Babushka's Baile- 10 year Aniversario! #FBF @ConexionFlorida

This was in the Agosto edition of Conexion - the official 10 year mark was 8/11/11. 

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

Si, it's true, Babushka has been bailando on the www for 10 years. Wow and Woah! Ya know, people say "The years went by so fast. Bolaron!" Bueno, si and no...

True, this year has more than flown, and when BB looks at The Trio, she still hasn't comprehended that they are the parents of The Grands. Pero think of it, the last ten years... Babushka feels it all.  

From the first writing, the first conference, the first paid post,

Introductions

Hispanicize 2012- the 1st in Miami and BB was there!!

American Latino Heritage Fund - Natl. Parks, BB's 1st paid gig!!

The people she's been fortunate to work with

Ford Motor Co., Florida Kid Care, ABLE United, Florida Prepaid College

and meet

Cristina Saralegui, Erik Estrada, Rita Moreno, Charo, Maria Elena Toraño, Mickey/Disney

 

The teams she's been part of

Mamas con Poder/ Voting, Bloggin' Mamas, Latism, Consumer Reports, Network Niche

The causes she has spoken about and for, 

The wonderful trips and experiences shared with familia.

Seaworld, Oprahnation, Carnival Cruiselines, Bloggin Mamas, St. Augustine, Art Basel,

 Disney On Ice, Ft. Walton Beach, Red Coach

And those she's been blessed to now call amigos 

Mar, Mi Capitan, Fern, Amanda, Heather, Janie, Mi Rey, Maria, Myrah

Laurita Tellado

all this because of Babushka's Baile.

Do you recall the last ten years Beautifuls? Do you feel the last ten years? 

BB certainly does porque she did it fully, passionately, and is grateful for it all.

The first tagline of the blog was: 

My daily dance- sometimes I lead, sometimes I follow, and sometimes I get my toes stepped on. I may not recall the lyrics, but the music is always of my own choosing.

original blog set up

BB definitely has felt the dancing, even had to comprar cases of Dr.Scholl's, but it was all a choice as to who would be Babushka's partner. Does your memoria say the same to you? Did you truly live the last ten years? Are you ready to totally live the next?  For her part, BB looks forward to the upcoming 10 years of bailes and hopes you'll be dancing right alongside her. 

A BAILAR SE HA DICHO!

Babushka Besos a todos. Cuidensen.

Children's Care is Completo con Florida KidCare. #IAMKidCare

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Florida KidCare with opinions totalmente de Babushka.

Florida KidCare Services

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Vieron that graphic?  When Babushka says "Completo" she means it.  All facets of childrens' health care falls under the Florida KidCare health and dental plan. From birth to 18, nuestros hijos have good cuidado and parents (and grandparents) have peace of mind.

OJO Beautifuls. Did you see the coverage and services provided?  BB's spoken before about their doctors and dentists, but did you see that vision and hearing were there tambien? And also, a topic you know that is very close to Babushka's heart, mental health is part of their plan too. The total child is looked after.

And then there are things like prescription drugs, hospital, surgeries that are very vital and also covered by Florida KidCare.

BUENISIMO the offerings verdad? Pero what about the calidad? Beautifuls, parents pick the primary care doctor; the same doctors on some of those pricey private insurances. Precio dictate quality?  JU SO FONII!!! With Florida KidCare you also get top notch specialists for dental as well as medical. All this covered by a low or possibly free monthly premium!

Importante Bullet Points to Know:

• Florida KidCare covers doctor visits, immunizations, prescriptions, emergencias, surgeries, dental, vision, y mas!
• Most familias pay nada and many pay as little as $15 or $20 per month for all children en la casa- even if both parents work.
• Chances are you'll be able to keep your current doctores.
• 95% de padres are happy with services received. BB sure was!

A repeat from the first post that bears repeating. Tambien repeating, BB's Trio was covered by Florida KidCare, and now Babushka is very happy to know that it's around for this generation.  Go check out the site, the plans, the offerings and services.  The options are plenty and so is the ayuda. Online, via phone, or in person, the buena gente of Florida KidCare estan alli for you. 

 Let's have the New Year be a healthy one. 

For our children, for us.

Enroll hoy en Florida KidCare.

BB2U

Don't Forget Your Umbrella!! Keeping Children Healthy. #FLKidCare #ad

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Florida KidCare with opinions totalmente de Babushka.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

This is the fourth post of Babushka's Florida KidCare series and hopefully by now the advantages of the plan have been explained and you're ready to sign up.  Bueno, the buena gente of el plan want you to know of the cuatro programas under the Florida KidCare umbrella. Once you have applied, they will check to see which program(s) your child(ren) may be eligible for.

• Medicaid- Birth through 18 years  Administered by the Dept. Of Children and Families
• MediKids- Ages 1 through 4 years Administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration AHCA
• Florida Healthy Kids- Ages 5 through 18 years   for those not covered by Medicaid
• Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan- Birth through 18 years for children with special healthcare needs

There's an old children's prayer in Spanish, "Cuatro pilares tiene mi cama" which Babushka thinks of when she sees the above graphic. Florida KidCare truly was the pillar of BB's children's health care; The Trio had all their medical needs met with the plan. Tambien, as in the prayer, there were angeles ready and giving care when Babushka would call with questions. Quee?? Not call? JU SO FONII!!!

