The Quinceanera's Diary ten days to go

Do you sometimes think about when you were a teen and who you talked to about things? The small things in your life and then things that seemed overwhelming you were too embarrassed to talk about them to anyone?

Things are different today. Our teens need their mom to listen to them more than ever before. So often we don't listen to our teens. We lecture. Our teens then run to their peers to listen to them. When this happens there is a risk of the outcome.

• They need us to listen to them.
• They need us to be understanding.
• They need us to be interested in what's on their mind.
• They need us to express that we are proud of their accomplishments-big and small.
• They need us to share our own ideas when they are ready to hear us.
  
• They need our appreciation and acceptance for who they are.
  
• They need our love.

Don't miss Lily's ... My Quince Diary.. the days before her Quinceanera. Lily shares her excitement in her blog entry every day with us. We are fortunate to be able to follow along with her introspective look at herself as she prepares herself for her celebration of her rite-of-passage.

Hope you enjoy her diary as much as I do.

All the best,
Priscilla
P.S. Share Lily's blog - Diary with your daughter or a teen you know. If you haven't purchased my book for the Quinceanera and her family. Read what others say about it.

Quinceanera's Diary 11 days to Her Special Day

As a mom of a Quinceanera have you ever wondered how your daughter will feel weeks before her big day? Did you ever wish you could peak into her diary and read what she is writing about?

Go over to my main website and read Lily's - My Quince Diary. Her daily entries express how she feels. She shares her excitement as her special day gets closer and closer.

I recommend you read all her entries. Follow the increase in her self confidence and how she is expresses it. Hear her change in attitude from holding some anger to expressing gratitude and love.

Don't miss this wonderful sharing. Plus, it's a good idea for your daughter to read Lily's entries and then both of you can have fun discussing them.

Enjoy,

All the best,
Priscilla
P.S. Lily read my Quinceanera book and she loved it. Check it out.

Quinceanera Diary 12 days to go

A mom phoned the other day. She said her daughter was so busy with after school activities she had no time to help her with the last minute details for her Quinceanera celebration. Is this happening with your daughter? I recommend you read Lily's - 'My Quince Diary' ...of the 12 days before her big day.

Every word that Lily shares is authentic. Her words are filled with love and pure excitement.

Does your daughter share the same real emotion about her Quinceanera with you? If not, it might be a good time to sit down and review all the positive things that are happening. Only talk about the good things. Then give your daughter a hug and tell her how much you appreciate her and how proud you are of her.

Tell her how much you're looking forward to one of the most important days of her life.

Look into her eyes and enjoy the blessed moment you are sharing with each other.

Hit this link to read Lily's - My Quince Diary...day 12.

All the best,
Priscilla
P.S. If you haven't purchased my popular book for the Quinceanera and her parents. Quinceanera Book - Check it out now.

Quinceanera's Diary Countdown 14 more days

Have you been worried that you have so much to do before your daughter's Quince Celebration? I invite you to read our new blogger's entries on our main Quinceanera site.

Her name is Lily and she is doing such a great job working with her mother and father planning her Quince Celebration. And no matter what stress the family is experiencing they all end up happy and appreciate everything they have.

• Use the link here and read about how her mom is making the guest's souvenirs.

• Read about how the family took off to relax and enjoy their hobby.

• Read about what they are doing when time is short before the party and dealing with a small budget.

Lily's diary should be named:
'there's always a way to solve a challenge and still have fun'

Enjoy...

All the best,
Priscilla

A Quinceanera's Diary

Do you wonder what your daughter is thinking? When planning your daughter's Quinceanera are you communicating with each other? Are you discussing the choices to be made together or are you assuming she will like everything you choose? Do you ask your daughter what does she want and then go and do what you really think is best, without considering her feelings?

Check out the real feelings of a Quinceanera as she and her family plan her celebration party. Her name is Lily and she is writing 'My Diary' blog entries on my regular site.

I believe every mom should read Lily's daily blog entries too better understand what does a soon to be fifteen year old, a outstanding student and compassionate daughter really want for her Quince celebration.

