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10 Money Saving Tips Your Mamá Never Taught You
Lo que mi mamá me enseño del dinero...Not much!
How to Get Organized for Holiday Season Without Going Loca
It's officially holiday season with Thanksgiving around the corner and then Navidad, it's very easy to get overwhelmed as mamás, so, I want to offer you some personal tips and lists, because I absolutely love lists to get you organized and ready to tackle this season without going loca.
How to celebrate and honor "Los Muertos o Difuntos" with our kids
In the U.S. most people associate Day of the Dead with Mexican culture but in reality many Latin American the dead or departed are remembered. Helping our kids Honor and remember the dead or departed in a positive and creative way can help them better deal with their emotions and better understand why we as Latinos honor this tradition.
Mami, are you happy? 7 Tips to Help You Deal with Difficult Situations When You Have a Young Child
When your life is turned upside down, how can you deal and manage the stress, especially when you have a young child or children at home? Our lives have changed and learning to navigate this new norm is challenging.
"Mami, are you happy?" Victoria asks. I tell her, "Yes, mama, I'm so happy. These are Happy tears because I have my family, you, a roof over my head, food, clothes, water, my health...I am rich."
Books About Los Reyes Magos or Three Kings in English and Spanish
In many Latino & Catholic centric countries Christmas is not over until El Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day. Each celebrates in their own way like in Mexico they make a Rosca de Reyes, in Argentina, kids write a letter to the three kings and put it inside their shoes by their bed, in Puerto Rico, they celebrate La Víspera de Reyes and grass is put in a shoe box by the tree.
However you celebrate El Dia de Reyes, these books will help you share their story with your child.
2022 Top Bilingual Spanish Recommendations for Parents
Slowly but surely it seems like life is returning to a new normal and with it has brought some changes, including how we raise bilingual children. As a Latina mom raising a multilingual and multicultural child means making sure my child gets the language exposure and the need to use the language. Sometimes that means being a bit creative with how Spanish or the minority language/s are used. Here are my...
A Latina Mom's Guide for Traveling to Medellin, Colombia with Kids
Whether you are traveling to Medellin, Colombia for the first time or whether it's your heritage country and you'd like to share your culture with your kids like me, there are many fun and exciting things you can do. Now, I may have a bit of an advantage, having lived there for many years and still having extended family that can update us on the ins and outs of the city. Luckily, this means having some insider information that you may not get through a regular travel blog.
Bilingual Spanish Books About Love
Love should not just be celebrated and expressed on special holidays like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. Love should be a part of our everyday lives through, conversations, actions, affection, and yes books. As a Latina mom with a love of reading and books, here are some of my daughter and my personal favorite books about love.
Children's Books About America in Spanish and English
It's important to me as a Latina mom and American citizen that my multicultural daughter grows up learning about her native country, The United States of America. While we celebrate our Hispanic heritage and European heritage, we make sure to honor and celebrate our American culture and country as well. With 4th of July just around the corner, these are our favorite books that honor America in English and Spanish.
8 Bilingual Spanish Kids' Books About Moms
Moms tend to have very special relationships with their young kids. I love nurturing this relationship with my daughter and having books that celebrate our relationship. I'm sharing with you a list of books that celebrate moms that are perfect to encourage their bilingual journey. Most of these books we have, others are on our to buy list. Is your favorite one here?
How to Support a Friend or Family That Has Lost Someone to Covid-19
In what was supposed to be the happiest month of all year, December, I got the news that my mom, sister, and father tested positive for Covid-19. In a matter of days, my dad was hospitalized and passed away. That being said, as hard as it has been and continues to be, I wanted to share with you all the things that have helped me over the past weeks. I'm no where near "moving on," "getting over," or "turning the page," but I am slowly, and I mean slowly, getting better. A lot of it has be...
2020 Virtual Events to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here and certainly not how we expected. The days of attending parades, large patriotic fiestas, or festivals are gone...for now. However, that shouldn't be an excuse to not expose children to the many different countries and cultures with rich history.
I know we're all overloaded with information, to dos, and frankly, who wants another item on their to do list? Lucky for you, I found some great events and exhibitions that can help you celebrate Hispanic Heritag...
2.08 Coronavirus: Coping with the New Norm - 9 Moms Share their Stories
Coronavirus has turned everyone's life upside down. So, how are you coping with your new norm as a mom? On today's show, we talk with 9 moms that share their tips, struggles, and truths about how they're coping with quarantine, homeschooling, working from home, and just everyday life. Join us as we talk to these Latina moms across America:
Mexican Pambazo Recipe by Latina Mom Analily Morales
Mexican Pambazo Recipe ...."Let me preface this recipe by saying I rarely cook. I mean rarely. But this was one dish I wanted to learn before my abuelita passed away. She did pass about three years ago, and I haven’t made pambazos since. But here is the recipe, mind you, a lot of is “tanteando” (guessing)."
