Pepián de pollo, or chicken pepián, is one of the oldest Guatemalan chicken recipes. This Guatemalan chicken stew is rich in flavors and filled with roasted spices. Pepián can be made with chicken, beef, or pork (or a combination of these meats), stewed in a tomato-based sauce flavored with roasted seeds, and peppers. The addition … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. This fun Dia de los Muertos stormtrooper sugar skull iron-on DIY project is easy to make using the Cricut Explore Air 2 and Cricut Easy Press 2 machines. I have included the stormtrooper Day of … Read more
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. If you’re looking for the best Cricut machine for beginners the Circut Explore Air 2 is hands-down the best option. The Explore Air 2 is super easy to use, it’s incredibly precise and so versatile! … Read more
This sugar skull DIY tee is so cute, easy to make and affordable. It’s a great sugar skull craft to make on a lazy afternoon and the design is fun and colorful, perfect to wear any time of the year. As you probably know I’m kind of obsessed with sugar skulls and Day of the Dead … Read more
Making these sugar skull duct tape. flip-flops is so easy and they will make a great addition to your summer flip flop collection. Duct tape is so versatile and there are so many duct tape crafts and duct tape DIY projects that you can create; the sky is the limit. This is a great easy beginners … Read more
Disney•Pixar’s movie COCO opened in theaters in the US on November 22nd and it’s already a big Box Office success but more importantly, it has gotten fantastic reviews, with a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. COCO tells the story of a 12-year-old Mexican boy, Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), who sets off to pursue his dream of becoming … Read more
I received an all-expenses-paid trip to San Francisco for the coverage of this press event for Disney•Pixar. However, all opinions are my own. Disney Pixar’s COCO debuts in theaters today, November 22nd, and I could not be more excited about this movie. The movie follows 12-year-old Miguel as he follows his dream of becoming a … Read more
I received an all-expenses paid trip to San Francisco for the coverage of this press event for Disney•Pixar. However all opinions are my own. Disney Pixar’s animated movie COCO, which will be in theaters on November 22, will bring to life the Mexican celebration and traditions of El Dia De Los Muertos. As I have shared … Read more
Christmas is behind us, but we are still waiting for one of our favorite holidays at our home: El Día de Los Reyes Magos, or Three Kings Day. Children receive gifts from the Three Magi on this day, and families get together and eat Rosca de Reyes. Rosca de Reyes or Roscón de Reyes is … Read more
DecoraingAbout Me Hello! I’m Paula, the creator of Growing Up Bilingual. I originated in Guatemala and now call Florida home. My journey to the United States began in 2008 when my husband Cesar and I decided to make the move with our two kids. Back in Guatemala, I attended a bilingual school, and I dreamed … Read more
