Maya in the Moment

SCREENING PASSES:THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE

2015-01-27T09:56:00.000-08:00

Hey guys! SPONGEBOB IS BACK IN THEATERS!!!

We all know that SpongeBob is the eternal optimist.

TWEET/SNAPCHAT me your SPONGEBOB happy face!
(@mayainthemoment)

Like this!

The first 10 people that posts will win FREE passes to the screening this Saturday, the 31st, at 10am at Harkins Scottsdale 101. (I'll be there too!!!)

Opening Date: February 6, 2015 (Nationwide) In Theatres, Real D 3D and 2D

Rating: PG

Synopsis: SpongeBob SquarePants, the world’s favorite sea dwelling invertebrate, comes ashore to our world for his most super-heroic adventure yet.

Love, Maya

MY WEEK WITH THE 2015 #TOYOTA #YARIS!

2015-01-05T11:55:00.002-08:00

Hey guys! So if you follow me on instagram or snapchat you know that I got to drive the 2015 #Toyota #Yaris! My friend Nathaniel and I wanted to ring in 2015 in Cali with our Vine friends, and we did just that!

Here's a recap from my trip in case you missed it!

I have to be honest with you guys though, I was kind of intimidated to drive in LA cause, well, you know. Crazy drivers(see gif below) and TRAFFIC!

But I actually found my confidence in the Yaris. It's compact size was PERFECT for zipping around in LA. Here's a victory selfie of when we found the only compact spot left on the 2nd floor at the Grove. YAAAAAS!

The first thing I got to do was FINALLY meet one of my long time Vine friends, Mario Dominic! I even got to hear him sing!! (see below)

A video posted by Maya Anjelica Murillo (@mayainthemoment) on Jan 1, 2015 at 12:07pm PST

When I was there I also did a collab with one of my newest Vine friends, (and rising YouTube star) Alex Moothart!
(ALSO- click his name to see his viral vine!)

Check it out!!

Last but not least, NEW YEARS PARRRRTAY! I had planned to do 294789734897534 vines but when we got there the house was on a CLIFF. Yes, a CLIFF. So we kinda had to park downhill which was literally, DOWNHILL ON A CLIFF. It was also -3948239423 degrees outside. LOL

But anyway, here are some moments from that!

My New Years in a nutshell! Glad I got to ring in 2015 with some of the most loving and creative people on Vine. Thank you SO much to the #Toyota #Yaris for getting me there! #MITMAdventures #NYEAdventure

A video posted by Maya Anjelica Murillo (@mayainthemoment) on Jan 1, 2015 at 11:18am PST

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years!! Mine was wonderful, and most importantly SAFE! Thank you again to the 2015 #Toyota #Yaris for making this the best New Years trip ever.
Love, Maya!

7/11- Beyonce (MUSIC VIDEO REMAKE!)

2014-12-15T00:06:00.002-08:00

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Lastest Q&A Video!

2014-12-13T10:34:00.001-08:00

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DIY BOOTCUFFS!

2014-12-11T10:33:00.000-08:00

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MotoX and UE Boom Speaker REVIEW #VZWBUZZ

2014-11-30T10:36:00.003-08:00

#VZWBUZZ

Hey guys! I have some gadgets for you that I think you'll LOVE.

The first is called the "UE BOOM" from Ultimate Ears and it's a wireless speaker!

This was my first experience with a wireless speaker, and omg it's AMAZING. Basically, it can connect up to 8 devices through bluetooth. That means your iPad, iPhone, computer, etc.

I use it EVERYWHERE! I used it to listen to Christmas music while I set up the Christmas tree, while I clean, dance parties by myself or with my puppies, and at family functions. It retails for $199.99, and it's totally worth it.

It has a 15 hour battery, water proof skin, and can totes fit in your purse. lololol

It even has it's own app!!

Me with the UE Boom....LOL

The next gadget I have for you guys is that MotoX (2 Gen).

The battery life is awesome on this phone. I recently brought the Moto X on my NYC trip and it was so handy! I watched movies, and listened to music on the plane-without it dying!

(4 hour plane ride, btw!)

Compared to my iPhone, that's pretty good. *I cringed while typing that, btw*

Took this photo with the MotoX!

For a more in depth review on the Moto X, check out my brother's experience on my mom's blog!

CLICK HERE

Hope you guys enjoyed my review!

