Vegetable Stew Celebrating Holy Week with #VivaLaMorena #ad #cbias

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Kathia Rodriguez

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VivaLaMorena #CollectiveBias

Using La Morena Products to created my recipes for this holy week is bean really a delicious and perfect idea.
I’m very lucky to have a great variety of stores where I can find these quality products like Northgate Gonzalez, this latino specialty store is where you can find all kinds of different La Morena products.

The authentic flavor and great variety of the products are what’s makes me keep using them in all my recipes. And you know the this is the time for Lent, so all the recipes we make are meat free, only fish and veggies are allowed, we take this time of reflection very serious.I recently bought a variety of jalapeños, chipotle, chipotle sauce, in these days of Easter or Cuaresma adding original and different flavors is what makes my meals even more delicious. This vegetable stew is a Sunday lunch in my house for Semana Santa, we love to make this healthy, pack in flavor meals, in my house is a most after church and once in a while, I change it up a little by adding pieces of fish.

You can also get your hands on this products by participating in this giveaway La Morena is giving away FIVE $200 gift cards. Just click below to enter. Good Luck!.

VEGETABLE STEW

INGREDIENTS

1 15 onz can of chickpeas, drain and rinse.
1/2 cup mince onion
1/2 cup mince red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 medium carrots cut in rounds
1/4 cup La Morena Chipotle Sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tomato chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS

In a heavy bottom pan heat to medium heat, add oil, onions,tomato and bell pepper, cook for 3 minutes, add the rest of the ingredients including the chipotle sauce, ketchup, water, and tomato paste, low the heat cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Once ready add salt and pepper to taste, cilantro and let it cook for 3 more minutes, in the meantime toast some bread, I personally love bolillo bread, you can find this bread in latino specialty stores, but you can use any one of your preference.
Also if you like a lot of spice in your food, you can perfectly use the entire can of chipotle sauce.

This recipe makes 3 servings.

Preparation time:	10 minutes
Cooking time:	20 minutes
Level of the recipe:	Easy

Goody Bag For a Good Cause #LayerOnLove #ad #CollectiveBias

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Kathia Rodriguez

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #LayerOnLove #CollectiveBias

Today I want to talk to you about something that no many of us know. The holiday season is very special for everybody, but there’s many people thar don’t have the necessary means to supply the most basic needs, such as coats, scarves, gloves and more.
This is one of the reasons why Coca-Cola® a great company that has been on my table for many years, has join forces with the One Warm Coat® a non-profit organization that whose mission is to provide anyone in need with half a million coats this holiday season.

And definitely this is a great time to give back and bring the family together to help and also teach our children about how good it is to give without receiving anything in return. It is also an excellent time to go to Walmart and purchase some Coca-Cola® products, also all the materials you will see here are from Walmart, so this season think that everything you need you will find it in your local Walmart.

And we can all join and help achieve this great mission, just purchase Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Fanta, Coca-Cola life and Diet Coke and then join by sharing how you are helping this season, use the hashtag #LayerOnLove in all your social media.

And to help the cause I made this goody bags, to spread the word around. Nothing to fancy or complicated and reminds people that they don’t need a reason to give just a good heart. With the goody bag, I made this printable TAGS that you can print and ad to the goody bag, is great way to remember why the bag is so important. Also to my friends that I know need a 2Liter Coke, I add a candy cane and the tag, so they can remember too.

FOR THE GOODY BAG YOU NEED:

Party transparent bags.
Candy Canes.
Hot Coco Mix packages
Diet Coke 1/2L
Gloves
Ribon
Tags

And this is very simple, just place all the items in a bag, close with the ribon and attact the tag to it. You can use any ribon color you like and or any flavor of Coca-Cola products that I mention before. The gloves are just a token to remind them why the cause is so important and they can easily donate them.

By coming together and inspiring your followers to donate to One Warm Coat® on Coke.com/LayerOnLove, we could collectively help to put a coat on one million people in need this winter.

10 Activities to make your Summer Olympics a 10 #Olympics #summer #kids

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Kathia Rodriguez

The 2016 Summer Olympics are Here! And we can’t wait to watch it. It is the first time we are going to enjoy this amazing event and had the opportunity to tune in to enjoy this fabulous event.

Now until August 21st the whole world will be abuzz with Summer Olympics, and there is so much opportunity for learning and getting active! Here are (a perfect) 10 tools to foster Olympic-worthy learning and help you host your own Olympics at home!

Tip: Use code GETREADY at Educents for free shipping on any order.

Learn About the Olympics

1. Summer Olympics Fun Pack – Printable!

This pack has crosswords, medal tally sheets, coloring pages, and my favorite – a Venn diagram comparing modern and ancient Olympics! A lot of punch in one downloadable package, making it a great start to learning fun with Olympics. Suitable for Pre-K – 5th-grade levels. $4.75.

