Empowering through Heritage and Language
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
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[Read More…]
