Showing posts with label Vanity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vanity. Show all posts

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Don't get me wrong, THIS is how I really feel about makeup!

This afternoon I was going over my post from yesterday in my mind (please tell me I'm not the only one out there who does this), and it occurred to me that my last post makes me sound as though I am ANTI-MAKEUP. Record scratch!
Sometimes I wear makeup!
That is SOOOOOOO not the case. I am a huge believer in the POWER of makeup. Really!

I am NOT a huge believer in haters and shamers who try to tell women when they SHOULD wear it. Or that they are invisible if they don't. It's a stupid standard, men aren't generally subjected to it and they still earn way more money than we do.

HERE'S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MAKEUP:
1. It's FUN.
2. It's CREATIVE.
3. It's POWERFUL

Yes, I actually think makeup can be used to give us an edge-when we want it to. "That's right, I showed up to this meeting, prepared to the hilt, and I STILL had time to treat you all to a kick-ass smokey eye. You're welcome."

I realized the power of makeup in my thirties, when I went from being a "behind-the-scenes" junior designer to being a "in-the-spotlight" designer, speaker and coach. I was never a big makeup-wearer and pretty much slid through the 80s and 90s on liquid eyeliner and occasional bright-red Wet 'N Wild lippy.

When I started to be more in the forefront of my life and business, I started to feel like it was time to either develop some actual makeup application skills or completely give it up altogether. My ratchet attempts at face painting were definitely NOT HELPING. It's hard to assert your authority in your field when your face is strictly from Amateursville.

Fortunately for me, makeup application is a learnable skill. And now that we have YOUTUBE? Jackpot! I have found the greatest products and techniques from some of my favorite Youtubers (a short list is below). It's even become fun for me to play around with makeup. Who knew?

The even better part is that people started taking me more seriously. Like, "Wow, if she can get her face and style together like this, maybe she can help me get myself together, too!" I also started to feel more confident about how I look, on and off-camera, because I knew I could deal with bad hair days or blemishes. I don't think men get the chance to feel that way very often.

HOWEVER, that doesn't mean I have to wear it all the time.
Sometimes I don't wear makeup!
I ONLY wear makeup when I feel like it. I certainly would never refrain from helping people or sharing valuable information on Periscope because I didn't have my "face" on.  I am getting pretty annoyed about these peri-trolls and their "Why are you even on Persicope without makeup?"

I've noticed that most of the men I follow on Periscope tend to look as if they spent as much time on their appearance as I do for my "Word of the Day" pre-workout scopes-only their version is to be unshaven, wearing a baseball cap to hide the bedhead. Know who gives them grief about it? NO ONE.  Of course they would never speak at a conference of appear on television looking like this. But they are sharing on Periscope on-the-fly, just like the rest of us, so WHO CARES if they need a shave? Not me! As long as they are giving me life-improving content, I'm good.

All I'm saying is, can we all just calm down about this? If you're on Periscope to see/chat up hot chicks in heavy makeup, there are literally thousands of other places you can do that. My scope is not one of them. The same goes for pretty much all other social media, too, as far as I'm concerned. Nobody gets to tell anybody what they have to say or how they have to look.

On the other hand, when I am made up and blinged out? You know I'm shooting as much video as I possibly can! Can't let that hard work go to waste!

I guess I'm just complicated that way.

I generally broadcast and post when the mood strikes (like now), and if that means my awesome, annual Fitbloggin selfie with Alan (@Sweating_It_Off) happens with a bare face, year after year...
There's a 3rd one of these somewhere...
so be it.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Are you a makeup lover? Hater? Do you think people shouldn't be online unless they look their very, very best, no matter what they have to say?

Are you dying to find some beauty Youtubers to hook up your makeup game? Here are just a few of my faves:
NATHALIE
CAROL
LORI
MARY
PATTI
SWOOZIE
KATHY
SHARON

Lastly, do YOU have a favorite beauty vlogger? Give them some love in the comments!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama





Wednesday, August 12, 2015

PERISCOPE: What I learned from a "DEAD" CRAB #lawofattraction #motivation #sorrynotsorry

Some of my greatest teachers are crustaceans.
Okay, the cat's out of the bag.

I pretty much always look a hot mess on Periscope. 

No, I don't even take a second to run a comb through my hair. Yes, I suppose it is "unprofessional", but I will probably continue to do it anyway.

