A great day with Friends~~>#Miami~~>#Lunch~~>#History #Scenic #Bayside #Sunshine #Outdoors

Hello All, Hola!

Hope you are all enjoying the beautiful and sunny day! We have not had any rain for today as yet.
So how long has it been that you have been for a nice outing in beautiful Miami? Miami has so many history and it is growing so rapidly. It is amazing how much it has expanded in five or ten years.

Miami's Hooters and well known Mojitobar!

Espero que todos disfrutando del hermoso y soleado día. No hemos tenido ninguna lluvia para el día de hoy.  ¿Cuánto tiempo hace que has salido en un agradable paseo en la hermosa Miami ? Miami tiene tanta historia y está creciendo tan rápidamente. Es increíble cómo se ha ampliado en cinco o diez años.

A couple weeks ago, I had the joy of seeing some beautiful sceneries with some friends. They were on a short stay over and they wanted to see a bit of Miami as they never had the joy to stay long enough. We had a limited amount of time so we had to make choices.

Hace un par de semanas, he tenido la alegría de ver algunos hermosos paisajes con unos amigos. Se encontraban en una estancia corta y que querían ver un poco de Miami ya que nunca han tenido la alegría de pasar suficiente tiempo aqui. No teníamos mucho tiempo por lo tanto tuvimos que decidir.

The Tasty Chill's restaurant!

The Great Artist Collection BRITTO!

The parrots are always great entertainment!

There are numerous stores to buy gifts for everyone.

While we decided where to go we prepared ourselves for a beautiful day in sunny Miami. That is one of the main attraction to Miami, the sunshine state. It did not surprised me when the Bayside MarketPlace was chosen. It is where there are numerous shops to buy last minute gifts and there is always something for everyone. There are lots of great restaurants with tasty, delicious and unique meals and something for everyone's taste as well. Last but not least, there are many entertainment places and always live entertainment too where children can have a great time.

Mientras decidimos donde ir nos preparamos para un hermoso día soleado en Miami. Este es uno de los principales atractivos de Miami, el estado del sol. No me sorprendió cuando el mercado de Bayside fue elegido. Este es el lugar donde se encuentran numerosas tiendas para comprar regalos de última hora y siempre hay algo para todo el mundo. Hay un montón de restaurantes con comidas deliciosas y únicas y algo para todos los gustos también. Por último pero no menos importante, hay entretenimiento de muchos lugares y siempre entretenimiento en vivo también donde los niños pueden tener un gran momento.

There is always a place where you can get fresh and healthy drinks!

Overlooking the bay you can find the Famous Hard Rock Cafe!

At night you can see stellar of stars!

 

Here is a view where the water-taxi fills up hourly for a tour. We also see the condos afar.

  The Bayside MarketPlace was built in 1987 by the Rouse Company. In 2004, the General Growth Properties bought the company and the Bayside became added to the GPP list of family centers. What is interesting is that Miami welcomes 12 million visitors to the Bayside every year!!! Impressive. I enjoy going to the Bayside for special events and to take the family and friends as well.

Here I am at the entrance of the condos, impressive!

Here are the huge moments everyone takes home from Miami!

Miami is one of a kind and has many historic and interesting places to go and enjoy!

Let's have a closer look at the Hard rock Cafe and the water-taxi.

My friends had a wonderful time and hundreds of beautiful pictures! It is always a pleasure to show our sunshine state to our visitors!

Miami es unica y tiene muchos sitios históricos e interesantes para ir y disfrutar!
Siempre es un placer para mostrar nuestro estado del sol a nuestros visitantes!
Mis amigos tuvieron un tiempo maravilloso y cientos de fotos hermosas!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks

#Fairytale Opening of Bayside Disney Store ~~> #Magicisback #Magical #Entertainment

This weekend was full of Fairytale Events and entertainment at the Bayside Disney Store. The store was full of magical characters and fairytale adventures. The store transforms you to Disney adventures with the  decor full of fantasy and the skyline is a  mixture of the beautiful Miami landscape and landmarks incorporated with Disney's characters.

