My father was diagnosed with skin cancer when I was a little girl. I don’t recall all the details because I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, but I remember it was a scary experience. He had a malignant melanoma – a cancerous growth – on his forehead, which had to be surgically removed. […]
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Staying connected… with Skype
Maya: “Mom, can we Skype?” Me: “With who?” Maya: “I dunno… who’s on?” That’s a typical conversation at my house. My daughters are kind of obsessed with Skype, and so am I! It’s the best way to keep in touch with family and friends far away. Video chat is my favorite feature of course, enabling […]
Mexican Chocolate Pudding Cake
Eating dinner together with my family is probably the best part of my day. I finally get to sit down, talk to my husband and kids without the distractions of the TV, my phone, or the iPad, and just enjoy some delicious food. It’s definitely the one meal I put the most effort into. There […]
Parmesan-Crusted Bruschetta Chicken
Hellmann’s has some “twists” on classic recipes that will inspire you to do a little something different in the kitchen tonight! If you like bruschetta – and juicy chicken – then this recipe is for you! This chicken was so good… light and fresh, but rich-tasting, too. The mayo/cheese mixture added a nice creaminess! My kids weren’t big […]
PEEP, Día de los Niños- Twitter party!
Did you know that each year the United States Congress names April 30th as El Día de los Niños? It’s a great effort meant to support the intellectual and emotional development of young people. More than 100 cities across the nation will celebrate this day with parades, book festivals, hands-on activities, and more! To see […]
Tips to spice up your parties
One of the reasons I love spring is because we love entertaining friends and family outside, and the weather is just perfect for it! In the winter we tend to hibernate, so it’s about time to come out of the ‘cave’. 😉 While my parties are fairly laid back and informal affairs, I do like […]