How to Teach your Kids Kindness in a World Full of Aholes
There is one phrase I always tell my family and friends, “As long as my daughter can grow up and not be an asshole, then I think I did a good job as a parent.” Of course, I want my kid to grow up and one day accomplish bigger and greater things than I have, but for me, it shouldn’t be at the cost of being a decent human being. Trying to raise a kind kid with empathy, concern, and care for all living things so she can grow up making a difference is at the top of my list, like so many parents...
What a Toddler Mom Really Wants For Valentine's Day
Oh, Valentine's Day, El Dia de Los Enamorados as we Latinos call it. An event to celebrate your love and affection, your union to your loved one, and all that blah blah blah. Do you know what I really want?...
Hispanic New Year Traditions That Will Have Your Kids Scratching Their Heads
Growing up Hispanic meant that, like Christmas, New Year's was not celebrated in a traditionally American way, especially when it came to traditions and rituals. As a Colombian born, growing up in a very Latino Miami, even New Year's traditions became a mosh of many Latin countries. As a kid, I often just scratched my head or rolled my eyes at the funny and cooky things my parents did on New Year's. Now as an adult, I must say, that I've kept many of the traditions, though some still have m...
10 Ways to Honor the Dead with our Kids on Dia De Los Muertos
While it may be easier as adults to celebrate a deceased one's life, a child that experiences the loss of a loved one can be a very traumatic experience. Helping our kids Honor and remember the dead or departed in a positive and creative way can help them better deal with their emotions and better understand why we as Latinos honor this tradition. Here are 10 way we can Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with our kids.
10 Things to Do Before you Have Kids
Having a child will change your life. I know, everybody says that, but until you actually have a child you don't fully understand what that means. Whether you have a child in your 20's or 30's doesn't matter, because they will bring you such joy. However, there are things that are definitely easier to do when you don't have kids and there are things that you will benefit from, if you do them early enough. Here's my top list of things to do, most of which I did and some I wish I had done l...
Questions to ask when looking at preschools - What I was surprised to learn!
My daughter turned 3 in March. Up until now she has been going to a family daycare, but I decided it was time to move on to preschool. Boy, has this preschool search been an eye opening, “I’m not prepared at all” experience. I wanted to share this with you in hopes that when you are ready to start looking you ARE prepared and not scrambling like I’ve been over the past few weeks. I've even included a Free Downloadable Questionnaire for you to have with you when you are ready to start searc...
25 Unique Hispanic Baby Girl Names
When I was pregnant with my daughter, alot of fun went into picking her name. We wanted to make sure that we picked a name that was easy for my Hispanic family to pronounce (cause I've heard them butcher quite a few). I wanted a not too common name, somewhat Hispanic or at least easy to pronounce in Español, and not so strange that my kid would be picked on. I've compiled a list from top baby name app "Baby Names" of rare but up trending Spanish & Latin names. Maybe you'll find your b...
I Thought My Child Had the Flu with These Symptoms, What She Had Instead
It was suppose to be a pleasant 3 day weekend, instead, I've spent the last 5 days playing a real life Doc McStuffins to my sick child. I was sure she had the flu, but she didn't, what she had really surprised me. See if any of these symptoms sound familiar to your child.
No Lo Hagas! What Not to Do on Valentine's Day so You can Make Him or Her Happy
As many of you know I'm not a big fan of Valentine's Day. I prefer to celebrate amor & kindness any other day and avoid the crowds and clichés, but that's just me. I am now happily married and can tell you the best and worst things to do on Valentine's Day. So pay attention caballeros. Ladies, you're not off the hook, I have some advice for you too that'll make him very happy.
The New Year's Resolution Every Latino or Hispanic Parent Should Make For 2018
2017 will go down in history as the #metoo #yotambien year. So what does this have to do with being a Latino or Hispanic Parent? Everything! If there is one single resolution to make this year it's...
Traveling With Your Tot Doesn't Have to Be a Pesadilla! (Nightmare)
My husband just came back from traveling with our 2 year old daughter...BY THEMSELVES! I'll be honest, I was having a small panic attack because my daughter has traveled countless times with me since she was 4 weeks old, but this was the first time she was traveling alone with daddy...Ay Dios Mio!
Growing up Hispanic - 7 summer lessons that I want to pass down
It's summertime, where flip flops meet beaches, sun and sand abound, and I can't help but reminisce of my summers growing up in Miami. It's funny looking back and now that I have a daughter I want to pass down some of the things my parents did and we did as kids, ok maybe not giving my child beer. Even though some of the things we did seemed like so much work, I can now see the values and lessons learned from them.
