I came to the United States 12 years ago after living in Mexico my whole life. Also, 12 years ago was the first time I celebrated Cinco de Mayo.
I was so confused when I discovered how celebrated this holiday...
My husband and I went through the loss (miscarriage) of our first baby at just five weeks. Afterward, I knew I was different. Research shows that pregnancy changes a woman's brain. My desire to nurture was intensified. My longing...
Moms work hard. REALLY hard. And there's one day out of the year that's dedicated to celebrating all that they do. Mother's Day is May 14, so the countdown is on. Make it special!
We all know that the kids...
Origin of El Día del Niño
It is no surprise that the Mexican culture loves any excuse to celebrate. “El Día del Niño” or “Day of the Child” is a celebration that originated in Mexico and dates back to 1925....
A popular Easter tradition in the southwest is making confetti or Cascarón Eggs. They are fun to make and even better to break, showering the recipient head to toe with confetti.
You can buy Cascarón Eggs in stores now, but if...
Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was younger my parents would hide our Easter baskets around the house and we would have to hunt for them. I can remember being so upset one year...
It's the perfect time of year to egg your friends and neighbors. No, not THAT kind of "egg." We're talking about the fun kind of "egg." Leave a fun "you've been egged" surprise in your friends' and neighbors' yard...
For many of us, this time of year is one of the most sacred and special times. It's full of meaning and tradition.
There are lots of things we can do at home to make Easter or Passover memorable for...
St. Patrick's Day in Ireland
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I thought it would be fun to share some things about celebrating this holiday in its country of origin. My family and I lived in Ireland from January 2014...
February is Black History Month. It is an annual celebration of the achievements made by Black Americans. This month calls upon us to reflect on and recognize the important role and contributions they have made and continue to make...
Say, "I love you!" with these DIY heart-shaped crayons for Valentine's Day!
Does your crayon box need a little TLC? More than half of our crayons have snapped and the others are sporting partly torn wrappers. Does this sound familiar?...
I'm the type of person that loves having some decorations around for every holiday. This year, I decided to create my own Valentine's Day decorations using items I mainly found from The Dollar Tree. They are easy to make...
This year, Korean Lunar New Year or Seollal is on January 22. Learn all about this holiday below, and make sure to check out the traditional recipe too.
Korean Lunar New Year vs Chinese New Year
The Korean Lunar New Year...
Maybe you have a plethora of Holiday traditions and don’t need to add anything else (that’s ok!), or perhaps you are looking to start a new and fun tradition with your nuclear family. Either way, here are some fun...
In + Around ABQ
Our Favorite Albuquerque Staycation Hotels
Ever get that vacation itch? Maybe you want to go on a vacation but you don't feel like requesting time off from work or...