Este fin de semana estaba lleno de eventos de cuento de hadas y entretenimiento en el Disney Store en Bayside. La tienda estaba llena de personajes mágicos y aventuras de los cuentos de hadas. La tienda se transforma a aventuras de Disney con la decoración llena de la fantasía los personajes y el horizonte es una mezcla del hermoso paisaje de Miami y de lugares muy conocidos incorporados con los personajes de Disney.

Everything seems so magical with the Princesses around the store and the magic mirror that changes with the magic wand of each princess. The children's eye's fill with excitement as they wave their princess' wand and hear the particular Princess' voice.

Todo parece tan mágico con las Princesas alrededor de la tienda(depósito) y el espejo mágico que cambia con la varita mágica de cada princesa. El ojo de niños se llena del entusiasmo ya que agitan la varita de su princesa y oyen la voz de la Princesa particular.

 The transformation continues as you  follow a Disney Store signature attraction "Pixie Dust Trial." This path colored blue indicates that something is going to happen. There are story telling to distract you as well as many different kinds of clothing and accessories and momentos of each Disney character to take home while on the trail.

La transformación continua cuando sigue el atracción de la firma de Disney Store el 'Juicio del Polvo del Duendecillo. ' Este camino coloreado de azul indica que algo va a pasar. Hay historia que cuenta para distraerse a usted así como muchos diferentes tipos de ropa y accesorios de cada personaje de Disney para llevar a casa mientras estes en el camino.

There is also several "Magical trees" that changes with the season and changes the mood of the store with the characters and reflection of the season. It is all so well coordinated and charming. This tree plays an important part especially on holidays and theme of the stories.

También hay varios "árboles mágicos" que cambia según la temporada y los cambios del estado de ánimo de la tienda con los personajes y el reflejo de la temporada. Es todo tan bien coordinados y con encanto. Este árbol tiene un papel importante sobre todo en los días festivos y el tema de las cuentos.

There are many interaction with the children and the animation of the Disney pixies on special occasions. Check the Disney Store website for these special events.

Hay muchos interacción con los niños y la animación de los duendecillos de Disney en ocasiones especiales.  Examine el sitio web de Disney Store para ver estos eventos especiales.

There is also a  daily event at the Disney Theater that captures the children's attention and parents as well. There will be special events leading up to any particular holiday on the weekend. You can check with the store for weekly events or you can see it posted on the board in the store.

También hay un acontecimiento diario en el Teatro de Disney que captura la atención de niños y padres también. Habrá acontecimientos especiales que conducen hasta cualquier vacación particular durante el fin de semana. Puede concordar con la tienda(depósito) para acontecimientos semanales o puede ver que fijó en el consejo(tabla) en la tienda(depósito).

There is a daily Unique ceremony of welcome that unlocks the store at the beginning of every day. One lucky child is chosen for excelling in school or kept an outstanding record. This child takes part in the opening ceremony and unlocks Imagination at Disney store with an oversized key. This child gets a replica of the key as a memmorabilia of that special day.

Hay una ceremonia única y diaria de bienvenida que abre la tienda al principio de cada día. Un niño afortunado es escogido por sobresalir en la escuela o mantuvo un récord excepcional. Este niño participa en la ceremonia de apertura y desbloquea la imaginación en el Disney store con una clave de gran tamaño. Este niño obtiene una réplica de la llave como un memmorabilia de ese día tan especial.

The Disney store supports a worthy cause and in Miami they support a cause as well. One factor that was very interesting is that in celebration of the newest Disney Store, Disney provided boys and girls of the local Miami Boys and Girls  with a special shopping experience prior to the gran opening and also donate 10% of the Grand Opening day's sales to the Miami-Dade County local Boys and Girls Clubs of America Chapter. 

Disney Store apoya una causa digna y en Miami apoyan una causa también. Un factor que era muy interesante es que en la celebración de Disney Store más nuevo, Disney proveyó a los Muchachos  y Muchachas de Miami locales con una experiencia de compra especial antes de la gran apertura y también done el 10% de las ventas del Magnífico día Inicial al condado de la Miami-Dade Muchachos locales y Clubes de Muchachas del Capítulo de América.

