EPISODE 61 - KEEPING UP WITH THE SUPER MAMAS

Bricia and Paulina get together this week at Bricia's house to have fun sister time. With the kids in the room, they discuss everything from bonding with their kids, to discovering that kids tend to have a mind of their own. Paulina shares her adventure at the BlogHer conference and Bricia shares on how her final school paper and presentation turned out. They also talk a bit about strangers giving unsolicited advice and even touching their kids. Are they over reacting?

SHOW NOTES:

The Great California Shake Out

GOLMAN SACHS 10K Small Business Program

IKEA side laptop stand / Bricia's husbands desk

BLOG HER conference

Step2 Push Around Buggy (Sabina's)

Step2 Whisper Ride II (Santiago's)

EPISODE 60: #THARGETTHURSDAY CHECKING IN

This week on the show Paulina and Bricia give us a little update on what is going on with them.  Paulina tells us how the fitness challenge she is doing is going and how it is teaching her a lot about team work, support and all the things she is discovering about herself.  Bricia talks about her school struggles due to procrastination.  And they read a fan email about postpartum sex struggles, and remind us that we shouldn't be alone with our struggles. 

This #TargetThursday episode is brought to you by our friends at Target !  www.target.com

SHOW NOTES:

CAT & JACK YOUTUBE

TARGET SCHOOL SUPPLIES

EPISODE 59: #TARGETTHURSDAY GETTING IN SHAPE AND MAKING OUR DREAMS A REALITY

 

In our new #TargetThursday series Paulina goes in deeper about the drastic healthy changes she has recently made in her life, and shares a really embarrassing story that recently happen to her involving postpartum issues.   We also read an incredible email from one of our listeners where she talks about her plans to follow her dreams and make them a reality. We talk about the importance of envisioning your dreams to make them a reality

This #TargetThursday episode is brought to you by our friends at Target !  www.target.com

SHOW NOTES:

Pelvic Floor Exercises

Invisibilia Podcast

Cat & Jack Clothing at Target Youtube

Cat & Jack by Target

EPISODE 58: ASK US ANYTHING Q&A

This week on the podcast we have another fun Q & A episode. We answer all of your questions from how to make mole, what is in Paulina's bag(s)to how many tattoos Bricia has and what do we see in the Super Mama's future.  To spice things up we answer your Sex questions,  one of Paulina's favorite subjects (According to Bricia) and many more fun questions that were sent in.  

 We also catch up on our week and share with you the picks and tips that we are loving this week.  We hope you enjoy this fun show as much as we did. 

 

SHOW NOTES:

STRAW MAT FOR BEACH

WATCH "SOLEDAD" THE MOVIE

EPISODE 57- TONGUE PIERCINGS AND TATOOS

This week on the show Paulina and Bricia catch up on their week and Paulina shares the story of her first trip to the ER with Sabina.  The experience brought back memories of her younger self when she went through the painful experience of getting her tongue pierced just to go agains her dad's will.  
They talk about all the bad decisions we take when we are younger and regret later in life, and how we can use this experiences to break patterns with our own kids.   And as every week, they share their favorite picks and tips. 

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com

SHOW NOTES:

Batiste Dry Shampoo 

Tony Robbins Interview Part 1

Tony Robbins Interview Part 2 

Tony Robbins " I am not your Guru"

Seventh Generation Products

EPISODE 56: RAISING BICULTURAL CHILDREN

This week on the show, we have Book writer and blogger Mari Tere Rodriguez Bellas, author of the books "How to Raise Bilingual Children" and "Arroz con Pollo and Apple Pie". She shares with us the story behind her books and gives us good tips and advise that will hep us in our bilingual journey with the kids.  Mari Tere also shares with us a lot of good advise on marriage, and the importance of making our relationship with our partners an importance priority in our life.  We also talk about discipline and give some beauty tips on the picks and tips of the week.  

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com

SHOW NOTES:

MARI TERE RODRIGUEZ BELLAS

Raising Bilingual Children

EPISODE 55- FASHION MAMA @NATALIEALCALA

This week we have an amazing guest with us, the original #FashionMama herself, @NatalieAlcala.  We get to hear the amazing story of how she got to be a Senior Editor for Racked LA a company she had been dreaming to work for since a young age.  When she became a mom, she noticed that she had a hard time connecting with other moms so she created a space for other Fashion Mamas like herself to connect, make friends and share their experiences as Moms.  Natalie's story is so inspiring, she teaches us that to make our dreams a reality we have to work hard and constantly envision yourself where you want to end up.  Natalie also shares her passion for healthy eating wellness for herself but also for her son Diego.  This is definitely one of our favorite episodes so don't miss it! 

