I’m spending a few weeks at my mom’s house and noticed that she doesn’t have a towel holder or rack in her guest bathroom. I think it was removed at one point when the wall was painted, patched over with plaster, and never put back. Anyway, I found some ribbon in a drawer, a couple […]
Archives for July 2012
Our stay at Embassy Suites
We stayed at an Embassy Suites in Washington, DC, recently, and had a wonderful time. Getting there was easy – we just crossed the Potomac! Walking into the open-air atrium of the lobby, we were greeted immediately, and ushered to the front desk where I was able to check in in a matter of minutes. […]
Easy Mexican Rice with Mazola
Every time we have a family gathering, it’s my responsibility to make the Mexican rice. Well, to me it’s just rice. My mom, my abuelita (grandma), and all my tías (aunts) have made it this way since I can remember. Once I was old enough to work at the stove, it became my job. Recently, […]
Solutions for our biggest beauty blunders
We all have our days when we’re not feeling so hot. Maybe our hair is frizzy, or we have a big pimple on our forehead… but it’s nothin’ to wrinkle your nose at! Over the years, after much trial-and-error, I’ve amassed quite a collection of DIY beauty tips and tricks. DIY may not be the […]
The State of the Hispanic Caregiver
In the past few years, I’ve seen firsthand the effect that caring for an elderly or sick parent can have on the caregiver, after seeing my mom care for my grandmother, and my sister-in-law do the same for her mother. While it is emotionally rewarding, it’s also a heavy burden that many of us will […]
Declare “Sweet Independence” with Hershey’s Simple Pleasures
This summer, I’m declaring my Sweet Independence from stress. I know it’s easier said than done, but I’m making an effort, truly. I’ve gotten rid of a ton of physical clutter in my house hoping that will simplify things. I’m learning to say “no” more often as to not spread myself too thin. I know […]