Love, Maya

MY WEEK WITH THE 2015 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT!

2014-11-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! So I got to drive this AMAZING car for a week. And this is where it took me!

Love, Maya

NYC AND CASA LATINA!

2014-11-14T12:50:00.000-08:00

Hi guys!! So right meow I'm staying in the Chelsea district in New York City!

IM IN NYC! Get ready 4 the awkward pics #MITMNYC

A photo posted by Maya Anjelica Murillo (@mayainthemoment) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:11am PST

and......

LOL.

I'm speaking at the Casa Latina Home Expo show at the Blogger Bootcamp section about building your social media audience or "tribe".

It's a free event, so come get ideas for your home as well as tips from some awesome panelists!

MORE INFO: http://casalatinahomeexpo.com/blogger-business-boot-camp/

Love, Maya

#ALEXFROMTARGET SHRINE!!

2014-11-10T10:12:00.003-08:00

Hey guys!! Here is my latest video for iLTC!

Love, Maya

SAN FRANCISCO VLOG-DAY1

2014-10-25T08:05:00.003-07:00

Hey! I promised I would vlog, so here is the first one! Enjoy!!

Love, Maya

Throwback Thursday!

2014-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!! So, by the time this posts I will be heading to San Francisco for the Word Press conference with my mom I'm daily vlogging my entire experience, so make sure you're subscribed to my Youtube! (Youtube.com/mayainthemoment)

In the mean time, here's a little throwback thursday video from my old channel. Enjoy baby maya!

Love, Maya

Travel Tips+Project Runway Twitter Party!

2014-10-16T14:11:00.000-07:00

This is a sponsored post for Project Runway and Best Western.

However, the words and opinions are my own!

Join @xoxolizza & @leauraluciano this Thursday, October 16th 9pm EST/6pm PST

to celebrate (or discover) #BestWestern's involvement in this week's #ProjectRunway episode.

RSVP to be entered to win a $50 giftcard, then join us for the #twitterparty where we'll be giving away a #giftcard every 15 minutes.
LINK: http://twubs.com/BWFashion

C'mon get your #BWFashion on!

Hey guys! I hope you can join us for the twitter party. I LOVE Project Runway

As you know I've been traveling quite a bit in these past few months.

This summer I traveled all around Kansas with @xoxoLizza for Ford and Best Western, went to LA for MTV's Video Music Awards, drove around California, THEN Texas.

One would assume I've acquired at least SOME travel tips, right!?

Here are my top 5 travel tips while still looking supah fly and keeping your cool.
*DISCLAIMER- looking like Heidi not guaranteed*

1. Store Jewelry In a Pill Container!

I ALWAYS lose my jewelry on trips cause I think it's save to store them in sandwich bags, but then I find them scattered because the bag wasn't closed up all the way! (Possibly my fault, LOL) OR tangled. (UGH!) At least this way you know that it's safe!

2. GET AN EXTERNAL CHARGER!

If there's anything I swear by, its bringing an external charger with you EVERYWHERE!

Especially when you travel. Jockery is an excellent external charger brand, and you can get them cheap on Amazon!

3. So Fresh and So Clean, Clean.

Hand wipes and anitary bathroom wipes Repeat after me, hand wipes and sanitary bathroom wipes. Airports are FULL of germs and careless people. One way to avoid getting sick is by using what? Hand wipes and sanitary bathroom wipes. Class dismissed.

4. Travel Playlist!

Music is everything when you're traveling. Make sure to make at least two different kinds of playlists. One for a mellow mood, and one for a booty shakin'-having a good time-omg I'm so excited for this trip mood. Speaking of booty shakin' music, click HERE for some suggestions!

5. BE NICE AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT MISHAPS!

When @xoxolizza and I went on our Ford #UnMiniVan trip, we encountered SO many interesting people and situations. Some were...not so nice. But we always made it a point not let anything get in our way. We took EVERYTHING as an adventure even though it was unexpected.

But those are the best, right?! It's totally okay if things don't go as planned.

It's such a waste to be mad about something you can't control!

I hope these help you! Don't forget 9pm EST/6pm PST!

LINK: http://twubs.com/BWFashion

Love, Maya

What's Been Happening on Vine Lately...