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Fashion Mamas 

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up

Racked LA

Seventh Generation

EPISODE 54- #HOTLINE THURSDAY UPLIFTING WORDS AND KISSES FOR YOUR HUSBAND

This week on our #HotLineThursday episode, we talk about the importance of saying uplifting words to your partner regularly, because we often  forget that they too need to hear they are loved and appreciated.  Remember that this is a team effort and we need to encourage each other along the way.  Plus we share an email that we received from a #SuperMama in which she tells us her secret weapon for potty training.  

 

This Thursday #HotLineThursday episode  was brought to you by our Super Mamas Social presented by Target.  Coming to Los Angeles on Saturday July 9th, 2016, a gathering of Super Mamas for a pic-nic style festival full of activities.  For the kids, we will have an arts and crafts area, a bilingual reading corner, gardening workshops and a water play area.  And for us mommies we will have a  pump and breast feeing station, Micheladas, Skinny girl wines, food vendors, a styling session curated by our friends of YMI Jeans and a live taping of the show featuring some of our favorite moms from past episodes.  Get your tickets today by visiting SuperMamasSocial.com. 

EPISODE 53: MAKING COOKIES, HOME SCHOOLING AND CHASING DREAMS

This week on the show we have the incredibly talented Alicia Rose, the woman behind Alicias Delicias cookies.  We sit down to talk about her journey in the cookie world, how having a child with special needs made her find her passion  and her decision to start home schooling her daughters.  Alicia's story will inspire you to follow your dreams and to love what you do so much that it doesn't feel like work, both in your personal and professional life. 

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com.

 

SHOW NOTES:

EPISODE 52- MEAN GIRLS

This week Bricia and Paulina sit down to talk catch up on their week and talk about a rough situation Paulina went through when Krista was faced with other girls being mean to her.  How do you control yourself as a parent when someone hurts your child's feelings? What is the best way to deal with the situation when you are hurt as well? We do not have the answers but we try to see things from another perspective. They also share a very big pattern from their childhood that they are trying to break and share their favorite picks for the week. 

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com.

SHOW NOTES:

YouTube Kids

Head Massager

Super Mamas Social

Seventh Generation Products

EPISODE 51- DEALING WITH FEAR

This week on the show, Paulina and Bricia sit down to discuss the tragic events that occurred over the weekend in Orlando and ask the question of how can we even explain this kind of situations to our children and with all the violence that happens around us how do we keep fear from taking over our lives? Maybe we can make a difference by teaching our kids love and tolerance towards others so they grow up to be accepting and loving human beings.

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com.

SHOW NOTES:

How to help the Orlando Shooting Victims

Talking to kids about news and violence

Teaching kids how to respect differences

Munchkin Miracle 360 Sippy Cup

Black African Soap

Weleda Calendula Baby Wash

Seventh Generation Products

Super Mamas Social

EPISODE 50- STEPPING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

On this #ThursdayHotline episode we talk about about a recent experience Paulina had where she was forced to step out of her comfort zone and how that changed the perception she had of herself.  Sometimes we limit ourselves with our own insecurities and fears but if we do one thing that scares us at a time soon enough we will find out that we can do anything we put our minds into. Uncomfortable situations are scary but they are the only way we can grow.  

This Thursday Mini Episode was brought to you by our Super Mamas Social coming to Los Angeles on Saturday July 9th, 2016, a gathering of Super Mamas for a pic-nic style festival full of activities.  For the kids, we will have an arts and crafts area, a bilingual reading corner, gardening workshops and a water play area.  And for us mommies we will have apump and breast feeing station, Micheladas, Skinny girl wines, food vendors, a styling session curated by our friends of YMI Jeans and a live taping of the show featuring some of our favorite moms from past episodes.  Get your tickets today by visiting SuperMamasSocial.com.

 

 

EPISODE 49- READING MORE SPANISH WITH LA LIBRERIA FOUNDERS

This week on the podcast we haveChiara Arroyo and Celene Navarrete, Co-Founders of La Libreria, a local bookstore that focuses in Children's books in spanish. They come in to share how their passion for books took them from being volunteers at their kids school to now providing support toschool libraries around the city.  We learn the importance of reading quality books to our kids since very early on.  They also share with us incredible patterns that they want to break in our patterns to patterns section. and we all share our picks and tips of the week.  

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com.

SHOW NOTES:

@LuzWarrior's Target Haul Video

La Libreria BookStore

UCLA-Guided Meditations

EPISODE 48- LET'S NOT JUDGE MOMS

This week's mini episode is our take on people's quick judgmental conclusions on parenting.  It is very easy to create an opinion about other people's choices but we have to stop and think that we are not all perfect and we are all trying to do our best.  Instead of judging lets lend a helping hand and stop shaming and judging each other.  

