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How Being Unplugged Changed My Life
As some of you may know, I took a trip of a lifetime with my best friend to celebrate our birthdays. At first it started as a simple "mamacation" for both of us to get away from everyday mom and work life but what transpired over those 10 days was simply life changing and honestly unexpected.
Benefits of Raising a Bilingual Child and How it Makes them Smarter
There are many benefits and challenges for parents raising bilingual children. I grew up speaking Spanish at home and English at school. We hated speaking Spanish. To us it was simply a way of communicating with our family. It wasn't until years later that I truly appreciated the effort my parents put forth making sure we were able to speak, read, and write Español. Fast forward many years and a toddler later, I too am doing my very best to raise a bilingual daughter. I wanted to share ...
7 Healthy Tips To Kick off the Año Nuevo with Your Familia
Goodbye 2017, Hello 2018! Oh the holidays were so yummy with the natilla, buñuelos, cookies, tamales, coquito, chocolate, and all the indulgences. Nobody ever gives you a box of apples for Christmas now do they? Every year is the same, at least for me, I am somewhat good UNTIL Thanksgiving and then it's all downhill from there and repeat. Sound familiar? January comes along, with a few extra pounds and a new focus and determination until November again. But you know what? F#@k it.
November Artist Highlight: Conbon, the Story Behind the Postcard
I am very proud to introduce you to Conbon, a passionate artist, a teacher, and supporter of our Latino culture. She is a folk artist who has created several works of art often inspired by images of her proud Latino heritage.
Gizmo Watch Review: What This Latina Mom Loved (and Didn’t) About Verizon’s Kid Smartwatch
If your tween is begging for a smartphone but you’re not ready to hand one over (like me), a smartwatch can be the perfect option. As a Latina mom raising a tween daughter, I faced the same struggle. After trying the Xplora 6, we switched to the Verizon Gizmo Watch 3. Here’s what we discovered...
Get Your Free Bookmark: Top 10 Books to Teach Your Child Spanish
Are you looking to start raising a bilingual child or looking for Spanish book resources to enhance your child’s bilingual journey? We have created a special freebie just for you—a beautifully designed bookmark that lists our top 10 book recommendations for teaching Spanish to kids. Whether you are reading to a toddler or a young elementary school student, this bookmark will be your handy guide to picking the best books for their language learning.
2023 Holiday Toy Gift Guide From a Latina Mom
¡Hola a todos! As a proud Latina mom, the holiday season holds a special place in my heart. It's that time of the year when we come together as a familia to celebrate our rich traditions and create lasting memories. Can you hear the "Mi Burrito sabanero" song, followed by tamales, in anticipation of Santa, el niño Jesus or Los Reyes Magos? One of my favorite parts of the season is selecting the perfect toys that not only bring joy but also reflect our culture and values. Join me as I share my...
A Latina Mom's Favorite Gift Items for Christmas 2021
I'm a very practical person and I love giving gifts that people will actually use or that I know they enjoy. These are my favorite things that I have either bought for myself and gifted them as well or that I know that the person will love and enjoy. Perhaps it'll give you some ideas on what to get your friends and family this year :)
How to Save Money on a Winter Family Vacation
Living in New Jersey, just 20 minutes from New York City I wanted to find a decent getaway that felt like I was truly away, away from the city, away from the traditional Jersey shore, and after googling a few destinations, Stowe, Vermont seemed like a pretty good option. Now, going on a budget? That's a different story, but I'll share with you some tips and options of what you can do to save yourself some money.
2.05 How to Stay Fit and motivated with a Fitness Support Group
Are your New Year’s goals of getting in shape or living a healthier lifestyle starting to fade? Do you feel like you just don’t have the time or energy because you’re too busy running around after the kids?
On today’s show, I have a Latina mom of 1 that’s going empower us get back on track of our fitness goals. She’s empowering everyday moms just like us through her Free facebook group, she’s a Capirotada fan, and founder of mommyfitlifestyle.com, Jessica Arizaga-Ortega.
Gluten Free Polvorones by Sara Godbey
Following a Paleo or gluten free diet doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself! This delicious recipe by Latina mom Sara Godbey is sure to please even the most skeptical.
These Polvorones are gluten free, grain and dairy free...
Time and Money Saving Tips to Help You Finish your Holiday Shopping
With only a few days til Christmas, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed, stressed out, and even grumpy. You may need an extra cafecito or two to keep you going! As a mom, you know all too well that most of the burden is on you, but it doesn't have to be. The key is to spend a little time getting organized, have an action plan, and then the rest is possible. Don't stress out if it's not picture perfect, remember, life is messy and perfection doesn't exist!
What Every Latina Needs to Know Before Buying a Home
I finally have the keys to our new house. I can't believe this dream is now a reality. Although, I must say, this dream turned into a nightmare pretty quickly and now we're just grateful that the process is over. It has been a long process full of mistakes, tears, and lots of anxiety. I wanted to create a free guide for you...
