Flor de Lis Restaurant in Guatemala City

Where To Eat In Guatemala City: A Taste Of Mayan Cuisine

Looking where to eat the best dishes in Guatemala City? You’re in the right place! Finding the best restaurants in town can be a bit of a hunt, but that’s where I come in. From traditional Guatemalan food to a delicious fusion of Mayan cuisine and modern gastronomy, here is the best foodie guide to … Read more

Lighthouse Beach Sanibel Island

Things To Do In Sanibel Island’s Lighthouse Beach

Even though the summer is officially over for us and the kids are back at school we always take advantage of the weekend to travel. We love making little short road trips to explore our own backyard and are always on the lookout for new and interesting attractions and beaches in Southwest Florida.  This past … Read more

Important Lessons You Can Teach Kids About Money

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #iamprotective #CollectiveBias When I was growing up my parents didn’t really talk to me about money or about how important it is to plan for the future.  During my younger years I didn’t make the right decisions and … Read more

Dubai beaches

Discover the Best Beaches in Dubai

Dubai is often associated with luxury hotels, iconic skyscrapers, and world-class shopping, but one of its biggest draws is its coastline. Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is home to a wide variety of beautiful public beaches that are free to access and easy to enjoy. From lively stretches with water … Read more

Rice Balls Argentine

Rice Balls Recipe – Bombas de Arroz Argentinas

In much of Latin America people refrain from eating meat on Fridays and during Holy Week ( Semana Santa) .  So the recipes for meatless dishes are plentiful and one of my favorite dishes to eat is Rice Balls.  For a meat free rice ball cheese is used .  In the Caribbean they tend to … Read more

Pine Island Florida

Discover Pine Island Florida – A Hidden Paradise

It’s just a few miles from home (Cape Coral, FL), but once you cross the short strip of asphalt that connects Pine Island with the mainland you feel like you are entering a different world. Pine Island (in Lee County) is the largest island (17 miles long and 2 miles wide) on the west coast … Read more

Spiced Tilapia Dinner

Spiced Tilapia

Easter season is upon us. In 2014, the 40 days of Lent begin March 5 and end April 17th. The Church asks all Catholics over the age of 14 to voluntarily give up meat every Friday. It has been said that a Pope once began this practice in order to help fisherman. In truth this … Read more

Carnaval Cake Pops

Carnaval is a fun time to celebrate with kids.  The music, the sites and the food are so bright and vibrant; kids are just naturally drawn to the energy of Carnaval.  Here in the states Carnaval and Mardi Gras are somewhat interchangeable.  The premise is the same, which is a whole lot of partying before … Read more

Celebrate Carnaval with Carnaval Shaker Craft

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