2. 2016 Summer Olympics Lapbook with Study Guide – Printable!

Get the details on all of the summer games, the history of the Olympics, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Created by one of my favorite resources, Knowledge Box Central. Tip: You can print as many of these lap books for your family and friends to build knowledge and community while you watch the games. $5.

3. Sporting Events Interactive Foldable Booklet- Printable!

For the avid sports – watching kiddos, this foldable game tracker allows them to track scores in each game for the summer 2016 Olympics. Use this as an opportunity to practice math based on their skill level – whose in first, second and third place? What percent is 4.8 out of 10? I love this handheld, interactive, printable tool! Just $1.

4. 2016 Summer Olympics Interactive Bundle – Printable!

There’s a little something in this bundle for everyone, from writing prompts, to coloring – great for the littles who need an activity while the group watches swimming. Suitable for 6-10-year-olds. $4.99, down from $7.99.

5. Summer Olympics Bingo!

Whether you’re planning a viewing party with other families, or you have a class full of excited viewers, this is a fun group activity for all ages. Bone up on Olympic vocabulary with this classic game with a timely theme. Speaking of which, let the games begin! $2.

6. Olympics Online Unit Studies

For homeschoolers looking to mix things up this summer, this online course by 5-star reviewed Online Course features self-directed research projects, unit studies, and a deeper dive into the history and global meaning of the Olympic games. Great for elementary and middles school level kiddos comfortable with the internet. $15.

Host your Own Olympics at Home!

7. Scoop and Toss Game

Scoop and Toss Game features 2-15″ scoops and a softball-sized plastic ball can be used for a number of outdoor games including baseball, jai alai or catch. This would be a great game for field day!

8. Playground Balls

These classic rubber playground balls come in a set of three assorted designs. Inflate with standard pump and needle.

9. Play Ring Set

These fun play ring sets can be used in the yard, park, in the pool or at the beach! The big foam-ring paddles have a stretchy nylon center that makes toss and catches games tons of fun.

10. Resistance Tunnel

Many children love the feel of climbing through the tunnel. Some of the benefits that can be realized are deep pressure input/touch, increased a sense of body awareness, motor skills, balance, coordination, prone extension, and self-regulation.

May the best Olympians win!

Healthy Summer Foods Are Easy to Find

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Kathia Rodriguez

Healthy Summer Foods Are Easy to Find
As summer gets into full swing, healthy eating becomes an increasingly trendy topic. Luckily, it’s easy to find perfectly delicious, healthy food that’s in season throughout the summer, and the fact that there are so many options available makes it easy to adhere to a healthy diet. Depending on where you live, there will be different seasonal options available at different times, so by purchasing what’s readily available, you can create unique recipes that will expand your horizons.

Eating Local
Another perk of utilizing seasonal ingredients that are readily available is that those ingredients will be local, so, in turn, you will be supporting local farmers and producers. Ensuring that your local economy, especially in terms of food, is thriving is a great way to create a more sustainable economy as a whole.
Purchasing locally sourced food also creates sustainable farming and production practices that have less of an impact on the environment. Not only will you be eating food that is healthier, you will be reducing your carbon footprint. There’s a symbiotic relationship that occurs naturally between those who produce food and the consumer when there’s a focus on eating what’s readily available.

The Versatility of Beets
A great vegetable that grows in summer, beets offer a wonderful flavor that can be used in many ways. Beets can be cut up and used raw in salads, roasted and served with goat cheese, or pickled and saved for later use. No matter how they are prepared, beets are packed with antioxidants and are known to be a great anti-inflammatory. Such a tasty, versatile vegetable should have no problem finding its way into your diet.

Tomatoes and Corn
Nothing says summer like these two powerhouses. There is no better time to eat tomatoes than in summer, which is the season for a number of delicious, juicy varieties that grow just about anywhere. Tomatoes are also high in antioxidants and can be used in as many ways as you can think of. Corn is another summer staple; nothing rounds out a summer barbeque like corn on the cob. With these two options available in just about any locale, there’s no reason not to make them frequent additions to your summer diet.

Add Delicious Fruits to Your Diet
Vegetables aren’t the only healthy food readily available during the summer. There are plenty of delicious fruits, too. Berries, watermelon, peaches, and much more are around in the summer and make for tasty, refreshing treats during those hot days. Not to mention, most fruits are rich in essential vitamins. Nothing tastes quite as good as fresh, in-season fruit, which is just another reason to enjoy all the options while they’re at their peak.

Learn New Recipes and Ideas
Yet another benefit of adhering to what’s locally available to you is that you will find new recipes and ideas that you may not have tried previously. By experimenting with new foods that you may have had little experience with, you will be challenging your palate and your cooking regimen. Opening yourself up to new ideas, in terms of cooking and eating, is the best way to discover the most delicious dishes around.
There are plenty of resources that offer recipes and ideas that’ll get you heading down the right path. Hampton Creek is one of many sources of ideas and information. Take advantage of what you can do with fresh food and fresh ideas.

