Wine sure flies when you’re having fun! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re searching for gift ideas for the wine lover or connoisseur in your life on Valentine’s Day, birthday, or other special day, I have you covered! I love wine and especially love my wine in fun glasses or during a girls night out event. Below is a collection of gifts for wine lovers that fits every budget. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or want to make someone smile, these are fun gift ideas that will help add some humor and fun to your wine drinking experience. Click any...
Recipe: Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites With Blue Cheese Dip
These crispy Buffalo “Chicken” Cauliflower Bites with blue cheese dip are delicious. I love hosting people at my house, whether it’s for a girls’ night in or a fun game day get together. I will offer guests everything from your traditional game day recipes to Latin inspired game day recipes. After trying a similar dish at one of my favorite restaurants not too long ago, I knew I had to try to make these myself. The Cauliflower bites are so easy and taste phenomenal. Don’t be fooled by the fact that these Buffalo “wings” are made with cauliflower instead of chicken...
8 Black History Month Books & Resources for Kids
Black History Month gives parents and teachers the opportunity to share African-American history and pride with their children. While some schools may do activities all month long, others may do one lesson or even nothing at all. Unfortunately, my children’s school does not do much other than recognize the month and a brief lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrating and honoring Black History Month gives me the opportunity to teach my children about the struggles and injustices that African-Americans faced in the United States so that they have a better understanding of not just who they are,...
That One Time I Dropped the Mic While Singing in Front of a Crowd
Here’s one way to start the new year with a bang. Fearless and so confident you can do anything including something you’ve never done, like sing in front a crowd of your peers. But first, let me say Happy New Year to all of you. This time of year most of us will make a list of resolutions or goals. I’m not making any of that today. Just wanted to share a mindset I hope to incorporate more into my life. More, not every day, week, or everything that I do. Just… more. Before I get into my why, let...
Recipe: The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce Ever
Sure you can buy cranberry sauce in a can, but this homemade cranberry sauce is so delicious and easy to make, you’ll never buy that canned stuff again. I started making my own cranberry sauce a few years ago. This time of year I keep a container in the fridge to use even after Thanksgiving. It tastes great on a turkey sandwich, a bagel, or anywhere you may use a strawberry jam. Use fresh cranberries, no point in the frozen stuff. This is also a great recipe to make day or even days before. It tastes better the next day. Enjoy!...
On Raising Privileged Kids That Have it All
Here’s the deal. My kids are what most people would call “privileged kids.” Not going to lie, they have it good. More importantly, they have everything I ever wanted as a child and more. A nice house, a nice car, the dog, and more. Most days I feel blessed that we can give them a good life. Some days I wonder if they really truly appreciate and understand the life they live. Here’s why. I didn’t grow up poor, but we were not at all “wealthy.” My parents did their best. From age 8 until college we rented a small three bedroom duplex...
Missing Mexico
It seems like years ago that I was in Mexico with the kids. Having just gone there myself a few weeks ago, I missed the time I spent there with the kids. All I could think about was that I really wanted to go back to create more life-long memories. It was 2011, the kids were just 5, 6, and 10 and we wanted them to experience a part of the world they have never been to but where my family is from. They were excited. I think only my oldest really understood where we were going. The younger two just wanted...
Hispanic Heritage Month: A Mixed Latina Perspective
It’s Hispanic Heritage month. A time for Hispanics from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, and Central or South America to celebrate and honor their Hispanic heritage. Having just come back from a trip to Mexico City, my motherland, and mother’s land, now is the perfect time for me to reflect on who I am and where I’m from. As I do so, I am proud. As a mixed Latina, I feel fortunate to connect my roots and heritage to two different countries, Mexico and Haiti. For many Hispanics, who we are begins with our family’s history often anchored by our last...
What’s in my Rocksbox?
Do you guys know how much I love jewelry? It’s my weakness. If I’m going to splurge on something nice, usually it’s on jewelry. But I usually stick to my usual pieces even if I am going to work or going for cocktails. It’s a combination of not having the budget to buy what I really want and just not being able to decide what I want to buy. Does that ever happen to you when shopping for something? Plus there’s the expense factor. I’ll admit, I usually go for the more expensive pieces. In reality, if I have to decide between...
Disgusting is When You Insult Breastfeeding Moms
I woke up this morning to more Donald Trump news. Back in 2011, Donald Trump called attorney Elizabeth Beck “disgusting” after she stated she needed to break for lunch during a deposition to pump breast milk for her 3 month old baby. Beck was representing the opposing side. You would think Trump would deny the allegations. Instead, Trump and his general counsel attempted to defend the remarks and go so far as to claim the woman was trying to pump in the deposition room with everyone one it. Yeah, okay Mr. Trump. According to CNN this morning, Alan Garten, executive...