Tag Archives: familia

McDonald’s Birthday Party Made Special … Gracias Latism!

21 Apr

It all started with this birthday card I created at the LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media) Conference in Houston, TX. McDonald’s was a generous sponsor of the conference. As a contest and a 40th Birthday wish to the Egg McMuffin, attendees were encouraged to create a birthday card to the Egg McMuffin. I [...]

THE CROODS Movie Review ~ For the familia

22 Mar

THE CROODS is a 3D comedy adventure that follows the world’s first modern family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always been their home, is destroyed.  Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods are rocked by generational clashes and seismic shifts as they discover an incredible new [...]

Not a Traditional First Dia de Reyes Celebration

12 Jan

Known as ‘El Dia de Reyes’ (Three Kings Day), January the 6th represents the height of the Christmas season. The date marks the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas and commemorates the three wise men who traveled from afar, bearing gifts for the infant baby Jesus. We didn’t have a ‘traditional’ Día de Reyes celebration. [...]

National Influenza Vaccine Week – Yo Me Vacuno Contra la Influenza

3 Dec

Disclaimer: The following is a compensated post (National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership). All opinions are my own.   The first week of December is National Influenza Vaccine Week, December 2-8, 2012. Did you know a new batch of flu vaccine is made each year? Last season’s flu vaccine won’t work so it is important to [...]

Día de los Muertos Lessons at Muertitos Fest 2012

4 Nov

As a Latina mami, I’ve been looking for a way to celebrate Día de los Muertos with my sons and hold on to the importance of this day. I didn’t celebrate it growing up so, I’ve taken time to research and learn about it. Three years ago I lost my maternal grandpa (Papo) and then six months [...]