Get the Entire Family Involved
Everything from shopping at your local farmer’s market to going on a berry-picking excursion can be great fun for a family. You can meet the people who make your food, and your kids can take in the knowledge that comes with learning about seasonal ingredients. Don’t hesitate to get everyone involved in the process.

Do What It Takes to Create a Healthy Lifestyle
Simplicity makes everything easier, and your health is no different. If what comes easy happens to be incorporating healthier foods into your diet, you’re sure to take control of your eating habits in a meaningful way. Do what it takes to create a more sustainable, locally driven approach to food and you will be rewarded. Summer is the perfect time to experiment with different options in order to find new combinations that appeal to your taste buds.

Help End Child Hunger #HungerIs

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Kathia Rodriguez

We are definitely very lucky, my girls have food every day to enjoy and we can say the we are super blessed. But there was a time when I was younger and my father struggle to put food on the table, and we all know how incredible difficult as a parent is, to see your child have to fish for food every night. Thank God this lasted just a short time, after a few months my father was able to have a steady job and bring food to the table every day.

But did you know that one in five children in America live in households without consistent access to adequate food, yes we have a lot of families struggling to put food on the table. And this is the matter of what I want to bring your attention to.

We can help this families and end the Hunger, companies like Albertsons Safeway family will be having a national “Hunger Is” campaign.

Taking place September 1^st through September 30^th, 2015 to help aid in the relief of childhood hunger in America. This program is designed to raise awareness, volunteer hours, and funds that will improve health outcomes for hungry children and their families. And is very simple to do it.

TWO WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Donation Campaign: You will be ask by the cashier to donate at register while checking out if you would like to donate to the Hunger Is fundraiser.

Brand Partnerships: You can purchase participant products like ConAgra (Marie Calender’s, Healthy Choice, Bertolli’s and PF Changs), Coke, Unilever, Kellogg’s, Campbell’s, Organics, or Open Nature products and Hunger Is will provide one meal to those in need.

Is not difficult and I’m sure you can do it, just remember how lucky our families are to have food everyday on the table and by helping you will teach your kids how important the value of giving is.

So don’t waste any more time, go shopping today and donate.

If you want to learn more VISIT HUNGER IS

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Safeway . The opinions and text are all mine.

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Can you believe is almost Fall season? I love this time of the year. All the change in the air, stores decorate windows with beautiful illustrations of turkeys, pumpkins and more; and the best part is all the delicious bake goods you can make.

I have to share with you today one of the most easy, delicious, simple recipe, inspired by all the fall flavors you can find. This is a recipe I created with few ingredients because my little one loves to bake and my oldest daughter want me to create a recipe she can make with her sister and it did not require a lot of ingredients.

So we start storming with ideas and one of my daughter mention lets make something with M&M’s® and that is how this recipe began to take shape. First we went to Walmart for a few ingredients all of them where pick by my girls because this are there favorites. We buy Mott’s® Apple Juice, Mott’s® Apple Sauce Original, Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Cake Mix and Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme® Cream Cheese Icing, on the side I bought for me some Snapple® Apple Single you know to keep me cool during this process.

I was so impress with my girls that we adventure and decide to buy the M&M’s® Pecan Pie 9.9oz, this pecan pie flavor is the perfect combination to our experiment. I want to mention also that this sticky bars are made with only this ingredients so you will be surprise how delicious this recipe is, and is perfect to make for all the upcoming school events and parties you are going to be attending.

I love how we can connect making treats, this is my favorite part of fall, making memories with my daughter and also creating recipes that will be a great way for then to share with there kids some days.

Oh I can’t forget, we have a Coupon for you; So go to Walmart and buy as many as you want M&M’s® Pecan Pie 9.9oz make the recipe and let me know how you like it.

INGREDIENTS

1 box cake mix Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme® Cake Mix
16 oz apple sauce Mott’s® Apple Sauce Original
1/4 cup Cold apple juice Mott’s® Apple Juice
1 1/2 bags of M&M’s® Pecan Pie 9.9oz

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour a 13×9 baking dish.

In a bowl place the cake mix and add the apple sauce and the apple juice, mix until well combine. Place the mixture in the baking dish and spread evenly.

Grap a bag of M&M’s® Pecan Pie 9.9oz and sprinkle over the cake, then place the other 1/2 bag in a bag and brake with the help of a roller, this little pieces will give the cake a nutty flavor.

Bake for 28 minutes. Once ready immaterially place in a cooling rack to cool completely. Cut in little bars, place in a container and you can perfectly store them in the fridge.