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¡Que viva el amor y la amistad! Every year, my son and I look forward to Valentine’s Day because it’s an opportunity to show those we love how much they mean to us. The problem is that, as a mom, I always found myself at a loss for sweet and affordable activities that were engaging for my little boy. Seriously, the struggle was real! It was hard finding unique, personalized gift ideas for my son to give to his teacher, nana, abuelito, and tías.    Today, I’m sharing with you a sweet and affordable Valentine’s Day activity that we’ve been doing since he...

Valentine’s Day is near and I’m not sure if anyone else has noticed, but Valentine’s Day cards are getting pretty crafty! As a mom, I'm definitely feeling the pressure to step up my crafting game. One year, my two daughters and I made pop-up cards and after the third one we were so over it. Another year, we decided to print out and cut out little animal shapes, thinking that wouldn’t be as much work, but that also was wearying. It’s so difficult to send your kiddos to school on Valentine’s Day with something unique, creative, and not to mention...

Some of my favorite things about December revolve around family traditions. During this cozy time of year, I'm ready to play Christmas music as I work on DIY projects to make this a magical season for my son and family. Today, I'm sharing with you a fun and inexpensive DIY that was a hit with my son when he was a toddler until kindergarten.     Activity: Yummy Treats for Santa's Reindeer   Pro Tip: Before doing this activity, I recommend reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas," which has the names of all eight reindeer. Don't forget to add the ninth...

Happy November!  This month began with altares for Día de Los Muertos that were decorated with photographs of loved ones, colorful cempasúchil flowers, candles, sweet bread, and other indulgences.  Día de Los Muertos is a beautiful and healing opportunity to reminisce and celebrate the lives of loved ones who are now in heaven, like my abuelitas and abuelitos.  It is also a reminder to pause and reflect on what truly matters in life.  To me, something that matters is telling loved ones that they're valued and loved.  However, I often neglect to do so because of everything that I juggle day-to-day.  November brings a fresh beginning.     With...

As a mom of three amazing kids, I’m always looking for fun craft activities that are fun, simple, and kid approved. My 5-year-old daughter always gives me honest feedback when it comes to picking out projects to make. If she likes it, we talk about how many steps it may take, and if she’s still interested, we go for it.   For Día de Los Muertos, my daughter and I tried a couple of crafts. Below are some cute ideas I found to be kid-friendly and mom-friendly!   Calavera Balloon  The calavera balloon craft ended up being a no brainer!  If your kid...