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.

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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]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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.
[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[Read More…]