Gingerbread men are so much fun to make because the decorating possibilities are endless. Sure, you could always make a traditional gingerbread man, who is rather cute and irresistible with his plain sweet smile and buttons. But why not add a little personality with a range of facial expressions – curious, mischievous, deadpan, dour or dreamy. Or, you could even go further … I was thinking of how I wanted to decorate these sweet little things this year, when itRead More ...
With the stress of Thanksgiving occurring this week, let me take the worry away from cooking a dessert that everyone on your guest list will love. In just a few minutes, you can present a fun and easy dessert that explodes in autumn cheer. Still keeping the tradition of fall flavors, this no-bake pumpkin cheesecake dessert will capture the seasonal mood in a non-traditional presentation. This year, we are skipping the pie and making individual dessert treats. I’m servingRead More ...
With Día de Muertos just around the corner we were inspired to bake up something sweet that reflects the flavors of this special holiday. We also wanted to make something that we could enjoy creating with our niños. It helped that we attended the Nestlé Dia de Muertos event where our creative juices really got going. How do some Abuelita Sugar Skull Cookies sound ? Yes, you read right. That tasty and traditional cup of Mexican hot chocolate thatRead More ...
I recently attended an all-expenses paid meeting at The J. M. Smucker Company on behalf of SpanglishBaby to learn more about Smucker’s Brand Products and helpful holiday tips. I want to share some of the fun and easy recipes I learned using Smucker’s Brand Products that will surely add some love to your holiday fiestas. During my visit I learned how to make delicious tasting treats and dishes that would make family gatherings for the holidays extra special. My familyRead More ...
This is post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. What I want to share with you today is a great alternative to the traditional burger we are used to. Every long holiday weekend, like Labor Day coming up, many of us tend to enjoy the outdoors by cooking and entertaining with friends and family. Grilling is a popular choice and making homemade burgers is my favorite thing to do. But not all the time we have aRead More ...
This post post was written in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are our own. Now that summer is in full swing ice cream is a must-have dessert in my kitchen. I love trying new flavors and this summer I’ve been making my own frozen treats too. I decided I would attempt to make an avocado and coconut ice cream. I know that most people don’t think of the color green when they think of iceRead More ...
Our time is precious as busy working moms. We have reports to submit, emails to return, homes to tidy up and mouths to feed. By nature, we want to do it all in a day’s time but we need to slow down. I absolutely love preparing home cooked meals for my family when I have the time. When I don’t, I rather spend the time that I have during the day bonding, helping my son do his homework or goRead More ...
Some days it’s just fun to be a mom blogger and get to work on campaigns that you would otherwise have no access to. It’s also a treat to be able to bring this information first-hand to you. That’s why I was thrilled when Kellogg’s sent a box with their four new 2013 cereals for my family to try before they hit the shelves this year. Not only that, but Kellogg is also giving one of you the chance toRead More ...