It was a exciting experience for the whole family as everyone enjoyed the Magical Moments through the storytelling neighborhoods featuring a Disney Princess with magic mirror, translucent trees and Disney characters and the Disney Store Theater featuring the latest Disney entertainment. 

Era una experiencia emocionante para toda la familia ya que cada uno disfrutó de los Momentos Mágicos a través de los cuentos de la vecindades que presentan a una Princesa de Disney con espejo mágico, árboles translúcidos y personajes de Disney y el Teatro de Disney Store que presenta el último entretenimiento de Disney.

Disclosure: I received a Mike Wazowski doll as a thank you for attending the grand opening. All opinions above are 100% mine and not influenced by anything or anyone. No Monetary compensation was received.

Recap of Hispanicize ~~#Wonderful #Friendship #Hispz13 #Trendsetter

Hispanicize was a one of a kind a mixture of artist, musicians, journalist and bloggers. The Hispanicize Team is brilliant and must say a total success which is awesome. Networking is the word of #Hispz13!

A big "THANK YOU " to my sponsor Collective Bias and Brandi Jeter. It was like a dream: it begun, it came and it happened. Now there are memories and expectations.

The schedule was great starting with great, healthy breakfast. It prepares you energetically to enjoy the activities for the day. It was a time to congregate and have a fresh start with meeting new faces and making  new friendships, was great to see so many wonderful , creative and successful people. Their words of motivation  are never-ending and encourages inspiration to go forward and succeed in all that we do. To take one day at a time and work diligently at achieving our goals as latina women.

There were several events and workshops at all time of the day, there was something for everyone.

It is always fun creating friendship and building teamwork across the nation. There were so many people I wanted to meet but that is pending for next year as I know what to expect and how to make it even better with each year as we grow.

There were delicious and wide variety of food. Presentations were beautiful and enticing.

There were a wide variety of sponsored creative activities, here are some of the results.

There were also many hispanic artist, musicians and affluent latinas to motivate and influence other latina, some were:

It was a pleasure to join other bloggers while networking, learning and exploring ideas and alternatives as well as  meeting many other brands and sponsors.

It was also an honor to be present and hear that the  Hispanicize digital team created a fundraiser website for Louis Pagan's daughters. He was the co-founder of Hispanicize. It was a bitter-sweet moment but happy to know his wish for his children's education will be granted.

I look forward to Hispanicize14 as I would like to meet all the other bloggers I did not meet. I may not have recognized them but know I will be prepared for next year and do all my homework and get the networking connection on full speed. Grateful to have met you all and will keep the connection flowing.
'Til we meet again!!

Thank you Latina Mom Bloggers ~~> You are awesome!!!!!

Disclosure: Collective Bias and Brandi Jeter sponsored me with my entrance ticket to the conference. All opinions, ideas and stories are 100% my own.

Join Us @ 11th Annual Taste Of Pinecrest @ new YMCA on April 7th #Carnival #Rides #Food #Fun

Hello Everyone, the Taste of Pinecrest is going to be BIGGER and BRIGHTER on the 11th year of Celebration.

Hola a todos, el Taste de Pinecrest va a ser MÁS GRANDE y MÁS BRILLANTE en el 11o año de celebración. 

Taste of Pinecrest will be held at the Newly renovated YMCA center. This is a yearly event held whereby the proceeds are given to the community, to the Pinecrest schools in the community.

Taste de Pinecrest se celebrarán en el recién renovado centro YMCA. Este es un evento anual celebrado en que el producto se dan a la comunidad, a las escuelas de la comunidad en Pinecrest. 

There will be a carnival with a musical festival, lots and lots of healthy, nutritious food with top notched chef as well as fun filled activities for children of all ages.

Habrá una carnaval con un festival musical, montones y montones de alimentos sanos y nutritivos con chef superior así como actividades llenas de diversión para los niños de todas las edades.

