When I think of Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think of leftovers. Maybe I should call them planned-overs, since I purposely plan on making more than enough for everyone to take home a little, and me not to have to cook for a couple of days. My husband, on the other hand, dreads leftovers. He’s […]
Archives for 2011
Creating new traditions with Maseca
I don’t get down to Mexico often, but when I do, I always look forward to chowing down on my tía (aunt) Mary’s amazing tamales. Unwrapping the corn husk is like unwrapping a little present. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling moist and delicious. The most popular being pork or chicken in […]
KRE-O construction sets
If you’re looking to add to your kids’ construction sets this holiday season, consider KRE-O. It’s the hot new brand introduced by Hasbro over the summer! Reasons why I think KRE-O is such a perfect holiday gift for your kids: KRE-O is ‘more than meets the eye!’ Each Transformer may look like just a robot, […]
Achieving better oral health
Right now I’m struggling to get my kids to understand the importance of oral care. It’s so important to set a good example and start them young. I let them be involved in picking their toothpaste and toothbrush, which is helping. I also put a timer on that they use to make sure they’re brushing […]
America Recycles… do you?
America Recycles Day was yesterday… but I think that should be every day, don’t you? If each and every one of us take baby steps in reducing, reusing, and recycling, it could make a huge difference. Just visualize this: the U.S. disposes enough trash each day to fill 50,000 garbage trucks with 18,000 pounds of […]