Babushka would call, go in person, or email. These options are also open for you when you want to apply for Florida KidCare too! So no matter how you apply, if you have questions feel free to ask them, and after you do, Babushka esta segura you'll do as she did and become a member.

Feibu: https://www.facebook.com/FLKidCare

Tweety: https://twitter.com/FLKidCare

Florida KidCare - Enroll now.

BB2U

Better Safe than Sick & Sorry. #IAmKidCare

This post has been sponsored by FloridaKidCare  and  BB's happy to share her opinions de ellos.

El Dr. and Dr. J
BB's corazon is busting with joy and pride. Grandsons #1 y  #5 playing juntos what Babushka dreams.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

There is nothing worse or mas pesado than having a child who is sick- excepto knowing that you could have prevented it.  Babushka jugar con eso?  JU SO FONII!!! That's why she had The Trio covered by Florida KidCare .

Sick children es algo serio. On many levels. Besides the obvious, this is what the local school board says about them. "Absences" right there on page 2, lo primerito is:

PARENTS' RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS

 1. Parents send their children to school in good health.

 Wow and Woah. And then they go on to add that "Official documentation from a third party is required for five (5) or more absences in a nine week grading period." So even with doctors notes, mas que 5- preparate!!

Si Beautifuls, prepare yourselves and your little ones. As they say, "Prevention is worth a pound of cure." And you can't have better prevention than regular check-ups, both with the medical doctor as well as the dentist.  Florida KidCare  is designed specifically with kids in mind. Florida KidCare benefits include but are not limited to:

• Doctor Visits
• Checkups
• Dental Care
• And much more! .

Having a toothache doesn't let you concentrate on anything else, so even if your little one braves going to escuela, chances are they won't be putting much attention on their lessons.  Es mas, a national survey showed that 1 in 7 children between the ages of 6-12 had suffered a toothache in the last 6 meses!! Beautifuls, learn the lesson BB went through and join Florida KidCare.  Covering both medical y dental is one less thing you have to worry or think about. One place for your children's health coverage, always available and ready for you.  With year-round open enrollment, the time apply for Florida KidCare coverage is always now! Apply HERE.

Porque their futuro depends on them staying healthy.

Florida Kidcare

Feibu: https://www.facebook.com/FLKidCare

Tweety: https://twitter.com/FLKidCare

BB2U

Healthy Holidays with Florida Kid Care #IAmKidCare AD

Sponsored by Florida KidCare and happily shared by Babushka. Opinions expressed are todo BB's.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!!

This is Babushka’s favorite time of year. The weather gets cooler and crisper, the comida sweeter and more plentiful. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year that many gente get more colds and rundown. Tambien with all the sweets and caramelos abounding, the teeth can let us know we’re overindulging. Felizmente in Florida, nuestros hijos have a good chance of quick recovery con Florida KidCare. BB not inform y'all about sus maravillas? JU SO FONII!! In case you didn’t see the first post about Florida KidCare, let BB fill you in on some of the importante points.

🎄Florida  KidCare  offers  free  and  affordable  health   and  dental  insurance  coverage  for  children  from   birth  through  18  years  of  age— with  no  application   fee.  

🎅Through  Florida  KidCare  coverage,  your  child  has   access  to  affordable,  quality  health  and  dental coverage..

🎄Most  families  pay  nothing  at  all  for  coverage,  and   many  families  pay  just  $15  or  $20  a  month.  

Your child's health is the most important thing. That's why Florida KidCare💚💗 offers head to toe coverage. With year-round enrollment,the time to apply is always now. You can start an application here: Florida KidCare

Si Beautifuls, our children's health is the mas importante thing in our lives. Let's make sure they enjoy the holidays in good health with preventative doctor and dentist visits- por seacaso and with Florida KidCare.

Happiest of Holidays to you Beautifuls & familias.  

BB2U

BB Cares for #FloridaKidCare Porque They Cared for My Florida Kids! #sponsored

This post has been sponsored by FloridaKidCare and happy to share BB's opinions de ellos.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

BB was a single mother with The Trio, and Florida KidCare was a blessing from el principio.  Affordable insurance was one less thing to worry about; it felt wonderful knowing they were going to have their basic cares met. Now that The Grands are here, Babushka's relieved to know that this program is still aqui for Florida's children.

Florida KidCare

Importante Bullet Points to Know:

• Florida KidCare covers doctor visits, immunizations, prescriptions, emergencias, surgeries, dental, vision, y mas!
• Most familias pay nada and many pay as little as $15 or $20 per month for all children en la casa- even if both parents work.
• Chances are you'll be able to keep your current doctores.
• 95% de padres are happy with services received. BB sure was!

"257,000  children  in  Florida  are  currently  living  without  health  and  dental  insurance  and  147,000  of  them  are   eligible  for completely free  or  low  cost  coverage  through  Florida  KidCare." Babushka not be grateful she applied? JU SO FONII!! One of the few things BB never doubted as a madre.
Apply now! Florida Kid Care

Miren their social media paginas; see what they're about.

Feibu: https://www.facebook.com/FLKidCare
Tweety: https://twitter.com/FLKidCare

And their website Florida KidCare is in English, Spanish, and Creole.
Porque ALL of Florida's children should be covered.

BB2U