Here's what I figure: there are people out there who will be willing to work with me anyway. Right? There must be plenty of folks who would hire me to help them make peace with their bodies while they try to transform their lives (btw if you are one of those people, email me at MyCoachMargo@Gmail.com or visit my coaching site MargoPorras.com for more info/endshamelessplug). There are even people who will choose to hire me to speak or write on the subject.

Plus, I choose to believe my troll-doll bedhead enhances my woo-woo-crystal-bruja-cred.

I don't know about you, but lately I've been noticing that there are literally MILLIONS of people out there who make a great living EVERY DAY without makeup, without beautifully coiffed blunt bobs, even without MANICURES-gasp!

They're called men. Perhaps you've heard of them?
NEXT DAY ADDENDUM: I realized this morning that the above min-rant makes it sound like I'm anti-makeup. Nothing could be further from the truth. I just don't like having to deal with internet haters' attempts to shame me into wearing it before going online. I think there's a post there somewhere...

Today's word of the day was ATTRACT.

We spoke about it in terms of "the law of attraction" (you can view the replay HERE) but later I got to thinking about how what YOU ATTRACT is up to YOU. No one else gets to tell you what get to attract. 

Because appearances can be very, very deceiving, and you never know who is going to teach you something when you are open to learn. It may be a dead crab. Or a live one.

Have you ever been fooled by someone's appearance in a positive way?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama



Saturday, January 31, 2015

VIDEO: Reading Labels, Skin Deep app & e.l.f. Review

Hello!

My last big goal for 2015 is to READ ALL THE LABELS.

Here's the video showing Kia's easy household cleanser recipe:
Here's Susannah Constantine talking about Rosehip Oil-I've tried so many night creams and even very expensive products do not do as much for my skin as simple rosehip oil. Look for it at your favorite natural foods store.

Learn more about the Skin Deep app HERE.

Get Jillian Michaels' Slim for Life HERE.

Do YOU read labels? Did what you read influence you to change the products you use? 

If you are reading this anywhere but NachoMamasBlog.com, then you are reading stolen content. This post and everything posted by me is strictly my own opinion and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Weight Watchers in any way.

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama


Tuesday, July 15, 2014

But the godchildren, tho. #VIDEO

So here's the thing, I've said it before but it bears repeating:

I have the most beautiful and talented godchildren on the planet. If you have godchildren of your own, I pity you. You will never know the joy of being godmother to perfect children. Sorry 'bout it.

Okay, I say children, but two out of three of them are now old enough to vote. 

If you're new to this blog, you might have missed the hautingly entertaining "Little Red Riding Hood" video made by Halisia, my oldest godchild.

Now her sister has burst on to the Youtube scene with this gem-This is my goddaughter Mielle playing ALL the parts of this brass quintet. Last year she played in a little affair called the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Perhaps you've heard of it?


Boo-ya. You're welcome, internet.

Wishing you love with extra cheese,
Nacho Mama

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

I can only be SO camera-ready!! #braindump

Hello everyone!
Hope you are all extremely well.  I am trying to keep it together in the middle of a sweltering heat wave. I do NOT do well in the heat, fabulous ones. It makes me pretty unpleasant to be around (at least, that's what I hear). But I've got to get it together because I've got BIG stuff going on this weekend!

I've got to be CAMERA-READY. Or, more specifically, INTERNET-CAMERA-READY. 


Tuesday, August 20, 2013

PODCAST EPISODE 51: Emotional Eating w/Jen from Perfect In Our Imperfections


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I'm baaaack!

I was on staycation (where I gained a few pounds-more on that later). I did manage to get a podcast done, though! Jen from Perfect In Our Imperfections made some time to talk Emotional Eating with me, thanks Jen! She even wrote a recap on her blog, which you can read HERE.

Friday, July 26, 2013

See ya in hell, 30s! #bigbirthday

As I write this, the last moments of my 30s are quickly ticking away...and I couldn't be happier.

Don't get me wrong, there were a LOT of things I'm grateful for (like my kids) but, at the end of the day, the 30s totally kicked my ass. I'm ready to be all, "My 30s? Don't even get me started! Just pour me another Skinny Girl mojito and let's talk about which character from The Facts of Life would have the best one-woman show in Vegas." In fact, I was ready for them to be over this time last year. I felt about turning 39 the same way Edina Monsoon felt about turning 40...

