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.
A Review: Under The Sea With The Little Mermaid
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 […]
5 Reasons Why Moms Should Celebrate Immigration Heritage Month
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 […]
Flamin’ Hot: A Film of Determination and Representation on Hulu or Disney+
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 […]
On Raising a Bilingual and Bicultural Teen: Tips and Resources
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 […]
How to do Disney World in One Day
Discover expert tips and strategies for making the most of your one-day visit to Disney World. From park selection and efficient planning to maximizing attractions and avoiding crowds, learn how to create an unforgettable Disney experience in just a single day.
7 Best Vicente Fernandez Songs
Vicente Fernandez songs are timeless. They have been the soundtrack to wedding parties, quinceañeras, Mothers Days, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, funerals, and even to a relaxing Saturday afternoon with family and friends. I can’t remember celebrating a special occasion without his music blasting on max volume. Always performing in a charro costume and accompanied by a […]
Giving Thanks and FREE Thank You Cards in Spanish
I love the spirit of this time of the year where we are more willing to pause, reflect, and give thanks for all the things that we have. They say that “gratitude is the heart’s memory,” and I can’t agree more. It’s so important to walk the roads of life with a grateful heart and […]
Best Classic Cartoons in Spanish for Children
I still remember those Saturday mornings back in the early 90s when my sister and I woke up early to watch our favorite cartoons. Oso Yogi, Los Picapiedras, Alvin y las Ardillas were a few of the popular ones. So fun. As many other kids who watch these classic cartoons in Latin America, I got familiar […]
Enjoy These Free Christmas Cards in Spanish
Want to make your Christmas card extra special? Spread holiday cheer by giving Christmas cards in Spanish to the special people in your life. These beautiful tarjetas navideñas depict cultura and good wishes to your loved ones. They are free and ready to be printed! Now you can send warm season’s greetings with these Spanish holiday cards. Let us know […]
Inspiring Quotes About Bilingualism
Whenever we are having a challenging day at home with kids refusing to speak Spanish, I like us refocusing on why we do things. Reading inspiring quotes about bilingualism gets us on the right track. As my kids get older, the reminders to speak the target language are more constant. But it’s so important to […]
New Year’s Eve Playlist: 10 Songs in Spanish to Ring the New Year
Say goodbye to the end of the year with this New Year’s Eve Playlist: 10 songs in Spanish to ring in the new year. From timeless classics to new hits, here is everything you need for a great New Year’s playlist. December 31 is our last chance to close out the year and the decade […]
All You Need to Know About Disney Encanto Movie
I have been waiting for Encanto Disney Movie since I heard that it was in the works. Colombia is dear to my heart. As Ecuadorian, we share many similarities with our Colombian neighbors. I have family in Medellín and many great friends around the country and outside. That is why I feel this movie represents me and my family.
Latinos in Utah: Everything you need to know
[Are you new in town? This is everything you need to know about the Latinos in Utah and the resources available for our familias.] I am back in the Beehive State after living for about a decade in North Carolina. Although I lived three years in Utah in the late 2000’s (I even became a […]
6 Lion King Songs in Spanish
I have a summer goal for all of us! This summer we are going to be blasting the Lion King songs in Spanish! When the Lion King was released in 1994, I was a third grader learning English in Ecuador. I was so in love with the movie and with my English classes that I […]
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bilingual Babies
Wondering what to give to a baby? I got you covered. Once upon a time I mothered three little tiny bebés. It was a fun and exhausting time. Sometimes, I miss waking up to those toothless smiles. But here I am a graduated from the baby phase to tell you that babies don’t really need […]
The Ultimate Spicy Mango Michelada
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #MixSipCelebrate September is here and that means that dinner with amigas is back again at its full swing. After a summer hiatus, my friends and I are excited […]
Great Songs in Spanish for Your Thanksgiving Playlist
You don’t need November to work on your gratitude and be thankful for all the things that you have in your life. I know how difficult is to think about those things -that sometimes we take for granted- but listening to songs that remind you to be grateful for the little things makes a difference […]
9 Bilingual Books about Hanukkah
Today is the first day of Hanukkah! Many families will be observing this day with games, food and blessings. It’s a beautiful celebration. A few years ago, one of my most dearest friends invited us to celebrate Hanukkah with her family. It was a privilege to learn more about the meaning behind The Festival of […]
Beautiful Songs in Spanish About Immigration
Check out these songs in Spanish about immigration. They offer an unique perspective of the immigration experience. No matter your circumstances, the message of hope and opportunity of these songs will inspire all of us. RELATED POST: 5 FILMS BASED IN LATIN AMERICA THAT IMPACTED ME 15 Songs in Spanish about Immigration Here’s a great […]
5 Films Based in Latin America That Impacted Me
CONFESSION: I am passionate about learning history, especially history related to Hispanics. And, of course, films based about events that marked Latin America’s past are my favorites to watch. I have collected my favorite films based on Latin America. They impacted me. They opened my eyes. And life will never be the same after you […]
¡Échale ganas mija! 5 Tips to Celebrate The Holidays When You Are An Immigrant Mom
Costa Rica. Colombia. Mexico. Argentina. Those are the places where some of my mom friends are going to celebrate Christmas in a few days. They are immigrant moms like me and I understand how much these trips mean to them. After all these years living in the United States, I would have imagined that at […]
Free 2020 Hispanic Holidays Calendar
Our 2020 HISPANIC HOLIDAYS CALENDAR is a helpful tool to celebrate and learn about the traditions of several Hispanic countries. The calendar highlights why these countries unique and culturally rich. In its pages we can be educated about religious holidays to historical events. It will surely teach us a thing or two about the Hispanic […]
10 Bilingual Books about Thanksgiving
Ready for November? Kick off the month of gratitud with 10 bilingual books about Thanksgiving. Enjoy stories with powerful messages about the importance of a grateful heart. Books are great resources to bring the spirit of the holiday and to practice español! Let me know which book is your favorite one and if I am […]
Ode to Paletas! Easy Recipes for Mexican-Style Ice Pops
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 […]
Bilingual Books for Kindergarten
Kindergarten is here for my five year old! As the baby of the family, my little guy has been waiting to attend his sisters elementary school for a long time. And we are getting ready for the big day with these bilingual books for starting Kindergarten. Reading stories that show the joys of this new […]
How To Make Sugar Skull Cookies
Wondering how to make those delicious sugar skull cookies that you see in every store for Day of the Dead? Well, look no further. Learn how to make them with these easy peasy steps. 6 BILINGUAL BOOKS FOR DAY OF THE DEAD How To Make Day of the Dead Cookies These delicious cookies are easy […]
La Lista Imprescindible de Útiles Escolares para el Regreso a Clases
Para ayudarte con la lista de útiles escolares, hemos compilado una lista imprescindible de todo lo que tus chicos necesitan para el próximo año escolar.
