We want to thank all of our Comadres who made the trip and expense to come and share their cariño and Latinidad for our 15th year celebration. We would like to share some of the festivities with everyone. If you have any pictures you would like to share, please feel free to send them.
The 21-day Challenge inspires Latina Moms to kick-start a more healthful New Year by adding more fruits and veggies to their family’s diets and exercising regularly.
DALLAS, TX – January 26, 2015--Among the top ranked priorities for moms is always the health and wellbeing of their families. In 2015, Avocados from Mexico (AFM) will help ignite a movement among Hispanic families by offering easy tips for more nutritious meals, as well as simple exercise activities for the whole family to enjoy. Avocados from Mexico brand ambassador and cooking show host, Maggie Jimenez will serve as the Échale Challenge spokesperson and help motivate Latina moms to take the Échale Challenge. The challenge, which begins February 9, 2015, will award participants that are the most active via social media, showing how they are adding more fruits and vegetables to their diets and exercising with weekly prizes and a grand prize of $10,000.
The Échale Challenge is a great platform for Latina Moms to connect with their kids and take part in a movement that can help nurture them. Working to help promote more nutritious eating habits and active lifestyles, the Échale Challenge mission is to motivate and inspire families across the nation.
–Stephanie Bazán of Avocados of Mexico
Knowing that Hispanic moms already have busy schedules, participating in the Échale Challenge is quick and easy. Every week AFM will provide tips and weekly themed recipes focusing on breakfast, lunch/snacking and dinner as well as suggestions for family activities. Participants will be able to register, receive notifications and showcase their activity and progress via a mobile app.
As a mother of 2 young girls, the Échale Challenge is an important movement to get Latina Moms to engage with their families on the topic of health and wellness in a fun way through social and mobile technology. This is a great way to unite Latina moms and their kids on overall wellbeing.
–Maggie Jimenez
Maggie Jimenez will visit Latina moms and families across the U.S. in January and February to conduct outreach in the Latino community and encourage others to join the movement. Visit www.facebook.com/aguacatesdemexico for updates.
Avocados from Mexico (AFM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Mexican Avocado Producers & Packers (APEAM A.C.) have combined resources to fund and manage AFM, with the intent to provide a focused, highly effective and efficient marketing program in the United States. AFM is headquartered in Dallas. Visit www.echalechallenge.com.
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“El Quince” WorldWide Comadrazo℠ | Agenda | Comadres Registration | Hostess Match | Exhibitor | Sponsors | WorlWide Comadrazo℠ Photo Galleries
Cultural Event Tours for Austin and Surrounding Areas, TBA.
The tours will be conducted all day culminating with a Comadrazo℠ in the evening.
The For the City Center
500 East St. Johns Ave, Ste 105, Austin TX 78752
(See map to the right under: 2015 Comadrazo℠ Location)
The 2015 World Wide Comadrazo℠ celebrates “El Quince” our 15th Anniversary Celebration–Exposition & Gala. The event is being held on April 25th in Austin, Texas. Please join us for great opportunities for personal and professional development. This experience is modeled after the 2005, 2007, 2011 and 2013 WorldWide Comadrazos℠ held in Austin and the 2008 Regional Comadrazo℠ held in California. Check out our Flickr albums to the right for memories of our past WorldWide Comadrazos℠.
Pictured above from left to right: Barbara Boeta, Sara Miranda, Victoria Mendoza, Karyme Alejos, Dezra Weakley, Vanessa Mendoza, and Nora Comstock.
Presented by Las Comadres Para Las Americas Economic Business Growth Incubator
1144 Airport Blvd, Suite 260, Austin TX 78702
May 24 | June 28 | July 26 | August 23 | Sept 27 | October 18
Day 1: Dreaming About Your Future
Day 2: Managing Your Checking Accont
Day 3: Charge That Outfit!!!
Day 4: Why Do I Need to Worry About My Credit?
Day 5: Running My Business
Day 6: Stocks, What Are Those?
Sponsored by State Farm
Nora Comstock
nora.comstock@gmail.com or 512-928-8780
Las Comadres para las Americas and La Casa Azul Bookstore again are joining forces to celebrate Hispanic/Latino authors at the Brooklyn Book Festival on Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Join us in welcoming authors from across the country and Latin America who are in town for Sunday’s book festival. This is a great opportunity to meet your favorite writers–many visiting La Casa Azul Bookstore for the first time!
THEN…..
11:00am–6:00pm, Rain or shine!
Booth number # 227
The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City presenting an array of literary stars and emerging authors who represent the exciting world of literature today. One of America’s premier book festivals, this hip, smart, diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages.
Las Comadres and La Casa Azul Bookstore focus on Latino Authors participating in festival panels, as well as those living in New York City. If you joined us, you heard our authors read from their work and stayed to chat with them to get your very own book signed, as well as bought gifts for family and friends!
| September 21, 2014 Brooklyn Book Festival Las Comadres La Casa Azul Bookstore Booth #227 |
Contact Nora Comstock By Email By telephone: 512-751-7837 cell |
| Public Transportation: 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall R to Court Street A, C, F to Jay Street/Borough Hall For the latest subway service info |
Festival Site Address: Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 |
The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors. One of America’s premier book festivals, this hip, smart diverse gathering attracts thousands of book lovers of all ages to enjoy authors and the festival’s lively literary marketplace.
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Irene Perez
John Parra
Jose Luis Orozco
Jose Luis Vilson
Monica Brown
Rich Villar
Torrey Maldonado
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Angela Dominguez
Cecilia Fernandez
Joan Regen Ramirez
Sandra Lopez
Silvia Siller
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Luis Jaramillo
Eris Garriga
Mylene Ticeno
Directions:
By car from Manhattan
Coming over the Brooklyn Bridge, stay straight on Adams Street. Turn right on Joralemon Street
By car from New Jersey and Staten Island
Verranzo Bridge to 278 West. Take exit 27/Atlantic Avenue and turn right onto Atlantic Avenue. Turn left on Boerum Place. Turn left on Joralemon Street.