Not so worried anymore.

About a month or so ago, I mentioned my worries with my son and his eating habits.  Thankfully, it seems like he's getting back to normal.  We went from five bottles down to four or three in a day and he's finally eating our food with less hassle.  I thought I was going to go nutts trying...

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Arroz con Dulce

When I get the cravings, I'm off to the supermarket.  After that, I'm in the kitchen, working it out.  Today, I'm sharing Arroz con Dulce.  (Rice Pudding) Puerto Rican Arroz con Dulce Ingredients: 2 cups Rice 2 cups Water 10 Cloves 2...

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We love Pork!

Pork Adobo We really do loves us some pork. We love it so much that we eat pork about 2 or 3 times a week.   Since my preference for pork is any variation with vinegar - here, I share one of my favorite recipes- its called Pork Adobo...

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

My Christmas Decorations: Faux Fireplace.  What do you guys think?  hahaha.. Even adults have wants......

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Baby Teeth

 Babies, teeth and teething. At four months he had all the signs, crankyness, drool etc.  The fifth month was marked by red cheeks.   So at that point, I'd whip out the HUMPHREY pellets. It's so refreshing that I still clearly remember...

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What's Next?

Mommy and Me meet-up Group...

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Filipinos sue CA hospital ??

There was an article on yahoo titled "Filipinos sue CA hospital over English-only rule" and I thought I'd write my take on this since I have family members of this race. Think about this, what word sounds softer: ya, ak -how about between ak, ar ? I'd say ya and ar.   Right? All of those...

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Coquito for the holidays

The HOLIDAYS are here!!!  Cheer them on with a nice bottle of DELICIOUS homemade Coquito. Yes, Coquito!!!!! A delicious coconut cream liqueur which is a holiday tradition in Puerto Rico. Impress your family and friends with this yummy beverage this...

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Love the face

I am so ridiculously in love with this little boy. No matter how tough a day may seem, just looking at his face makes it all seem worth it. How can I stay mad at a face so precious as that? How do I keep myself from melting or giving in to all his...

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ABC by mom

Soooo.... I was messing around with a few programs and this is what I created. Its silly and kind of boring but it's the beginning of me using technology to help my baby boy figure out the world....

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Nikki Minaj

This is Nikki Minaj I have to say it.. Nikki Minaj is to me, what baggy jeans and hip hop were to my parents... Absolute nonsense...  (chuckles) It makes me feel weird how people find this "BARBIE" chik amazing. TO ME... There's nothing amazing...

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Baby laugh

Welcome to the best baby laugh contest! This is a pretty simple and straight forward contest. Here's what you do: 1. Record a video or audio of your baby or any baby laughing. 2. Submit the content.  (I suggest uploading to youtube and then...

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Eek! I'm worried.

My toddler hasn't been able to eat carrots, sweet potatoes or anything orangy for almost 3 weeks now and since then, I noticed he has been very picky.  I'm seriously about to start sticking food in the blender and making it soupy because if there is any texture to it, he spits it out and plays. ...

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Potty Training?

Imagine potty training this 13 month old. Is it really possible? Or are we fooling ourselves as parents? So, I am a member of this group called Circle of Moms and the topic of this week was potty training at 13-14 months. Are you thinking what I am thinking? Are they nutts? They mention something...

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Activities

He knows where home is.  Our favorite activities include taking walks to the store, every day.  He passes by a variety store, where he is the star.  Then by the Chinese restaurant,  where they always give him a fortune cookie.  Of course, I don't let him eat it but it's cute...

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Umpa Lumpa

So, it is totally possible to have an "umpa lumpa" toddler.  My son loves carrots and sweet potatoes and because he does, he has some everyday.  Little did I know that by not eating peas or green beans, there would be an effect on his skin color.  At his one year check up, the first...

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Ever hear of Listeria?

You can get very sick from some ready-to-eat foods if you wait too long to eat them. The sickness is called Listeriosis. A germ called Listeria causes it. It's unusual because it can grow at refrigerator temperatures where most other food borne bacteria do not. You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it....

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First year, food and baby.

Before the baby, I seriously thought that they (all babies) drink milk up until they are two or three.  Call me ignorant but didn't really think that after their 1st birthday, feeding time would be a heck of a lot different.  Nonetheless, I got it together and figured out a few things when...

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Qondio Review

Content is Power. Qondio is a site where you can add your own "intel" something similar to a squidoo lens, however, with Qondio you can earn backlinks to your website or blog.    As you know, these links are what help give a site some importance, especially when they are of high quality.   This...

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Pregnancy and Medicine

I have come to realize that, for the most part, you still can use many medicines when you are pregnant or nursing.  In my opinion, it's best to avoid anything that isn't natural.  That's just my opinion!  In my experience, due to a wisdom tooth growing the wrong way, I used tylenol for...

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Fall is here..

Its autumn! What a huge difference in temperature from the heat wave of a summer we experienced this year. As for me, I like the heat, so I kinda miss it. The cold that the fall and winter bring, give me dry skin (so I use Johnson's Body Care, Deep...

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We made it through our first year, together.

  My baby will soon be turning 1. I am so proud that we made it through this first year in one piece. Here are 12 random things I've learned over the past 12 months. 1. It really doesn't matter whether the formula is Enfamil, Similac...

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Talking Babies

Babies love hearing your voice. When you answer your child's sounds with sounds of your own, she learns that what she "says" has meaning and is important to you. What to Do Talk to your baby often. Answer her coos, gurgles, and smiles. Talk, touch, and smile back. Get her to look at you. Play simple...

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Touchy Subject

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Your child can learn to read too!

Every step a child takes toward learning to read leads to another. Bit by bit, the child builds the knowledge that is necessary for being a reader. Over their first 6 years, most children Talk and listen. Listen to stories read aloud. Pretend to...

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