ShareI used to visit my parents at least once a week.
My dad was confined to a wheelchair and in his late 80’s, but his brain was sharp as ever.

We would sit at their kitchen …

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After watching the movie Julie & Julia with my mom …
Me: How amazing would it be if I could turn my blog into a book and a movie?
Big E: I really …

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This contest is now Closed. Congratulations to Tara J! She wins the loot.

(Required disclaimer: I have not received cash or gift compensation to write this post.)
This is the first time I have flat-out …

ShareI’ve talked about this before on my other blog, Bilingual in the Boonies. My husband thinks I am way much more fun in Spanish-speaking countries — and that includes Miami.
I agree with him.
It is …

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By Maria de los Angeles
Well-traveled and with a highly sophisticated palette, my boyfriend has sampled exotic culinary delicacies the world over, but is only now learning about Cuban food.
I love el hombre as is, …

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With Valentine’s Day Sunday, and to answer questions that stemmed from a brief conversation with a friend, I decided to ask a few gentlemen to share thoughts on Beauty.
So it all started …

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Grandparent Detox:Dealing With Kids After a Sleepover At Grandparents House
By Lizzie Bermudez
I love that my girls get to see my parents quite often. And I love it even more that my parents are always …

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Pardon my arrogance, but bicultural Latina women are indeed exceptional.
Consider one of my best friends, Maricela, born and raised in New York City, of Puerto Rican descent. A social worker by …

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When I saw this video, Latina Role Model, by the artist Maya Escobar, it did for me what she intended:  Made me think hard about the ways I am seen and the ways I …