In this section, you'll find articles from the blog's early stages. These are contents no longer related to the current topics of Life in PA, but I decided to keep them because they reflect stories, curiosities, or moments that many readers still enjoy.
And what is an anticucho? There are several definitions of the origin of the word anticucho, however, most of the information found on the web agrees that it comes from the Quechua words anti = "in front" or anti = "walk" and cuchu = "cut." This dish originates in Peru, and as a Peruvian, I know […]
Thank you to my Facebook fans! I asked them for help building a small list of a few Easter words to do this Word Search, and here it is. Feel free to share it! 🙂 Thanks to our Facebook followers! I asked them for the most used words during Easter, and with the
Free Easter Word Search – Word Search Read More »
Now that everything is clear with my oldest son about the Easter bunny, and he has even become our ally in continuing the story of the rabbit, we get to work preparing the Easter basket. When they are children (boys) and are already over six years old, it is not that it is more
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"Shhh...actually, for your brother, he does exist, and he'll continue to exist for two more years!" This is what we had to tell my oldest son, who just turned nine, when he loudly told us that he already knows the Easter Bunny doesn't exist. It's a situation we have to face.
When our children tell us that the Easter Bunny "doesn't exist" Read More »
Every year on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated, after an Irish saint. This day also serves to celebrate Irish culture. And even if we aren't Irish, the celebration is contagious because it's a topic taught in schools, and there are many parades.
Green cake pops to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Read More »
March is birthday month at home, and it's a chance to always do something special for my kids so they can remember it when they're older, just like I remember mine. Fortunately, I only have two, and they start placing their orders a month in advance. 🙂 This year, my
Adventure Time-themed birthday party Read More »
A few weeks ago, I was writing about my experience with the LATISM family in Patacancha, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru. After that trip, the people of that community became our family. We saw and touched their needs, but we never imagined that their poverty would be compounded by such terrible tragedy.
Lending a hand to those most in need. Patacancha Relief Campaign Read More »
I can't remember when I got my first cat. It's as if these little animals, miniature tigers, have always been in my life. My parents were cat lovers, so were my siblings, and now my children follow the tradition. My husband and I became more interested in
Cats as a family pet option Read More »
Finally the day is here, tomorrow is one of our favorite days «Dr. Seuss's Birthday» and Reading Across America, which is celebrated every March 2nd. We've been celebrating this day at home for the past 5 years since my youngest son was age three. At age eight he is still a fan of Dr. Seuss. However, my youngest who
Reading Across America and Dr. Seuss Birthday! – Dr. Seuss's birthday Read More »
It's a shame that limited time and tiredness prevented me from visiting many of the other companies on my list. However, what I found this year exceeded all my expectations! Melissa and Doug and its unique products specially designed for children, Jazwares and its line of licensed toys,
New York Toy Fair 2013 – The Toy Fair in NY – Part 2 Read More »
