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What Every Latina Needs to Know Before Buying a Home
I finally have the keys to our new house. I can't believe this dream is now a reality. Although, I must say, this dream turned into a nightmare pretty quickly and now we're just grateful that the process is over. It has been a long process full of mistakes, tears, and lots of anxiety. I wanted to create a free guide for you...
Finding My Inner Strength, A Latina Mom’s Approach When Life Gets Messy
Sometimes you have those weeks where you seem to be going somewhere and the road you're on has a detour after detour road sign. Maybe you feel like the saying, when it rains it pours, or you feel like you're going "de mal en peor." (from bad to worse). How do you get from the madness or darkness to the light? Here's my story...
How to Stay Focused on New Year's Goals When the Laundry is Piling Up
It's hard to stay focused on your goals when as a mom you're...a doer, nurturer, doctor, fix it all, and you can put out fires, too. I took what worked for my busy mama lifestyle and designed these Free Mi Legasi Goals to Success Printable Worksheets to help me stay focused and on track with the bigger picture. So how can you stay focused on your personal goals, when you have two loads of laundry waiting for you? I may have the answer you are looking for...
2018 Best Bilingual Toys To Teach Your Child Spanish
Raising a bilingual child is not an easy task and as a parent, you have to use every opportunity you can to expose them to the language. Research shows that there are many benefits to raising bilingual children, including making them smarter and offering the opportunity to earn more income as adults. Exposing them to the language is key, whether it's reading to them, speaking to them, having them watch programs in another language, music, and yes play. In my case, I teach my daughter Spanis...
How to Raise Multicultural Kids Proud of Their Hispanic Heritage - A Latina Mom's Approach
I was born in Colombia, raised in Miami, Florida and both of my parents are Colombian as are my siblings. My husband was born in Bulgaria, immigrated to the U.S when he was 18 years old and his family is also Bulgarian. Our daughter, Victoria, was born in Manhattan, NY. She is now 3 years old and we are doing our best to raise her to be in touch with her roots and heritage while also being a proud American. We cannot assume that our kids will automatically absorb our cultures and language...
What I lost when I became a mom
I remember having conversations with my older sister Dasy when we were kids. She always dreamed of being a mom I, on the other hand, always dreamed of having a career and traveling the world, children were never part of that picture. When I gave birth to my daughter my world changed and I lost...
How to prepare your toddler for a new sibling. - Un nuevo hermanito o hermanita.
I have one 3 year old daughter named Victoria (in my belly below). I would love to have another child, right about now but for health reasons, we have decided to only have one child. Many of my friends are now having a second baby and I wanted to address some of their concerns.
Like them, many parents have a second child when their firstborn is 2-4 years old so there isn’t a huge difference in age when the children grow up. I asked my sister, an 18 year experienced preschool teacher, to sha...
How to help your toddler cope when a parent travels for business - A rockstar wife’s perspective
As many of you know (or now know), my husband is a musician. I’m a proud wife seeing my husband grace the stage with the likes of Lady Gaga or playing in front of hundreds sometimes thousands of people. Yes, it’s very cool, but what’s not so cool is trying to help my 3 year old cope when her daddy’s away for a few days or sometimes a few months on tour.
So what are some things you can do to help your child during short or long trips? This is what I’ve been implementing for the past 3 years.
6 Hispanic- Latino Birthday Traditions To Pass Down
My little girl turned 3 on March 27. We had been celebrating for what seemed like for a month. Birthdays have always been very special events growing up Latina in Miami. We adopted Colombian traditions, mixed with Cuban traditions (it was Miami), mixed with American traditions and created our own. But it got me thinking, how do other Latin countries celebrate birthdays and what do we all have in common?
My Daughter's Favorite Bilingual Books About Love, Perfect For Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day has never been a big event in our home. My husband and I focus on our love for each other and want our daughter to start to understand this concept, that It's not about a specific day or material things. There are many books that help teach kids about amor and kindness. These are from my soon to be 3 year old Victoria's personal collection and among her favorites, in no particular order.
Celebrate Your Multicultural Christmas and Make Everyone Happy
I am Colombian, my husband is Bulgarian, and our 2 year old daughter is American. You can call us your now typical American family. Like our family, there are many multicultural families that want to share their customs with their children, but how can we do it in a way that makes Everyone including abuela happy?
Kids Potty Training Books in Spanish and English
I'm assuming that if you're looking at this list of books you're in need of help getting your bilingual child potty trained. My daughter is now 6 and we're well past the potty training phase but I can assure you, it was not easy. I still don't understand when I hear moms say that they potty trained in 3 days, for me it seemed to take forever. Don't worry, the good news is that they will get potty trained and one day you too can look back. I'm providing you a list of books that will help b...