Finding My Inner Strength, A Latina Mom’s Approach When Life Gets Messy
Sometimes you have those weeks where you seem to be going somewhere and the road you're on has a detour after detour road sign. Maybe you feel like the saying, when it rains it pours, or you feel like you're going "de mal en peor." (from bad to worse). How do you get from the madness or darkness to the light? Here's my story...
How to Stay Focused on New Year's Goals When the Laundry is Piling Up
It's hard to stay focused on your goals when as a mom you're...a doer, nurturer, doctor, fix it all, and you can put out fires, too. I took what worked for my busy mama lifestyle and designed these Free Mi Legasi Goals to Success Printable Worksheets to help me stay focused and on track with the bigger picture. So how can you stay focused on your personal goals, when you have two loads of laundry waiting for you? I may have the answer you are looking for...
2018 Best Bilingual Toys To Teach Your Child Spanish
Raising a bilingual child is not an easy task and as a parent, you have to use every opportunity you can to expose them to the language. Research shows that there are many benefits to raising bilingual children, including making them smarter and offering the opportunity to earn more income as adults. Exposing them to the language is key, whether it's reading to them, speaking to them, having them watch programs in another language, music, and yes play. In my case, I teach my daughter Spanis...
How to Raise Multicultural Kids Proud of Their Hispanic Heritage - A Latina Mom's Approach
I was born in Colombia, raised in Miami, Florida and both of my parents are Colombian as are my siblings. My husband was born in Bulgaria, immigrated to the U.S when he was 18 years old and his family is also Bulgarian. Our daughter, Victoria, was born in Manhattan, NY. She is now 3 years old and we are doing our best to raise her to be in touch with her roots and heritage while also being a proud American. We cannot assume that our kids will automatically absorb our cultures and language...
What I lost when I became a mom
I remember having conversations with my older sister Dasy when we were kids. She always dreamed of being a mom I, on the other hand, always dreamed of having a career and traveling the world, children were never part of that picture. When I gave birth to my daughter my world changed and I lost...
How to prepare your toddler for a new sibling. - Un nuevo hermanito o hermanita.
I have one 3 year old daughter named Victoria (in my belly below). I would love to have another child, right about now but for health reasons, we have decided to only have one child. Many of my friends are now having a second baby and I wanted to address some of their concerns.
Like them, many parents have a second child when their firstborn is 2-4 years old so there isn’t a huge difference in age when the children grow up. I asked my sister, an 18 year experienced preschool teacher, to sha...
How to help your toddler cope when a parent travels for business - A rockstar wife’s perspective
As many of you know (or now know), my husband is a musician. I’m a proud wife seeing my husband grace the stage with the likes of Lady Gaga or playing in front of hundreds sometimes thousands of people. Yes, it’s very cool, but what’s not so cool is trying to help my 3 year old cope when her daddy’s away for a few days or sometimes a few months on tour.
So what are some things you can do to help your child during short or long trips? This is what I’ve been implementing for the past 3 years.
6 Hispanic- Latino Birthday Traditions To Pass Down
My little girl turned 3 on March 27. We had been celebrating for what seemed like for a month. Birthdays have always been very special events growing up Latina in Miami. We adopted Colombian traditions, mixed with Cuban traditions (it was Miami), mixed with American traditions and created our own. But it got me thinking, how do other Latin countries celebrate birthdays and what do we all have in common?
My Daughter's Favorite Bilingual Books About Love, Perfect For Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day has never been a big event in our home. My husband and I focus on our love for each other and want our daughter to start to understand this concept, that It's not about a specific day or material things. There are many books that help teach kids about amor and kindness. These are from my soon to be 3 year old Victoria's personal collection and among her favorites, in no particular order.
Celebrate Your Multicultural Christmas and Make Everyone Happy
I am Colombian, my husband is Bulgarian, and our 2 year old daughter is American. You can call us your now typical American family. Like our family, there are many multicultural families that want to share their customs with their children, but how can we do it in a way that makes Everyone including abuela happy?
2024 Best Bilingual Spanish Toys & GIVEAWAY For Kids of All Ages
Check out my curated list of best bilingual Spanish toys for kids of all ages. These toys make language learning fun while strengthening cognitive skills and family bonds. Explore my top picks designed to help kids thrive linguistically and culturally!
12 Latina Mom Organizing Must Haves for the Home
As a Latina mom juggling everything from home, work, school schedules, sports and child activities, and yes, meal preparation while having sense of mental sanity can be challenging at times. Through trial and error I have adopted many practical approaches in my home organization, including yes, blasting la música while cleaning. These are all items that I use in my home and that have changed the way I organize and I can't wait to share them with you In hopes that they can help you too.