What does tomorrow hold? I have no idea. And that's pretty awesome.

For those of you over 40-how's it treating you?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

PODCAST! EPISODE 10-The FASHION Episode....

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OK, so by now we've all seen the red-carpet Oscar Looks, and the runway shows are all over the interwebs. But how does a REAL woman make all this fashion stuff work for her REAL life?
Yanira of Manolos, Manicures and This Mom

Never fear-it's Nacho Mama's Podcast! The FASHION edition!

Monday, February 13, 2012

PODCAST Episode 8: BODY IMAGE


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"Hey good looking! Yeah YOU!"

Is this what you say to yourself in the mirror every day? No?
image via IfCurvesCouldTalk.com

This week, we'll be talking about BODY IMAGE. The bad, the good and the even better. Join me as I speak with Stefanie Marie from If Curves Could Talk about her inspiring , sometimes hilarious journey to loving her body.

Friday, February 10, 2012

My WICKED WORKOUT FLASHBACK! *shudder*

As many of you know, I try to work my exercise in throughout the day. Carrying my toddler son up the stairs in my home helps tone my legs, arms and core (one day I'll be able to prove he's made of granite). I walk just about everywhere and when I drive I park at least a block away from my destination. When I do have some extra time, I might take a Zumba class or do one of my beloved Richard Simmons videos. It works for me and I have noticed that I've gotten slowly and steadily more active over the last few years. I've even signed up for THREE 5ks this spring alone, something I would never have done even a year ago. Go me!
I've said it before: Richard Simmons is a National Treasure!
Tonight I took a glance at my pedometer: just over 16,000 steps. Not bad! And I started wondering, why did I HATE exercise for so much of my life? What was so bad about it anyway? And that's when I had a WICKED WORKOUT FLASHBACK from the bad old days of my youth! (cue the Alfred Hitchcock violins)

Friday, January 27, 2012

#VIDEO Hey There Little Red Riding Hood...

Just wanted to take a moment for some unbridled bragging about my godchildren. They are all muy talented, smart and unbelievably creative. What's that? You DON'T believe me?

OK then, smarty-pants. Just check out this video by my oldest godchild Halisia-you may have to click through to Youtube, but it's totally worth it:



Told you. Boy, is your face red! Try and have a great weekend anyway. :)

Don't forget-there's still time to enter my giveaway for a copy of "Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey" - winner will be selected on February 1st. This book totally helped me learn how to coupon my way to slashing my grocery bill in half!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

Thursday, January 12, 2012

THANK YOU Mom Blog Magazine!

WOW! What a week! I've been doing a lot of work on my podcast, lining up some guests FABULOSAS for you all-so stay tuned :)


This morning my twitter account was blowing up! Seems the "Mommalogues" show I do over at SheKnows.com got a mention on Mom Blog Magazine. It was a lovely surprise. In case you haven't seen it lately-here's a recent episode.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Nacho Mama takes THE MOMFIA FITNESS CHALLENGE! #MomfiaFitness

So......the weight loss program....not so good.

I've been SUPER stalled and am SO sick of feeling tired and out of shape! I've been quite good at tracking my Weight Watchers Points Plus but have two GLARING weak points in my program:

1. I've NOT been good about meeting the daily "Good Health Guidelines" of the WW program, namely getting enough water and fruits and veggies
2. Exercise? No, not really.

And here we are on the brink of candy season followed by the avalanche of holiday eating-AAAAAGGHHH!!!

Fortunately for me? I'm not alone in this boat. Some of my sister bloggers over at San Diego Momfia feel exactly the same way and we have decided to get as fit as we possibly can before Halloween. Some are calling it "Countdown to Candy" and some are calling it "Mom to MILF"- Personally, I prefer "The Momfia Fitness Challenge!" 

We're all taking different roads to reach our goal. I'm going to be following the Weight Watchers Points Plus program (really-I promise!) and I'll be trying out slow-motion strength training with the Amazing Ana at The Perfect Workout. I've already had a couple of sessions and let me tell you, EVERYTHING is sore!!! 

I can totally look like this by Halloween, right?
Want to know more about The Momfia Fitness Challenge? Just click HERE.