Our Remote Learning Setup at Home Before and After Pics
When the year began, the last thing on our mind was transforming our 1970's drab basement into a modern and fabulous home school remote learning setup and play space for our child. Having a 5 year old starting Kindergarten from home was not what we had envisioned. The option of sending our child to school literally changed by the minute. Needless to say, we are doing remote learning and that meant that I had to figure out a proper setup for my daughter as her little corner in my home offic...
2.04 Carolina Builes - Home Buying 101 for Latinos - How to let go of Your Fears and Empower yourself with knowledge
Do you think that owning a home is an impossible dream? Do you feel that you have too much debt or not enough saving to even consider owning property? Well on today’s show, I have a Latina mom of 1 that’s going to empower you to leave your fears behind. She’s empowering the Latinx community through home buying education, she’s a bandeja paisa lover, and my personal accountability buddy, Carolina Builes.
2.02 Fighting Disease With Nutrition and Wellness When The Dr. Tells You It's All in Your Head
How would you feel if your doctors told you your illness are all in your head? On today's show we have a Latina mom of one that was told exactly that. Join us Sara Godbey takes us through her journey living with two diseases and how she's taken control of her body with nutrition and wellness with a little help from Beauty Counter. Plus, she has great tips on raising her 1 year old bilingual baby and if you stick til the end, she has a special beauty gift just for you.
Mexican Dulce de Calabaza by Kayla Alonso
Integrating her family's tradition of carving Pumpkins with her Mexican husband's family tradition of Calabaza con Dulce, Kayla Alonso from @babydevotions shares her recipe for this all-time favorite Mexican dessert.
The Latina Mom Legacy Quick Tip 01 - 1000 Books Before Kindergarten App
On this very first Quick Tip of The Latina Mom Legacy Podcast, I recommend a great app that will help you log all of your kids books and encourage them to read.
10 Hispanic and Latino Halloween Costumes For Your Entire Family
Halloween is almost here and if you're anything like me, I love being different than everyone else. Scrambling for ideas? Are you looking for inspiration for your next fiesta? Need last-minute finds? Here's a top ten list of some fun Hispanic and Latino costumes that will make your familia stand out! From traditional dresses to iconic characters, we've got you covered. Let's get started!
Toys and Books that Celebrate Hispanic Heritage and Latino Icons
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and as a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that she grows up playing with toys that reflect the diverse world that we live in and that celebrate her Latino roots. I've created a list of toys that celebrate important Hispanic icons, diversity, and that would be a great addition during this month or as an early Christmas gift for your child! Check it out...
How to Travel with a Baby or Little Kids Like a Pro
We're off on our very first family vacation with our 3 year old daughter in tow. Though this is our first official family vacation, I've traveled countless times with my daughter since she was 4 weeks old, so you can say we're pretty experienced. Traveling with a baby or kids may seem like a daunting and challenging task, it doesn't have to be, if you set yourself up for a win. These tips will make it easier for you on that next family vacation or quick trip! Plus check out our free download.
12 Mompreneur Tips to Make it Work & Still Have Time For Your Family
It's no secret, I work a lot, I'm sure you do too. Whether you're a mompreneur, entrepreneur, career woman or man, we can all use tips that will make our lives easier so we can focus on what truly brings us happiness. Whether it's spending more time with your kids, your spouse, or yourself, set yourself up to win.Find out how with these 12 hacks that will improve you family life.
25 Unique Hispanic Baby Boy Names
When I was pregnant, before we knew we were having a girl, we (well I) had some boy names picked out. Good thing we had a girl cause those names were not going to be easy for mis padres (my parents).... we named her Victoria Grace and my parents only butcher Grace, not so bad.
I've compiled a list from top baby name app "Baby Names" of rare but up trending Spanish & Latin baby boy names and narrowed it down to 25. Maybe you'll find your baby's name here :)
What Cuaresma (Lent) Means to Me - My Spiritual Journey
It’s cuaresma, lent, and maybe that means something to you or maybe it means nothing. You don't have to be Catholic or religious to get more connected with your higher power, but you have to make a conscious effort towards it. I'm an "open minded" Catholic and use religion as a base for my spirituality. For me, lent is when I make a conscious effort get more connected with God, the universe, and my body in order to get more clarity in my life and my journey. So what does this spiritual j...
Celebrating tu Amor, Unique Couples Traditions you Can Start to Keep your Relationship Strong
When you have children it's hard NOT to shift your focus to that little human. We want to raise them, pass down our traditions, teach them what our parents taught us (at least the good parts), create new memories, and hopefully not scar them in any way for life. According to scientific research couple's with Preschool kids are the unhappiest in their marriages. What about our spouses and our partners? We shouldn't have to wait til our kids turn 18 to be happy again as a couple. We can cul...
10 Money Saving Tips Your Mamá Never Taught You
Lo que mi mamá me enseño del dinero...Not much!
