Social distancing and wearing face masks is our new normal. Face masks don’t need to be boring. Like any accessory, they can reflect our style and interests through our fabric and color choices. I’ve been making sewn face masks for my family and friends since […]
Pernil or roasted pork shoulder is a staple at every Puerto Rican gathering. This Puerto Rican pernil recipe is fool-proof. It’s seasoned with traditional Puerto Rican flavors and cooked in a Reynolds oven bag, making it juicy, tender, and delicious every time. Ingredients 6-10 lb […]
Coquito is what I like to call a coconut nog. For Puerto Ricans, it’s the coconut cousin of egg nog. Like sofrito, each family has their version of the coquito recipe. This recipe was given to me by Milagros, my sister-in-law. It was passed down […]
When Enrique and I were pregnant with Sofia, we knew we had to convert the room we used for our craft and office space into her nursery. After considering our options, we decided to set up our new craft and office space in the basement. […]
Sofia and Lucas love banana bread. They were introduced to banana bread by Mr. Dave, the chef at their daycare. It’s a healthy snack I make with the kids whenever we have ripe bananas. For this easy banana bread recipe, I start with a box […]
Normally, I prepare for the new school year by ordering school supplies and crafting first day of school signs for the kids. This year, I’m adding face masks and a mask organizer to my back to school project list. Here are some easy mask organizer […]
The first day of school picture is a tradition in the Landaeta family. It is a great way to capture this annual milestone for your child. For Lucas’ first day of kindergarten, I waited until the night before to make his first day of school chalkboard […]
For the first time last winter, my heels were dry and cracked. It was an uncomfortable feeling, which I had to address right away. After some online research, I decided to make an easy sugar scrub recipe. I exfoliated in the shower, then applied Aquaphor […]
I’m a new Girl Scout Daisy troop leader. I wasn’t a Girl Scout growing up so I’ve been learning about Girl Scout traditions with my kindergarten Daisies. One of the first tasks I tackled as a troop leader was ordering our Daisy uniforms. When you […]
