dog and girl

How Adopting A Dog Can Change Your Life

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PedigreeGives #CollectiveBias When we first moved to the United States we had to leave behind many things, including friends, family and our dog Kyra.  Paula adopted Kyra as a tiny puppy: she had been abandoned and was malnourished, with a … Read more

Dia de los Muertos Free Party Printables!

 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias Its a Dia de los Muertos party and we can’t wait to enjoy it! Dia de los Muertos is popular throughout Mexico, Central and South America. Because it falls near Halloween, and because of the well-known skull imagery, … Read more

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“Relajo” When my Family Gets Together

Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. All opinions are my own. Whenever I think about family, as in our bigger, extended family, all the best times seem to revolve around our relajos.  For the uninitiated, a “relajo” is what happens to our get-together when abuelos house gets full. it’s one of those Spanish … Read more

Church at San Antonio Palopo

San Antonio Palopó: A Mayan Village with Unique Pottery

If you’re looking for an authentic experience and something unique to do in Lake Atitlan visiting the small town of San Antonio Palopó is a great option. Perched on the mountainside of  in Guatemala, San Antonio Palopó is a small town that has remained relatively unspoiled. Unlike Panajachel, you will not find many tourists in … Read more

tuna tostadas with cilantro crema

Tuna Tostadas With Cilantro Lime Crema

In Guatemala tostadas are a staple, and although the traditional recipes for tostadas usually don’t include tuna I thought adding a healthy tuna salad to a crunchy tostada would be a fun way to create an after school snack for the kids. To make the tostadas I used Bumble Bee® Albacore tuna and combined it with … Read more

Hispanic Heritage: #OrgullosoDeSer Díaz

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. There are a few things that define people, and one of those things is their family name. Each family name carries history and traditions that everyone in the family shares. Your family name tells others a … Read more

chicken nuggets with avocado dipping sauce

Fun Meals That You Can Feel Good About

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson. The opinions and text are all mine. As my kids get older they want to be more and more involved in their school and with that comes a great opportunity to help them understand the importance of giving back.  Although we all wish … Read more

boy and view of Toronto from the CN tower

3 Days In Toronto: Tips And Best Things To Do With Kids

Toronto is a great vacation destination for families. There are so many things to do and see for kids and adults alike. If you’re planning a family vacation in Toronto you are sure to find these tips and best things to do with kids in Toronto useful.  From the best time to travel to Toronto … Read more

Bradenton Beach Pier

Laid Back Island Paradise in Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island, located on Florida’s Gulf coast, boasts 7 miles of soft white sand beaches.  A true island paradise Anna Maria is home to 3 beach towns: , all of them filled with old Florida beach town charm.  Florida’s Gulf coast has some of the best beaches in the USA and we love to … Read more