best Guatemalan Chuchitos recipe

Chuchitos: A Traditional Guatemalan Tamal Recipe

Chuchitos are one of the most popular Guatemalan tamales along with the legendary tamales colorados. Chuchitos are a small type of Guatemalan tamal filled with pork or chicken and a tomato-based recado or sauce and wrapped in corn husks. In this post, you will find the best recipe for Guatemalan chuchitos with easy step-by-step instructions for … Read more

spicy shrimp and esquites tostadas

Spicy Shrimp and Esquites Tostadas

This is a sponsored post in partnership with The Network Niche Influencer Agency on behalf of De La Viuda Hot Sauce. All opinions are my own. This spicy shrimp and esquites tostadas are the perfect shrimp recipe to enjoy this spring. Made with fresh corn this recipe combines the traditional Mexican corn salad, or esquites, … Read more

Receta de champurradas Guatemala

Easy Recipe for Guatemalan Champurradas

This super easy Guatemalan recipe for champurradas is sure to be a total success with everyone in the family. Not to be confused with Mexican champurrado, Guatemalan champurradas are delicious Guatemalan cookies with the perfect level of crunch to dunk in your morning coffee! This traditional Guatemalan recipe is so simple to make and perfect … Read more

environmentally friendly spring cleaning

Spring Cleaning Tips that are Safe for Pets and Environmentally Conscious

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. ​#CleanWithCloroxCompostableWipes When it comes to spring cleaning, making choices that are pet-safe and environmentally conscious doesn’t mean you have to work harder. While I love using “better for you” products to clean sometimes I don’t have time to make my … Read more

Tips to get over needle fear

How to Work Through Needle Fear So You Can Get Your Shot

This post is made possible with support from the Meg Foundation. All opinions are my own. A fear of needles should not be the reason keeping you from getting your COVID vaccine. There are easy techniques you can use to move through your needle fear so you can get vaccinated and protect yourself and your … Read more

How to help kids connect with safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments

How to Help Kids Create Safe, Stable, and Nurturing Relationships

This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own. Many children experience ACEs or Adverse Childhood Experiences. These experiences may have a profoundly negative effect on children’s development and self-esteem. Adverse childhood experiences, or … Read more