Because we just finished celebrating Christmas and it was so very lovely (I'll blog about that later), I have had this thought rattling around in my brain and I'd like to share it today. Back in the day, my first “real” job was at a bank. I remember feeling so very grown up when I learned how to balance my bank account to the penny every month. ...
Archives for December 2016
Deck the Hall With Arturo Sandoval
I often say that there's nothing better than being Cuban at Christmas. Click here to read 10 Things That Are Awesome About Being Cuban At Christmas for the definitive proof that I'm right. I was delighted to learn that El Maestro, Arturo Sandoval and his Big Band will be Decking the Hall - the Walt Disney Concert Hall - next week. Do you hear ...
Getting It Before Christmas
I'm a giver. That's just in my Cuban DNA. Maybe it's something in my personal genetic programming, but I have a hard time saying, "no." "Do you want me to do something that will take me lots of time I don't have?" "Yes. Of course I'll do it." I'm convinced it all started with my family of origin. Have you ever tried to say, "no" to your ...
Love Me, Love My Tech Christmas Gift Guide
{This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Amazon and #WeAllGrow Latina Network. The opinions and text are all my own.} It's no secret that I'm a lover of all things Cuban. But did you further know that I'm a lover of all kinds of techie devices? My daughter, Lucy just moved to Austin and we were able to text with her and ...
Love My Skinny Latina
You know those people you meet online and instantly hit it off with? That's what happened when I had my first phone conversation with the lovely Ana "Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful" Quincoces. (That's just what I call her, but that's not important right now.) This was many years ago before she was a Food Network Star and the darling of the ...
Things That Grow – ScholarShare 529
If this was the TV game show, Jeopardy, today's category would be: Things That Grow. My first answer would enthusiastically be, "Well, Alex, I'd have to go with: My grandson, Sebastian." Today I offer the photographic proof to the truth of that statement. Here is Sebastian (we call him Bash) at a mere 1 month. Still curled up and fetal. ...
The Smart Cuban’s Christmas Gift Guide
Who doesn't appreciate a little shopping help at this time of year? Of course, I know you can head down to the local mall and spend a few frustrating hours hunting from store to store to find just the right thing. Of course, there's always the issue of finding a convenient place to park and fighting the Battle of the Parking Structure. And this ...
My Big Fat Cuban Christmas Playlist
Do you love everything about December? I absolutely do. Also, being Cuban at Christmas is like the best thing ever. I wrote about that here: 10 Things That Are Awesome About Being Cuban At Christmas. You're welcome. And because I'm a giver and you asked for it, I created a very Cuban Christmas playlist for you to enjoy while you're making your ...
