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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Twitter: @laflowers
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Summer is over, but the craving for salads isn’t. I just crave heartier salads that can take me through the hectic day and that my daughter will also love.
For this month’s Mizkan Cooking Challenge the five participating bloggers had to come up with a Favorite Light Recipe using a Nakano rice vinegar™as an ingredient. It really was easy because their seasoned rice vinegars can be splashed onto so many simple dishes to enhance their flavor. I chose to use theRead More ...
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In just three days Mexico will receive approximately 6,000 athletes from 42 nations in Guadalajara, Jalisco for the largest multi-sport event of 2011: XVI Pan American Games or Juegos Panamericanos. This massive sporting event that unites North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean is an excellent opportunity to talk to your children about the different cultures, languages, and diverse people that make up this part of the globe. Especially about the rich traditions and folklore to which theRead More ...
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My girl is finally at the stage where the images of Halloween are not that spooky to her. At least she tries being brave and that´s huge. Last year there was no way she would even get close to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland during Mickey´s Halloween Party, but this year she braved it…with my hand over her eyes and her peeking out! Mickey´s Halloween Party is really what Halloween needs to be about for kids. Spooky, yet fun. TonsRead More ...
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Real Steel opened in theaters nationwide last weekend and hit the No. 1 box office spot. This means more and more people are realizing just what a great family action movie it is. Yes, family and action together. And robots that will win your heart. How cool is that? I had the chance to join a group of bloggers in L.A. to interview the even-more-amazing-in-person Hugh Jackman about his role in this film. Hugh is well known for being incrediblyRead More ...
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OK, it´s time we get to know each other better IN REAL LIFE, at least those of you in the Los Angeles area. Because of that, we´re hosting an intimate “Power of Moms” coffee chat as our official first SpanglishBaby Playgroup in Los Angeles! Made possible by Southern California McDonald’s and the National Center for Family Literacy, this intimate event celebrates motherhood and the impact mothers y mamás have on our children’s lifelong love of learning. Aside from a greatRead More ...
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My girl and I have a ritual every single night to give thanks for our health and all the blessings we receive every day. Now that she’s four and can grasp more concepts, I’ve started introducing a prayer for all the babies and kids in the world that don’t have a family to care for them, a home to sleep in or food to feed them. This bit has really impacted my girl because she can’t believe some kids haveRead More ...
