Kid meals

How I became my mother

How I became my mother

This post was sponsored by Lunchables. “Oh My God, I’m my mother” How old were you when you finally said that line? I was precisely 22 years old, and about 2 years into parenting when I realized my mother’s parenting habits rubbed off on me-in a positive […]

Arroz Con Coco Recipe

Arroz Con Coco Recipe

This Arroz con coco recipe post has been long over due. I have been promising this particular recipe since September, but every time I would make it, I would just quickly throw it together for the kids (this is one of my go-to’s) and completely […]

Teachable Moments Through Cooking

With the kids at home doing Florida Virtual School, we have been loving it! The kids are doing well, and we have found our groove. We definitely had a rough start in the beginning, but like I said before, they are doing great! With Florida […]

Coconut Curry Chicken with Rice

Coconut Curry Chicken with Rice

Today is WORLD FOOD DAY, so I feel like its only right to share another recipe, but something that both Renaldo and I ate a lot growing up, which is Coconut Curry Chicken with Basmati Rice. What I love about mine and Renaldo’s culture is […]

Three meals in under 30 minutes

Three meals in under 30 minutes

I have put together three meals in under 30 minutes for you all!!! Many of you all know I love to cook, and coming up with new recipes for the kids. I frequently share different (from scratch) rice recipes, but I know those sometimes are […]

Arroz con Gandules- Rice with Pigeon Peas Recipe

Arroz con Gandules- Rice with Pigeon Peas Recipe

This is another staple comfort dish for my family. Arroz con Gandules- Rice with Pigeon Peas is something I grew up eating, my parents grew up eating, and their parents grew up eating! It’s awesome to be able to make this same dish for my […]

Creamy Spinach and Lemon Pepper Chicken

Creamy Spinach and Lemon Pepper Chicken

Prior to quarantine, my husband did 80% of the cooking. He would get excited about putting together new recipes, and trying things out. And I enjoyed not having to cook, and eating all of these yummy creations. If you follow me or my husband on […]

My Rice with Beans Recipe

My Rice with Beans Recipe

Only publishing this because I received so many DM’s on my instagram after I shared on my stories what I was cooking. Rice and Beans or “Arroz con habichuelas” has been apart of my life since I was in the womb. My mom is Panamanian […]

5 things to do with your kids after school before electronics

5 things to do with your kids after school before electronics

This post was sponsored by Farm Rich.However, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own! Mornings in our house are chaotic, between packing lunches and trying to get everyone dressed and out the door-let me not forget trying to find shoes. But for the most […]

3 ingredient Rice Krispie Recipe

3 ingredient Rice Krispie Recipe

How many of you mamas have kiddos who love rice krispie treats? Now, how many of you mamas love rice krispie treats yourself?  (I’m raising my hand). Ever since RJ was in school I’ve packed the kids rice krispies in their lunch just about everyday. […]