Lent is an austere season in Latin America, 40 days full of self denial and sacrifices in preparation for Easter. But before we deprive ourselves of carnal pleasures we make sure to kick it off with a huge party known round the world as Carnaval ( see where the name comes from?) While the Lenten … Read more
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Walgreens. However, all opinions expressed are my own. First impressions are specially important when it comes to business. Weather you are attending a conference or meeting with a client, the way that you present yourself will influence people’s perception of you. To get the best results … Read more
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Disney Studios. However, all opinions expressed are my own. When I was growing up at home there where always animals. I am not talking about the tradtional pets like dogs or cats, mi house was practically a jungle and during my childhood we … Read more
Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with the CDC. Summer is over and it’s time for children to go back to school and as a mom I know that also means it’s that time of the year when our little ones start getting sick! August is National Immunization Month which provides the ideal … Read more
When it comes to taking care of my skin I look for products that I can trust so when I received the Aveeeno produts with ACTIVE NATURALS ingredients I was pretty excited to try them out. I have always loved Aveeno because they use natural ingredients and I have used their products before and always … 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
This post is sponsored by Dove® ClearTone™ Deodorant – designed to visibly reduce underarm dark marks and even skin tone. I am lucky, I don’t have to wait for summer to hit the beach and wear cute summer dresses and sexy bikinis. Living in Florida’s Gulf Coast we are surrounded by water and … Read more
Fiambre is a Guatemalan dish that is prepared once a year on November 1st for the Dia de los Santos or All Saits Day, a celebrations that takes place one day before the Dia de los Muertos. Traditionally people visit the cemetery bringing flowers, incense and fiambre to their dead. Today this dish is mostly shared … Read more
