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Sesame Street Songs in Spanish Your Bilingual Kids Will Love #bilingualkids I love love love Sesame Street. In addition to the things they teach kids like letters and numbers, they talk about kindness and being a good friend.

The Science Behind Why Pampers Swaddlers = Dry & Happy Baby

The Science Behind Why @Pampers Swaddlers = Dry & Happy Baby #PampersPartner #SwaddledinLove

Pampers has always been a household name in my home and in my family. I always heard my mom and family members talk about “Pampers.”  I always knew that it was a trustworthy brand because everyone in my family used it. Pampers always meant happy moms and happy babies. It meant love, trust and quality.

  So when I became a mom, Pampers was always my go to, thanks to Amazon PrimeI made sure we…

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Bilingual Tees to Rock Your Latino Pride

Bilingual Tees to Rock Your Latinx Pride #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth

Want the world to know how proud you are of your amazing immigrant and/ or Latino roots? Looking to take a stand with your clothes? Want to teach your kids to be proud of their heritage? I’ve got some great gear that will do just that! Check out these adorable bilingual tees to rock your Hispanic/Latinx/Latino pride — rock them during HHM, but really, this gear is meant to be worn 365 days a…

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Best States for Working Moms (and the Worst!)

Best States for #WorkingMoms (and the Worst!)

Are you a working mom looking to move? Are you wondering which states are the Best States for Working Moms? Thanks to WalletHub, here’s the 411 on the best states for working moms (and the worst so you can stay away!)

Best States for Working Moms Best for Working Moms   Worst for Working Moms1 Vermont   42 Texas 2 Minnesota   43 Wyoming 3 Massachusetts   44 Georgia 4 D…

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Awesome Gifts for Activist Moms

Awesome gifts for #activist moms!

What to give the activist mom in your life? Good news! I’ve got you covered! I’ve curated a list of perfect gifts for activists moms that you will love giving and she will love receiving! Keep Marching by Kristin Rowe-Finkelbeiner  Keep Marching, written by Kristin Rowe-Finkelbeiner the Executive Director of MomsRising, is a call to action and a road map for moms who want to become activists, for…

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100 Sight Words Word Search {Free Printables}

Since my son is learning how to read, I created these printables so he can practice his sight words in English: a Sight words word search. I created it via mywordsearch.com and I’m sharing it with you because sharing is caring! Feel free to spread the word! You can access the free Sight words word search printables by clicking here. READ RELATED: LEARNING TO READ SYLLABLES IN SPANISH Is your…

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Coffee Station: A Great and Easy Way to Entertain for the Holidays

As a working mom I don’t have a lot of time to cook elaborate meals, but I still like entertaining. Thinking about my childhood, I remembered one of the things that always united the family: a little cafecito. Every day in the late hours of the afternoon, it was cafecito time at my grandma’s house, and you did know there would always be some homemade grated cheese, some plátano asado (oven-cooked…

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The Highlights of the Inauguration of the French Dual Language Fund

The Highlights of the Inauguration of the French Dual Language Fund

I had the honor of attending the Inauguration of the French Dual Language Fund last week. If you’re wondering what the FDLF is, click here to read all about it.  What I wanted to share in this post is what I felt to be in a room in which virtually everyone there and I had something in common: the commitment to raise bilingual (or multilingual) children that would be proud of their heritage.  I…

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The Must-Have App for Savvy Mamas: The Pampers Rewards App

The Must-Have App for Savvy Mamas: The Pampers Rewards App

Growing up, I thought Pampers was what diapers were called. That’s what we called diapers in my house, “Pampers.” I literally remember my mom and dad calling them Pampers. Yep, we’ve always been a Pampers family. With my first son I used Pampers and with my daughter, we continue the tradition. That’s why I’m beyond thrilled to be partnering with Pampers to share all about their new and super…

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No GRAY AREA: We MUST Speak Out Against white supremacy

No GRAY AREA: We MUST Speak Out Against white supremacy

Ever since I can remember, (to be exact, during my 10th or 11th grade French class), I’ve had a fascination -slight obsession with the Holocaust. What I mean by obsessed is that I didn’t understand it, as much as I tried. It simply seemed too awful to be real: How can one man do that to his fellow men? How can the world watch and do nothing? How could neighbors denounce their neighbors? It seemed…

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The Highlight of my First Year as a Dual Language Parent

The Highlight of my First Year as a Dual Language Parent #bilingualkids #bilingualrisers

There were many moments that were pretty amazing during my son’s first year in a dual language program in NYC: when I heard him read in Spanish   I was going through my phone and I found this adorable picture my son drew and read to me- I love hearing him read in Spanish! I can’t wait to see him in a couple of weeks! #mkbkids #bilingualeducation #bilingualkids A post shared by Diana Limongi…

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Everything You Need to Know About Paid Family Leave in NY

Everything You Need to Know About Paid Family Leave in NY #PaidLeaveNY #paidleave

In 2016, Gov. Cuomo signed the bill into law that will make paid family leave in NY a reality for so many families.  and the law goes into effect on January 2018. Starting January 1st, 2018 most working parents in New York State will be eligible for paid family leave benefits.  Here are some answers to the questions you may have about paid family leave in NY: What life events does paid family…

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How Elena of Avalor is Teaching My Son About Latino Culture

How Elena of Avalor is Teaching My Son About Latino Culture

“Mama quiero tres leches.” Upon hearing these words, I was startled. He had never asked for tres leches cake before, and had never taken an interest in it despite the fact that his abuela makes a delicious one. I replied “Where did you hear about tres leches?” and he said “Elena of Avalor.” I couldn’t help but smile. To be honest, being the mom of a boy, I didn’t have a lot of expectations about…

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LATISM16: Latinos as Change Agents

LATISM16: Latinos as Change Agents

I’m honored to attend LATISM (Latinos in Social Media)’s conference this year in Coronado Springs Resort in Disney World as a speaker and as a top digital influencer! LATISM conference has three tracks: education, health and civic engagement. Its panels bring together experts in these fields, digital influencers and brands that recognize the power of the Hispanic/Latino market. Among them some of…

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Planning The Future with Inspiration and Financial Information

Planning The Future with Inspiration and Financial Information

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my personal goals, and also my family’s plans for the future. I guess it is normal since we have a little one on the way, but I’ve also been thinking about my career. To be honest, I’ve always been very risk averse and while my husband has completely embraced the entrepreneur route, I’m much more cautious and risk averse (though I’m trying to change that!). I…

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Free Printable Bilingual Halloween Bingo game

Free Printable Bilingual Halloween Bingo game

Any holiday is a perfect time to practice Spanish– and Halloween is no exception! Using holiday vocabulary to get kids talking and excited about the holiday is a perfect way to have them practice their language skills! I’ve created this printable bilingual Halloween bingo game for you to have fun with your kids! The game is bilingual, and there are 12 cards so you can play during your Halloween…

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