Curious Geroge Halloween Boofest

Curious George Halloween Boo Fest Coming to PBS!

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and WGBH. However all opinions are my own. My kids are both huge Curious George fans and with Halloween just around the corner they where super excited when we got the new Curious George movie: Curious George Halloween Boo Fest. Along with the … Read more

State Farm Teen Driver Celebrate My Drive campaign

Comit to Safe Driving and Save Lives with Celebrate My Drive

Disclosure:  This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and State Farm.  However, all opinions expressed are my own. My kids are not old enough to drive but we are already teaching them to drive safely.  Like any other mother I worry about their future and about the choices they might make, … Read more

fiambre from Guatemala Dia de los Muertos

Guatemalan Fiambre Recipe: Day of the Dead Cold Salad

Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan cold salad made with more than 50 ingredients and served only on November 1st and 2nd for Day of the Dead and All Saints Day. This is my family’s fiambre rojo recipe, broken into a three-day plan that makes the long ingredient list manageable, with the caldillo dressing that ties it all together.

pumpkin and dulce de leche mousse

Pumpkin and Dulce de Leche Mousse

I love pumpkin so I wait eagerly for fall all year long just so I can have the excuse to make a pumpkin version of every one of my favorite desserts.  This time I decided to bring together two of my favorite things pumpkin mousse, which is so easy to make and Dulce de Leche. … Read more

Tips for celebrating Day of the Dead for kids: Day of the Dead activities for kids

Best Day of the Dead Activities for Kids

As el Dia de los Muertos approaches this is a great opportunity to use the Day of the Dead for kids to learn about this Mexican tradition. I’ve compiled a list of the best Day of the Dead activities for kids that will make celebrating Dia de los Muertos with children not only educational but … Read more

sugar skull Dia de los Muertos Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead Celebrations Across Latin America

Many Latin American countries celebrate el Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in November. During the Day of the Dead celebrations, people honor the loved ones that have passed. The Catholic holidays of Día de Todos Los Santos (All Saints Day) on November 1st and All Soul’s Day on November 2nd, Day … Read more

peanut butter cheesecake parfaits

Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfaits

Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and The National Peanut Board.  I am always on the go juggling working full time from home, driving kids to soccer practice and horseback riding and traveling to conferences or press trips.  I know I should get more rest but the truth is … Read more

spices and herbs

7 Ways To Prevent Colds With the Help of Walgreens

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Walgreens.  However, all opinions expressed are my own. Cold season is almost upon us. I hate to see my little ones suffering with sore throats and runny noses so I do everything I can to protect them and prevent colds in our home.  … Read more