I still just smile with joy when I see the typical appetizers at parties: Celery, Jicima, Popcorn, and Potato Chips drenched in chili and lime juice... And don't think for a minute the kids...

Let me give you a word of advice: Don't blog about a big trip nearly 2 months after you've taken it. You won't remember a thing! Alas, our trip to Guanajuato in January was...

Jared's parents came to visit us at the end of January, and I have been procrastinated blogging about our adventures! It is very overwhelming to even think about! One of the main highlights on...

Birthday parties in Mexico are extremely exhausting!   To start the year off, Maiya got invited to a classmate's 3rd birthday party. Birthday parties here are a family event--and it is expected that the...

When Jared and I were dating, I *knew* he was the one after he spent about half a day in front of my house alone, trying to unclog the gutter that ran underneath the...

One of the many things I love about Mexico is that you are free to make a living and feed your family. Let's say you can't find a job. Are you going to sit...

How did I miss this the last time we lived in Mexico? It is scattered all across Guadalajara!We finally had a bit of spare time in Guadlajara without child #1 and #2 (yay for...

We made our way back to Ajijic Dental for a fast and delightful cleaning. Kinda cool that we can say it was "delightful"...because ultrasonic (water) cleanings REALLY ARE!Ella was excited that she got her...

Remember when I said I would share with you some of my tried-and-true favorite vegan recipes? Chances are no one cares, and the people who have asked for this in the past no longer...

You may have to enlarge this photo (by clicking on it) to see the detail. But this is how the garbage pickup works in Mexico...The garbage men pick up the bags and heave them...