Florida's Future Scholars. #StartingIsBelieving Tweety Chat 2/8 at 9 pm w/ @BlogginMamas & @FloridaPrepaid

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bloggin' Mamas & the Florida Prepaid College Board. All opinions expressed are Babushka's.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls! 

Corren! No Cubantime con este!!

The Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan open enrollment period is almost over!!! This is the one time each year in which you can sign up for one of five plans. The open enrollment period runs through February 28th, 2018. To learn more about these plans, visit: MyFloridaPrepaid.com Check out this new FAQ page, if you have specific questions: bit.ly/fppfaq Baile1718 to receive $25 off the application fee (normally $50).

#StartingIsBelieving Twit­ter Chat

Join Blog­gin Mamas & Florida Prepaid as we host the #StartingIsBelieving Twit­ter Chat on Thurs­day, 2/8/18 at 9p EST! Join us as we discuss saving for your child’s future using Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, as well as the open enrollment period that will be ending very soon! (Plus, there will be some prizes too!)

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018

Time: 9:00–10:00pm EST / 6:00–7:00pm PST
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Hash­tag: #StartingIsBelieving

Spon­sored By: @FloridaPrepaid

Pre­sented by: @BlogginMamas

Mod­er­a­tors: Eng­lish– @HeLoEnterprises Span­ish– @BBabushka

Co-hosts: @zipporahs @SunnySweetDays @MommyMafia @JustMarlaZ @RealAdviceGal

@TopNotchBlog @ModernBocaMom @OurPotluckFam @WorkingMomMagic

@xxplumcrazeexx@MakeItAllWork @FunMoneyMom @Faithful_Mommie @eatdrinkandsave

@essentialerika@DiscoverSelf @momneedsabottle @lifealalatina @mommyhoodlife @paulabendfeldt

@mamainthenow @coolchillmom @summerlendavis @livingmoneywise @casamoncada

@mujerVersatil@Mom_Junky

1. We will be focusing on the importance of savings for college. Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment, which is ending on 2/28/18.
2. There are different options in higher education – colleges, universities, technical degrees and Florida Prepaid has 5 different plan options to cover any route. We will share them with you during the chat.
3. We are also going to de-bunk some of the myths you may have heard about Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans.

Dur­ing the Twit­ter Chat there will be a chance to win one of the fol­low­ing prizes by answer­ing var­i­ous ques­tions. Win­ners will be selected at ran­dom from all eli­gi­ble entries.

Prizes

5- Florida Prepaid Prize Packs, including items like Slingpack or Backpack, water bottles, Frisbee, wristbands, and pencil pouches. ARV $150

RSVP Prize

1– Florida Prepaid Prize Packs, including items like Slingpack or Backpack, water bottles, Frisbee, wristbands, and pencil pouches. ARV $150

Tweet­share:

Is your child one of Florida's Future Scholars? Would you like them to be? On Thursday, 2/8/18 at 9p ET.Join @BBabushka & @blogginmamas for the next #StartingisBelieving Tweety Chat about @FloridaPrepaid (AD) RSVP & Info: https://t.co/cw0AD99yPl pic.twitter.com/ODXF6Lw9mk

— bohemian babushka (@BBabushka) January 29, 2018

Terms and Conditions

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.

By RSVP’ing to this event and uti­liz­ing the #StartingIsBelieving hash­tag, the atten­dees acknowl­edge hav­ing read and agreed to these terms /conditions. Rules/terms/conditions here: bit.ly/sibchatrsvp 

Twit­ter Party Prize Give­away begins February 8th, 2018 at 9:00 pm ET and ends no later than February 8th, 2017 at 10:30pm ET (the “Twit­ter Party Entry Period”). Entrants enter via fol­low­ing @FloridaPrepaid and @BlogginMamas, and post­ing a tweet with the #StartingIsBelieving hash­tag dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. Five (5) Win­ners will be drawn ran­domly by random.org at approx­i­mately 12 minute inter­vals dur­ing the Twit­ter Party Entry Period. One (1) Win­ner will be drawn ran­domly via random.org from the event RSVP’s on the Mr. Linky widget.

Prizes include:

One (1) Florida Prepaid Prize Packs including items like a Slingpack or Backpack, water bottles, Frisbee, wristbands, and pencil pouches. ARV $150. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $150, for each of five (5) winners.

One (1) Florida Prepaid Prize Packs including items like a Slingpack or Backpack, water bottles, Frisbee, wristbands, and pencil pouches. Total approx­i­mate retail value (“ARV”) $150, awarded to one (1) win­ner who RSVP’s via the Mr. Linky widget.

