Every year during the holidays, I feel the urge of show appreciation for Mini’s teachers. This year is not the exception, and as her attention has been lately caught by cooking and baking, this year we decided to make
Preventing lice: How to wash your comb and brush
Head lice can happen to anyone. Let me share a couple of recipes to avoid reinfestation via hair tools. This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Licefreee and #WeAllGrow Latina Network. However, the anecdote and the opinions expressed here
How to clean and store costumes
Did you know that this year the US spent around $3.4 billion on Halloween costumes that were worn for one night?* Let’s make them last longer (and pollute less). *According to the nonprofit organization Fashion Revolution Costumes are often made
22 songs for roadtrips with tweens and teens
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Now 64 and One2One Network, although the anecdote and opinions are all mines. Picture this scene from our last weekend’s family road trip: My husband, my ten-year-old daughter and I hit the
4 Themes for costume-matching ideas
Matching Halloween costumes are getting more common and way more fun than they used to be. Check out these ideas, and be prepared for a lot of bootiful Instagram features. Theme: Pop culture movies. Although this Summer’s flicks didn’t get
Aromatherapy: 6 ideas to use essential oils at home
Although aromatherapy is a well-known marketable concept, I have found that using essential oils in home-made items is an easy and more affordable way of getting away with their many benefits. Since my daughter was a baby, massage and aromatherapy
Consejos para sobrellevar la vivencia emocional post desastre natural
El estrés post traumático es real y afecta a la mayoría de las personas que experimentan -en persona o incluso a la distancia- una situación de violencia tanto natural como provocada. Es indispensable poner atención a los síntomas y seguir
Back to school: Gear up with Sears
I went to a secret shopping spree at Sears to surprise my daughter. I participated in this sponsored campaign for SEARS. Although, the opinions and personal experience stated in this post are my own. Although neither Mini or I want Summer
7 cursos de verano para niños
Si vives en la Ciudad de México o vas a visitarla, estos cursos de verano son más que entretenimiento. Hace varios veranos que experimenté con cursos y actividades para Mini, y conforme ha ido creciendo, he visto también expandirse la
3 snacks saludables para hacer con niños
Comer saludablemente puede ser un reto, especialmente si la prisa y la creatividad son factores a considerar. Si tu caso es como el mío, tengo una pequeña personita de vacaciones que, mientras está en la casa, ronda el refrigerador y
5 dental care tricks for infants and toddlers
Taking care of your infant’s baby teeth and gums set the stage for a healthy smile. I had really bad teeth when I was a young kid. My mouth was too small to accommodate my full denture and it took
10 Reasons to watch Hidden Figures with kids
Yes, seeing representation of women in science is still groundbreaking and it has to be normalized. Let alone the fantastic performances by Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe and Octavia Spencer (which is already a great reason why to do it). I was
Non- cheesy Valentine’s outfits for kids
Wardrobe ideas for boys and girl’s looks with Mini’s seal of approval. Because we as parents are always looking for the perfect outfit for the perfect picture of our little bundles of joy. Because our now grown up babies
Obesidad infantil: Más que un tema de imagen
Después de leer esta información correrás revisar la canasta de los dulces de Halloween y guardar sólo un puñado, y no dejarás de poner atención a los antojos de la época de fiestas de tus niños. Cuando Mini iba a
The effective way to remove Halloween makeup
The one facial cleanser line I let my 9 years old daughter use, or the successful story of the process of taking off Halloween makeup. Let’s talk about that day I let my daughter paint my face and her own
5 destinos originales para vivir el Día de Muertos con niños
El día de muertos es una de las tradiciones mejor conservadas en México, por lo cual nos hemos dado a la tarea de ubicar algunas de las celebraciones en donde las podrán vivir en plenitud y conocer más sobre nuestra
