We had our Cinco de Mayo fiesta this past weekend! One of the fun things we had for guest was a sombrero and mustache photo props activity. As always, I like to take this day to share with others that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's independence day, but it's actually commemorating the victory between Puebla, Mexico and the French. Mexico won! Viva Mexico!!! So, I made this fun printable (shown above), you can download it and print! Just click here: Cinco de Mayo Printable Me and the … [Read more...]
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
Welcome to the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop! Below you will find a collection of crafts, kids activities, recipes and much more that will help get our Hispanic Heritage month started! This years blog hop is hosted by Multicultural Kid Blogs and 15 of our member blogs! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Celebrating heritages and culture from … [Read more...]
Water Balloon Piñata
Some days are so hot that my kids don't even want to play outside. When we used to live in hot Texas I didn't even want to go get the mail only a few feet away from my front door because it was so hot. This activity definitely helped beat the heat and it was really fun. It was actually not as easy as I envisioned. My kids were a bit timid because they knew what would happen once they hit it so it took a few hits before they busted the Water Balloon Piñata. All you need for this super … [Read more...]
DIY Mexican Folk Art Bowls with Permanent Markers
I love celebrating my beautiful country as we approach Cinco de Mayo! One of the things I enjoy about traveling to other countries is their going to the market and enjoying their "artesanías", their folk art. Mexico’s artesanía tradition is a blend of indigenous and European techniques and designs. Some are trained artist others have been past down the skill from one generation to the next. I love the decorative details and blend of bright colors that are used. I have wanted some cute … [Read more...]
Cinco de Mayo Party Favor Bags: Papel Picado
One of my favorite things about the Mexican culture is the bright and festive colors that we use in our celebrations. These Cinco de Mayo party favor bags are so fun and festive. They are made from "papel picado" and are the perfect party treat for your guest or even for your child's class party. I am going to walk you through on how to make some simple "papel picado" which is usually used for banners on the streets or parties. You will need: tissue paper paper bags scissors glue 1. … [Read more...]