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Toys and Books that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and Latino Icons
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and as a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that she grows up playing with toys that reflect the diverse world that we live in and that celebrate her Latino roots. I've created a list of toys that celebrate important Hispanic icons, diversity, and that would be a great addition during this month or as an early Christmas gift for your child! Check it out...
How to Travel with a Baby or Little Kids Like a Pro
We're off on our very first family vacation with our 3 year old daughter in tow. Though this is our first official family vacation, I've traveled countless times with my daughter since she was 4 weeks old, so you can say we're pretty experienced. Traveling with a baby or kids may seem like a daunting and challenging task, it doesn't have to be, if you set yourself up for a win. These tips will make it easier for you on that next family vacation or quick trip! Plus check out our free download.
12 Mompreneur Tips to Make it Work & Still Have Time For Your Family
It's no secret, I work a lot, I'm sure you do too. Whether you're a mompreneur, entrepreneur, career woman or man, we can all use tips that will make our lives easier so we can focus on what truly brings us happiness. Whether it's spending more time with your kids, your spouse, or yourself, set yourself up to win.Find out how with these 12 hacks that will improve you family life.
25 Unique Hispanic Baby Boy Names
When I was pregnant, before we knew we were having a girl, we (well I) had some boy names picked out. Good thing we had a girl cause those names were not going to be easy for mis padres (my parents).... we named her Victoria Grace and my parents only butcher Grace, not so bad.
I've compiled a list from top baby name app "Baby Names" of rare but up trending Spanish & Latin baby boy names and narrowed it down to 25. Maybe you'll find your baby's name here :)
What Cuaresma (Lent) Means to Me - My Spiritual Journey
It’s cuaresma, lent, and maybe that means something to you or maybe it means nothing. You don't have to be Catholic or religious to get more connected with your higher power, but you have to make a conscious effort towards it. I'm an "open minded" Catholic and use religion as a base for my spirituality. For me, lent is when I make a conscious effort get more connected with God, the universe, and my body in order to get more clarity in my life and my journey. So what does this spiritual j...
Celebrating tu Amor, Unique Couples Traditions you Can Start to Keep your Relationship Strong
When you have children it's hard NOT to shift your focus to that little human. We want to raise them, pass down our traditions, teach them what our parents taught us (at least the good parts), create new memories, and hopefully not scar them in any way for life. According to scientific research couple's with Preschool kids are the unhappiest in their marriages. What about our spouses and our partners? We shouldn't have to wait til our kids turn 18 to be happy again as a couple. We can cul...
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!
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