Book Review: The Complete Book of Baby Bargains
This book was sent by the publisher for an editorial review. Mami’s Time Out was not compensated in any way for its review.
Since my son is now three, I definitely wish I had this book, The Complete Book of Baby Bargains: 1,000+ Best Ways to Save Money Every Day
This book is divided into parts, before the baby arrives (how to save money on maternity clothes), Feeding, Health and Hygiene, decorating the baby room, baby gear, and everything else you can think of. It’s nice to give the book a once over but also to keep as a resource when you need to purchase something.
There are some really good ideas such as “Sixteen ways to reuse glass baby food jars” and something as simple as tip #28: Bring your baby book to the hospital. The nurses can do your baby’s footprints and handprints in it when they do them for the birth certificate. This saves you time and the cost of buying an ink kit to do it yourself later. How genius is that! Yet I’ve never thought of it or my mami friends haven’t thought of it either.
The Complete Book of Baby Bargains: 1,000+ Best Ways to Save Money Every Day
You can purchase The Complete Book of Baby Bargains: 1,000+ Best Ways to Save Money Every Day
Book Review & Giveaway Amigas Fifteen Candles
*******ETA: This giveaway runs through July 17, 2010******Summertime is the best time for light reading. Something you can take with you to the beach or cottage. This book Amigas Fifteen Candles by Veronica Chambers is the perfect one to take with you. I love reading books by Latinas or the Latina Chick Lit types of books because they give you that little bit extra of culture by including Latina names for their characters or inserting a Spanish word here and there.
This book is set in Miami, FL and is about a new girl in town who is getting her Quinces organized by another. It may by a bit too young for some of you but it definitely is a refreshing read. Or a great read to give to a niece or younger sister.
When you pack that beach tote, definitely throw this book in here! Amigas Fifteen Candles is a quick read and fun summer book! Want to win one? Enter your info in the box below to win! This contest is only open to residents of the US. Also, this contest is open only to Mami’s Time Out subscribers. Suerte!
Be Green and Beautiful Giveaway!
I’m running this giveaway “just cuz”! I bought a book and didn’t realize it was specifically about being green as well as beautiful as far as style, clothing, and beauty products. Since it wasn’t going to be beneficial to me I figured, hey why not give it away! If it’s very important for you to be green while getting your beauty and style on then this book is for you! It’s called Style, naturally by Summer Rayne Oakes.
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This contest runs from June 23-July 7th. This contest is only open to residents of the Continental US. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and has 48 hours to claim their prize. Suerte Chicas!
Book Review: Dad’s Pregnant Too!
I am so last minute with this but this could be a great gift idea for those Dad to be’s this Father’s Day (which is tomorrow!!) or at any time for a Dad to be. Dad’s Pregnant Too
· A guide to the different types of expectant fathers, from the Do-It-All to the Me-Too, and the Getting Fat to the Two-For-the-Price-of-Two
· A rundown on how to spoil your pregnant partner, from massaging wherever she’ll let you touch to the babymoon and push presents
· How to navigate the baby superstore and limit your purchases to two car seats and a stroller that should go 55 mph, given the price tag
· And everything in between, from the baby’s development to the body and mind of a pregnant woman to sex during pregnancy!
Here’s an excerpt from the book:
Tip #15
The In-Awe Expectant Father: Words Can’t Describe It (But I’ll Try)
THE TIP:
It’s a feeling like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
THE STORY:
Seeing the baby come out of my wife was surreal and mind-numbing. The image was too much for me to comprehend—it was sensory overload. It wasn’t until a few hours after the birth, when everyone had been taken care of, that I had a chance to hold my daughter. My wife was sleeping, and we were alone. That’s when the switch was flipped. It was a feeling I had never experienced before. I was awestruck by the pregnancy, by the birth, and by the delivery. But the love a father feels for his child blew me away. It’s a feeling that never goes away.
—Me, daughter 22 months, 21 weeks pregnant
We had a C-section, and I got to spend time with Jack before Emily did; it’s not how I wished it. He opened his eyes and he looked at me, and I said, “Hi Jack.” And he looked at me like he knew that was his name. It was the most magical moment.
