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.

BabyBoomers Bailando, Dancing with @Disney . #WrinkleInTime #MaryPoppinsReturns

Film Images/storyline forwarded by Disney, opinions expressed are BB's. 

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

The S Sisters are at it again. Just la semana pasada BB was talking about the importance of reading to children and suggested some good books, when along comes an email from Disney letting Babushka know of their telling of two literary classics, A Wrinkle in Time and Mary Poppins.

Now why the shoutout to BabyBoomers? Porque BB remembers these from her childhood. The Wrinkle in Time series began in 1962 (a very good year) and quickly became a success as science fiction for children. Babushka read the whole series, from Meghan's childhood to where she becomes a madre, marrying- bueno, let's just say it's a series that captures your heart and imagination and well worth the read. "It is the first book in L'Engle's Time Quintet, which follows the Murry and O'Keefe families." As far as the movie-



"After learning her astrophysicist father, Alex, is being held captive on a distant planet deep in the grip of a universe-spanning evil, Meg Murry works with her highly intelligent younger brother Charles Wallace, her new friend and fellow student Calvin O'Keefe, and three astral travelers, Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who to save him." Wikipedia

Like A WRINKLE IN TIME on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrinkleInTimeMovie/

Follow A WRINKLE IN TIME on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrinkleinTime

Follow A WRINKLE IN TIME on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrinkleintime/

Visit the official A WRINKLE IN TIME website here: http://movies.disney.com/a-wrinkle-in-time

A WRINKLE IN TIME opens in theatres everywhere this Friday March 9th!

Se ve BUENISIMO! Pero honestly, being Sci-Fi, BB had no doubt that they'd do justice to this Babyboomer book, but how could they redo and enhance their masterpiece Mary Poppins?  Here Babushka was apprehensive and dare she say even a tad offended?  Story goes that bb was taken by her parents to the NY screening of Mary Poppins and the tunes were sung incessantly from then on. And bb was only 2!! Quite an impression it made.  Felizmente Disney realized they couldn't better their classic, so they have crafted a story continuing the original, 20 years later. Gracias and Well done Disney. Not only is this appreciated, but bringing back Dick Van Dyke in this latest rendition pulls at the heart strings of those of us who remember him from the original. Y Babushka has to say that  casting Lin-Manuel Miranda as the current sweep- Sensacional!!

Like MARY POPPINS RETURNS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marypoppinsreturns/

Follow Walt Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneystudios  

Follow Walt Disney Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneystudios/

MARY POPPINS RETURNS arrives in theatres everywhere on December 25, 2018! 

Babushka not see these peliculas?  JU SO FONII!!

Looking forward to reliving past memories and enjoying making new ones.

See you at the movies Beautifuls!

BB2U

P.S.  Disney sent over some downloadable goodies de A Wrinkle in Time. Enjoy!

ESOOO!!! @Starbucks $100 Gift Card #Giveaway .

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!!

A giveaway for $100 at Starbucks. Need BB say more??

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

Prize: $100 Starbucks Gift Card

Giveaway organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck! (Please email becky@ohmygoshbeck.com with any questions.) 

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 6/30 and is open worldwide. Winner will be notified via email.

Are you a blogger who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your blog? Click here to find out how you can join a totally awesome group of bloggers!

--a Rafflecopter giveaway

Buena Suerte Beautifuls!

And if y'all think Babushka isn't entering this one...

JU SO FONII!!!

BB2U

It's been 5 years... @HeartOfHaiti A reason for giving thanks, A reason for giving more.

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US, and Babushka is sooo very thankful to live in this country, be blessed with the people in my life, and the countless moments of abundance I've had. For that reason I have joined with Macy's in their Heart of Haiti program, to give back to those who haven't been as fortunate. 

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!

Five years ago this little girl was born and BB's world would never be the same.

Almost Five years ago Haiti was hit with a devastating earthquake, 

and their world would never be the same.

Flickr pics -Top Row:HaitiDamage  coolgeography.com.uk
haiti_earthquake  csmonitor.com, Cite Soleil by mellagi,haiti_earthquake  theengineer.co.uk

Like my granddaughter La Princesa, Haiti is also developing, learning to stand on its own. 

Pero tambien como mi nieta, like La Princesa, Haiti needs help in doing so.

Macy’s went to Haiti shortly after the January 12, 2010 earthquake and realized that despite the devastation there was an artist community that existed and was eager to bring their product to market. 

They launched a product line for sale at Macys.com and in stores (listed below) which to date has employed 400 artists. 

• Macy's Herald Square, Brooklyn Downtown, Metro Center, Chicago State Street, Northland Center, Seattle Downtown, Portland Downtown, San Francisco Union Square, Biltmore Fashion Park, South Coast Plaza Home, Mission Valley Home, Dallas Galleria, Lenox Square Mall, and Dadeland Mall. 

 When you employ one artist in Haiti, the entire community benefits. Over 500 artists employed benefitting over 3,000 members of their extended family.

To put this into perspective, the average Haitian’s annual income is only $400 – for a year!  Add to that, Haiti has an estimated 400,000 artisans (out of a 10M population) who rely solely on their handcrafted goods as a source of income. No other sector of employment even approaches such numbers.

