Great tips for exercising while you're on vacation with the family.

How To Keep Exercising While On Vacation

A big part of taking a vacation is to give your mind and soul a break:  time to get away from it all.  Getting away is the best medicine to fight routine. When we are on vacation the last thing we have on our mind is making time for exercise. But you can stay active … Read more

Steak and mango salsa

Healthy Recipe: Grilled Tip Sirloin Steak with Mango Salsa

Some of my fondest memories growing up where the family reunions and celebrations. Like a lot of Latino families my family expressed their love with food. My parents are always throwing churrascos or BBQ parties where we eat grilled steak, chorizos, chicken, ribs etc. accompanied by big stacks of tortillas, grilled corn loaded with butter, Mexican … Read more

Nissan Altima at the beach

How Does the 2014 Nissan Altima Handle On a Long Family Road Trip?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored campaign for Colectiva Latina powered by Collective Bias, however all opinions are sincere and are my own. #MyColectiva #VamosConNissan Driving 1,000 miles from Florida to Georgia with two kids in the back seat can be a scary experience, but the right car can make a difference between a good family road trip … Read more

Fight Late-Night Cravings

5 Ways to Fight Late-Night Cravings

One of the biggest battles I’ve had over the years has been fighting my pesky midnight cravings. I try to be somewhat careful all day, but just when I am only an hour away from going to bed, my brain gets hijacked by these crazy cravings to the point of controlling my legs and moving … Read more

amaranth Summer Salad

Summer Salad with Amaranth and Chickpeas

Most people have never heard of this grain which is popular in Guatemala and Mexico; amaranth. It is gluten free, very high in protein , low in fat and very high fiber; in short it is very good for you! A quick trip to the health food store or maybe even the health food aisle … Read more

Race Car Party Ideas and Free Printables

My little guy is really into race cars and has been dreaming of a race car party for quite a while now.  So when his 6th birthday came around there was no doubt in our minds that I had to throw him a race car party. He loves the color red which was perfect for … Read more

Olympics Rings T-Shirt Craft

It’s time again for the Olympics!  Supporting your country (or adopted country) is fun and the Olympics are a great way to show our children that hard work and perseverance can pay off .  To get into the spirit and support team USA in the Winter Olympics ( Guatemala hasn’t participated in the Winter Olympics … Read more

reindeer holiday gift wrap

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas for Kid’s Presents

I enjoy wrapping gifts for my kids, I imagine their excitement when they see them.  Since I was a child I loved building  things and creating things so I decided that I would create some fun gift wrappings and I have to tell you my kid’s eyes just lighted up when they saw these.  To create … Read more