—Jeff (son 9 months)
I thought of including a blank page for this tip because there are no words to describe the feeling of going through the expectant father experience. But a book with blank pages isn’t a good book. So, here’s my best attempt.
Being an expectant father will leave you in awe. It will excite, exhaust, intimidate, embarrass, intrigue, surprise, scare, shock, and delight you all at once. The adventure will stir untapped emotions. It will leave you feeling something you’ve never felt or experienced before.
It’s as if there’s something programmed into our DNA that’s activated during this process. And when the switch is flipped and it happens, the world will change forever. It’s an emotional state so powerful and all-consuming that there are no words for it.
Don’t worry about not feeling it right away. It will happen, but when it happens will vary. It could be immediately after the birth, or an hour, a day, a week, or a few months later—but it will happen. It’s not something you need to force. No matter the heaviness or happiness of the moments leading up to the birth, it will all be worth it. The adrenaline rush of fatherhood is better than any drug—once the initial surge
It’s like a Darwinian switch flipped in my brain. I went from reluctant father to head-over-heels committed dad in a heartbeat.
—Eric (daughter 15 months)
I was in awe when I saw the ultrasound of our baby and the heartbeat—that is when I knew it was for real.
—Kevin (18 weeks pregnant)
subsides, the feeling lingers forever. It’s what bonds us to the baby.
From conception to coming home, the whole journey is exhilarating, exhausting, and awe-inspiring. It’s something you’ll probably want to do again and again. And while you might in fact do it again and again, savor the first time—the first is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Enjoy the adventure ahead.
THE BOTTOM LINE:
You won’t believe what you see, hear, and feel.
Dad’s Pregnant Too
Book Review: Daisy Fuentes Unforgettable You
First I have to say I absolutely loved this book Unforgettable You: Master the Elements of Style, Spirituality, and True Beauty
She writes this book and adds some personal touches like family photos, a bit of biography (kind of like to say this why I know what I’m talking about) and just some great things to think about. There are lots of places for you to add notes, questions that you should answer to learn more about yourself, conversations she’s had about the topic of beauty, sex, spirituality and relationships with others. This is really a book you will keep coming back to and referencing.
She mixes quotes from famous people as well as some great sentences for you to finish such as what you know for sure about yourself, Every Woman should own… and Every woman should know… these are lists you make for yourself to improve on yourself. It’s a completely different way to think about things. The book talks about etiquette, being lady like and some great subjects that really work for the modern woman with a traditional twist.
Daisy Fuentes is one of those people that have passed the test of time, is a beautiful Latina who should be a role model to all our young girls. She’s been in the business for over 20 years, and has evolved from model and MTV VJ to business woman. (Don’t forget her clothing line at Kohl’s).
Just one thing….put those babies to bed first before reading this book because you are not going to want to be interrupted! To buy your own copy of Unforgettable You: Master the Elements of Style, Spirituality, and True Beauty
This book inspired me to write my own lists. I will share a few Every Woman Should Know….
…..that crossing her legs is not an option whether in pants or a dress.
……what works for her and her body type.
…..that everyone is beautiful regardless of their size.
….that it is never too late (or you are never too old!) to try something new.
Have any good advice to add to my Every Woman Should Know list? Have you read this book? Share in the comments!
Hispanic Heritage Month!
Today, September 15th, marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate our Herencia Hispana with music, food and lots of fun! I am planning to take my son to the local museum to celebrate. They are having a day of family fun with crafts, music and art. I try to keep the culture going all year with Puerto Rican Day Parades, I always cook my Spanish food at home and am teaching him how to speak Spanish. Right now he knows the numbers 1-10, the words "Stop" and "wait" and "Open your mouth" in Spanish. Dora and Diego are a huge help!
Before I became a mami I made a point to read a book by a Latin author during Hispanic Heritage Month. I forgot to mention B as in Beauty again that was such a good book! Here is a widget with some recommendations. You can find it on the sidebar.
So how do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? What other books would you add to this collection?
