I am super excited about the FIFA World Cup™ 2014. Although I am not a die hard soccer fan I have always watched the World Cup, since I was a girl, and it brings me back memories of my family and my friends who are far away and makes me feel closer to them and … Read more
My kids are just in love with Monsters Inc. so we had a little Monsters University themed party the other day at home. I came up with some fun Monster University snacks and crafts and we also watched the Monsters University movie which, a great movie for the whole family as it not only kept … Read more
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with AVEENO and Latina Bloggers Connect, however all opinions are sincere and are my own. Growing up I always felt very close to the land, not just close to mi tierra but close to the earth. Guatemala is knows as the land of eternal spring, a rich country … Read more
Painting Easter eggs is a fun tradition for kids. In Guatemala, painting eggs is also a tradition; it takes place a little earlier than Carnaval. It also involves smashing those painted eggs over the heads of other children in a great Carnaval tradition. But don’t worry! The eggs are drained of their yolks and filled … Read more
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
In much of Latin America people refrain from eating meat on Fridays and during Holy Week ( Semana Santa) . So the recipes for meatless dishes are plentiful and one of my favorite dishes to eat is Rice Balls. For a meat free rice ball cheese is used . In the Caribbean they tend to … Read more
Create these beautiful Easter (or Spring or any holiday) window clings. Let your creativity run free, and decorate your home with easy, not-so-messy clings! Crafts for Easter usually involve eggs and egg coloring and chocolate in the shape of eggs (and a few bunnies). But primarily, the egg decor takes center stage. While decorating eggs … Read more
It’s just a few miles from home (Cape Coral, FL), but once you cross the short strip of asphalt that connects Pine Island with the mainland you feel like you are entering a different world. Pine Island (in Lee County) is the largest island (17 miles long and 2 miles wide) on the west coast … Read more
You hear a lot about food fusions, and really an Irish Latin fusion is probably one of the most unique combinations I can think of. Irish food deals heavily in potatoes, and brines and root based vegetables where latin cuisine sports a completely different spice profile. I do love to celebrate all the holidays … Read more
Easter season is upon us. In 2014, the 40 days of Lent begin March 5 and end April 17th. The Church asks all Catholics over the age of 14 to voluntarily give up meat every Friday. It has been said that a Pope once began this practice in order to help fisherman. In truth this … Read more
