I'm not usually much of a planner when I'm on a trip, but in the case of Mexico City, we had planned our four day escape down to a T. Friday was Frida Kahlo's birthday- so we spent the day with her. Saturday we ate so many tacos I thought I would explode. But the crown jewel of the trip was Sunday. We woke before sunrise and packed our day packs. The Uber arrived at our hotel in the dark and shuttered us down…
It's no secret that our family loves Disneyland. We took our young children to Disneyland for the epic HalloweenTime festival last year, and ever since our kids are Disney-character crazy. So…
If you are making our tamales ticos recipe- otherwise known as Costa Rican Tamales, then you need to know how to make the pork for the filling. This is one of the…
White rice is one of the staple foods of Costa Rican cuisine- we eat it with literally everything. (No really, just go to a Costa Rican home where they are going to…
There's nothing like experiencing the Denver Zoo at night- replete with over a million lights. Wander the grounds with your family while sipping hot chocolate and enjoying the illumination.…
We've got Christmas in Denver on lockdown. No really- over the years we have experienced so many of the best holiday events in Denver. And I want to share the best…
Just imagine a bustling hot open-air kitchen- preferably in the cloud forest- full of people talking and laughing. There definitely has to be some Latin music, and a band of kids…
I felt a tiny tugging on my coat as we were standing in line to do ice tubing at the Gaylord of the Rockies. We were ending our second full day…
It's holiday time in Denver, and it's one of my favorite times of the year! There are so many amazing free, cheap and unique things to do in Denver for Christmas. Whether…
Melcochas de natilla is the Spanish name for a traditional Costa Rican candy made from sour cream and sugar. How to make the two-ingredient homemade candy recipe unique to Costa Rica.…
If you know me at all, you know I'm pretty much an open book. I'm happy with myself and who I am. I'm pretty darn self-reflective, and I learn fast from…
In this post I'll take you through the specifics of flying to Finland from the United States: Finnair check-in, baggage allowance, business class and Finnair lounge access, and details on their…
here I am, almost 5 years after Little Sister was born, with extra weight around my middle that I just can't seem to get off. I've had a goal weight for…
I was super nervous about packing for this trip. We did all kinds of activities- we took a ferry to an island that housed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dined at…
We all know that raising bilingual kids is a lot of work! Thankfully with the advent of technology, it's now easier than ever to provide our children with exposure to both…
Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland- the northernmost region of Finland. It's known for so many things- but most of all it's known as the Official Hometown of Santa Claus.…
The city of Helsinki is the capital of Finland, one of the Nordic countries in the European Union. Not only is is a super cool city to visit with kids (of…
I’ll just give you a bit of an overview on why I think Finland is a great place for parents to take their kids, and suggest to you some of the…
I was surprised when I would pop into his Spanish classroom during audio activities and Frankie would have his head down on the desk. He was literally doing nothing doing the…
There's no single way to raise a bilingual child. anyone who tells you otherwise is misinformed. During your journey of raising bilingual kids, you'll also use many, many, many techniques to meet…
Lusikkaleivat. Big word, right? It just means spoon cookies- and these cookies have been a staple at our house around Christmas time for years. Before I had kids, I used to…
My heart was in my throat as we headed down to the beach with our life jackets. I'm not easily scared, but I had never been on a kayaking trip before.…
You guys, right now my kids are popsicle obsessed. It all started a few months ago when we moved to Costa Rica- where we call popsicles paletas. We have a Friday…
We've been to almost every corner of Costa Rica with our kids- from off the grid family farms to remote Pacific beaches to chasing waterfalls in the Central Valley. Because, well,…
I've got one kid who would jump in the bath every minute of every single day. I've got another who throws a tantrum worthy of an Oscar when we announce bath time. Myself?…
I love that I wake up to the sounds of the roosters each morning. I love spotting toucans in the trees outside our house at breakfast. I love the cows and…
Our kids just learned more in 48 hours of travel than they ever would have at school. Part of it was because we were completely and totally unplugged from the internet and…
It can also be nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of San Jose Costa Rica and see more of the countryside. That’s why we’ve rounded up 25 of…
Summer is upon us, and I am home with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I was REALLY struggling with how to get my children (and me, quite…
It's Holy Week in Costa Rica, and that means we are cooking and eating all kinds of delicious food. Traditionally, Holy Week is one of the hottest weeks of the year…
From end to end the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica spans three provinces and over 16 hours of driving. There’s something for everyone-here we break down our favorite beaches by geographic…
What's the real info on Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland? We will get to that in a minute- but if you are planning to visit Disneyland in 2019 there's more in store…
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