 Do YOU have a fitness goal you're trying to reach? Do tell!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

Disclosure: I am being trained for review purposes by The Perfect Workout. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

WATCH ME DAILY at SheKnows.com!

I am so thrilled to announce that I am part of the daily "Mommalogues" webshow over at SheKnows.com!  You can now tune in daily and watch my take on all things mami-related, the good, the bad and the chancla!
Click HERE to be taken to my "Mommalogues" page, which will have links to my daily vlogs, like THIS ONE, about toddler meltdowns.

Thank you all so much for your support, your comments and your tips!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

BLOG HOP! 25 things you don't know about me....yet.

The lovely Christine of Everyday Mama issued a challenge to the rest of us: share 25 things your readers don't know about you. So, without a great deal of preamble, here goes!

1. I graduated from my Catholic high school wearing a black Hefty garbage bag. It was an outdoor graduation and we had a flash floods, torrential rain and no backup plan.

2. I know all the words to Marty Robbins' "El Paso". I feel this is such a remarkable achievement that I have listed it on my resume.
3. "El Paso" is not my favorite Marty Robbins song. It's "Devil Woman".

4. I skipped 2nd grade. As far as I can tell this has had no great effect on my life today, except that I never learned to write in cursive and graduated high school at 16.

5. I can recite the alphabet, backwards, in under 10 seconds. And yes, you can totally call me on that.

6. The celebrity I'm most often told I look like? Linda Ronstadt. Been hearing that one since I was in kindergarten.

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image via Wikipedia
7. I only like Heinz ketchup. Get outta here with your Del Monte.

8. I met my husband in the drama department of our local community college.

9. EVERY program on the new Oprah Winfrey Network makes me cry. What is she trying to prove?
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This network should come with a year's supply of Kleenex. image via Wikipedia

10. When I was 18, my mom and sister dragged me to some charity event and I complained the entire time-until I won a trip to Disney World in the raffle.

11. Speaking of raffles, I am a total raffle whore.

12. I ADORE Las Vegas. The tackier, the better. If the casino doesn't have ashtrays in the toilet stalls, why bother?
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Freemont Street, the Happiest Place on Earth. image via Wikipedia

13. I am completely incapable of driving a stick shift without crying.

14. I have totally flat feet. We're talking Full Flintstone, folks.

15. I have worn the following fashion trends in public: rubber bangles, knickerbockers, a cape, dayglo, plastic shoes, mismatched earrings, a bucketful of fake pearls, bolo ties, leg warmers, fingerless gloves, overalls, "sneakersocks", fishnet stockings with ballet slippers, all manner of too-large menswear.

16. When I was 10, I got caught in a riptide and had to be rescued by a lifeguard. Muy Baywatch!
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image via Wikipedia

17. My dream car is the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Which I will never own, because I will never be able to drive it. (see #13)

18. I had a rather traumatic birth after which half of my face was paralyzed for quite some time. There's no visible evidence of it now, but I don't see or hear as well on that side.

19. Despite growing up in San Diego, I've never been to the horseraces at Del Mar-even though it's something I've always wanted to do.

20. I also know all the words to the Dead Milkmen's "Punk Rock Girl". That one? Is not on my resume.


21. I feel about Target the way that Holly Golightly feels about Tiffany's.

22. When I lived in the NYC area, I once went to the top of the World Trade Center and loved it, even though I am terrified of heights.

23. I was also in NYC on September 11, 2001.

24.  Even though I love the beach and swimming in the ocean, I've never been surfing.

25. I got my very first Barbie for my 17th birthday from my friend Robert. She was awesome. My mom didn't believe Barbies were healthy for little girls to play with-until she had a granddaughter.
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Thanks Robert! image via Wikipedia
OK, how about just one thing we don't know about you?

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

PS-that was so much harder than I thought it would be!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

VIDEO POST: Blogher Highlight #1: FLASHMOB!!

Me and 174 close friends FLASHMOB @Blogher photo via Manny Ruiz
Hello Everyone!

Well, it's the day after Blogher and I am BEAT!! The food, the drink, the friends-it was all a GIGANTE BLAST! (plus? I got soooo many questions about my cute Jockey Person to Person clothes!)

I'm way too pooped to do a real post about it right now, but I wanted to share one of the highlights of the whole conference for me: I DANCED IN A FLASHMOB! It was put together by sistah Momfia-members Theresa (@rockonmommies) and Mary (@mamamaryshow) and somehow 175 gabby bloggers managed to keep #OPERATIONGLORY a secret for weeks!