2014-10-12T11:19:00.002-07:00

First off, I just hit 80,000!! AHHH
*happy dance*

I know some of you don't have Vine, so here's a little recap of what I've been up to!
(Upper left corner to turn on sound) #WhatDoWeWantChant was a tag started by @Woodsie, which involved different scenarios of the "What do we want" chant. It was trending throughout the night, so I thought I'd jump in!
I'm thinking of making Martha a character...LOL what do you think?!? Relatable, amirite?!

You guys KNOW I love me some Disney...especially Ariel.
Therefore, Chola Ariel! lol
Do I really need to say anything else?!

Lastly, check out what one of my awesome followers made me!!
SO cool!
Give him a follow!!
@EliFlores

Anyway, Hope you enjoyed this recap!

Follow me!
Twitter/Instagram/Vine/Snapchat:
@mayainthemoment

Love, Maya

HOW TO HANDLE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

2014-10-08T13:46:00.001-07:00

A week ago I was so happy to read Alexander and the Terrible,Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
to a 1st grade class at Herrera Elementary School because I read when I was a kid!

The Story:

"Disney's 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life - a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. He soon learns he is not alone when his mom (Jennifer Garner), dad (Steve Carell), brother (Dylan Minnette), and sister (Kerris Dorsey) all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day just hasn't had one."

It was wonderful!

They were the most polite, and respectful group of kids I've ever met!

ANDDDDD the MOVIE is coming out this Friday! (Say Whaaaa?)

With that, I'm going to give you some advice on handling a bad day like Alexander's.

Here's something I learned that'll blow your mind next time you have one.

You can't control the events that happen, but you can control how you REACT to it.

You can change your attitude?! WHAT!?!

MUSIC! Listen to music that always makes you happy and DANCE! Shake it off! (ugh not u taylor swift....jkjkjk lololol)
Do something good for someone to balance out the bad events that have happened.
If one bad thing happens after another, change your attitude. Complaining won't do ANYTHING. Sulking won't do ANYTHING. Being negative won't do ANYTHING.
Remember, it's just a day. Once it's over you'll have something to laugh about later!
Lastly, count your blessings. I understand if you can't "help" it, I mean, we're all human, but have a cry session, then get on with your day. Because chances are there's always someone out there who has it worse than you. Think of all the positive people and things you have in your life currently.

You have the power to turn your day around.

So, the next time you're feeling like Alexander, just try these steps!

Don't forget! The movie comes out THIS FRIDAY!

Love, Maya

BACON OR PANCAKES?!

2014-10-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Part TWO of my adventure at Savers!

I asked you guys this week to help me decide my costume, and here is what I picked!!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Savers. All content and opinions are my own and based on my own experiences.

CHECK THIS OUT:

Savers Costume Consultants

o Because each store is filled with more than 100,000 new and gently-used items during Halloween, each store location has specially trained, knowledgeable “Costume Consultants” to help people create their perfect costume by combining items in ways they never thought possible. To provide further inspiration, stores will host free “Halloween Costume Catwalk” fashion shows at 3 p.m. every Thursday in October. Set to festive Halloween-themed music, each store’s Costume Consultants will showcase the season’s most popular costume looks while providing useful Halloween shopping tips.

· The two Savers Halloween contests

o Savers’ Halloween Costume Photo Contest offers participants the chance to win $500, $250 or $100 Savers gift certificates by sharing photos of their best Halloween costumes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. From October 1 to November 3, 2014, fans can enter to win by uploading photos of themselves, their families or pets in their Halloween costumes through the page’s Facebook tab, by tweeting photos @SaversVVillage using #thriftortreat or by using the same hashtag on their Instagram photos.

o Join the Club for a chance to win a magical trip to Orlando, FL. All Super Savers Club Card members are automatically entered to win a trip for four to Orlando, plus theme park passes of their choice. Become a member at www.savers.com on or before October 31 for a chance to win.

Visit Savers.com to sign up for the Super Savers Club, to learn about careers, donating, and more!

Savers on Facebook

Savers on Pinterest

Savers on Instagram

Savers on Twitter

Savers on YouTube

Love, Maya

5 Songs That Make Me Shake My Booty

2014-09-30T17:04:00.001-07:00

TMI? Sorry! Butts are popular right now. Gotta keep up with the trends.

Disclosure: I am a Verizon Ambassador. All content and opinions are my own and based on my own experiences.

