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Easter Chocolate Coconut Surprise Cupcakes!

Easter is just around the corner, and I have cooked up the cutest, most delicious ( if I do say so myself) Easter Chocolate Coconut Surprise Cupcakes. These are not just cute and easy to make but delicious! They are the perfect Easter treat to share with your family. The kids will love helping you … Read more

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Chia and Berry Pudding Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HelloNutchello #CollectiveBias Being Lactose Intolerant is no fun.  The belly upset and generally “icky” feeling; you’ll do anything to avoid it.  Unfortunately, when you are a child the fun foods and everyday snacks usually consist of some lactose rich product. … Read more

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Ideas To Make Cleaning Fun For Kids

  My children love to do their chores, they practically beg my wife and I to give them something to do or clean up.  We’re making messes left and right here to make sure we satisfy our children’s need to clean! Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is!   Listen, no child … Read more

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Turkey and Mango Salad Stuffed Avocados

I’ve always loved chicken salad but most recipes are loaded with calories so I set out to create my own skinny version which is easier to make and has a lot less calories than a regular chicken salad. I substituted the mayo for a combination of greek yogurt and fat free mayonnaise and used Oscar Mayer … Read more

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Where To Stay In Istanbul

Istanbul is a huge city and there are so many interesting neighborhoods that when we started looking for hotels I could not decide in which area to stay in. While Sultanahmet is convenient as it is close to most of the tourist attractions including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi palace this touristy … Read more

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How my Son Found His Roar!

I have been paid to blog and promote The Good Dinosaur as part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Disney/Pixar. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Our little Sebastian was quite the bundle of energy. He was a handful at home and we appreciated his spunky energy. However, he was also a … Read more

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Tips For Getting Financial Aid For College

As Latino parents, I know most of us dream of sending our children to college, but sometimes it can seem like a daunting task. With college tuitions rising every year, how are we going to pay for college? There is so much more to paying for college than finding college scholarships! And there are so … Read more

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The Best Gift: Making Memories At South Seas Island Resort

As I looked around my son’s room filled with LEGOs and toy robots I wondered what I could give him for his 8th birthday that would be meaningful and special. Looking back on my happiest childhood memories the first thing that comes to mind are those times spent at the beach with my family.  What could … Read more