This year however, the Pinecrest Business Association joins with the YMCA in celebrating this Grand event. This new building is built precisely for the community based on its needs. It has:

• brand new double gymnasium
• Extensive wellness center
• Two group exercise studios
• Kids adventure zone with a play yard
• A huge community room

Este año sin embargo, la Asociación Comercial Pinecrest se une con el YMCA en la celebración de este Magnífico acontecimiento. Este nuevo edificio se construye exactamente para la comunidad basada en sus necesidades. Tiene: 

• doble gimnasio flamante
• Centro de la salud extenso
• Dos estudios de ejercicio en grupo
• Zona de aventura de niños con una yarda de juego
• Un cuarto(espacio) de la comunidad enorme

A little about the YMCA:

Un poco sobre el YMCA:

The YMCA of Greater Miami was started in 1916 in downtown Miami. At that time, there were just a few pioneers with the dream of offering programs that would build a strong community. Today, the Y attracts a large variety of people of different faiths, races, abilities, ages and income.

La YMCA de Miami fue iniciada en 1916 en el centro de la ciudad de Miami. En ese momento, eran sólo unos pocos pioneros con el sueño de ofrecer programas que sirva para construir una comunidad fuerte. Hoy, la Y atrae a una gran variedad de personas de diferentes credos, razas, las aptitudes, las edades y de los ingresos.

The Y of today looks much different than it did 30 or 40 years ago, yet the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility that the Y teaches have remained constant throughout its long history. They look after their members throughout the economic crisis as they have offers for their members throughout these circumstances, sometimes the members were considered for some months until payment is possible.

El Y de hoy miradas(belleza) mucho diferentes que ello hizo hace 30 o 40 años, aún los valores principales de preocupación, honestidad, respeto y responsabilidad ya que los enseñas del Y  han permanecido constantes en todas partes de su historia larga. Cuidan de sus miembros en todas partes de la crisis económica ya que tienian ofertas paravsus miembros en todas partes de estas circunstancias, a veces los miembros se consideraron durante algunos meses hasta que el pago sea posible.

 Today, the YMCA of Greater Miami provides programs – child care, sports, before and after-school care, aquatics, day camps, teen programs, adult fitness and senior programs.

Hoy, el YMCA de Mayor Miami proporciona programas – cuidado de los niños, deportes, antes y cuidado después de la escuela, deportes acuáticos, campamentos de día, programas para jovenes, bienestar corporal(mantenimiento físico) adulto y programas mayores. 

Here are some of the sponsors..special dedication..
Aquí están algunos patrocinadores.. dedicación especial..

The Pinecrest YMCA gives back to the community in considering their neighbors before and during the construction of their new building. There were forums and meetings advising the community about the construction and asking for ways to help and suggestions with the  noise in the neighborhood. The Y built fencing around the site for safety and prevent too much noise affecting the neighborhood. The YMCA shows thoughtfulness and consideration and in return the community responds by being supportive and responsive to their events.

El Pinecrest YMCA devuelve a la comunidad en la consideración de sus vecinos antes y durante la construcción de su nuevo edificio. Había foros y reuniones aconsejando la comunidad sobre la construcción y pidiendo modos de ayudar y suposiciones con el ruido en la vecindad. El Y construyó el cercado alrededor del sitio para la seguridad e impida demasiado ruido afectar la vecindad. El YMCA muestra la seriedad y la consideración y a cambio la comunidad responde siendo soportante y sensible a sus acontecimientos.

The YMCA is encouraging new members with  NO JOINING FEES  courtesy of the Y only for this day ~ TASTE of Pinecrest.

WHERE:	South Dade YMCA Family Center 9355 Southwest 134 Street Miami, FL 33176

For more information please visit go YMCA website.

A little about the Pinecrest Business Association:

Un poco sobre la Asociación Comercial  de Pinecrest:

The 11^th  Annual Taste of Pinecrest will be held at the new South Dade YMCA Family Center, located at 9355 Southwest 134 Street, Miami, FL 33176 on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m.  For the past 10 years the Pinecrest Business Association (PBA), the Taste of Pinecrest has donated to Pinecrest’s local schools approximately $30, 000.00 annually. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, as it is the first ever partnership between the PBA and the YMCA of Greater Miami filled with fabulous activities at the carnival.

