As I write this post the clicking of the keyboard on my laptop is accompanied by sniffling and occasional coughing, I have a cold for the second time in two months. Being sick is no fun but when mommy is sick it’s really tough on everyone at home. As mom’s we have to take care … Read more
Every year, as a child, I would look forward with excitement to December 7th. On that day we would gather old newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxes that we had been collecting in the garage for months and make a big pile on the street next to the curve. We would wait for my father to … Read more
It was early morning on a Friday and Martha was only 28 weeks pregnant when she started having contractions. At first she thought they where Braxton Hicks contractions but after 45 minutes even though they where not painful, the contractions where coming regularly every five minutes. She had to go to the hospital where she … Read more
November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about prematurity and the potential risks associated with preterm birth. My little girl was born a couple of days shy of being considered premature, she had a low birth weight. After two months with her I had to go back to work and … Read more
1. Gracias * Thanks (Bilingual) Author: Pat Mora Ilustrations by John Parra Gracias / Thanks (English and Spanish Edition) is a beautifully illustrated bilingual book about a young boy who gives thanks for the simple things in his life and for the people who enrich it. From the sun waking him up in the morning … Read more
Halloween is almost here and this is a great time to show off your Hispanic heritage and find a costume that shows off your Latino culture. On Halloween, you can stand out with a unique costume that reveals your imagination. It’s also a great opportunity to meet new friends and appreciate each other’s costumes, making the celebration … Read more
Kids grow so fast and with the weather starting to get chilly it’s time to update their wardrobe and get some fall clothes to keep them cozy and warm. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review the clothes at Cookie’s Kids. Cookie’s Kids. Cookie’s Kids is celebrating their 40th year of business! Opened … Read more
I love avocado and this is such an easy dip to make. To make it more festive I served it in a hollowed out mini-pumpkin with blue corn chips. Buen provecho!
Halloween or El Dia De Las Brujas can provide a great opportunity to reinforce Spanish at home with fun Halloween themed videos in Spanish. Here are some of our favorites: Sesame Street Halloween Video You can get the complete video HERE or download it for your iPad HERE. The Monsters Bilingual Song by Music with … Read more
Spanish Halloween Flash Cards / Tarjetas de Halloween en Español These Spanish flashcards from Lanternfish are such a fun way to tech new words. They can be used to teach the rooms of a house, prepositions of place, furniture in a house and the following monsters: un fantasma, una bruja, un vampiro, una momia, un … Read more
