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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."
2024 Best Bilingual Spanish Toys & GIVEAWAY For Kids of All Ages
Check out my curated list of best bilingual Spanish toys for kids of all ages. These toys make language learning fun while strengthening cognitive skills and family bonds. Explore my top picks designed to help kids thrive linguistically and culturally!
12 Latina Mom Organizing Must Haves for the Home
As a Latina mom juggling everything from home, work, school schedules, sports and child activities, and yes, meal preparation while having sense of mental sanity can be challenging at times. Through trial and error I have adopted many practical approaches in my home organization, including yes, blasting la música while cleaning. These are all items that I use in my home and that have changed the way I organize and I can't wait to share them with you In hopes that they can help you too.
Colombian Books for Kids in English and Spanish
As a Colombian mom raising a multicultural daughter, it's important to me that my daughter grows up understanding about my culture as well as her father's European culture. While there is nothing better than traveling to actual Colombia, I do my best looking for books that can bring the country a little closer to home in America and I am so happy that we have come across these books.
Kids Books About Friendship in Spanish and English
There are many ways to teach kids about being a good friend. Besides talking about it and modeling by having good friendships yourself, you can read to your child. Teaching children about friendsip sets their foundation for future relationships. Here are some books in English and Spanish that can help you achieve that.
Children's Books that Promote Higher Learning in English and Spanish
As a Latina mom raising a bilingual and potentially multilingual child in a fast paced and shifting world, I know that college education and continuing education is the only way for growth. I want to teach her that you are never too old to learn and that learning is something you do your entire life and not just in college. Here are my....
Mental Health Awareness Books For Kids in English and Spanish
Having a daughter with very strong emotions and that suffers from anxiety, I am always looking for books that send encouraging messages or that can become part of our everyday reading. As a parent who has been suffering grief for months after losing my father, it's also important to talk to my daughter about deep feelings and sadness to try and normalize the conversation and the importance of mental health.
Too many times in Latino culture these conversations do not take place and we're fo...
How to Raise Multicultural Kids Proud of Their Roots
As a Latina mom born in Colombia who married a Bulgarian, it was important to me that I raise my American born daughter to value her roots, traditions, and where she came from. It was equally important that we honor and celebrate our American values as well.
When children are born nobody gives you a manual that tells you how to raise a child. You have to learn by trial and error, but there are things that you can do early on to start instilling in your kid's a respect for cultures in genera...
2.07 10 Money Saving Tips You Can Practice Right Now
Are you afraid of losing your job? Are you trying to figure out how to save more money and have more cash in your pocket?
On today’s show, I offer you 10 personal money saving tips that I am doing right now to make my money stretch farther. The norm is a bit scary but finding easy ways that you can save can give you a bit more peace of mind during this uncertain time.