Since the HTC One M8 and I have been hanging out these past few months, we've gotten pretty close. (Thanks, Verizon! #MoreVerizon #VZWBuzz)
(Sorry, iPhone...I still luv u)

What I LOVE about this phone is that there are DUAL speakers. Perf for booty shakin'.
Music lovers, ya see that!?

Now, about the booty part. Er, I mean the music...

I've been listening to these songs non-stop lately on the HTC.

Soooooooo, here are MY 5 songs that make me dance! (in Spotify playlist!)

(Note: Music hipsters, I'm aware these are somewhat "main stream", like Ariana, Sam, and Megan. BUT! These are (what I think) the hidden gems from their albums. So give them a chance!

Also, ANYTHING FROM KIMBRA IS MAGICCCCCCCCCCCC.)

What are some of your fave songs right now?!

Tweet me!

@mayainthemoment

Love, Maya

ADVENTURE AT SAVERS

2014-09-19T09:54:00.001-07:00

New video with Savers! Watch me and @Milanykins (on vine) #FindTheFind. I'm on the hunt to find my fave @Savers_Thrift store!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Savers. All content and opinions are my own and based on my own experiences.

Visit Savers.com to sign up for the Super Savers Club, to learn about careers, donating, and more!

Savers on Facebook

Savers on Pinterest

Savers on Instagram

Savers on Twitter

Savers on YouTube

Love, Maya

I WENT TO THE VMAs WITH COVERGIRL!

2014-09-02T10:23:00.001-07:00

YUP! I SHO' DID!! Check out the video below!!

Love, Maya

Throwback?!

2014-08-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Just thought I should share a throwback! A TWO years ago this month I made this music video. MAN I HAVE I CHANGED. lol enjoy!

Love, Maya

NEUTROGENA® Acne Selfie Challenge!(GIVEAWAY!)

2014-08-18T15:01:00.001-07:00

This a compensated post in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and NEUTROGENA®. Opinions and experiences with product are my OWN! <3

(GIVEAWAY!)

Hey guys!

This week I'm teaming up with Neutrogena to encourage you to bring out your inner Kim Kardashian!

Err- I mean SELFIE wise.

We all have an inner Kim K, and not the whole "selfish selfie" side, but it's that confidence we're always either too shy to bring out, or too embarrassed. We need to stop being this way, and ENJOY today! I think of selfies as documenting life-in the moment. Don't think of it as superficial, instead think how we're never going to be as young as we are today. So why not celebrate by creating memories?!

Here are my tips on the perfect selfie while practicing good skin care with the Neutrogena® oil-free Pink Grapefruit Line!

Let's be honest- pimples SUCK. Especially when they pop up in the most inconvenient times. One way to tame acne is through good skin care. Neutrogena® oil-free Pink Grapefruit Line has products to prevent those random pimples.

Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit are perfect for taking off your make up at night without leaving your face greasy.
Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub and Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser will do the trick when it comes to pesky break outs, while delivering a refreshing blast of 100% naturally derived grapefruit extract and vitamin C. Did I mention it smells amazing?!

LIGHTING IS EVERYTHING: Natural lighting facing you is the best for selfies. Not only that, just letting the sun touch your skin as you soak up it's positive vibes and energy! But also...make sure it doesn't wash out your face!
SELFIES WITH RANDOM THINGS: Memories are the best when they're captured in a picture. I always try to create memories via selfie by taking pictures with random, interesting things. Then you can look back and think, "Did I really do that?!".
SELFIES WITH FRIENDS: I try to take selfies with my friends all the time. First, a normal picture, then a completely silly one. Life isn't meant to be lived so seriously, so a funny face selfie with your BFF is a must!
SMIZE: Definition via Urban Dictionary: 'Smile with your eyes,' "as coined by supermodel Tyra Banks on the thirteenth cycle of America's Next Top Model. The art of smizing is epitomized by the legendary Super Smize." BASICALLY- smile with your eyes! It helps to thinking about something that makes your heart happy. For me, it was BREAD!

Just kidding, it was my puppy!

ON TO THE GIVEAWAY!

Giveaway requirements!
Post a selfie on Instagram using the #NeutrogenaSelfie hashtag and submit the link to your selfie here: Rafflecopter giveaway.

Giveaway will close on August 29, 2014.

Good Luck!!

Love, Maya

COX GIG LIFE EXPERIENCE!

