Juan of Words

July 31, 2013Familia, Mexican Parenting

For Raising Boys: Is Being a “Drill Sergeant Dad” Required?

My father was not a drill sergeant. The truth is […]

July 29, 2013August 2, 2013Los Metiches

Telenovela Parodies: For The Hell Of It!

Yes, it’s a bit out of character for me. In […]

July 27, 2013Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Memories of Mexico: The Memories I One Day Hope to Pass On to My Kids

[imagebrowser id=2] When I was in middle school my parents […]

July 25, 2013Entertainment

William Levy: With or Without the Long Hair (Greñudo)?

We haven’t played this game in a long time. I’ve […]

July 25, 2013July 24, 2013Food, Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Because Everyone Should Bond Over Shipping Tamales!

You know. I’m sitting here in front of my computer. […]

July 24, 2013July 24, 2013Familia, Mexican Parenting

The generational differences in Latino families are funny

So the other day my sister, her husband and her […]

July 18, 2013July 18, 2013Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Before There Was Going Green There Was Going To El Mandado!

By my new job, I just noticed, there are a […]

When and where is it okay to use bad words?

July 17, 2013July 16, 2013Food, Language

When and Where is it Okay to use “Malas Palabras”?

So you guys like cursing. That’s good. A mi también […]

July 16, 2013July 16, 2013Language, Mexican Culture

Words in Spanish… that we use when we’re angry!

Either I’ve been watching way too much Spanish-language television lately, […]

July 11, 2013July 11, 2013Mexican Lifestyle

The things I do just because I can’t help myself

Call it superstition. Call it an obsessive compulsive disorder. Call […]

July 10, 2013July 9, 2013Entertainment

And guess who’s America’s newest COVERGIRL? That’s right, Becky G!

It’s always nice to see good things happen to people […]

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July 9, 2013July 8, 2013Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Thank Goodness for Latino Ingenuity: The Easy Way to Get Rid of Mosquitoes!

This weekend I was at my parents’ house saying my […]

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July 8, 2013December 28, 2013DIY with Anjelica

Crafting with Anjelica: How To Make a Stylish Clutch Out of Fabric & Duck Tape

So what do you do on a long weekend? If […]

July 3, 2013Mexican Culture, Mexican Lifestyle

Being Americano: It Hasn’t Always Meant Fitting Right In For This Tejano

I write a lot about being Mexican. Way too much […]

July 1, 2013Food, Mexican Culture

Imported: Mexican Treats & Memories

Family going to Mexico always means getting lots of great […]

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June 28, 2013Entertainment, Mexican Culture

Remember when Telenovela Stars were Stars?!

Once upon a time, not too long ago, a telenovela’s […]

June 26, 2013Mexican Parenting

Bilingual Living: Why Language and Culture Matter when Parenting

It’s no secret that I’m not the most structured when […]

June 26, 2013Food, Mexican Culture

Milk vs Soda: Which do you prefer with cake?

In honor of Juan’s birthday, I decided that I’d address […]