The period of year between February and March is considered Carnaval time. It ends with Lent, which signifies the sacrifices Jesus made to his brethren. This religious event is celebrated everywhere in the world. Each country puts its own distinct spin on it, showing a lot about the character of a country. In England, it’s called pancake day. They...
Each year I struggle to find a Father’s Day Card for my Papi that isn’t too cheesy or sappy; and every year I find one and have to cross out the word “dad” or “father” or with the Spanish language cards “Papa.” This year, not only am I making my own home grown card, but also I’m on a mission to find a great stack of CDs that will have my Papi...
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Cinco de Mayo Fact #5: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla where Mexico defeated French troops that outnumbered them almost two-to-one after only two hours of fighting! The holiday has been celebrated in California since1863, as a symbol of solidarity in response to the French occupation of Mexico from 1863-1867.
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Cinco de Mayo may be over, but who says we have to stop celebrating? Sure, you’re probably still hung over from last night, but we’ve got a zesty pick-me-up with some French flair that can be enjoyed any time of the year.
If you had the chance to read up on our cinco facts, than you would know that Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Battle of...
Looks like Barbie has some competition.
Little girls everywhere (and some naughty gents) will finally have the chance to play with their very own Ivy Queen doll.
No, we’re not joking so you can stop rubbing your eyes now.
La Caballota is launching a reggaetonera doll name “Queenie” who’ll have her eccentric fashion style and super long nails....
To some, 4th of July means gorging on juicy burgers from the grill, hunting for that perfectly shaded spot on the beach, and lighting up fireworks, but whatever happened to indulging in some good ol’ fashion alcohol in honor of freedom? Sources claim that while writing the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers drank eight barrels of...
Looking for a reason to party this weekend? Well you’re in luck because Friday, July 24 marks National Tequila Day. Whether your choice of poison is the mouthwatering Mexican Hot Chocolate Martini, the sinful double shot, or the yummy number inspired by Eva Longoria Parker, tequila is the main ingredient behind some of the world's most delectable...
Summer…is it over already? While we’re off taking a dip in sapphire-blue seas or cooling off our sun kissed bodies under towering palm trees, the first signs of the steamy season coming to an end are beginning to show. Back-to-school commercials are broadcasted non-stop, those hard-to-get bikinis are 70% off, and one glance at the calendar causes...
Labor Day may mean having an extra day to relax, yet it never fails to bring out the blues in anyone. It’s the last weekend of summer, which means going back to school, saying bon voyage to Saturday afternoons at the beach, and bundling up for cold, breezy months to come. No one likes waiting several months just to soak up some sunshine, but who...