2014-08-12T21:48:00.005-07:00

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Being Latino and Cox Communications. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

@AshaButterflys, me and @marieesbella

Hey guys!

Last weekend I had the chance to experience the #CoxGigLife at Chase field for the twitter party! The internet was SO FAST! I've never experienced selfies uploading so quickly. Here are some pictures from the event!

It's GIG GIRL!

"Gig Girl" with the Cox Team!

Selfies with the Cox Team!

I had so much fun at the Cox Gig Life Experience!

With the One GIG Internet from Cox being so fast I had more time to do other projects at home like, plan out my Vines, write songs, edit pics with me and Joe Jonas.....LOL

But seriously, this new internet will give you time to do more in your day without having to wait for your average, slow, internet to load. That sounds good to me!

I even had more time for dance breaks!

ANYWAY! Go check it out for yourself!!

CLICK HERE

Love, Maya

FASHION TIPS FOR LAZY GIRLS:GUEST POST FOR CURVES AND CHAOS

2014-08-09T13:04:00.004-07:00

CLICK HERE!

I guest posted for CurvesandChaos.com which is a fashion/lifestyle blog for the curvy lady.

Monique is one of my FAVVVE people in the world so when she asked me to guest post I was like, YAAAAAAS. (LOL)

Check out her site!

Love, Maya

I Got Nominated By Latina Magazine!

2014-08-07T13:07:00.001-07:00

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

Hey Loves!!

If you follow me on any social media platform you know I've been FREAKING OUT ever since Latina Magazine sent me this tweet(Left):

That was my LEGIT reaction on the right.

Quickly after I was like, "WAIT- is this real.....?" (LOL of course, self-doubt)

But it was!

Basically, you vote for your favorite celeb, influencer, innovator, or style star.

I'm under the "influencers" category! Just to be nominated alone is such an honor.

If you guys would like to do me a solid and vote, you can right here!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

Love, Maya

GET READY FOR #THEGIGLIFE!

2014-08-06T13:28:00.002-07:00

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Being Latino and Cox Communications. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

As you guys have probably seen from my recent vines- I'M ALL ABOUT #THEGIGLIFE! The gig life is a NEW era of internet from Cox. You can sync, stream, game AND upload on multiple devices without your internet slowing down with One GIG Internet from Cox. For all you number peeps: You can run all of your devices at the same time, download 100 tunes in 3 seconds, download an HD movie in less than 60 seconds and upload 1,000 photos in about a minute.

Same, Mulan. Saaaaaame...

In a household of four who all use the internet like we work for NASA during take off, I think my family would LOVE #TheGigLife.

Let me tell you what I'd do with #TheGigLife.

I'd upload videos to YouTube 10x faster.
Make more Vines of my dogs (LOL jk. of my chinz)
Get more fans on the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game (not joking.........)
Reblog more gifs of sloths (BTW, check out their Tumblr Page: coxcomm.tumblr.com)
Watch more videos of Miranda Sings on YouTube
Sing more Disney karaoke on YouTube
Re-watch the entire series of Dawson's Creek for the third time on Netflix. (Also not joking)

The possibilities are endless! In all seriousness, it would benefit my growing brand! Think of all the videos I could crank out? Think of all the VINES!

Wanna try it for yourself?
Thursday, August 7th, 5pm.
I'll be at the Cox GIG Life Experience at Chase Field Plaza at 4th and Jefferson! Join our Twitter Party! The party will be on August 7th at 6pm MT.
Here is a link to the invitation where you can RSVP: http://bit.ly/1m671ry

On game days from July 31st through August 10th Cox will be there starting two and a half hours before the first pitch, where you'll get to try out the One GIG Internet from Cox and stream exclusive content on devices via Cox WiFi from Fox Sports Arizona and the Arizona Diamondback.

Experience fun games and giveaways including a $500 iTunes gift card and iPad. Cox Customers can also purchase discounted Diamondback tickets by visiting www.dbacks.com/coxoffer and use code COXGIGIT.

If you're interested in the One GIG Internet from Cox, click HERE.
I hope to see you tomorrow!

Love, Maya

SUMMER FAVES: OLD NAVY, FOREVER 21, COVERGIRL, HTCONEM8, AND YOGURT?!

2014-08-04T21:44:00.001-07:00

Love, Maya