What is it about the holidays that can bring out the very best in total strangers but also the very worst to those we should be respectful to? Blame it on traditions, family values or what have you, but the winter holidays can often be less than idealist when it comes to family. Here are a few pointers on how… View Post
This winter, everything old is new again in the movies. Santa’s out, but nutcrackers are in. And guess who’s back in town? The Grinch. And so are those fantastic beasts. And Mary Poppins. And Ralph – he’s breaking the internet this time around. And what would the holidays be without a superhero? Bor-ring! And if you’d rather stay in, there’s… View Post
As a mother to multicultural children, it’s always been important to me that my children embrace all their roots. My immediate family tree consists of ancestors from Italy, Spain, Cuba and Puerto Rico. My husband’s family has roots in Ireland and Scotland. I have a desire for my children to understand the Spanish language and be able to identify with… View Post
Print Recipe Picadillo (Cuban Style Hash) Course Beef, Main Dish Cuisine Cuban, Hispanic and Latino Servings Ingredients 1 LB Lean Ground Beef (93% Lean)1 Small Green Pepper, Chopped1 Small Onion, Chopped (or 2 Cups of Wellsley Farms Frozen Peppers & Onions)2 Large Cloves of Garlic (or Wellsley Farms Minced Garlic)1 Can Tomato Sauce1 Packet Adobo Seasoning Con Culantro Y Achiote… View Post
Back to school time can be stressful. Between trying to put yourself together in the morning AND make sure your kids are out the door and on time is no easy task. Anything I can do to say a little extra time in the mornings can be the difference between sending my kids to school ready for the day, or… View Post
Your kids have just gotten off the bus from school and you’re ready to hear all about their amazing day at school. However, instead of being greeted with warm hugs and kisses, it’s more along the lines of “Mom, I’m hungry!” After school snack time can be a great way to help them make it until dinner, but also give… View Post
