The 51 million Latinos who live in the United States, (and those of us who have married into the familia!) know what a colorful, exciting, and beautiful culture it is. Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from September 15th through October 15th each year, allows us to share all the specialness of nuestra cultura with everyone, and gives us a chance to recognize the achievements of American Latinos.

Amway, one of the largest direct selling companies in the world, is joining in this celebration. It has partnered with broadcast networks Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia to create a campaign – “Momentos de Calidad” (“Quality Moments”) – to encourage Latinos to share those special moments of growing up in Latin America.

Want to join the fun? … There’s a Twitter party for that!

Mark your calendar: The party is this Wednesday, September 26th, 9:00PM EST – 10:30PM EST / 6:00PM PST – 8:30PM PST

The party is moderated by @LBConnect and @laflowers along with your hosts, @mamalatina @ohmariana @spanglishbaby @sweetlifebake and @sassymamainla.

What’s a Twitter party without prizes?

• 100 participants will receive 15 free music downloads

• 50 participants will be selected at random to receive travel kits with Nutrilite supplements and Artistry skincare products worth $165 each!

• 1 grand prize winner will receive an iCook 22-piece cookware set worth over $1k

So make sure you RSVP,  mark your calendar and join the party for your chance to chat together, have fun and win some awesome prizes!

Wednesday, September 26th, 9:00PM EST – 10:30PM EST / 6:00PM PST – 8:30PM PST over on Twitter. Hashtag: #QualityMoments – See you there!

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We just HAD to share this because we both love the concept of the contest and the fact that one of you could win a trip to Latin America to connect with our Latino roots, heritage, language and foods! What a gift!

The contest is in Spanish, but open to all, and is called “Momentos de Calidad.” To enter all you have to do is visit the contest site hosted by Discovery Familia and write some sentences sharing what are the quality life moments you yearn for.

Oh, I need more than 150 words for that!

I yearn for my lazy days in Playa del Carmen.

I yearn for weekends at the lake with my family.

I yearn for afternoons getting lost in the local mercados in Mexico.

I yearn for weeks on end to spend with my daughter discovering the beauty of our raices.

Y tú, ¿qué añoras?

Let Amway and Discovery Familia know and you and a guest may be traveling to Latin America to create and record some of those treasured memories together.

¡Suerte!