I have a couple of articles of clothing that I have in multiple colors. Yes, I am the type of person to buy something in every color it was made if I like it. Midi dresses are one of those items. What’s a Midi Dress? The term “midi” applies to any length from two inches below the knees to ...
Tips For Finding Swim Lessons For Kids With Autism
Did you know children with autism spectrum disorder are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than the general pediatric population? When we were moving from Texas to Arizona I knew one of my must-haves for our new home would be a swimming pool. At the time our son had not been diagnosed ...
If Children Learn What They Live, What Are You Teaching Your Children?
How do children learn what's right from wrong? When we were growing up my mom used to have a lot of knickknacks, she never really liked throwing things away. One thing she had was a framed picture of the poem “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte. I used to read it almost every ...
Arroz Con Guandú Y Coco (Panamanian Coconut Rice with Pigeon Peas)
It shouldn't surprise anyone that this side dish comes from African culture. To be more specific Ghana and Ivory Coast in West Africa. Is there another name for pigeon peas? So many countries in Latin America have a version of rice and peas. It's one of my favorite dishes. In Panama, we use ...
You’ve Had Fried Bread Before, But Have You Had Panamanian Hojaldra?
Hojaldra - This traditional Panamanian dish is made from a few simple, inexpensive ingredients that are easily found in most grocery stores. Being able to share my culture with all of you has been so rewarding. I often share on my other social media channels but when it comes to the food I ...
