It is the season to be jolly! And as Christmas approaches, it’s time to get creative and make festive Holiday crafts. These easy Christmas craft ideas are simple enough for kids to join in on the fun! Making merry decorations with our kids is a Christmas tradition that’s so much fun to share with family … Read more
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and JCPenney. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Back in Guatemala my mother loved to celebrate Thanksgiving. Most people don’t celebrate the holiday but some have adopted it and at our house it was a formal event with a huge turkey, canned cranberry sauce (since we … Read more
Disclosure: This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Hallmark and Latina Bloggers Connect. For my family traditions are very important, specially when the holidays arrive. Traditions like drinking ponche in on cold nights while we listen to villancicos (Christmas carols), eating tamales on Christmas day or baking Christmas cookies. One of those traditions is sending Christmas … Read more
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, I am a blogger in partnership with Niche Parent Network & Conference. However all opinions are my own. For me the holidays always bring childhood memories of family gathered to celebrate, of apple pie and tree trimming and a big part of those memories are tied to holiday scents. Shopping at … Read more
This delicious eggnog arroz con leche and cranberry parfait is the perfect holiday dessert. It the combines the creamy richness of eggnog, the comforting goodness of arroz con leche and the tangy flavor of cranberries for a dessert that feels like comfort food. Topped with a homemade cranberry sauce and garnished with whipped cream, mint … Read more
Got spur-of-the-moment holiday guests coming over? Don’t worry! Whip one of these easy party meals that will be ready in minutes. At my house, the holidays are all about spending time with family and friends. But most of the time, they pop by unexpectedly. So, I always plan ahead, stocking up on party-ready food I … Read more
Fiambre is a Guatemalan dish prepared once a year on November 1st for the Day of the Dead or Día de Los Muertos. Fiambre is a traditional Guatemalan food made from loads of veggies, cold cuts, cheeses, and a delicious caldillo rolled up into an elegant cold salad. Since it is a challenging recipe that … Read more
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
I have to admit that keeping Spanish alive is harder than I thought. Even though both my husband and I speak mostly Spanish at home (I’ll admit it’s not a 100% of the time) the truth is that the amount of time my kids spend immersed in a Spanish only environment is a lot less … Read more
A familiar proverb tells us that ‘we are what we eat.’ Until I moved to United States I didn’t realize how important food was and how the preparation and sharing of food is filled with traditions and values that connect me to my family, my culture and to my roots. When I was growing up … Read more