Colombian Books for Kids in English and Spanish
As a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that my daughter grows up understanding about my culture as well as her father's European culture. While there is nothing better than traveling to actual Colombia, I do my best looking for books that can bring the country a little closer to home in America and I am so happy that we have come across these books.
Kids Books About Friendship in Spanish and English
There are many ways to teach kids about being a good friend. Besides talking about it and modeling by having good friendships yourself, you can read to your child. Teaching children about friendsip sets their foundation for future relationships. Here are some books in English and Spanish that can help you achieve that.
Children's Books that Promote Higher Learning in English and Spanish
As a Latina mom raising a bilingual and potentially multilingual child in a fast paced and shifting world, I know that college education and continuing education is the only way for growth. I want to teach her that you are never too old to learn and that learning is something you do your entire life and not just in college. Here are my....
Mental Health Awareness Books For Kids in English and Spanish
Having a daughter with very strong emotions and that suffers from anxiety, I am always looking for books that send encouraging messages or that can become part of our everyday reading. As a parent who has been suffering grief for months after losing my father, it's also important to talk to my daughter about deep feelings and sadness to try and normalize the conversation and the importance of mental health.
Too many times in Latino culture these conversations do not take place and we're fo...
How to Raise Multicultural Kids Proud of Their Roots
As a Latina mom born in Colombia who married a Bulgarian, it was important to me that I raise my American born daughter to value her roots, traditions, and where she came from. It was equally important that we honor and celebrate our American values as well.
When children are born nobody gives you a manual that tells you how to raise a child. You have to learn by trial and error, but there are things that you can do early on to start instilling in your kid's a respect for cultures in genera...
2.07 10 Money Saving Tips You Can Practice Right Now
Are you afraid of losing your job? Are you trying to figure out how to save more money and have more cash in your pocket?
On today’s show, I offer you 10 personal money saving tips that I am doing right now to make my money stretch farther. The norm is a bit scary but finding easy ways that you can save can give you a bit more peace of mind during this uncertain time.
Learn Spanish with the Latest Toy Trends from NY's Toy Fair 2019
As a Latina mom raising a multicultural bilingual daughter, it is important to me that I find resources, including toys, that will help us on our bilingual journey. I had the opportunity to attend NY's Toy Fair where I discovered the latest in toy trends. Understanding what will be out in the market and having an idea of how you can implement language learning will make you look twice on your ventures through the toy aisle. I hope that my many findings will help your family on your journey.
Morning and Bedtime Routines that Work for Young Kids
It's a new year and your daily family routine may be a bit off. I know mine is. It's easy to get off track after a long winter break, sleeping in, and going to bed late.
Let's face it, as parents, success means getting your kids to school on time without forgetting to pack their lunches or remembering to pack the diapers for the nursery. As moms, we have so much information packed inside our brains and it really doesn't help that after we give birth, scientifically speaking, we get the "m...
Benefits of Raising a Bilingual Child and How it Makes them Smarter
I grew up speaking Spanish at home and English at school. My parents spoke only Spanish with us, even though my father was bilingual. My siblings and I spoke English every opportunity we got, much to our parents displeasure. We hated speaking Spanish. To us it was simply a way of communicating with our family. It wasn't until years later that I truly appreciated the effort my parents put forth making sure we were able to speak, read, and write Español.
You Know You're Becoming Your Latina Mom When...
I never thought I would say this, but I've seriously become my mom, not a regular mom, but a Latina mom, and yes there's a big difference! I remember growing up, rolling my eyes at the things my mom would do that were, well different than other moms. I didn't think much of it back then but now looking back I completely get it. I can now find humor and see my 3 year old daughter rolling her eyes at the things I do, but I hope that one day she too can look back and appreciate these different...
Children's Books that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage By Country
Hispanic Heritage Month is here and it's time to celebrate our Hispanic Heritage! I couldn't find a list of children's books that were specific to Hispanic and Latin countries so I decided to create one. There are so many countries and each one celebrates it's culture, traditions, and even may speak Spanish differently, um plátano or banano? Though we may be grouped by many as simply being Hispanic, Latino, or Mexican, the truth is that our countries are all different and these books celebr...
Easy Tips for Raising Kind Kids o Niños Amables (in hopes they don't grow up to be a-holes)
There is one phrase I always tell mi familia 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....
5 Old & New Latino Holiday Traditions We Can Celebrate With our Kids
The holidays are my favorite time of year. It reminds me of the great times we had as kids (me below), the festive parties my parents used to throw, la musica de parranda and of course the food! But what about those of us that may not have our families nearby or those whose parents have passed away? How can we continue and pass down our holiday traditions with our children while creating new traditions?
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Nobody Told Me This About Raising a Bilingual Child Book
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An Honest, Revealing, & Practical Book About Raising a Bilingual Child Are you looking for REAL advice on raising bilingual children, the type you won't find in most bilingual parenting books? Look no further than "Nobody Told Me This About...