by How does a family afford travel? They save money for international travel, which is a hallmark of multicultural families. Find out 5 tips for how to save for international travel! Our family believes that travel is one of the best investments we can make in our kids. When we travel with our young children, […]
10 Fun Facts About Costa Rica
by What do you know about Costa Rica – one of the happiest countries on Earth? These 10 fun facts about Costa Rica will make you want to learn even more about the most pura vida country on the planet! 10 Fun Facts About Costa Rica Costa Rica is one of the most amazing countries […]
Costa Rican Recipe Roundup
by Costa Rican cuisine is diverse, mouthwatering, and unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! The base is white rice and black beans. How these are prepared, varies by region and province (there are seven provinces in Costa Rica). I’ve often read that the “Holy Trinity” of food from Costa Rica consists of garlic, cilantro, and onion. […]
Best Holiday Gifts for Bilingual Babies
by I vividly remember my bilingual baby’s first Christmas. She was almost a year old, and starting to make sounds in both English and Spanish. The holidays are such a great time to ask for toys that reinforce bilingualism and world cultures, and I wanted to request items that would reinforce our home languages and […]
Three Free Spanish Apps for Kids
by Any parent raising bilingual kids knows what a struggle it is to make using the minority language fun and engaging when “all the other kids” get to speak the language of power. At our house, we use Minority Language at Home (ML@H). As our kids get older, though, more English creeps into our lives, whether […]