How to Get Organized for Holiday Season Without Going Loca
It's officially holiday season with Thanksgiving around the corner and then Navidad, it's very easy to get overwhelmed as mamás, so, I want to offer you some personal tips and lists, because I absolutely love lists to get you organized and ready to tackle this season without going loca.
How to celebrate and honor "Los Muertos o Difuntos" with our kids
In the U.S. most people associate Day of the Dead with Mexican culture but in reality many Latin American the dead or departed are remembered. Helping our kids Honor and remember the dead or departed in a positive and creative way can help them better deal with their emotions and better understand why we as Latinos honor this tradition.
Mami, are you happy? 7 Tips to Help You Deal with Difficult Situations When You Have a Young Child
When your life is turned upside down, how can you deal and manage the stress, especially when you have a young child or children at home? Our lives have changed and learning to navigate this new norm is challenging.
"Mami, are you happy?" Victoria asks. I tell her, "Yes, mama, I'm so happy. These are Happy tears because I have my family, you, a roof over my head, food, clothes, water, my health...I am rich."
Books About Los Reyes Magos or Three Kings in English and Spanish
In many Latino & Catholic centric countries Christmas is not over until El Dia de Reyes or Three Kings Day. Each celebrates in their own way like in Mexico they make a Rosca de Reyes, in Argentina, kids write a letter to the three kings and put it inside their shoes by their bed, in Puerto Rico, they celebrate La Víspera de Reyes and grass is put in a shoe box by the tree.
However you celebrate El Dia de Reyes, these books will help you share their story with your child.
2022 Top Bilingual Spanish Recommendations for Parents
Slowly but surely it seems like life is returning to a new normal and with it has brought some changes, including how we raise bilingual children. As a Latina mom raising a multilingual and multicultural child means making sure my child gets the language exposure and the need to use the language. Sometimes that means being a bit creative with how Spanish or the minority language/s are used. Here are my...
A Latina Mom's Guide for Traveling to Medellin, Colombia with Kids
Whether you are traveling to Medellin, Colombia for the first time or whether it's your heritage country and you'd like to share your culture with your kids like me, there are many fun and exciting things you can do. Now, I may have a bit of an advantage, having lived there for many years and still having extended family that can update us on the ins and outs of the city. Luckily, this means having some insider information that you may not get through a regular travel blog.
Bilingual Spanish Books About Love
Love should not just be celebrated and expressed on special holidays like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or Father's Day. Love should be a part of our everyday lives through, conversations, actions, affection, and yes books. As a Latina mom with a love of reading and books, here are some of my daughter and my personal favorite books about love.
Children's Books About America in Spanish and English
It's important to me as a Latina mom and American citizen that my multicultural daughter grows up learning about her native country, The United States of America. While we celebrate our Hispanic heritage and European heritage, we make sure to honor and celebrate our American culture and country as well. With 4th of July just around the corner, these are our favorite books that honor America in English and Spanish.
8 Bilingual Spanish Kids' Books About Moms
Moms tend to have very special relationships with their young kids. I love nurturing this relationship with my daughter and having books that celebrate our relationship. I'm sharing with you a list of books that celebrate moms that are perfect to encourage their bilingual journey. Most of these books we have, others are on our to buy list. Is your favorite one here?
How to Support a Friend or Family That Has Lost Someone to Covid-19
In what was supposed to be the happiest month of all year, December, I got the news that my mom, sister, and father tested positive for Covid-19. In a matter of days, my dad was hospitalized and passed away. That being said, as hard as it has been and continues to be, I wanted to share with you all the things that have helped me over the past weeks. I'm no where near "moving on," "getting over," or "turning the page," but I am slowly, and I mean slowly, getting better. A lot of it has be...
2020 Virtual Events to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here and certainly not how we expected. The days of attending parades, large patriotic fiestas, or festivals are gone...for now. However, that shouldn't be an excuse to not expose children to the many different countries and cultures with rich history.
I know we're all overloaded with information, to dos, and frankly, who wants another item on their to do list? Lucky for you, I found some great events and exhibitions that can help you celebrate Hispanic Heritag...
2.08 Coronavirus: Coping with the New Norm - 9 Moms Share their Stories
Coronavirus has turned everyone's life upside down. So, how are you coping with your new norm as a mom? On today's show, we talk with 9 moms that share their tips, struggles, and truths about how they're coping with quarantine, homeschooling, working from home, and just everyday life. Join us as we talk to these Latina moms across America:
Mexican Pambazo Recipe by Latina Mom Analily Morales
Mexican Pambazo Recipe ...."Let me preface this recipe by saying I rarely cook. I mean rarely. But this was one dish I wanted to learn before my abuelita passed away. She did pass about three years ago, and I haven’t made pambazos since. But here is the recipe, mind you, a lot of is “tanteando” (guessing)."