Although, I celebrate and proudly represent my Latinx heritage every single day of the year, I wanted to partner with Xfinity on this sponsored post because I think that Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is a great time to remind everyone that we are a very diverse group with many different stories to tell. This HHM, […]
12 Wishes for My 12-Year-Old
A lot of things happened in 2008, but for me, the most significant thing that happened that year is that I became a mother. A mother to an extraordinary human being that is turning 12 this year. On this momentous occasion, I feel compelled to make 12 wishes for the child that I feel honored […]
A Letter to My Dying Hamster
(UPDATE: My beloved Dill passed away on August 30, while lying on my chest.) My Dearest Dill, How could I have ever imagined that I would come to love you as much as I do? I was so hesitant to get a hamster, but the girls wanted a hamster so badly and after taking care […]
The Beach Has Become Our Pandemic Go-To Outing
Although I love living in California because it’s on the coast, I can’t say that I’ve ever considered myself a beach enthusiast. I like knowing that the beach is there and waiting for me if I choose to go, but most of my life I haven’t chosen to go. Lately, though, I find myself at […]
We Made Pan Dulce Conchas at Home
There are many, many varieties of Mexican pan dulce, but conchas are undoubtably one of the most popular and recognizable varieties. They are sweet delicious balls of bread with a sweeter kind of sugar cookie topping in designs that make the whole thing look like a concha. Concha means shell in Spanish I never ever […]