Celebrating Reyes Magos with #Net10Latino

My family celebrated Three Kings Day (Dia de los Reyes Magos) when I was a kid.  My husband's family didn't.  On our neverending quest to make traditions that work for our family - We sat down and I told them the beautiful story about The Three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem arriving with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh for Baby Jesus.

It had been about 27 long years since I actually celebrated Three Kings Day but I vaguely remember that my huge family would have their nativity sets out since Christmas and would do the novena every night till January 6th.  We would attend Mass on the 6th, have brunch at Ma's house (my great grandma) and there would be little plastic stockings with candy and cheap toys for all the kids.  I loved being around our huge family, those were the best memories.

Since our children are multicultural, I researched Dia de los Reyes Magos from my husband's Mexican heritage and found that kids write a letter to The Three Wise Men and leave their shoes out on the 5th and on the morning of the 6th, their shoes are filled with gifts!  How precious!  We decided that we wouldn't celebrate the traditional Mexican way this year but there is hope for next year!

This year we celebrated with old friends who are like family to us.  We ate good food and shared many laughs!  After all, it is all about creating memories with family!  

Duke showing off his Net10 phone, again.  He mainly uses it for texting Chris and taking pictures of his toys!  With Net10 Wireless, everyone in the family can get their own smartphone, plus unlimited everything - all for half of what a contract plan would charge.

Of course I have to take photos for Instagram, check-in on Foursquare, peek at my Facebook and check my email and Twitter!  Net10 makes it easy!  With Net10 Wireless, you get to call the shots and get the good stuff, including exceptional service.  Because you're not locked into a contract, you can change phones or plans whenever you want with no penalties.    

We were in the mood for Rosca de Reyes but they were so huge!  So beautiful though!

We bought some pan dulce instead!

And look what I spotted!  The plastic stockings that we would get after Mass!  I really loved these as a kid!  

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Net10 Wireless and Latina Mom Bloggers invite you to join us for “Make this Year a Perfect 10” Twitter Party on Tuesday, January 22nd from 9-10:30pm ET. We’ll be sharing our goals for the New Year and best of all – tips on how to KEEP THEM! Of course, there will be prizes too! We’ll be giving away Samsung Galaxy tablets and Visa gift cards. Please visit Latina Mom Bloggers to RSVP.

For more information on Net10 Wireless, please visit:

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Disclosure:  This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Net10 Wireless.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Net10 Family Talk Plans Are What This Family Needs!

I really enjoyed having Net10 Wireless service for a few months this Summer... It went with me to New Orleans for the Niche Mommy Conference, Las Vegas for Blogalicious and hung out with me at Disneyland & Knott's Berry Farm.  The LG Optimus Net on Net10 Wireless was perfect in every way. It kept me connected - no dropped calls, always kept me connected so I could upload pictures to Instagram, share thoughts on Twitter and check-in on Facebook.  Being extremely satisfied with their service, great plans and no contracts - I just had to look into their family plans for the rest of the family.

I have 2 teenagers and an almost 7 year old thats going on 17.  Unlimited data and text is mandatory for all of us and $90 for a 2 line family plan is easy on my wallet.  We decided to get Duke a test phone because sometimes I'm on work calls and he wants to talk to our family in Texas.  He also loves taking pictures and making videos.  I set up the LG 800G ($49.99) for him and he already started sending me texts.      

Net10 Wireless is great for families - this is how the new Family Talk Plans work:

The first line is $50 for unlimited data, text and talk; each additional line is just $40.

• 2 line family plan: $90 for unlimited nationwide data, text, talk, 411

• 3 line family plan: $130 for unlimited nationwide data, text, talk, 411

• 4 line family plan: $170 for unlimited nationwide data, text, talk, 411

With Net10 Wireless there are no contracts, credit checks, activation charges or cancellation fees to worry about.  Simply buy a phone and purchase any one of several airtime or monthly plans.

 

He loves texts from Daddy!

Look for the airtime cards in over 90,000 locations across the USA including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Family Dollar, K-Mart, Radio Shack and CVS stores and online at net10wireless.com

Duke showing off his phone!

For more information on Net10 Wireless, please visit:

www.net10wireless.com (English)

www.net10wireless.com (Spanish)

Get Social with Net10:  Net10 Latino on Facebook

Disclosure:  This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Net10 Wireless.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Day Out with Net10 Wireless!

Summer has been super busy for us and some days, we like to take it easy and just hang out.  Hanging out usually consists of getting yummy food, thrifting and hanging out at our local Barnes & Noble.  This particular Saturday, we took a family vote and Sonic won because it was hot out.  Everyone wanted Sonic's vanilla cone.  I made sure I checked in with my Net10 LG Optimus Net on Foursquare and was ready to take pictures for Instagram.  I love the quality of photos with the LG Optimus Net!

Hubby got a banana shake mixed with Oreos.  I suggested the idea because it's his favorite flavor from Scoops in LA.  He said it wasn't as good as Scoops but it comes in at a close second.  My vanilla cone?  Delicious.  Exactly what I was craving.  And you know what's awesome?  (And I know most bloggers will agree) My Husband and kids know that I have to take pictures before they dive in.  Funny but chalk it up to blogger problem #29.

After we ate, we hit our second favorite thrift store.  On the way there, I checked my email, Twitter and peeked at Facebook.  Saw some interesting things at the store but didn't go crazy.  We found a vintage Adidas jacket for the baby and I picked up a framed art print.  Not the clown in my collage.

