During the month of April, Latinas for Latino Lit (L4LL) is honoring 24 Latino authors and illustrators by pairing them with 24 Latina bloggers that will feature guest posts from a paired author or illustrator. This year I am so happy to participate and share a post by illustrator Joe Cepeda. Mr. Cepeda is the illustrator of many awarding-winning picture books including Peeny Butter Fudge by Toni Morrison and others. For his guest post, Mr. Cepeda shares how he reflects on childhood memories. How do you reflect on your childhood? How great it would be to...
Family Comes First and Other Lies Working Moms Tell …
Work life balance is something many working moms struggle with. Is it really possible or is work life balance a myth? Do women who say they have it lie to themselves to cope? In this guest post, fellow lawyer mom shares her thoughts… As a working mom, balancing one’s professional life with one’s personal life is the most difficult task that most of us have undertaken. And the rub is, despite all of our education, it is the one thing for which we have no formal training. That’s probably why there are so many of us blogging about the experience… As...
Healthy Chicken Nuggets for Kids- Finally!
Let’s face it, most kids love chicken nuggets but chicken nuggets are not exactly healthy. Really, I question how some chicken nuggets are even called chicken. But now you can find healthy chicken nuggets for you or the kids that taste delicious and are available in a drive-thru. Score! But first, let’s explore why I need healthy chicken nuggets to begin with… My kids have very busy activity schedules. We have an activity every day starting Saturday and go through Wednesday night. Having active kids means you plan out dinner days or hours in advance to avoid the feeding kids...
Shrimp and Grits Recipe, A Southern Classic
I have learned a few things from living in the south these last 10 years. One is that I love a nice bourbon lemonade and two, southern gourmet may very well be one of my favorite cuisines. Shrimp and grits is one of those classic southern dishes that you’ll find in everything from a five star restaurant to a dive off the side road. Most restaurants have their own take by varying the type of sausage, or grits used. I’ve had it so many ways and have tested out varieties in my kitchen and finally came up with my famous recipe...
Disney’s Pirate Fairy Review: A Must See Story on Friendship
Our family loved The Pirate Fairy*, Disney’s latest adventure film from the world of Peter Pan! The Pirate Fairy takes families on an adventure about Zarina, Tinker Bell’s friend. When Zarina gets herself into some trouble, she has to flee Pixie Hollow. Tinker Bell and the other fairies follow along to save their friend. Soon they find out she’s gotten herself mixed up with pirates on the island of Skull Rock. Through the adventure you meet a number of animal friends too including Baby Croc, the cutest baby crocodilo ever, Blaze the firefly, and more. Using their pixie dust and quick thinking, the...
Have a Slice of Humble Bread, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Let’s Chat
Gwyneth Paltrow offends working moms again telling us how much easier it is to have an office job than to be on set filming for 14 hours a day for a few months of the year. According to this newly single mom, to have “a regular job and be a mom is not as, of course there are challenges, but it’s not like being on set.” As Gwyneth shares, it’s much harder. Just a few years ago, Gwyneth offered all working moms tips on her own blog, Goop. She shared how to balance work and life when she posted a...
Design Tips: Choosing The Right Wall Art for Your Living Room
I love home decor and can spend hours browsing for dream home and decorating ideas on Pinterest. We just finished repainting and redecorating our living room and I sourced a lot of my ideas from my boards. We started first with custom window treatments, new paint, and a new couch. Now its time for the wall art. A lot of people use their living room for different purposes. These include for reading, family games, or simply for entertainment. Nonetheless, the type of art used in the living room sets the mood. For example, softer shades of color and simple wall décor...
Green Recipes For St. Patty’s Day With Latin Twist
St. Patty’s Day! Known for green beer, green eggs, and little leprechauns that will pinch you in your bum if you don’t wear green. When I was a child, we always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at school but we never did anything at home. My family is not exactly Irish. But I figured why not blend the best of both worlds and do a little celebration at home infused with some of my Latin culture? Sounds like a win to me! Bonus, these menu ideas are easy and quick to make! Here are some recipe ideas to add a little...
Decorate Your Home Office With Style
A home office is your haven, your headquarters, and source of inspiration. Whether you have a corner of the guest room or a room devoted to just your work space, you want a home office that is functional but also nicely decorated. Bonus, decorating a home office with a personal touch means you won’t mind going into the office to get your work done. Here are a few tips to decorating your office space with style: Add an accent rug to center the room. Consider the rest of the room when purchasing your rug. A soft color or bright patterns...
Bossy Women & Alpha Females
Should we ban the use of bossy when referring to women or girls? Yes, according to Sheryl Sandberg. Bossy is now the other “B” word and can keep women or girls from reaching their full leadership potential. I can see Sandberg’s point. I have been called bossy and an alpha female several times. As a child, I was bossy. As a woman, I was the alpha female with a “strong personality.” In fact, someone once told me my theme song should be Bossy by Kelis.// I’m bossy! I’m the [girl] y’all love to hate You don’t have to love me...