While I recover from last nights closing festivities-please enjoy this video taken by one of the 3,000+ bloggers who were there (I'm in the font row, middle left of the screen, in my black and hot pink Jockey Person to Person, of course!)
 
Thanks again to my wonderful sponsors, Jockey Person to Person-please like their facebook page! I'll be doing a post on the 12 outfits I wore at Blogher (put together from only 10 garments!) a little later.


Wishing you love and RHYTHM with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama


*disclosure: I was sponsored to attend Blogher 2011 by Jockey Person to Person, for whom I am a Comfort Consultant. The opinions expressed above are mine and mine alone.

Monday, August 1, 2011

THANK YOU Latina Mom Bloggers!

This morning I woke up and saw that my friends and sistah bloggers were on Facebook talking about me. And it was ALL GOOD! Seems I'm the FEATURED BLOGGER at Latina Mom Bloggers. Thanks ladies!! I'm truly honored.
THANK YOU!
I was especially touched that they would post their interview with me right before Blogher, where I'll get to meet so many of my favorite bloggers, many of whom are (you guessed it) Latina Mom Bloggers. You can read it all HERE. And if you are a Latina Mom Blogger, or know one, I hope you'll check out the rest of the site and sign up!

I can't WAIT for Blogher! Now, off to light a vela so that it will cool off a little here in San Diego by then, lol!


Wishing you love and GRATITUDE with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

Friday, July 29, 2011

Comfy, Chic style for EVERY SIZE-Jockey P2P Fall 2011 Collection is AWESOME!

Hi everyone! I'm still trying to get back into the groove after my whirlwind trip to Chicago. Yes, I was there during "the storm" but I didn't let the lightning and flash floods dampen my spirits! I was there to check out some serious fashion so that I could come back and share all the goodies Jockey Person to Person is offering this fall with YOU.

So what did I see? Many stylish ladies of all shapes, sizes and ages losing their minds for this new collection!

I'm going to just jump right in to the BIG news of the fashion show: Jockey P2P now has JEANS. Let's all just pause for a moment, here. O.M.G! The Jeans. Where to begin? Like everything else in the line, they are comfy, soft and have 4-way stretch. The professional models in the runway show could not stop talking about how much they loved them-and these were women who could wear any jeans on the planet. Believe me when I tell you that I saw 70+ year old, size 18 women who looked HOT in these jeans, ok? They come in 2 styles, Classic Bootcut and Modern Straightleg, which pretty much covers every bodytype out there.
Jockey P2P Classic Bootcut Jeans, $78
Jockey P2P Modern Straightleg Jeans, $78
My other favorite item? The AVIATOR JACKET. So chic! And sooooo comfy too. This is a jacket that you could wear ANYWHERE. I had to have one! It's made from bonded fleece (which makes it uber-soft) and is machine washable. What?  That's right, Nacho Mama does NOT do "Dry Clean Only"! I know I'll be reaching for this jacket again and again this fall and winter.
Jockey P2P Aviator Jacket, $169
Jockey P2P is definitely about "value dressing" - EVERY SINGLE PIECE in the collection is extremely versatile and can be worn a number of ways (like the Modal Cardigan). This gives you tremendous bang for your clothing buck and helps us all look fabulous whether we're sitting in a business meeting or chasing our kids-or grandkids!

One of my favorite pieces from last year's collection was P2P's Little Black Dress which, like the cardigan, can be worn dozens of ways. THIS season they've given us this stylish "wardrobe workhorse" in RED! Perfect for the holidays. It is as hard-wearing as it is soft and comfy. I'll be wearing it several different ways at Blogher-you'll just have to wait and see!
Jockey P2P Convertible Dress in "True Love" (also avail. in Black), $95
And here's a video that really showcases how brilliantly designed this dress is, just imagine how cute all these looks will be in RED!