El 11er  Anual  de Taste de Pinecrest se llevará a cabo en el nuevo Centro de la Familia del  YMCA en el Sur de Dade, localizado en 9355 134 calle Sudoeste, Miami, Florida 33176 el domingo, 7 de abril a las 11:00. Durante los 10 años Pinecrest Business Association (PBA), el Taste de Pinecrest ha donado a las escuelas locales de Pinecrest aproximadamente $30, 000.00 anualmente. El acontecimiento de este año promete ser más grande y mucho mejor que otras veces, ya que es la sociedad primera en la vida entre el PBA y el YMCA de Mayor Miami llena de actividades fabulosas en el carnaval .

As the first community event hosted at the new South Dade YMCA Family Center, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the new Family Center and spend the day with celebrity chefs, who will be hosting cooking demonstrations, presenting healthy, nutritious cooking tips and food preparation techniques.  Also presenting South Florida’s finest food trucks samplings at the TASTE of Pinecrest carnival.

Como el primer evento de la comunidad organizada en el nuevo South Dade YMCA Centro Familiar, usted tendrá la oportunidad de disfrutar del  nuevo Centro Familiar y a pasar el día con chefs famosos, que organizará demostraciones de cocina, presentando sana y nutritiva consejos de cocina y las técnicas de preparación de los alimentos. Sur de la Florida de los mejores camiones de alimentos estará ofreciendo el muestreo en el sabor de El Pinecrest carnaval.

There will be sculptures and artist completing their work with the children. The sculptures are made of recycle bicycle parts which will fascinate the children. These will be completed and on display at the YMCA. Come and join in this carnival!

Habrá esculturas y artista completando su trabajo con los niños. Las esculturas están hechas de piezas de la bicicleta de reciclaje que fascinarán a los niños. Éstos se completará y en exhibición en la YMCA. ¡ Ven y Únete en este carnaval!

For more information, please see the Pinecrest Business Association webpage

Disclosure: I was provided with the information in this post by the Pinecrest BusinessAssociation and South Dade YMCA Family Center. No compensation was received.

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A Blessed Day of the Resurrection! ~ ¡Un Feliz Día de la Resurrección!!#Faith #Hope

Yesterday was a beautiful day shared with family and friends in Beautiful Miami.

Ayer fue un día hermoso compartido con familiares y amigos en Miami hermoso.

We had a marvelous Spring break and give "Thanks" to share some beautiful moments with some special love ones. We give thanks for those we have in thoughts and did not get to see but will soon enough - so close yet so far.

Tuvimos una maravillosa vacaciones de primavera y dar "gracias" al compartir algunos preciosos momentos especiales con algunos amores. Le damos gracias a los que tenemos en pensamientos y no llegamos a ver, pero pronto - tan cerca en pensamientos aunque tan lejos.

For Good Friday, we visited many churches and remembered the less fortunate, the lonely, love ones who have gone before us and all others who we might not remember at this time, we love you all! Happy Easter!

Recordamos a los menos afortunados, los solitarios y todos los demás que no recordemos en este momento, todos te amamos! Feliz Pascua!

The weekend was quite hectic and so much to tell but only one at a time. Let's see how much we can catch up in the coming weeks. We have a big event coming up, the Hispanicize Event which will be fulfilling in several ways and is excited to meet many other bloggers from far away who will be gathered in Miami.

El fin de semana era completamente agitado y tanto que contar, pero sólo uno por uno. Vamos a ver cuánto podemos lograr en las semanas próximas.  Tenemos un evento , el evento Hispanicize que se llenará con la diversión y el éxito de varias maneras y está encantada de conocer a muchos otros blogueras/blogueros desde muy lejos que se reunieron en Miami.

Sharing some pics of this past week.

Happy April Fool's Day!

It's the Beginning of April. Time is not waiting for us!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks

FREE family fun day @The VILLAGE @GULFSTREAM #Park

Let’s go Celebrate and have a great time
Vamos a ir a festejar y pasar un buen rato

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Saturday, March 23, 2013 @ 12 p.m.

Easter Fun is a Hop, Skip and Jump Away at The Village at Gulfstream Park
The Village at Gulfstream Park kicks off Easter week with a free family fun day filled with activities and entertainment.

La Village en Gulfstream Park arranca  la Semana Santa con una diversión de la familia día lleno de actividades y entretenimiento.