This Thursday Mini Episode was brought to you by our Super Mamas Social coming to Los Angeles on Saturday July 9th, 2016, a gathering of Super Mamas for a pic-nic style festival full of activities.  For the kids, we will have an arts and crafts area, a bilingual reading corner, gardening workshops and a water play area.  And for us mommies we will have apump and breast feeing station, Micheladas, Skinny girl wines, food vendors, a styling session curated by our friends of YMI Jeans and a live taping of the show featuring some of our favorite moms from past episodes.  Get your tickets today by visiting SuperMamasSocial.com.

EPISODE 47- Defining Moments Of Our Life and The Power Of Prayer

This week in our #ThursdayHotline episode we talk about the life changing moments that redefine you.  Those good or bad moments that change the way you see yourself and life and how  praying and speaking positiveness into your life can make a world of difference.  

To leave your message for the Super Mamas and be featured on future #HotlineThursdays call (424) 326-3707

This Hotline Thursday episode was brought to you by our Super Mamas Social coming to Los Angeles on Saturday July 9th, 2016, a gathering of Super Mamas for a pic-nic style festival full of activities.  For the kids, we will have an arts and crafts area, a bilingual reading corner, gardening workshops and a water play area.  And for us mommies we will have a  pump and breast feeing station, Micheladas, Skinny girl wines, food vendors, a styling session curated by our friends of YMI Jeans and a live taping of the show featuring some of our favorite moms from past episodes.  Get your tickets today by visiting SuperMamasSocial.com. 

EPISODE 46-FOOD STRUGGLES AND FINDING MORE TIME

This week on the show, Paulina and Bricia share the importance that meal times with the kids have for them and all the struggles and victories that they each go through everyday trying to make this happen.  

At the end of the day it all comes down to figuring out how to get organized and finding more time, but also forgiving yourself when things don't go your way.  

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. 

Bentgo Kids Lunchbox

Lollaland Lollacup

Seventh Generation Products 

SuperMamas Social

EPISODE 45 - LEARNING TO TAKE A COMPLIMENT

On this special episode of our podcast, Paulina and Bricia share a call from the Super Mama Hotline, share their struggles on taking compliments and learn how to celebrate small victories by learning how to celebrate their inner awesome. 

To leave your message for the Super Mamas and be featured on future #HotlineThursdays call (424) 326-3707

EPISODE 44- LEARNING TO TRUST OUR CHILDREN

Our youngest sister, Elizabeth Lopez is with us today.  Though she is not a mom, her insight on the trust she learned to build with our parents came at a perfect time.  Sometimes we forget that the most important factor in a relationship weather it be between a couple or a parent and a child, is trust.  

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. 

SHOW NOTES:

Beyonce's The Formation World Tour

RIE Parenting 

Routines for Love and Learning

University of Southern California 

Earth Science Natural Deodorant 

Livie & Luca Shoes 

Seventh Generation Products

Super Mamas Social

EPISODE 43-MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION WITH @LILYLOVE213

Our comadre @lilylove213 is back in the studio celebrating El Dia de las Madres with all of us.  This episode was a little longer than usual but there was so many questions and topics we got into, it felt like there was not enough time.  We share with all of you our Mothers day experiences and we get the 411 on Lily's life and lessons she has learned as a Veterana mom  of 4. 


This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. 

And don't forget to hashtag your Seventh Generation pics with #SuperMamaGeneration

SHOW NOTES:

THE  BEAUTIFUL CIRCUS : By Lily Martinez

PURSE CASE 

RICE NOODLES

DRIED BANANA CHIPS

SEVENTH GENERATION

SUPER MAMAS SOCIAL

EPISODE 42- THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

This week on the show we have another awesome Super Mama. Myriam Knepper comes in to share her journey navigating her son's Autism diagnose.  She teaches us some very valuable lessons on being the best advocate for our own children. She learned since very early in her son's life that she had to figure out on her own how to navigate the system to best benefit her and her family and she shares great resources with all of us.  Her attitude towards life inspires us to see the challenges we face as opportunities for growth and giving back.  

This Episode was brought to you by our sponsor Seventh Generation.  To learn more about Seventh Generation and their products, please visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com. 

And don't forget to hashtag your Seventh Generation pics with #SuperMamaGeneration

Department of Development Services- Regional Centers

CSUN- Family Focus Resouce Center

Autism Speaks Org

Miriam Knepper Contact- advocateforyourkid@gmail.com

Child's Life Vitamin C 

Micro Fiber Face Towels

Super Mamas Social

What are your plans for the weekend ?Come join us this Saturday! we’re cooking up something STRANGE with @chefashleyshep and @iampaulinalopez! Check out the link in our bio to be a part of a very special STRANGE WORLD Mommy and Me cooking class
I feel like I’ve gotten to know so much more of myself in the past couple of weeks, from my trip to Oaxaca reconnecting to my inner child and the traditions that fill me up so much to meeting with @victor.zenstoic today. I feel so grateful and