About: Ana Flores

My husband and I met during the years I lived in Mexico City.  We got married and soon after moved to L.A. thanks to a job offer.  We had our first and only daughter almost four years ago in the U.S.  She has both a U.S. passport and a Dutch one because her paternal Opa (grandfather) is a Dutch citizen.  She doesn´t have or need a Mexican or Salvadoran passport to have those nationalities in her blood. We have beenRead More ...

The story of my mom is not that of a single mom who sacrificed everything to make sure I had a better life. Or of an immigrant mom who came to this country not knowing a word of English and raised three successful professionals by working two jobs. Neither is it the story of a mom who slaved in the kitchen to ensure we had the most comforting home-cooked meals to cure all our ailments. No, the story of myRead More ...

My suegra has been visiting us from Puerto Rico for the last four weeks. She’s spending Mother’s Day with us and a couple of days later she’s going back home. This is only the second time she sees my son Santiago since he was born. The first couple of days, he wasn’t sure who she was, but now he’s grown to love her and calls her Ta — since he can’t say Abuelita — and she melts. Vanessa and IRead More ...

I´m sure you´ve already heard that “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” premieres May 20th worldwide on Disney Digital 3D.  This being one of Disney´s largest franchise and a popular amongst kids all over, they have teamed up with Pirates of the Caribbean’s producer Jerry Bruckheimer and are launching “A Pirates’s Life For You” with huge giveaways to coincide with the premiere. Our favorite is the chance to win a Disney Cruise to the Mexican Riviera! I was luckyRead More ...

Queridos hijos, I’ve never been one to care too much about celebrations like Mother’s Day. I feel they are way too commercialized and too much effort is put into material gifts. Plus, my dad — your abuelito — used to say that Mother’s Day is everyday! But I guess you’re too young to understand any of that. You’re also still too young to understand the perilous state of our planet. But, I’m not. I’ve called earth home much longer thanRead More ...

In all cultures the world over, mothers are special beings. Though we enjoy kisses and hugs every day, it’s nice to be honored each May on Mother’s Day. As with any other holiday, this day is an opportunity to delight in Spanish and bilingual literature with your little ones. Today’s list includes libros for you to enjoy on your own (along with that breakfast in bed that your kids will bring you?) and some to share with your children, allRead More ...