Club MomMe Family Fall Fest Recap!

It's no secret I love attending different kinds of events.  I attended Club MomMe for the first time a week ago and wowzers.  It is thee event for expecting and new parents and parents of littles.  The Club MomMe Family Fall Fest was a mini-con of sorts - there were 7 panels with expert and celebrity panelists (Hello Tia and Tamera Mowry!), expo areas, yummy bites, pampering and primping, endless giveaways, super packed gift bag with an awesome red carpet entrance at a breathtaking location - the Bel Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades.

My favorites of the day:

• Tia and Tamera squeezing the Lansinoh stress boobies (check out their Milky! and Stretchy! products for moms)
• Meeting Sebastian A. Jones - the author of the I Am Mixed book series (review coming soon!)
• Reiki treatment from Tania Jedian of the Berlin Wellness Group
• Learning about the Berlin Wellness Group and all of it's offerings for prenatal, postnatal and newborn - toddler care
• Talking with the ladies at Paleta - a farm to table meal delivery service!
• Piyo Piyo products!
• My husband Chris telling me he enjoyed Jenni Pulos (of Flipping Out fame) rapping.  I happened to be running around taking pictures and missed it but the fact that my husband who is always 50/50 with events actually liked her.  YAY!  

My thoughts:  I was very surprised at the diversity of the panels, brands and attendees.  Dad-centric panels and products.  It was very cool to see just as many dads as moms at the event.  Refreshing for my husband who says I'm the only wife that drags him to these things.  This event is one of the most thought out events I've attended.  I appreciated that kids were welcome.    ZICO coconut water had a table packed with full size products to drink.  And outside Books & Cookies entertained the kids with games, crafts, books and toys.  There are different levels of tickets.  If I wasn't invited as media, I would've forked over the money for the one that came with a Joovy Bicycoo or Joovy Tricycoo for sure.  Other levels came with baby carriers, diaper bags and stroller/car seat cleanings.  It was a very very nice Sunday out with the family.  Shout out to Honda showing off the 2014 Odyssey and supporting family events!     

Bebe Au Lait left bags everywhere for attendees to grab one - this was my favorite print!

One of my favorite companies on Twitter was there!  Get social with @PretzelCrisps

Paleta Power Up Bars - you make these at home!  So yummy!  No nuts and gluten-free!

Still so cute and funny!  Love Tia & Tamera!

Baby's Day Out At The Beach #HuggiesLatino

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The sad reality is that we always overlook the luxury of living close to the beach until family or friends are in town and they want to visit.  One Summer we hung out at the beach about 6x.  That was a record for us.  We definitely take living by the Pacific Ocean for granted and that needs to change.  We ventured out last weekend to Mothers Beach to celebrate Lily's 2nd Birthday!  Now that Omie is a little bit older we knew he would enjoy the freedom to run around in a new environment and enjoy cake!  We were right, we know our kid.  He freaked out having his feet in the sand but the minute I walked him to the water, he didn't want to leave.  He splashed and danced around but the minute he put his hand in his mouth, it was time to head back to the party and clean up!

I used baby wipes at the beach for everything that day - cleaning off Omie's hands, wiping sand off his face, cleaning up his face after eating pizza (and cupcakes!) and when he got a booboo on his foot.  I didn't realize how much of a lifesaver they are for us!  As long as we have them, we can survive at the beach!  More trips are definitely in our future!  Another parenting challenge conquered!

The Huggies' parenting webisodes featuring Zuleyka Rivera, Huggies spokesperson, and her son Sebastian will be uploaded monthly and will be available on Huggies Latino Facebook page - You can check out the third one here!

Grab a pack of Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers with New SureFit Design and Huggies Natural Care Wipes with New Triple Clean Layers and join Zuleyka as she puts Huggies to the test. Visit Huggies.com/tuprueba for more information on the new Huggies products.

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Parenting Challenge: Traveling With A Toddler #HuggiesLatino

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

One of the biggest challenges parents face is traveling with babies and toddlers.  I know I get anxiety just thinking about it.  We decided last year that we wouldn't travel till Omie was at least a year old.  Omie is almost 16 months old and we're going on a trip with him next week!  It's a big trip too - we leave from LA and layover in San Antonio and finally to Orlando, FL.  It's his first plane ride and we are crossing our fingers that it goes easy.  I brainstormed and came up with travel tips that I think will be helpful for the whole family when dealing with our toddler.

• Prepare the family to take turns with the toddler - I usually find that prepping the kids with their duties helps.  This way everyone knows what is expected of them and that means when the little prince looks bored or is cranky, we switch without hesitation.    
• Diaper change before boarding - This should be a no-brainer.  Even if the diaper is just a little wet, change it.  Changing diapers on the plane is bad for everyone.  Your little one, you, everyone on the plane.   
• Comfy clothes - I remember a few long flights with my parents back in the 80s.  This was when it was still cool to get dressed up for flying.  In one of the pictures, my parents had me fitted in a suit.  Yes.  Ironed pants, a blouse and a suit coat.  I have no idea what they were thinking but that's not how I dress my kids these days.  I insist they dress for comfort.
• Favorites - Omie has a favorite blanket and a few toys.  Bring them.  It'll make your child feel comfortable.  
• Review My Top 10 Tips For Traveling with Kids - Go over that list again.  Definitely bring a variety of snacks (both good and bad - it will work wonders and save the day) and download a few movies and games to keep the little one entertained.  

I would love to hear your tips for traveling with a toddler - Has traveling with a toddler been a parenting challenge for you?  What is the one thing that helps you when you fly?



The Huggies' parenting webisodes featuring Zuleyka Rivera, Huggies spokesperson, and her son Sebastian will be uploaded monthly and will be available on Huggies Latino Facebook page - You can check out the second one here!

Grab a pack of Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers with New SureFit Design and Huggies Natural Care Wipes with New Triple Clean Layers and join Zuleyka as she puts Huggies to the test. Visit Huggies.com/tuprueba for more information on the new Huggies products.

Get Social with Huggies:  @Huggies on Twitter #HuggiesLatino / Huggies Latino on Facebook / Huggies / Huggies Spanish