Quetzal bird craft made of toilet paper tube. DIY project to celebrate Guatemala's independence. Guatemalan craft.

Guatemalan Crafts and Activities for Kids

Here are some Guatemalan crafts for kids that make for easy crafts to teach kids about Guatemala. These fun Guatemalan crafts, activities, and printables are perfect for celebrating Guatemala’s Independence Day on September 15th or any day you want to learn more about this beautiful country. Whether you’re looking for Hispanic Heritage Month crafts for … Read more

Happy Independence Day My Guatemala!

Today, September 15th, Guatemala celebrates her independence from Spain in 1821 along with four other Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.  In the United States September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by phossil. Creative Commons License. In our family September 15th is always a very special day, … Read more

Becoming an American on 9/11

I remember exactly where I was on September 11th 2001, I was at the university in Guatemala. Everyone started talking about what was going on in the United States and someone turned on a TV in the architecture workshop and I remember watching one of the twin towers engulfed in smoke. It seemed surreal and … Read more

Our Night Out with Net10 Wireless

When you have kids getting you learn to appreciate how important it is to spend time alone as a couple. My husband and I got a babysitter and planned a special night out on the town, just the two of us. First we went out to dinner, I used the LG Optimus cel phone to … Read more

Festival People en Español Presented by Target

I am so excited to tell you all about the Festival Festival People En Español an event celebrating Hispanic entertainment, culture and community in San Antonio, Texas, on September 1 – 2.  I am especially thrilled that my hermanas from Mamiverse.com will be attending and telling us all about what is going on. The Festival … Read more

HACER National Scholarship Program Recognizes First Group Of College Graduates At Chicago Celebratory Event

McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) honored the first college graduating class of RMHC/HACER National Scholarship recipients with a three-day celebratory event in Chicago, sponsored by McDonald’s, that culminated with a graduation ceremony on Thursday, August 16, at the Chicago Cultural Center.   “We are extremely proud of the success of the first generation of … Read more

An Avocado Recipe I Want My Child To Love

Chicken tomato and avocado-spinach pesto pasta One of my favorite things in the world is pesto. I love the fact that you can use it with almost anything, and also that you can make it with a great variety of ingredients. This particular recipe is made from avocado and spinach to create a rich and … Read more

How I Embrace Latin Music in My Life

I believe that music goes beyond being just entertainment, it can reflect your culture, your lifestyle, your personality.  An old Chinese aphorism states that its music can define a society. I grew up in Latin America but living in Guatemala is only part of my story.  My parents loved The Beatles and classical music so … Read more

Levántate un 10 with Net10 Wireless

I am participating in the Net10 Wireless Phones’ Test Drive Program and am very happy to share this prepaid wireless service with my readers. My kids start school this week and like all parents I worry about what goes on at school when I am not there to make sure they are ok.  As they … Read more