Macy’s paved the way in helping to rebuild this important sector of the fragile economy. 

The paper mache technique - practiced by many Haitian artisans - involves sourcing old, cement bags - or other paper products - to tear apart and re-purpose with glue and paint to create this unique piece. 

The blue circle vase - made in Jacmel - is hand-painted and includes a glass insert for functionality. 

Babushka was given the Blue Circle vase to show and share here, and to say it is stunning is an understatement. The quality is buenisimo, the colors rich and bold. A treasure to wake to every morning; it's a true work of art in my bedroom. Quee?? Ok si, JU SO FONII, BB's a work of art too. Actually, as I said in the Oprah post, this vase reminds me of all the beauty in the world, and how Babushka can play a very important part in it.

And you My Beautifuls can be a very big part of it too.

When thinking of gifts, think of giving gifts that help others, especially those in need. 

Give gifts that give hope, a sustainable income to Haitian artisans.

 Giving back and paying forward is the way to start this Thanksgiving and holiday season.

Have a wonderful holiday My Beautifuls.

BB2U

Heart of Haiti can be found and followed on social media at @HeartofHaiti on Twitter andwww.facebook.com/heartofhaiti on Facebook. 

For additional information about how Heart of Haiti is helping the community, visit this page. 

Oprah's Message O-O-O x3 Part 3 #Oprah #Orgullosa #Olay #LifeYouWantMIA

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!

No. Grandson's 8 bday 2day Family 1st... pero #Oprah is REAL CLOSE 2ND RT @meeshsparks: @BBabushka @Oprah #LifeYouWantMIA are you here ?!
— bohemian babushka (@BBabushka) October 25, 2014

This was the tweet I shared with y'all in Part 2 of this series.  The reason I didn't attend day 2 of Oprah's #LifeYouWantMIA weekend event - PicaPica's 8th Birthday.

Being a chip off the old Babushka, my grandson decided for a twofer.  He combined his birthday- 10/25 with Halloween.  It really was a spooktacular combo. There were ghouls and ghosts.

Games & Good Eats

But mostly, there was a good time between family & friends.

Matter of fact, such a good time was had, that The Trio all stayed over.

And that My Beautifuls, that my children should so enjoy each other,

 that they continued the fiesta until the morn... 

THAT surpassed anything Oprah could have said.  

Sorry that I missed Day 2 of Oprah's event?

JU SO FONII!!!

THIS is Babushka's #LifeYouWantMIA

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

Oprah's Message O-O-O x3 Part 2 #Oprah #Orgullosa #Olay #LifeYouWantMIA

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!

Today is all about Oprah and YOU- or the you that's possible if you follow your calling, your passion. Not easy to do, but it's doable.  The following are some of the diamonds Oprah shared. Read the words and let them lead you to your truth.

"The Universe is always speaking to you."

"The essence is to know there is no feeling your best life without connection to your spiritual life- The Spirit of You."

"I was born poor- which makes being being rich so much better."

"You can be a better you than a pretend anyone else."

"Knowing what you don't want to do is just as important as knowing what you do want to do."

"When all goes wrong, the Universe is trying to move you in a new direction."

"Where is flow in your life?"

"Everybody wants to know- 'Did you hear me?' 'And did what I say mean anything to you?' "

"We are all looking to know that we matter."

"You co-create your life with the energy of your Intention."

"You become what you believe, not what you want."

"Keep Your Vibration high. That's your #1 job."

"To have the Life you want, you have to choose Love."

"If you're still breathing that means you get a second chance."

"Your Life is speaking to you all the time.

A whisper = message

A pebble = problem

A brick = crises

A brickwall = disaster

Especially in trial. They are outside you to see if you know who you really are."

"Gratitude is the fastest way to change vibrations."

"Sustained Joy is the Reason You Are Here."

"If it happend TO you, then it happened FOR you-

to LIFT you higher and make you BETTER."

"God is ready to move you in a new direction.

 Be ready to claim you power.

Take Your Glory

and RUN!"

BUENISIMOS RIGHT??!!??

Quee?? JU SO FONII !!! Of course these aren't all the bellezas she shared with us. It was a 2 hour charla My Beautifuls! Besides, y'all should make every effort to see and hear her in person yourselves. As it was, BB could only attend the first day, and I must repeat Part 1 of this series by thanking the nice people of #Orgullosa for this opportunity. The second day highlights you can find on Tweety- look for the hashtag "LifeYouWantMIA .  When asked during the 2nd day if BB was there this was the reply:

No. Grandson's 8 bday 2day Family 1st... pero #Oprah is REAL CLOSE 2ND RT @meeshsparks: @BBabushka @Oprah #LifeYouWantMIA are you here ?!

— bohemian babushka (@BBabushka) October 25, 2014

PicaPica's 8th Bday. Y'all know Babushka- always saving the best for last. 

Pero this WAS a REAL CLOSE 2ND.

; )

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen. 

