Throwing a party usually results in having to throw together decorations for the table. An easy way to add a festive look to your table can be achieved with toothpicks and ribbon. Spools of different ribbons are usually just a dollar or two and felt pieces can be found in the seasonal aisles of craft … Read more
I am a runner. I enjoy long distances and hill workouts at my own pace. The more I run and the older I get, the more I realize I need to pay attention to the foods that fuel me and by extension my family. If you are also looking to eat in a more heart … Read more
We recently had our first homegrown crop of mushrooms from our awesome Back To The Roots Mushroom Kit and as I was wondering what I should cook with them someone suggested making mushroom and flor de calabaza quesadillas. I had never had flor de calabaza (zuchinni blossom) before and I was intrigued. A couple of … Read more
I love a simple craft that I can do with my children that they have as much fun with creating as I do. I think most little girls love pretty barrettes, combs and ponytail holders. It’s so much fun to create something that reflects the holidays, season or special event that they can wear and … Read more
I am super excited to share with you some big news. There is a new candy bar in town and I got to try it out so I could share with you all what I think of it. This might just be one of the best perks of being a blogger, can you imagine anything … Read more
We love fajitas, burritos and enchiladas dinners during the week. They are quick, easy and fairly inexpensive meals to throw together for a family of 5. The problem I face are the few rogue tortilla wraps left on the plate when the meal is over. Fortunately, my family is also big on desserts. I looked … Read more
This holiday cleaning tips post is brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. Now that the holidays are over, the Christmas tree and decorations have been taken down and the Three Kings have come and gone my house looked like a tornado had been through it. Between family … Read more
My daughter is a huge Disney fan, she loves everything Disney and she had been waiting for the new Disney movie FROZEN to come out, to the point that she had even memorized the date it was coming out on theaters. We had been unable to watch it so last weekend we decided to surprise … Read more
I am on a mission to eat healthier this year. I have gotten rid of junk food and sodas in our home but we still need to eat smarter. We do not eat enough veggies and this is especially challenging because my kids and my husband are not big fans of veggies. So this year … Read more
These free Día de Los Reyes coloring pages are a great way to teach kids about Three Kings Day’s meaning. These bilingual Three Kings Day or Dia de Reyes coloring pages share some traditions around Three Kings Day in Latin America. It is almost here, and my kids are super excited because they will be … Read more
