Wrapped Up! Pasteles, Tamales, Humitas and More…
2016-11-04
As a Puerto Rican, pasteles are ingrained in my heart! Then I was introduced to the tamales… Read More →
My Little Puerto Rican “Jibaro” and the Children’s International Costume Party
2015-05-09
This year my sweet little boy was representing the other half of his cultural identity: a Puerto Rican Jíbaro. My heart swelled up with pride as I saw him march in the parade held at the children’s international costume party waving his Puerto Rican flag.Read More →
Random Christmas Act of Kindness: Gifts for the Elderly
2014-12-18
Christmas time is indeed the season for giving! It brings great joy to me to pass along to our son the gift of giving, and for him to think of others during this joyous season. It’s not all about him, Santa, or the gifts that he’ll be getting butRead More →
Parrandas (Puerto Rican Version of the U.S. Caroling)
2014-12-07
In the middle of the night, many Puerto Ricans during the holiday season gather together with musical instruments and sneak up at the doorway of unsuspecting homes to give them a “parranda!” ♫♫♫♫ ¡Asalto! ¡Te traigo esta trulla pa’ que te levantes! ¡Te traigo esta trulla pa’ que teRead More →
Celebrate Christmas Around the World Packet Review
2014-12-02
When Multicultural Kids Blog announced their Celebrate Christmas Around the World Packet I couldn’t help to feel overjoyed! Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of reviewing it. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review. All opinions are my own. Thank you! AsRead More →