How To Plan For A Fun Oscars Party in 6 Steps

The 89th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 26, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST. The show will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. So what better way to watch the show than with your friends. Why not throw a viewing party. Here are some quick tips to get you started.

1. Invite your friends.

The more the merrier. Give them the star treatment by setting up a "red carpet" and taking tons of photos. Don't forget the swag bags!

2. Dress to Impress.

Have your friends dressed in their best attire, ball gowns are encouraged, but not necessary. I'll be wearing this cute blouse from Who What Wear to keep with the gold theme. 

3. Decorate!

Golden is key! I got a ton of gold colored decorations from Target. Use balloons, plates, streamers, etc to get Oscar ready. You can even find cute Oscar statues and Hollywood themed decoration at your local party store. Amazon also has you covered with gold party supply bundles!

At The Chicago Auto Show Feb. 11-20, 2017 #CAS17

This post is sponsored by She Buys Cars in collaboration with Hyundai

Looking for something to do this week? Check out the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. It's considered the nation's largest consumer auto shows, with a large variety of car brands. Are you in the market for a new car? This is the best place to see what your options are with out feeling the pressure of the sales agent to purchase. Everyone is here to answer all your questions regarding any of the cars you see. The show is at the McCormick Place and runs from Feb. 11-20, 2017.

MommyCon is Coming to Chicago Plus Ticket Giveaway!

Two of the natural parenting industry’s most turned-to and respected resources converge to create the world’s largest parenting event in Chicago. MommyCon, a nationwide natural parenting convention series, and WEAR: A Babywearing Conference, combine their unique programs at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on March 3 – 5, 2017.

“Natural parenting communities are growing larger each year,” says Xza Higgins, MommyCon founder and Program Director. “We wanted to make sure these growing communities had access to the highest quality resources, education, and experts right here in Chicago. Never before has such a richly diverse program been offered to families under one roof.”

The 3-day convention builds on MommyCon’s mission to create a community and resource for anyone interested in natural and organic parenting. The multi-conference comprises of more than 3 dozen educational seminars and workshops, and 30,000 square feet of exhibition space featuring the latest parenting products and fashions. For further information visit www.mommycon.com

I attended this conference last year and it was great to see so many brands come together under one roof. I also loved the break out sessions where I learned so much, from sleep training my infant, to breastfeeding, and of course baby wearing. Plus there's a goody bag and end of the day giveaways!

Event details:

WHAT: MommyCon Chicago

WHEN: Friday March 3 – Sunday March 6, 2017 / 11:30am – 4:00pm

WHERE: Donald E Stephens Convention Center – 5550 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 (MAP: https://goo.gl/C7KafC)

TICKETS: $45-$100 in advance via MommyCon.com

Want a chance to score a one day General Admission pass? Enter the Giveaway below. Good Luck!

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6 Regalos Que Tu Puedes Hacer Para El Día De San Valentin

Ya llego la temporada del amor y la amistad. Y yo creo que la mejor manara de demostrar el amor es con un regalo hecho con amor. Aquí les presento seis ideas.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I think the best way to show love is with a gift made with love. Here are six ideas that you can make on your own. They may be in Spanish, but they are easy to follow.  Feel free to reach out to me if you need any help, as I will happily translate for you!

1. Valentine's Day Mason Jars 

Un envase pintado y decorado con amor. Este regalo se lo puedes dar a tu mejor amiga, a la maestra de tus niños, o a alguien especial. Perfecto para llenar de dulces, joyas, o lo que creas que les guste. Aquí te doy instrucciones para que tu también lo puedas hacer. 

2. Ramo de Rosas en una Caja

El dia del amor siempre se ha relacionado con Rosas rojas. Pero este año porque no hacer tu propio arreglo. Seria algo que tu pareja o mejor amiga no se esperaba. Jenny Day by Day comparte su Ramo de Rosas en una Caja aquí. Un poco de tu tiempo y veras que emoción le darás a tus queridos. 

3. Botellas de Amor con Foto

En este proyecto, Just For Mami, nos demuestra como el reciclaje puede ayudarte hacer un regalo bello. Tan solo con unas botellas y fotografías llegas a conservar una memoria que tenga un valor sentimental para ti y al quien se la vayas a regalar. Pasos para hacer tu botella aquí. 

4. Cupcakes Decorados con Palabras

Claro que para una fecha tan especial no pueden faltar los postres. Una Mexicana en USA nos da su receta perfecta para incluir mensajes en chocolate en los cupcakes aquí. 

5. Pastel Sorpresa 

Conoces a alguien que le guste el pastel? Pues este pastel de El Tintero de Mama no es pastel cual quiera, es un pastel sorpresa. Descubre como tu también lo puedes hacer aquí. 

6. Exfoliante Casero Para la Piel

Buscas un regalo para la amiga que le encanta la belleza? Mama de 4 nos enseña como hacer un exfoliante para la piel aquí. 

Espero que este dia del amor y la amistad se la pasan muy felices. Te gustaron las idea? Déjame saber cual proyecto le vas a hacer a tu persona especial. 

Valentine's Day Mason Jar Gifts

I love making personal gifts for the holidays, and Valentine's Day is no exception. I also love painting and distressing mason jars, so this year that is exactly what I will be gifting to a couple of lucky people in my life. I've decided to share a quick tutorial for those who might want to make some of your own. 

Me encanta hacer regalos personales para los días festivos, y el día de San Valentin no es excepción. También me encanta pintar los frascos, y este año es exactamente lo que voy a regalar. Aquí les pongo un tutorial rápido para que ustedes también lo puedan hacer.