Last night I was thinking about how chaotic my life used to be with three kids four and under. When my third baby was born, I had two in diapers and on bottles. That time period was really a blur. It zipped by so fast that I really can’t remember the details of what happened. I just remember the gist...
Author: Nadia Policard (Nadia Policard)
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Recipe for Mexican Pozole
This recipe for traditional red pozole soup is so delicious. I learned how to make this soup while in Mexico this year. The soup is so good you’ll want to make it over and over again. Pozole, or posole, is one of Mexico’s traditional dishes. It is made with hominy, chili, oregano, and pork and enjoyed any...
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Beyonce Music Awards
Beyonce’s baby bump officially takes over the world. By now you probably heard the big news regarding Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement on last night’s MTV Video Music Awards. The VMAs quickly became the BMAs when Beyonce walked the red carpet and paused to do the standard, “I’m with child cradle of the belly pose” that so...
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San Miguel: Where The Doors Are Beautiful
It’s been two weeks since we’ve been back from Mexico and I miss it terribly! I came back to the hustle and bustle of back to school shopping, work, and a house that needed a thorough cleaning from top to bottom. One of my favorite things to do while we were in San Miguel was...
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New Series: Half-Marathon Training
Have you ever thought about running a half-marathon? The first time I decided to run one I had to Google exactly how many miles a half-marathon involved. My initial reaction was to chuckle when I realized that it was two miles further than my eleven mile drive to work — just 13.1 miles. Then I became...
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How to Buy Eggs & Other Family Adventures in San Miguel de Allende
We are finishing up our final week here in San Miguel and the end of our trip is certainly bitter sweet. We’ve met so many wonderful people and it feels like home here. In one of my earlier posts I described how frazzled grocery shopping had me because I had to walk from place to place and...
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Mission Minded Mexico: Giving Back When You Travel
Giving back when you travel is a great way to give back to the cities that you visit. With a little advance planning, it can be simple. If traveling with children, you can also take this moment to teach children about giving back. During their first trip to Mexico we did just that. There were...
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Day 7- The Bugs Won’t Let Me Sleep
I hate bugs with a passion. You would think living in Florida for the last 8 years would do something about this hatred I have for bugs but it has done nothing. Actually, I think it’s deepened my hatred more because I know the bugs are out there and they are in abundance. Waiting to attack, bite, or pounce. ...
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The Tianguis Farmers Market in San Miguel de Allende
I didn’t realize that grocery shopping in San Miguel de Allende would be such an adventure. Then I discovered the Tianguis farmers market. After a full week in San Miguel, I had an empty fridge and pantry and it was time I started cooking some meals at home. I was able to buy cereal, milk, and produce...
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San Miguel de Allende – A Piece of Heaven
We are on day four of San Miguel (SAM). It’s exactly what I thought it would be – heaven! There is a large artisan community here. Many beautiful fabric, tile, and furniture galleries, warehouses, and boutiques. When you add the natural and historic beauty to all this talent, it’s no wonder why everything about SAM is beautiful. The streets,...