You don't have to wait for the chat to enroll. Sign up now at MyFloridaPrepaid.com use BB's code: Baile1718 to receive $25 off the application fee (normally $50).

Dis­clo­sure: Blog­gin’ Mamas is being com­pen­sated for man­ag­ing this Twit­ter Party. Indi­vid­ual co-hosts are being com­pen­sated for their par­tic­i­pa­tion. All prize ful­fill­ment is the respon­si­bil­ity of the sponsor.

C U There Beautifuls!

BB2U

A Win on Every Level! 2 year Scholarship w/ @FloridaPrepaid !! #StartingisBelieving #ad

This is a sponsored post via Bloggin' Mamas and Florida Prepaid College. Opinions and experiences are Babushkas.

HolaHolaHolaBeautifuls!

The above cara de Abuela was the exact one Babushka had with each of The Grands. Bueno, ok si, add some baba and tears and that's how BB greeted each of them.  The blessing of familia is powerful, and so is knowing the responsibilities it brings.  In Babushka's Bunch, first The Trio were part of the Florida Prepaid College and now we're making sure The Grands have the same advantage. It was a great program for the first generation, y ahora there are even more options!

Open enrollment is until el final de November, but for you Beautifuls, you can WIN A 2 YR SCHOLARSHIP!!  Not share this amazing opportunity with you? JU SO FONII!!!

SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY PAGE

Es mas, a little boost. Enter BLOG1718 as a code and receive 10 Extra Entries!!

Enter daily for even more chances- pero HURRY!!  Scholarship Contest ends on 10/29.

NO CUBANTIME ON THIS ONE BEAUTIFULS!!

Helping a loved one sin poner $?? Definite Twofer!!!

Buena Suerte!

BB2U

VivaFlorida 500 is Going WILD(flowers)

Babushka is an avid fan of the VivaFlorida 500 celebration.  For you Beautifuls who don't know what that is,  the state of Florida is commemorating 500 years of being discovered,named, and colonized by Europeans- namely, Spaniards. Looonnnggg before Jamestown and its group. Queee??  JU SO FONII!!!  Si, for real, and BB's glad it's being highlighted, but it's not just the re enactments of the original settlers, but also the originals of other categories too.  There are so many categories taken with VivaFlorida 500 that something is sure to please everyone.  For Babushka, I'm just so happy they're going wild- with wildflowers! Who'd of thunk it?  What a beautiful tie in to show the beauty that was here when Ponce de Leon landed and saw all the flowers (flores).  Bello verdad?  They've got a VivaFlorida -La Florida's Wildflowers web page, they've lined up a webinar on March 8 to " learn more about the best methods for planting your own garden with wildflower seeds supplied by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. "

Couldn't figure out how to paste a picture of their page- 

so Babushka just took a pic of it!

This is based on Xavier Cortada's visionary Flor 500 project. 

You remember Xavier right?  

The artist behind BB's Favorite painting.in the Museum of Florida History.

And here's a video of Xavier explaining his project commemorating the Florida quincentenial.

Que cool right??

Y si eso no fuera suficiente- and as if that wasn't enough, they're having a webinar on Friday to help us start commemorating Florida's natural beauty by growing our own wildflowers.  Here's the official wording:

Viva Florida 500 Wildflower Project   In 1513, Ponce de Leόn made landfall on new soil and called the place La Florida, meaning land of flowers, based on its beauty and vitality. The Viva Florida 500 Wildflower Project is a collaborative effort between the Florida Department of State and libraries statewide in celebration of Florida's native plants, perhaps the very same flowers which Ponce himself saw upon his arrival. In recognition of this special and enduring piece of Florida history, the Viva Florida 500 team invites your library to join in our webinar and become a wildflower partner. During this presentation, you will learn more about the best methods for planting your own garden with wildflower seeds supplied by the FloridaWildflower Foundation. The brief overview will last about 30 minutes and allow for Q and A at its completion. For more information, please contact Samantha Stratton, Viva Florida 500 Wildflower Coordinator, atSamantha.Stratton@dos.myflorida.com or 850.245.6537.

Oh the beauty of natural flowers- 

Oh the beauty of not having to cut my lawn!!

Quee??  Y'all know Babushka never passes on a twofer. 

; )

I hope you join BB in this celebration while learning a little bit more about our bella state, it's history, and our natural beauties.

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S.  For more information on Florida's Spanish roots the Fundacion España-Florida has wonderful posts.