WHAT:           Stop by the Village at Gulfstream Park’s Champion’s Plaza area on Saturday March 23 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.) to get a hop on this year’s Easter celebrations. The entire family will rub elbows with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an afternoon full of outdoor fun and entertainment.


QUÉ: Parada en la Village at Gulfstream Park’s Champion’s Plaza el sábado 23 de marzo (12 p.m. a 4 p.m. ) para obtener un salto de este año en las fiestas de Pascua. Toda la familia podrá codearme con el Conejito de Pascua y disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión al aire libre.

Complimentary activities include:

·         Egg hunt for the little ones complete with their very own Easter basket

·         Cotton candy and popcorn treats

·         Face painting area

·         Easter themed arts and crafts station

·         Spin the wheel giveaways with prizes including DVDs, posters, t-shirts, hats, sling bags, Wizards of Waverly Place paraphernalia and more

·         Jams by Radio Disney

·         Plenty of free and convenient parking

·         And more

Actividades complementarias incluyen:

•  Búsqueda de huevos para los más pequeños con su propia canasta de Pascua
• Algodón de azúcar y palomitas de maíz dulces
• Área de la pintura de cara
• Estación de Artes y manualidades de Pascua
• Girar los regalos de la rueda con premios incluyendo DVDs, carteles, camisetas, sombreros, bolsas de cuero, parafernalia de Wizards of Waverly Place y más
• Disfrutando de Radio Disney
• Un montón de aparcamiento gratuito y conveniente
• Y más

The Easter Bunny will be on duty to make sure everyone takes a snapshot to capture the special moment.

El conejo de Pascua será el deber de asegurarse de que todo el mundo toma una instantánea para capturar un momento especial.

For additional information on the Easter celebrations at the Village at Gulfstream Park, please call Gulfstream Park Guest Services at (954) 378-0900.

Para obtener más información sobre las celebraciones de semana Santa en la Village en Gulfstream Park, por favor llame a Gulfstream Park Guest Services al (954) 378-0900.      

WHEN:           Saturday, March 23, 2013

12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE:         The Village at Gulfstream Park’s Champion’s Plaza
901 South Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, Fla., 33009 

COST:                        Free and open to the public

CUANDO: Sábado, 23 de marzo de 2013
12 – 16
Dónde: El pueblo en Gulfstream Park de Plaza del campeón
901 South Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009
COSTO: Gratuito y abierto al público

Disclosure: I was provided with the information in this post by  The Village at Gulfstream Park’s Champion’s Plaza. No compensation was received.

Girl Scout for World Thinking Day #Italy #Spain #Puerto Rico #UK

Hope you are all doing well and had a wonderful weekend!

Espero que todos está haciendo bien y tenía un maravilloso fin de semana!

I had spoken previously about World Thinking Day in a post a while ago. A couple weekends ago, Girl Scout celebrated World Thinking Day and had fun. We learnt about some new culture and their traditions. We shared some of their staple food and did some activities in relation to the country. Eventually we did some dance steps. It was a successful event for all girls included.

Les había hablado previamente sobre el día mundial del pensamiento en un post hace un tiempo. Unos fines de semana atrás, Girl Scouts celebraron el día mundial del pensamiento y nos divertimos. Aprendimos algo nueva de la cultura y sus tradiciones. Compartimos algunas de su alimento e hicimos algunas actividades en relación con el país. Finalmente hicimos algunos pasos de baile. Fue un evento exitoso para todas las niñas incluido.

Each poster was done by the girls in each troop. It tells about the country and culture and what the Girl Scout does and the different style of girl scout's uniform

Cada cartel fue realizada por las chicas en cada tropa.

There was food from every country present.

Había comida de todos los países presentado.

Here are some photos of the girls before presentation.

Aquí hay algunas fotos de las niñas antes de la presentación.

Here are the girls after presentation; socializing and having fun!

Aquí están las chicas después de la presentación; haciendo amigas y divertirse!

Hope you enjoy and your comments are much appreciated!

Esperamos que disfrutéis y sus comentarios son muy apreciados!

©Maricela, All Rights Reserved. Written for: Emy Cooks