Ana L. Flores is co-founder of SpanglishBaby and co-author of the book, "Bilingual is Better." A bicultural and bilingual mom who is committed to holding on to her heritage, for over 15 years she's been dedicated to creating content by and for Latinos in the U.S. and in Latin America. Now, through SpanglishBaby.com and LatinaBloggersConnect.com, her boutique agency connecting brands to Latina bloggers, she is living her dream of being a self-motivated entrepreneur and sharing the stories and resources which matter the most to her. Su casa is now in L.A. where family traditions from Mexico, El Salvador, the Netherlands and the U.S. are dearly embraced...en español.
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The sequel to Happy Feet splashes into theaters on November 18 returning audiences to the world of Antarctica and dancing penguins. We once again join our hero, “tap-master” Mumble, who now has a son named Erik. Unlike his light-footed father, Erik is reluctant to dance and runs away. Shortly thereafter, he encounters a charismatic penguin named Sven, who can fly. As Mumble competes for his son’s attention and admiration, their world is turned upside down by powerful forces. Erik beginsRead More ...
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Mexico City got yet another moment to shine in the spotlight thanks to a visit from Martha Stewart and her show’s crew. Their culinary, architectural and artisanal adventures were captured into a one-hour “The Martha Stewart Show” which aired yesterday, Wed. Nov. 2 on the Hallmark Channel. No worries if you missed it like I did, we can catch a repeat today at 1pm Eastern time on Hallmark. From the press release: Mexico City shines in the spotlight of HallmarkRead More ...
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In our bicultural home we have a fondness for Día de los Muertos {Day of the Dead}, which is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, and is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to the memory of the loved ones we’ve lost. The idea is that we celebrate and remember them with joy, cheerfulness and colors. This tradition is so full of history and symbolism that it’s one I’m hanging on to tightly to instill some meaning into these over-hyped holidays.Read More ...
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Editor´s Note: We have joined the Latina and Latino blogging community in an impressive effort let by NewLatina.com to bring awareness and raise funds for Spina Bifida, “the most commonly occurring birth defect in this country.” One of the strongest voices for spina bifida is Laura Tellado through her blog HoldinOutForAHero.org. Below is a letter from her to you. October is an eerie month, filled with monsters, mummies, and the macabre. But while the occasional witch or skeleton might freakRead More ...
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I love being able to say I have so many memories of the best getaways in Tulum, Mexico, a gorgeous-beyond-words beach town which is now being considered one of the world’s 50 best beaches, according to CNNGO.com. It’s great to see Tulum being showcased to the world, but I also get a little bit zealous of keeping it a bit of a secret because, in a way, you want it to keep being quiet, almost desolate and a an “insider’s”Read More ...
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I have very fond memories of long weekends spent in Guatemala City, a five-hour drive from San Salvador where I grew up. Perhaps my favorite part of going to Guatemala was stopping by the local market and buying bags of canillitas de leche to take back home with me. This traditional candy from Guatemala is made with condensed milk that hardens into a stick, or canillita, and then just melts in your mouth. So simple, sweet and delicious. I stillRead More ...
