When we think about taking a vacation, we tend to think narrowly. We imagine traveling to some distant destination surrounded by glitz and glamour or alternatively we start thinking about beaches, bikinis, and drinks with little colorful umbrellas. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love glitz and I love beaches. […]
Roadtrip Lessons
When our daughter turned 15 we assumed that she would want a large extravagant party. After all, we are Hispanic – and a traditional Quinces is one of those milestone moments that are typically celebrated with great enthusiasm. She surprised us, at least a little, by asking that we forego […]
Easy Home Garden – Family Project
With fall weather remaining relatively warm in South Florida and with hectic schedules ensuring that every day is a mad rush, my kids and I decided that we wanted to start a home project that would force us to slow down and demonstrate patience and pride. We decided to start […]
DIYing Halloween – Making Jason Voorhees
My son is at that age (11) where he wants to be something terrifyingly spooky for Halloween – but he is also at that age where he is no longer content with most store-bought options. This year he decided that he wanted to dress at Jason Voorhees from the infamous […]