about women’s struggles and their relationship to each other. I believe this is going to be one of those movies that can easily be appreciated … Read more
Movie Release: Pirates of the Caribbean on Stranger Tides
My boys love to watch the swashbuckler high adventure action from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series. On our must see list is the latest of the series, On Stranger Tides. We can’t wait to see what troubles Jack Sparrow finds himself this time. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean … Read more
African Cats from Disneynature
Earlier this week I was treated to a special screening of Disneynature’s African Cats. I was quickly swept away by the gorgeous cinematography. The close-ups of the cats were amazing! I could literally see a tick at one point in the movie!! Samuel L. Jackson’s buttery narration boomed beautifully throughout the theater. It pulled the … Read more
Contest Winners: Scott Buen Hecho
EIGHT UNSUNG HEROES FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO BE HONORED BY SCOTT BRAND WITH FIRST “DONE RIGHT AWARDS” Candidates Were Nominated By the Community, Elected By Panel of Independent Judges A Miami attorney, who devotes her evenings to helping homeless youth in her community. A Houston handyman, who helps out elderly, disabled and low-income neighbors … Read more
Hunger Strike: Beyond LA
I’m hoping to start a conversation on my other blog because I have a larger audience there. You too can be a part of it. The topic: hunger strike in Gojal Valley just across from Pakistan. Let’s learn more together –> Click Here