If Dominican Were a Color
“If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright.If Dominican were a color, it’d be the roar of the ocean in the deep of the night,With the moon beaming down rays of sheer delight.“ After I had habichuelas con dulce for the first time, I declared […]
6 Best Latino Children’s Books of 2018
Before I share our six favorite Latino children’s books of 2018, I want to express our congratulations to all the Latino authors who publish their books during this year. We salute you! As a Latina mom raising bicultural and bilingual children, I am thankful for YOU and helping the Latino children literature market to grow. […]
4 Things Latina Moms Can Do To Protect Their Health
This is a sponsored post. All my opinions are my own. #GetCovered Life is fragile. I feel the universe has been trying to remind me that hard lesson for the past few months. First, learning about my cousin’s cancer diagnosis and then having to deal with unexpected hiccups with my health. My prima and I have both […]
Bilingual Baby: 3 Ways to Raise a Bilingual Child
Before my first baby was born, when I still had not decided on a name or the type of diapers I was going to use, there was something I was clear about: that girl was going to be bilingual. As enthusiastic I felt about that goal of mine, I was also aware that I didn’t […]
6 Latin-Style Soups to Keep You Warm
Winters are hard for this costeña girl. They make me homesick. But a sopita usually helps. What is your favorite latin-style soup? After 1,000 years living in the United States, I still don’t get used to accept that winters don’t equal to beach, sunshine, and paletas like Ecuador’s winters. I think coming from the Equator […]
Download our 2019 Hispanic Holidays Calendar
Our 2019 HISPANIC HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATION CALENDAR is a helpful tool to learn about the holidays and celebrations that make each Hispanic country so unique and culturally rich. From religious holidays to historical events, this calendar will teach us all one thing or two about the Hispanic World. The 2019 Hispanic Holidays Calendar features most […]
Chicken Soup Like Abuela Made
Making chicken soup like abuela used to make has brought me so much comfort during the Covid-19 quarantine. I miss my abuelita. She lives thousands of miles away from me. It’s very likely that I won’t see her this year. I am thankful that at least I can hear her voice on phone calls while […]
Summer Reading Program for Bilingual Kids
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 […]
6 Latina Owned-Businesses To Support Today
Thinking to buy a gift? Want to support our community? We’ve got you covered! Make sure to check out these latina owned-businesses and support our hustling hermanas! Latinas are in the driver’s seat of U.S. growth. In fact, we have an annual spend power of 700 BILLION DOLLARS. Let’s use our hard earned dollars to make […]
Support Latina-Owned Businesses During the Pandemic
We’re already know that COVID-19 has hit Black and Hispanic businesses hardest of all. It’s time to take action y dar nuestro granito de arena to support Black and Latina-owned businesses during this pandemic. In a new report released by the JPMorgan Chase Institute, research found that Black and Hispanic businesses are very likely to […]
Summer Reading Plan for Bilingual Kids
School is finally out. Whether you are planning to travel or stay at home, make sure your kids have a summer reading plan and get in some bilingual reading. We are looking forward for a laid back summer in Ecuador. The kids have a list of things that they want to do with abuelos and […]
Raising Kids To Be Proud of Their Latino Heritage
Raising kids to be proud of their Latino heritage is a process and starts on day one. Do you speak Spanish? asked my three-year old daughter to some random teenagers walking by the playground. “No, I don’t. Do you?” replied one of them with a smile. “I do! I can say numbers to one million […]
A letter to the monolingual mom who is raising a bilingual kid
A letter for my monolingual mom friends. Dear friend, I see you every day in the halls of our children’s school. You are there for the same reasons as mine: to give our children the gift of bilingualism. Although we come from different backgrounds, we both are very similar. We both feel the excitement of […]
7 Things to do for Day of the Dead With Your Children
A few years ago, while working for the Cultural Program of Raleigh, I had the opportunity to participate in the planning of a city event for the Day of the Dead. For this event, we partnered with the Mexican Consulate and the city museum staff to make sure we were bringing all the elements of […]
