Today, September 15th, Guatemala celebrates her independence from Spain in 1821 along with four other Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. In the United States September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Photo by phossil. Creative Commons License. In our family September 15th is always a very special day, … Read more
I remember exactly where I was on September 11th 2001, I was at the university in Guatemala. Everyone started talking about what was going on in the United States and someone turned on a TV in the architecture workshop and I remember watching one of the twin towers engulfed in smoke. It seemed surreal and … Read more
When you have kids getting you learn to appreciate how important it is to spend time alone as a couple. My husband and I got a babysitter and planned a special night out on the town, just the two of us. First we went out to dinner, I used the LG Optimus cel phone to … Read more
I am so excited to tell you all about the Festival Festival People En Español an event celebrating Hispanic entertainment, culture and community in San Antonio, Texas, on September 1 – 2. I am especially thrilled that my hermanas from Mamiverse.com will be attending and telling us all about what is going on. The Festival … Read more
Mi hijo de 4 años siempre esta hacienda preguntas que muchas veces me toman por sorpresa, pero lo mas increíble es la simplicidad y la pureza de sus respuestas, pues no importa el problema siempre tiene una solución para todo. Les conté a los niños que cuando era pequeña tenia un mapache como mascota. Mi … Read more
I believe that music goes beyond being just entertainment, it can reflect your culture, your lifestyle, your personality. An old Chinese aphorism states that its music can define a society. I grew up in Latin America but living in Guatemala is only part of my story. My parents loved The Beatles and classical music so … Read more
Since we moved to the United States my husband, my children (7 and 4) and I have shared a home with my in laws. My children love having their grandparents so close and they, in turn, have been a great support to us; taking care of the kids if we both need to go … Read more
Before my kids came along I could think of nothing worst than a sticky surface. Since I became a mother later in life I got used to having an impeccable house. When my daughter was born I had white couches in the living room, how crazy is that?! I confess that when my friends came … Read more
The London 2012 Olympics are almost here. It is truly so inspiring to see all of these athletes who are realizing their dreams, who have worked so hard and have excelled by pursing something that they love and it makes your wonder… how do you raise champions? How do you, as a mother help your … Read more
Earth Day is a great opportunity to teach your children about the importance of taking care of their planet and being concious about natural resources. It is also a great opportunity to teach them Spanish and for them to learn about the natural beauty and the habitats of the places where they come from. At … Read more