To end our day, Chris and I grabbed some magazines and let Duke hang out in the Kids' section of Barnes & Noble.  The LG Optimus Net is a step up from my current Android phone - I love the photo quality, ease of taking video and uploading it, quick load time on all my favorite apps: Facebook, Foursquare, Plume (great Twitter app for Droids) and Instagram.  I'm considering leaving my current service and switching to Net10.  You just can't beat $50 Unlimited Text, Calls, Data and No Contract or Credit Checks!

With Net10 Wireless there are no contracts, credit checks, activation charges or cancellation fees to worry about. Simply buy a phone and purchase any one of several airtime or monthly plans. (See plan details on following page)

Net10 Wireless phones and airtime cards are available at 90,000 locations across the USA, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Family Dollar, K-Mart, Radio Shack and CVS stores and online at net10.com (tab buy phones, monthly plans or get airtime).

Net10 Wireless is launching in the US Hispanic market with the “Levántate un 10” campaign featuring Carlos Ponce and Alejandra Espinoza. The campaign brings to life the qualities of NET10 Wireless that make the service a “ten”  “un diez en servicio cellular”, just like the celebrities. (running on America’s best networks, no contracts, unlimited calling, text and data to Mexico and other countries (including cellular phones). There is no other wireless company that offers unlimited international calling to mobiles in Mexico (usually plans offer unlimited calling to landlines only).

Visit www.levantateun10.com and www.facebook.com/net10wirelesslatino for more information about Net10 Wireless.

Disclosure:  This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Net10 Wireless.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.  

My Awesome Net10 Android Phone & Service!

I'm here in New Orleans for The Niche Mommy Conference test driving Net10 Wireless LG Optimus Net and it is amazing!  I love this Android!  It was so easy to activate and set up, took me less than 5 minutes!  Once I got that out of the way, I immediately installed my go-to Social Media tools.  The real test was when I travelled from Southern California - My flight was early in the morning, I caught a shuttle and tweeted like crazy on the shuttle.  After I passed through the security check, I got comfy at my gate - called my Husband, tweeted some more and took some pictures.  When I got to New Orleans, powered on my phone, called my Husband, tweeted some more, took some more pictures and texted my friends.  The battery lasted with all my networking and lasted till the end of the Welcome Reception.
The features of LG Optimus Net are:

Android 2.3 operating system

3G speed

Wi-Fi connectivity

Bluetooth compatibility

3.2" HVGA color touch screen

Store contacts, photos and videos with 4GB internal memory; microSD card slot

3.0MP digital camera

MP3 player

Hands-free speakerphone

Vibration alert

Up to 5 hours talk time and up to 10 days standby

You can check out Net10's other phones here:  http://www.levantateun10.com/product.php

Net10 Wireless Benefits:

• No contracts
• Coverage on the best networks such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc.
• Up to half the cost of plans with contracts
• Unlimited calls, text, and Internet to Mexico and other countries including cell phones
• Available in over 90,000 stores such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Walgreens, Radio Shack, among others
• Latest phone models including Androids

Net10 Wireless is the leading prepaid cell phone service for medium to heavy users who desire the most minutes for their money.

Net10 Wireless offers the latest Android and other phones, with unlimited local and long-distance calling on America's best GSM networks as well as roaming, text messaging and internet access and WiFi connectivity.

With Net10 Wireless you can enjoy unlimited calls to landlines and cell phones in Mexico and over 100 other countries at up to half the price of postpaid phone services.

Visit www.levantateun10.com and www.facebook.com/net10wirelesslatino for more information about Net10 Wireless.

Disclosure:  This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Net10 Wireless.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.  

Super Excited to Test Drive Net10 Wireless Phones & Service!

I always cringe (& laugh) when I hear my friends talk about their awful service, $100+ bills and being stuck on a 2 year contract.  Having a cellphone contract is a headache.  I never liked the small print on contracts and pushy salespeople, so since 2007, we've been a prepaid family.  It makes life so much easier and cheaper.  And you bet I rub it in my friends faces that I pay less than $100 per month for 3 cellphones.  

Participating in Net10 Wireless Test Drive Program is a perfect fit for me (and you!) because there are no contracts to sign, no monthly bills, no long-term commitments, no credit checks, no age limit and no hidden fees.  You don't have to worry activation charges or early termination fees.  It's as easy as buying a phone and purchasing any one of several airtime or monthly plans.      

Net10 Wireless phones and airtime cards are available at 90,000 locations across the USA, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Family Dollar, K-Mart, Radio Shack and CVS stores.  Net10 carries Smartphones!  Get like me and save your money to spend on other fun stuff like shoes and purses!      

Net10 Wireless is launching in the US Hispanic market with the “Levántate un 10” campaign featuring Carlos Ponce and Alejandra Espinoza, which is all about enabling customers to achieve “un diez en servicio cellular”  (“a ten in wireless service”). 

As part of the launch, Net 10 Wireless is a presenting sponsor of this Summer’s Los GIGANT3S Tour, which launched in Miami in August and continues through September, featuring music sensations Marc Anthony, Chayanne and Marco Antonio Solis.. 

Visit www.levantateun10.com and www.facebook.com/net10wirelesslatino for more information about Net10 Wireless.

Make sure to join Latina Mom Bloggers and Net10 Wireless Latino on August 15th from 9-10:30pm ET for a Twitter Party! There will be lots of fun prizes, including tickets to the Los Gigant3s tour! Make sure to RSVP at Latina Mom Bloggers to be eligible to win prizes. 

Disclosure:  This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Net10 Wireless. However, all opinions expressed are my own.