The story is... Lily's parents decided three weeks before her fifteenth birthday to have a Quinceanera Celebration. There's usually a lot of pressure when planning a large party, but this family has more challenges than most families.

Her mom is suffering with Multiple Sclerosis and her dad just lost his job. He has been unsuccessful in finding a new job. It's a sad story, but it appears that the Quinceanera Celebration party is the bright light the family needs at this time.

I have gotten to know the family over the phone. I won't give you any more information right now. Because, I hope you will read Lily's own story. It's straight from her heart. Leave her a comment. She would love it.

All the best,
Priscilla

Today's Quinceanera Miracle Is The Honored Sponsor

Have you been concerned whether you can afford your daughter's Quinceanera Celebration? Are you worried that you might not being able to make your daughter's dreams come true. The ones she has had since she was a little girl?

Thank goodness for the Quinceanera tradition of having honored sponsors. When the costs are divided up the Quince celebration can become a reality today. As a mom or aunt or friend of the Quinceanera I recommend you do a few of the following things.

Tips for planning a Quince Celebration:

1. First meet with your immediate family to discuss a budget for the Quinceanera celebration.
   
2. Then set up a list of each item you feel is required for the Quince celebration.
3. As a guide when you're developing a budget, I recommend you break down into categories and place the items into the correct areas listed
4. The amount you spend on food and beverage depends on whether you are having the party catered or at a hall or hotel. If the party is going to be held at home and sponsors are donating the food, the percentage will be much lower of the total budget.
   
5. These percentages should be used as a flexible guide.
   

• 52% for food and beverage.
  
• 18% for Photographer and/or videographer
• 4% spent is usually for Flowers
• 3% for cake
• 6% for Quinceanera dress and accessories
• 3%-18% for music
• 3% for Invitations
• 5-10% miscellaneous item

During these difficult economic times the Quinceanera tradition of having honored sponsors has made it possible for many families to be able to still have their daughter's Quince Celebration. It's tradition for honored sponsors to join in with the planning and sharing in the financial costs. That's what makes the Quinceanera tradition so meaningful. That's what our ancestors did. During good times and bad times our ancestors shared in making sure every Quinceanera in the community had her rite of passage celebration.

Quinceanera's Sponsors Help Make Her Celebration Happen

Are you confused after listening to newscasters describe the financial situation in the U.S. and around the world? Do you worry about what will happen tomorrow? With the free press we have in the U.S. everyone can speak what's on their mind. That's why we hear different reports from different people.

There are a few things that you can do to make sure your focus is to keep everyone in the family happy and not stressed. That means you need to take care of yourself and not worry about things you have no control of. And to control things you do have control of.

Thank goodness for the Latino Quinceanera tradition of having honored sponsors. When we divide the costs of a Quince celebration it can become a reality. As a mom or aunt or friend of the Quinceanera I recommend you do a few of the following things.

1. Develop a budget for the entire celebration. Then cut the budget back 20%.
   
2. Put a plan together and list each item that you feel is required for the Quince celebration.
3. As a guide when you're developing a budget I recommend the break down for each item as follows:

• 52% of the total amount to be spent is usually for food and beverage.
  
• 18% 0f the total amount to be spent is usually for Photographer and/or videographer
• 4% of the total amount to be spent is usually for Flowers
• 3% of the total amount to be spent is usually for cake
• 6% of the total amount to be spent is usually for Quinceanera dress and accessories
• 3%-18% of the total amount to be spent is usually for music
• 3% of the total amount to be spent is for Invitations
• 5-10% of the total amount to be spent is for miscellaneous item

TIP: The more time you spend on pre planning and working with your sponsors who have committed to participate in your daughter's Quinceanera will help make it happen. By dividing up the costs of the celebration with many people the event will not be a financial burden for anyone. Every sponsor is honored to join in with the planning and sharing of the financial costs. That's the beauty of the Quinceanera tradition. We should be thankful and grateful for what we have and especially for our honored sponsors who will help make your daughter's rite of passage is one of the most special days of her life.