My Friend Betty Says...

Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend

Betty — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:25 +0000

In 1943, during World War II, the USDA introduced nutritional guidelines promoting “Basic 7″ food groups to help maintain nutritional standards under wartime food rationing.-USDA Isn’t this vintage poster the best?? “Eat any other foods you want”! Okay then!! Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

In Your Own Backyard

Betty — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:03 +0000

This little girl might have a pond in her backyard, or a pool. Maybe even a swing set. We on the other hand, have nothing in the back space except for concrete steps going up to another flat surface (beautiful but dangerous). I didn’t even sign us up for the town pool because there is [...]

Well Wishes

Betty — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:53 +0000

Monday’s post had me reminiscing of the good old days. How sweet was it that we used to take the time to write notes to friends at the end of the school year? Like, with pen and paper, I mean. According to my witness Jose, his niece who just graduated high school, did have an [...]

Wordless Wednesday-Moore, Oklahoma

Betty — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:27 +0000

My heart goes out to everyone affected in Oklahoma. For the Red Cross, click here. Images via

First Birthday and Smash Cake Photos

Betty — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:19 +0000

Mama loves to throw parties, but with Jordi’s recent baptism, my trip to Chicago and Jose’s trip to Kansas City, there was no time left for a first birthday bash. I had mother’s guilt, “No first birthday party?!?!” Luckily, I found a great local photographer about a month before Jordi’s big day. She suggested we [...]

Weekend of Graduations

Betty — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:43 +0000

Congratulations to all the 2013 graduates!! I love to see proud parents’ pictures all over social media! Education is invaluable and I applaud all students from preschool to graduate programs and beyond! Bravo! Jose’s two nieces graduated this weekend as well. He took Diego to Kansas City for three days to celebrate the high school [...]

Huggies SureFit for Jordi & Dollar General Giveaway for YOU!

Betty — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:34 +0000

This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies. Dollar General has provided me with a $25 gift card for review and will supply a $20 gift card to one reader for this giveaway. However all opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade [...]

Don’t Wish the Time Away

Betty — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:32:41 +0000

I can’t believe we are wrapping up the school year already! Today, Diego and his Kindergarten had a Writer’s Workshop Celebration (be still my heart!). Yes, I cried. I was an emotional mess listening to Diego read the book he wrote and illustrated. When the class all got up to sing a few songs for [...]

Cutest App

Betty — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:57 +0000

My comadre just sent me this adorable picture of my goddaughter! Lia lost another tooth and her smart mami was there to catch the tooth fairy in action!! My boys have not lost any teeth (two boys are still teething!), but I had to try the Tooth Fairy Was Here app with this picture Jose [...]

Children’s Book Week

Betty — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:20 +0000

It’s National Children’s Book Week! Here on MFBS, we celebrate reading and children’s literature ALL the time. I love another reason to talk about books. Here are 7 ideas/tips for 7 days to help honor this week and to encourage happy reading from now until…forever. 1. Take care of books. If you can’t shelve them [...]