I purchased a page of beautiful Day of the Dead sugar skulls images from Etsy the other day and have been wondering what to use them in. Then I thought it would be awesome to have a beautiful Day of the Dead inspired necklace to wear with my Catrina costume for Halloween. I have just … Read more
With fall comes cooler weather and here in Florida that means we can finally spend more time outdoors after the scorching and humid summer months. Fall also means it’s time for some of our favorite activities and for comfort foods. It’s finally cool enough for enjoying a delicious soup; I love soups and my favorite … Read more
When it comes to Guatemalan traditional food there are quite a few Guatemalan dishes that are unique. From cow’s tongue and brains to red ants and strange combinations like a seafood and plantain stew there are lot of unique Guatemalan foods that are worth trying! Guatemala Episode of Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern A few … Read more
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias Its a Dia de los Muertos party and we can’t wait to enjoy it! Dia de los Muertos is popular throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Because it falls near Halloween, and because of the well-known skull imagery, … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hampton by Hilton. The opinions and text are all mine. Growing up my family traveled quite a bit and my fondest memories as a child are related to travel experiences. As a teenager and during my college years I subscribed to travel magazines and … Read more
Ixcanul is Guatemalan director Jairo Bustamante’s first feature film which delivers thought provoking and moving performances as it tells a passionate story that touches political and social issues in a very subtle and elegant way. More than a movie it feels like stepping into the the lives of two Mayan women, mother and daughter, who share … Read more
Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. All opinions are my own. Whenever I think about family, as in our bigger, extended family, all the best times seem to revolve around our relajos. For the uninitiated, a “relajo” is what happens to our get-together when abuelos house gets full. it’s one of those Spanish … Read more
If you’re looking for an authentic experience and something unique to do in Lake Atitlan visiting the small town of San Antonio Palopó is a grreat option. Perched on the mountainside of Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, San Antonio Palopó is a small town that has remained relatively unspoiled. Unlike Panajachel, you will not find many … Read more
In Guatemala tostadas are a staple, and although the traditional recipes for tostadas usually don’t include tuna I thought adding a healthy tuna salad to a crunchy tostada would be a fun way to create an after school snack for the kids. To make the tostadas I used Bumble Bee® Albacore tuna and combined it with … Read more
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. There are a few things that define people, and one of those things is their family name. Each family name carries history and traditions that everyone in the family shares. Your family name tells others a … Read more
