Hello friends of Pura Vida Moms!

I wanted to quickly reach out and let you all know that Costa Rica is celebrating 200 years of independence on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, and there are lots of ways to celebrate!

As a friend of Pura Vida Moms, you are receiving this email with exclusive Costa Rica-related events and activities- and an exclusive discount to my store (see below).

Here are a few of the ways we will celebrate Costa Rica's 200 years of el trabajo y la paz (work and peace).

FOLLOW!

Follow two of my favorite Costa Rican Instagram accounts:

• Iden-Tica, which highlights some of the funny and poignant street art found around Costa Rica.
• Historia de Costa Rica which uncovers some of the most interesting photos and artifacts from Costa Rica's history.

WATCH!

San Jose Virtual Tour - grab some snacks and wander through San Jose from the comfort of your own couch!

Get out your Kleenex and watch how amazing it is to be Costa Rican- this video with Costa Rican soccer star Keylor Navas is too good.

LISTEN!

Listen to this awesome playlist of favorite Costa Rican Folkloric music!

LEARN!

Learn how to make Gallo Pinto with Costa Rican native and expert nutritionist Kattia Blanco- FREE registration here.

ATTEND!

If you are in Denver, I'd love for you to head over to Raices Brewery on Sunday, September 19 from 12-6 to celebrate Costa Rica's Independence with the Costa Rican expat community. My family will dance folklore at 3 pm and I'll be selling slices of my legendary Tres Leches Cake, so make sure not to miss it!

SHOP!

Do not miss getting your Costa Rican handkerchiefs, earrings and face masks from El Canto x Pura Vida Moms. Everything is hand-made by artisans in Costa Rica using all Costa Rican sourced materials from a women-owned company- incorporating Costa Rican folk art.

Use code 200YAY for 10% off AND free shipping (these NEVER go on sale).

Order by Saturday to get yours in time for the 15th!

¡Que viva Costa Rica!

Love,