Must Read: B as in Beauty by Alberto Ferreras
I recently won this book B as in Beauty by Alberto Ferreras over at Hissip and it was on my "to read" list. Between school, work and being Mami and wife, it’s really hard to find time to read. Luckily I am a HUGE reader and I do read very quickly. Especially when the book is as entertaining as this one.
Without giving too much away this book is about a curvy Cubanita working in NYC who runs into a chance meeting with a woman. This woman helps her change her outlook not only on herself and her own self image but in life in general. It’s a must read, I just couldn’t put it down. I read it every chance I got. I should be doing homework and instead I’m finishing this book up. You can find it cheap on Amazon I will include the link to this post and you can also find it on the sidebar. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
“Latina Beauty” gets Mami’s Time Out Stamp of Approval!
I must say when I received my book I was surprised at the size. It’s a full size hardcover coffee table type of book. Yes m’ija it’s that big!
The book talks about beauty both inside and out and talks about the attitude that comes with being Latina. I do agree that the way we carry ourselves is what gives us that extra picante (spice or hotness if you prefer!) It gives you random Latina beauty trivia as well such as “Latinas are 40% more likely than non Hispanic women to apply lipstick 8 or more times a day”. That one was hysterical I think it sounds a little exaggerated but hey, aren’t we known for that as well?
This book also shows you step by step how to achieve your fave actriz’s looks. From the mas blanquita to la mas morenita it covers all you need to be your very best. It also has common Latin beauty myth busters and amazing pictures of your favorite actresses from La India to Jlo to Shakira to Tatiana Ali (yes she’s part Latina for those that didn’t know) and includes step by step instruction on how to complete the different looks from hair and makeup.
Speaking of hair, they give you some great hair tips for every type and texture they have tips on skincare from head to toe including how to give yourself a good mani or pedi (or how to find a good salon to do it for you). They also talk about body image.
The only downside to this book is that it doesn’t name specific products or brands. They do give you detailed info on what types of products work best for the type of look you are going for (matte vs frost vs crème lipstick vs gloss) but doesn’t name brand names as far as what they think has the best range of shades. On the flipside I do think that most of us by now have found the brand that we like that works the best for us.
Seriously, this book should have been called the “Latina Beauty Bible” This is definitely not a book you read once and put away on your shelf. You’re going to want to constantly reference it when you have a question or would like to update your look. I will whole heartedly recommend this book for all women of color that love the cultura Latina! I only paid less than $5 for it including shipping and I swear this book is priceless!!
I know you love Sephora!
Thanks for leaving such great comments about my [tag]Sephora[/tag] posts. I found another book and thought of you my readers, and wanted to mention it. It’s called Sephora: The ultimate Guide to Makeup, Skin and Hair from the Beauty Authority. That’s a pretty long title but at least you know exactly what it’s about! You can find it on hardcover and you can click on the picture for more details and how to buy! I will keep this one on my sidebar as well. Stay beautiful!
Check out the fashion at Barnes&Noble.com!
This Week, Barnes & Noble dot com kicks off fall fashion, music and books with big names. Check out the line up below, starting Monday, October 6th:
Barnes & Noble Studio (www.BN.com/Studio)
Fashionistas are always on the lookout for the next trend, and [tag]Isaac Mizrahi[/tag] is here to help! Mizrahi appears on Barnes & Noble Tagged! next week to share his style secrets and tips from his new book How to Have Style with Tagged! host Molly Pesce. Be sure to tune-in to see what this fashion “divo” has to say and to see what other books Molly tags for fashionistas.
Barnes & Noble Review (www.BN.com/Review)
In [tag]Bob Dylan[/tag]’s eighth installment of his Bootleg Series, the musical legend delivers rare and unreleased recordings from 1989-2006. Music journalist, cultural critic and noted Dylan authority Greil Marcus shares his insights about this newly unearthed material next week in the Barnes & Noble Review (live on Tuesday, October 7).
Barnes & Noble Book Clubs (www.BN.com/BookClubs)
[tag]Sex and the City[/tag] author [tag]Candice Bushnell[/tag] will engage readers and fans in next week’s Center Stage, an online forum featuring weekly visits from authors. Bushnell will be visiting the forum daily to answer posts from readers about her books, inspiration and her new novel One Fifth Avenue.
