In 2019 I moved from the United States to Costa Rica where I spent 9 months living in Costa Rica (San Ramon area) with my husband and kids. We went practically everywhere there was to go! I made it a point to skip the major tourist attractions and find some off the beaten path gems. I decided to compile this helpful list of relatively unknown places we loved in Costa Rica. This list includes places that are great for everyone- but…
Getting dressed each morning for me is something that happens in stages. Half the time the clothes I put on are on the floor of my room, my jacket is on…
Raising bilingual kids is a lot of work! Bilingualism is also one of the most important gifts we can give our children- so it's important to have good resources for each…
Do you love to watch the big game with friends and family? We do- it's the perfect excuse to get together with people during the cold winter months. The time after the…
During the holiday season, the Denver Botanic Gardens presents Blossoms of Light- a winter wonderland of lights and sounds. This review is presented as part of the 18 Things To Do…
I just love a good cocktail recipe. With the right combination of ingredients, and cocktail can take me back to some of my favorite memories from my travels around Latin America. Like…
I'm on a huge guava kick right now people, and this tropical mimosa combines champagne and guava into a delicious and refreshing guava cocktail recipe that can't be beaten! I pretty much…
I remember the very first time I had a Moscow Mule. It was one of my first years teaching public school, and the parents threw us a fancy party on East…
This year we rounded up 18 Things To Do With Kids In Denver For Christmas (our favorite holiday!) One of the activities we got to experience was Christmas In Color. I hadn't…
If you only know one thing about me, know that I love to sip cocktails at sunset on the beach. Any beach, any cocktail, any sunset. It's my happy place. But living…
One drive through La Fortuna Costa Rica and you are sure to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of restaurants, bars, cafes and food stands. I bet there are over 100…
There is nothing more delicious than homemade hot chocolate on a cold Winter day. This recipe is even easier than making hot cocoa form a package, so there’s really no excuse…
On Thanksgiving Day this year, I weighed less than I have in over 7 years. It was a huge victory for me- but... I promptly celebrated that success by going totally off…
A few years ago I was invited to a very hip Hannukah party at a coworkers house, and I took along this Christmas Crack Recipe. My coworker is Jewish, and she had…
A good white rice recipe is to Costa Rican cuisine what salt is to ocean water- essential. We eat rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Almost every main dish in Costa…
Arroz con pollo is such a common dish that ticos have dubbed it arroz con siempre (rice with always). Because we literally have it at every party! I can't tell you how…
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…
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.…
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