Simple dinner ideas are always a must in my book. As a working mom outside and inside the home I like to to whip up something quick and easy. Luckily, I have my teenage young chef to help. Since a very young age he always took the time to ask questions about where certain proteins […]
A Review of La Familia Cool: El Tesoro Mas Valioso
Disclosure: I was provided a copy of the #LaFamiliaCool book but all opinions are 100% my own. Those who have been reading MommyTeaches for a while now know that I LOVE reading and I try to read to and with my children as much as possible. I am SUPER excited and proud of friend (who […]
I Am Bilingual And I Am Proud
Born to a Puerto Rican mother, many would think that I was destined to be bilingual. I don’t necessarily agree and I will tell you why! My boys are around me, yes, and I do speak Spanish. My husband is Dominican and he speaks fluent Spanish but my kids don’t and you know my opinion […]
Proud of Our Hispanic Heritage
As I look back on our family photos from when we visited Puerto Rico this past summer after six years away, I think of it fondly. It truly was the best vacation ever for me and I hope for my children. They were able to explore and I felt even more Hispanic than ever revisiting […]
What Speaking Spanish Means To Me
In my household growing up, speaking Spanish was NOT an option but a necessity, especially if I wanted to communicate with my Abuela from Puerto Rico and my tía as well. It was a no brainer when I began absorbing the language at a young age. My mother spoke both English and Spanish at home, […]