Jaco Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica given its excellent surfing waves, hopping nightlife and proximity to San Jose. This Jaco accommodations guide takes into special consideration families with young children. About Jaco Beach...

Costa Rican carne en salsa is a braised flank steak mixed with a sweet and tangy tomato sauce and served with white rice or as part of a Costa Rican casado. There is really nothing that I love more than a great carne en salsa from Costa Rica- especia...

Solutions to a common problem- language rebellion. Tips for when bilingual children don’t want to speak the Spanish language. One of my biggest parenting fears is that my children will grow up and not be biliterate in Spanish and English.  This fear...

These Colorado-style crispy chile rellenos combine cheese and green chilis wrapped in egg roll skins, delectable fried and topped with homemade green chili. About This Colorado Chile Rellenos Recipe One of my all-time favorite green chile dishes is t...

This pan-seared scallops with roasted vegetables dish combines savory roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with a slightly sweet Balsalmic glaze and seared scallops for a perfect Valentine’s Day meal or Lenten feast. About This Scallops With...

Everything you need to know about driving in Costa Rica- with special considerations for families with children. Should you drive in Costa Rica? My answer is yes- but you need to know some important information before you dive in.  In this post, I’ll...

A Girl Scout Cookie Milkshake is the perfect place to dunk a Tagalong cookie! An easy dessert recipe that the whole family will enjoy as a special treat, this Girl Scout Cookie milkshake recipe uses chocolate, peanut butter, and Tagalong cookies. I l...

I generally have a hard time thinking of a good family dinner recipe for Friday nights. It's the end of the week, everyone is tired, and I usually don't feel like cooking. Anyone else feel me on this?That sentiment seems to get exacerbated during Len...

These slow cooker habañero wings are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy- and the best make-ahead game day recipe! About These Habanero Wings Football season is BAAAACK! And in Colorado, that means Denver Broncos watch parties are happening ev...

I'm rounding up a bunch of my very favorite things- from zero waste products to travel gear, health and beauty to clothing, and kitchen and parenting essentials.  Every single product on this list is tried and true- most of them I've been using for y...