We’ve been fortunate enough to spend our summer in a charming little town, immersing ourselves in the beauty of Oahu. Over the past three weeks, we’ve ventured to a variety of family-friendly spots that we simply can’t keep to ourselves.

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Summer is here and we have created a great list to keep kids and teens engaged with reading. Our summer reading list has something for every kind of reader—fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels and bilingual Spanish/English titles. Check out our suggestions below. Summer List for grades PreK – 2 Un beso en mi mano (The Kissing… [Continue Reading]
In Ecuador, paletas are known as helados, however, thanks to El Chavo del 8, I was aware that they were known as paletas in Mexico. What I didn’t know was that these delicious treats were actually originated from there. According to my friend, right after Mexico independence, back in the 1800s, ordinary folks had finally… [Continue Reading]
Today is Día de Reyes or Three Kings Day! The holiday represents the wise men’s visit to baby Jesus. Also, it marks the end of the Christmas season for many Hispanic families. In Ecuador, Día de Reyes is seldomly celebrated so it wasn’t until I moved to the United States and had kids when my… [Continue Reading]
The phrases that Latina moms say may be quirky and funny, but they also hide wisdom and a fierce protection. Below read some of my favorite phrases that you grew up hearing if your mom is a Latina mom… and that you might also be saying to your kids! RELATED POST: 12 Bilingual Children’s Books About… [Continue Reading]
Today I stopped by a panadería and boy did I get excited to see all those goodies! After a few minutes of sampling here and there, I ended up with pan dulce and several of my favorite desserts for my family to enjoy during the weekend. Being from an area of the world where cane sugar… [Continue Reading]
We had the absolute pleasure of watching the latest Disney film, “The Little Mermaid,” and we were completely enamored by it. This beloved tale presents a refreshing and visually breathtaking reimagining of Ariel’s journey. While there has been some criticism regarding the inclusion of diverse elements in this rendition, we found it to be a[Read More…]
Did you know that June is Immigrant Heritage Month? This month-long observance serves as a reminder of the invaluable contributions immigrants have made to our communities. In this blog post, we will explore five reasons why immigrant moms should wholeheartedly embrace and celebrate Immigration Heritage Month. They say that an immigrant never forgets the first[Read More…]
Did you know that the story behind Flamin’ Hot Cheetos has been turned into a full-length feature film? This film, available on Hulu or Disney+, takes you on an incredible journey alongside Richard Montañez, the visionary Chicano creator of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. It’s a film that celebrates the power of determination and resilience of the[Read More…]
Time seems to slip through our fingers, doesn’t it? It feels like just yesterday we were cradling our little bundle of joy, and now we’re amazed at the sight of our teenage daughter, who seems to have grown taller than us overnight. It’s incredible how quickly they grow up. It feels like it was just[Read More…]