You know those times when you experience something and you want to share with everyone you know, but when you search for the words they become elusive? Yeah. That's me right now. I recently went on a lovely trip to Monterey, California to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Lucky for you, I took tons of photos. Enjoy!The trip was sponsored by ...
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My Big Fat Cuban Family Cuban Cleaning® Playlist
I love your response to my 8 Rules to Getting Your House Cuban Clean®. You were all right there with me in the ongoing struggle. I totally appreciate that. I also appreciate that as much as we hate (or love) cleaning, it has to be done.Of course, everyone knows that you clean much more effectively when you have great music playing and you can ...
8 Rules to Getting Your House Cuban Clean®
I wrote the following after years of struggle, not with dirt or cleanliness, but with guilt that my house was never clean enough. I hope it proves cathartic for those of you raised in homes where Cuban Clean® was a thing. Also, this is NOT a sponsored post. This is The World According to Marta. This is the time of year when you throw open all the ...
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons Recipe With Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate
{Sponsored content} My people are Cereal Lovers. I'm guessing this is the case in most households. And yes, I know I'm a food blogger, but the truth is that good, old fashioned cereal is a Big Deal in our home. It's not unusual for my family - Jonathan especially - to grab a bowl of cereal to start his day. And his afternoon. And as a late night ...
Cubano Mac and Cheese Recipe
This is a sponsored post by Cacique® and Society Culinaria. The opinions are my own. When you have a big, fat Cuban family, you are aware that it takes a lot to not just feed, but satisfy them. With Easter on the way, I'm already planning a super satisfying brunch menu. Then again, what does satisfying look like? Here's how my thinking ...
Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime – The Most Amazing Moviegoing Experience
This is a super newsy sponsored post. All opinions are my own, but you're going to be thanking me when you get to the end. As you know, I spend a lot of time at the movies. A LOT. Because, let's face it, going to the movies is one of our very favorite forms of entertainment. Am I right?I had the distinct privilege to host a super fun giveaway ...
On the Red Carpet of the Zootopia Premiere
As I just typed out the title of this post, I had to stop and pinch myself, because I did indeed get to attend the Star-Studded Red Carpet Premiere of Disney's 'Zootopia' at the Disney El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. (I know. Shut up.)DISCLAIMER: Prepare yourselves for a ton of over-sharing and lots of photos - both pro and personal. Also, ...
She Just Kept Swimming…
It's been 13 years since Disney/Pixar released the animated classic, "Finding Nemo." I remember watching it along with my kids and being delighted with the story (as always) and falling in love with the characters, particularly Dory, the friendly, but forgetful regal blue tang fish voiced by the funny and talented Ellen DeGeneres. ...
Win Tickets To Zootopia at AMC Prime Century City 15 – Giveaway
This is a sponsored post by Disney Pictures and AMC Prime. The opinions are my own.Is there anything more fun than seeing a movie? Actually I can think of at least TWO things: Seeing a movie that happens to be Disney's 'Zootopia.'Seeing Disney's 'Zootopia' in Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime Century City 15.Do you know what else ...
Welcome to The Jungle – Disney’s Jungle Book Comes to Life
The invitation read something like this:Come to a super secret, double-probation, if-you-tell-you're-in-trouble location at this time, on this day. You will get to hear Director Jon Favreau (!) and Visual Effects Supervisor Rob Legato as they talk about the making of their latest film, Disney's The Jungle Book. Also we will give you a sneak preview ...