Bilingual Spanish Books to Build Confidence in Children
Confidence is assurance is oneself. When we empower children to grow their confidence skills we are helping them obtain tools for handling difficult situations and stresses that come with school and home life like learning, dealing with peer pressure, or even changes in their bodies. Raising bilingual Spanish children also means instilling in them confidence to continue in their language learning, no matter where they are at. These book not only help them with practical tips but will also ...
Best Bilingual Spanish Toys for 2022
If you want to raise a bilingual Spanish child, que hable Español, one of the best ways that you can do this is by making sure that you make it FUN! Children learn through play and getting them engaged, excited, and looking forward to playing with toys that enhance their language learning skills will make your job as a parent much easier when it comes to raising bilingual children. Luckily, I have a list of bilingual toys that your children and your family will enjoy in your bilingual pare...
Bilingual Spanish Books About Family
As a Latina mom, family is at the heart and core of my life. I want to teach my young daughter about family, our values, the differences, and what makes us special. These bilingual Spanish books all talk about family and are a great addition to your child's home library.
The Truth Behind a Latina Mom's Pandemic Struggles
It's been a while since I've sat down to blog, why? Well, Coronavirus happened and my whole world turned upside down. Remember back in January when the first episode of the season 2 of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast aired and it was about setting goals? In case you haven't listened to it, here's a quick link. Anyway, back then it was the beginning of a new decade, the beginning of new mantras, a new you...blah, blah, blah, doesn't that seem like a thousand years ago now?
The truth is....
7 Bilingual Spanish and English Books that Celebrate Dad
Father's Day is around the corner and there are many special books that celebrate daddy in English, Spanish, and/or are Bilingual. Let's take a closer look at some of these books and how you can build and grow your library at home.
7 Fun Games for Bilingual Families
Whether it's family game night or you simply need to entertain the kids for a while, games are a fun way to not only bring the family together, but can also serve as a way to practice Español. Here are some fun games that can entertain the whole family.
7 Books that Empower Latina Girls in English and Spanish
It's women's empowerment month. Becoming an empowered woman doesn't happen overnight. It's your life lessons and experiences that build you up to become the strong Latina that you are today. But what about our daughters? We can teach them to become empowered little girls through their own life lessons and the messages we teach them. These messages can come in the form of things we say so they can mimic us, empowered clothing, and books, my personal favorite. Here are some great books th...
2.03 Kathy Galloway - Reinventing the Spanish Immersion Experience
Have you ever thought of having a taking a family language immersion vacation? On today's show, I have a Latina mom of 2 that has reinvented the Spanish Immersion vacation with lessons and activities your abuela would be proud of.
She's a moros lover and founder of Dual Language Family, Kathy Galloway.
Join us as we talk about the inspiration behind empowering families and helping low income communities through her company's Spanish reading program, she also offers tips on how she's ra...
Episode 6 - The Latina Mom Legacy - Kids Bilingual Holiday Gift Guide
On this episode we talk about getting organized for the holidays, who to give to, what to give, and of course my favorite, the Best gifts for Christmas to teach your kids Spanish. Lucky for you I've done all the research and I have a Free Gift for your child!
The Latina Mom Legacy Quick Tip 02 - Books For Thanksgiving by Mo Willems
On this episode of Quick Tips we talk with my 4 year old daughter Victoria and her two Spanish speaking friends, Ellie and Chico, about some of our favorite books written by Mo WIllems and what they're thankful for this season.
2019 Best Toys and Gifts to Teach Your Child Spanish
The holiday season is upon us and with that the responsibility of finding cool toys and gadgets that our kids will love. The challenge is finding toys in Spanish or bilingual toys that can engage our kids and help us by not having to hand off another ipad or phone. Lucky for you, I did all the work looking!
Ecuadorian Empanadas Recipe - Receta Para Empanadas Ecuatorianas by Ana Gallegos-Yavorsky
Provided by Ecuadorian mom, veteran wife, and Spanish Playdates founder, Ana Gallegos.
Recipe for Ecuadorian wind empanadas, these delicious fried empanadas have a cheese or cheese filling and are served sprinkled with sugar.
An End to Potty Training: How We Finally Ditched the Training Pants
The potty training journey has now come to a full end in our home and I feel like an entity has passed on. It has been a long journey for us. When I read about moms that have potty trained their kids in days or weeks I can’t help but sigh a little. I wish I potty trained in weeks! I wish my little girl would have gotten to the end of this journey sooner. But I know that every child is different and what works for one child may not work on another.
Best Children's Books in English and Spanish that Celebrate Diversity
Growing up as a Hispanic kid in Miami, Florida, I loved books. My favorite place in the world was the library. I would immerse myself in books and stories, yet these books and stories never reflected the world I lived in (me below in elementary school). Fast forward to today, where I am raising a multicultural child, it is important to me that she grows up understanding about differences in cultures, skin colors, and socioeconomic statuses reflective of the multicultural world she lives in...