One of the things that most impresses me about this new collection is how well the designers, Sunil Ramchandani and Maria Rosenthal, have integrated new textile technology. I adore this "burnout" fabric; soft enough to be called Jockey and totally on the cutting edge! It comes in an elegant cowl-neck top for $52.00 and a more casual hoodie for $59.00. Like most of the line, it is available in sizes XS to 3X.
Jockey P2P Burnout Cowl-neck top, $52 (also avail.in Marrakech Turquoise and Pink Scarlett)
I also loved the colors! Of course, Gray is HUGE this fall and "Black is Back" but color-blocking is still a big trend and the Jockey P2P Fall color palette is really fun to play with. I especially love this turquoise/teal, called "Marrakech Turquoise"-
Jockey P2P Ruched Turtleneck in Marrakech Turquoise, $62
And this RICH pink, almost a raspberry, called "Pink Scarlett"-
Jockey P2P Tie Tank in Pink Scarlett, $59 and Crepe Jacket (yes, it's machine washable!) $98
Last but not least, I was THRILLED to see my beloved Modal Convertible Cardigan back in the Marrakech Turquoise, the Pink Scarlett, Black, and this AWESOME Gray and Black stripe!!! Que Rockstar, no?
Jockey P2P Modal Convertible Cardigan in Black/Graphite Stripe, $82
I can't believe it, but in Chicago I actually learned MORE ways to wear the Modal Convertible Cardigan! Did you know it can even be worn as a SKIRT? REALLY! Check out this cool video with Jockey P2P Designer Maria Rosenthal as she demonstrates more ways to wear this versatile, cozy piece in it's new Fall 2011 colors:

Can you stand it? Jockey is also providing me with a 10-piece wardrobe for Blogher. From these 10 pieces I can create 10-16 different looks! These pieces will take me from the seminars to the lunches to the fanciest of parties next weekend, all for well under $50 an outfit . If you're coming to Blogher,  I hope we get to meet just so you can FEEL MY CLOTHES! Seriously, I will not be at all offended if you ask to try on my jacket or touch that burnout fabric.
Gracias Jockey P2P!
I absolutely adore this company! The clothes get better with every season and they've been so wonderfully supportive of me and all their Comfort Specialists, from it's Founder, Debra Waller, all the way down. PLEASE LIKE JOCKEY PERSON TO PERSON ON FACEBOOK to get their updates and see fun new ways to wear their pieces.

You can click HERE to see the complete Fall 2011 Catalog online, but you really have to try the clothes on for yourself to believe them. Contact your local Comfort Specialist (especially if she happens to be me) to schedule a Jockey P2P Trunk Show or Personal Styling Session.

See you at BLOGHER! Please be sure and look for me-I just might be the cutest blogger there. I'll definitely be the COMFIEST!


Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama


Disclosure: I was sponsored to attend Blogher 2011 and view the debut of the Jockey P2P Fall 2011 collection by Jockey Person to Person, for whom I am a Comfort Specialist. The above is my honest, personal opinion and does not reflect the views of anyone but me, folks.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

PLEASE Vote for Me!!!

It's been quite a whirlwind week! I just found out that I'm going to be visiting CHICAGO for the very first time for a very special assignment (more on that in my next post) and now I've just learned that I've been nominated for a BLOGS BY LATINAS AWARD!!
I'm very proud to have had this blog listed in the prestigious Blogs By Latinas directory since it's creation and have avidly followed these awards in the past. I have some pretty steep competition, I'm up against some of my favorite lifestyle blogs!

Please take a moment and click HERE to vote for me in the FAVORITE LIFE BLOG category! Alas, there was no "Favorite Life with Extra Cheese" category....but I'm deeply honored nonetheless!

What's in it for you? If I win, I will finally divulge my much-coveted SUPER SECRET SANGRIA RECIPE!!!! That's right, I'm playing to win, people!

Please vote for Nacho Mama's Blog! Trust me, you want this recipe.


THANKING YOU FOR YOUR VOTE with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama

Monday, June 6, 2011

VIDEO POST 'cause it's big news: I finally have a FACEBOOK PAGE!

Please excuse the shaky camerawork! My kids were being extra noisy so I had to escape to my bedroom balcony. Believe me, I know, it's SUPER shaky! :)



I mean it-THANK YOU all so much for your support, your kind words and especially all the wonderful things you share here! And extra gracias to Kathy, The Crafty Chica, for helping me see why I needed a facebook page. I'm taking her online publicity course (click HERE for details) which I believe you can still get in on if you're interested!

You can click the "Like" button at the top of my sidebar or visit my NEW FACEBOOK PAGE by clicking HERE!

Wishing you love with extra cheese-
Nacho Mama