Every year, a week before Christmas my familia gets together to make one hundred pounds of tamales. My mom’s recipe is a staple dish at our Navidad celebration. El Gallo Giro has always been our go to for our masa and other authentic Mexican food. Thank you El Gallo Giro for partnering for this post. … Read more
As a mother of a severely handicapped child, it can be extremely difficult for me to find resorts that accommodate to her disabilities. Many resorts, hotels and restaurants don’t offer wheelchair accessible options. To my pleasant surprise, I learned Turks and Caicos Beaches Resort provides full wheelchair accessibility. As a matter of fact, they make … Read more
Do your kids like paper DIY projects? If so, I have the perfect book for your kiddos! My son and I are creating a mini scrap book for our family travel adventures, and we will be using The Kid’s Book of Paper Love to create it. My youngest is grow so fast, and I feel … Read more
This week my son and his friends headed to Knott’s Spooky Farm, to enjoy a spooktacular day at one of our favorite theme parks. Halloween can be a bit too scary for kids when it comes to theme parks. Frightening, bloody stuff is never fun for my little ghost. Luckily, Knotts Spooky Farm always has the perfect … Read more
The children ran gleefully towards the gate of Legoland, California. The boys, were in in for a treat when we made our way to their favorite theme park. The LEGO Movie World will be added to Legoland park and opening 2020. The new park will be inspired The Lego Movie, and The Lego Movie 2: … Read more
Films can move us, educate us, and touch our deepest human chords… Last night, I screened “Dancing at the Vatican” and I felt all of the of the above. I learned about a rare vicious disease, that is now being brought to life in this film. Huntington’s disease is a genetic, progressive and fatal disease that … Read more
Disclosure: Thank you Disney Book Group for sponsoring this post. My son is taking the Percy Jackson summer reading challenge and he just finished reading the first book, “The Lightning Thief.” He is hooked on this adventurous series, and can’t wait to go on to the next book! I’m challenging my son to finish the … Read more
My son LOVES junk food! I of course, often have to hide it or throw it away… In celebration of the new Incredibles 2 Movie, my son and I made some easy Snack Buckets. These adorable buckets will help him “fuel up to stay incredible!” More importantly, they are healthy and Mom approved! I have … Read more
My blogger friends and I love getting together for the holidays. It’s our excuse to catch up and spend some girl time. For St. Patty’s Day were shared some yummy food, good conversation, and celebrated friendship. This group of women inspire me to explore new recipes and get out of my comfort zone when cooking. … Read more
Raising teens in this day and age is very complicated. My children often share their daily struggles with their peers, and the social pressures they endure in their generation. I was invited to screen and interview the sensational cast of LOVE, SIMON and I was not prepared for the emotional journey that I would experience … Read more