O-O-O x3 Part I #Oprah #Orgullosa #Olay #LifeYouWantMIA

No se if I need to "disclose" as this is more of a Gracias than a sponsored post-

pero por sea... we wouldn't want Tio Sam aka FCC mad at BB, would we? 

And this post, it's all Babushka, all over the place.

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!

After 2+ months in Miami, BB tries to summarize the many blessings encountered. Of course I can't do it all justice, and without pics,notes,brochures, the memory isn't coming up with todo, so before BB forgets, let's start with the last week.  Quee?? JUSOFONII Ok si, Babushka does usually go backwards and against the norm doesn't she??  Pero you know what? That's what Oprah says makes us special, being true to ourselves. And I heard that straight from her. Oh Si BB did!!!

Gracias to the wonderful world of Orgullosa, the P&G division for Latinas, Babushka was able to attend Oprah's "The Life You Want " event in Miami. On to OTown BB went. With sombrilla in hand and bus pass ready, Sweetie & BB were set to experience the world of O.

From @BBabushka Instagram:

Getting Babushkafied for the #Oprah #LifeYouWantMIA #Orgullosa #Covergirl#GirlsCan Event

http://instagram.com/p/uiFc22CdeQ/

Got my sombrilla got my bus pass NADA stops BB from #Oprah#LifeYouWantMIA Grateful y #Orgullosa

http://instagram.com/p/uiMZqlidVl/

OTown in Miami was next to the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami. 

You can see my beloved Freedom Tower in the last pic.

We took part of the Power Meet-up and since y'all know BB doesn't work any harder than she has to- 

here's a snippet of the Media Alert.

"COVERGIRL, PROCTER AND GAMBLE’S ORGULLOSA AND PUBLIX HOST A POWER MEET-UP IN MIAMI TO KICK-OFF THE OPENING OF "OPRAH’S "THE LIFE YOU WANT" WEEKEND"

*Tour Aims to Empower Women to Live the Life They Want Every Day*

*WHAT:         COVERGIRL and Orgullosa *will host a unique Power Meet-up breakfast for media and Miami influencers to officially kick-off the opening of Oprah The Life You Want Weekend O-Town experience. The exclusive one-hour networking event will start at *9AM on Friday, October 24 at Museum Park* and include a celebrity panel who will provide tips on how women can embrace life, uninhabited by chaos.

 Buenisimo right?  Pero wait- it gets better.

*WHO:            Special celebrity guests will participate in the Power Meet-up panel and be on hand for press interviews.

• Carla Hall, TV host on ABC "The Chew"
• Jessi Leon, Latin GRAMMY nominee for "Best New Artist"
•  Irma Martinez, fashion stylist and entrepreneur

Guest panel- 

"TV Host and Chef Carla Hall, Singer Jessi Leon and Celebrity Fashion Stylist Irma Martinez participated in a Power Meet-Up of influential women, hosted by COVERGIRL, Olay, Orgullosa and Publix, at "Oprah's "The Life You Want" Weekend" in Miami, Oct. 24, 2014. In panel discussion format, the women explored the topic of living one's best life, while sharing words of encouragement, empowerment."

Some of the Panel Pearls:

Set Your Boundaries. Make "Me" time. ~Carla Hall

The "Bad" things are beautiful too. ~Jessi Leon

On the Risk of Enterpreneurship-
Lost job after 4 years and started styling clients out of necessity;
this in turn became the successful Trendy,Inc.   Stylist Irma Martinez says about hurdles-

"Clean up the mess and be happy- Do What You Love."

ESOESOESO!!!

Babushka's in total agreement & enjoyed their messages.  You know what else BB enjoyed?

           

"Guests will also be treated to unique beauty brand makeovers, expert demos, and skincare consultations from Olay and COVERGIRL. Tide, Charmin and Crest will also provide attendees with mini styling presentations, an inspirational photo experience, a live wall art project and expert demos.These specialty brand experiences are designed to help inspire Miami residents to not be hesitant to take the necessary steps to renew and reinvent themselves."

BB enjoying the tents of OTown, the Olay samples of the Regenerist night moisturizer I use, my friend Jill Tracey getting a massage and Babushka getting an unbelievable head massage with Pantene Age Defy oil

Pero sabes que mas was unbelievable? 
Sweetie & BB were invited to the VIP Suite to see Oprah!

ESOESOESOOOO!!!

The Suite, the Swag, the Smorgasbord!!!

Pero none of this means anything without the-

 *WHY:            With The Oprah Life You Want Tour and COVERGIRL, aim to empower women in Miami with the tools they need to be their best selves, empowering them to discover the potential hidden inside and summon the courage to overcome obstacles, so they can more easily live the life they want every day.

Gracias Orgullosa por the invite y el hospitality.  

And though Babushka doesn't "need" anyone's approval or consent to pursue my dreams, 

a gentle note of validation is always nice.

Heart of Haiti Paper mache Vase with tag Orgullosa gave Babushka
BB's daily reminder

BB2U

           Info about the Oprah Tour is available here:

           http://www.oprah.com/app/events-miami.html

           http://www.oprah.com/app/events-houston.html

BB will share more of Oprah's #LifeYouWantMIA weekend in Part 2.