When you’ve got mangoes, you eat them. That pretty much goes without saying. Our neighbor has a gorgeous mango tree whose sturdy limbs hang over our tall concrete wall, mangoes dancing above our little house like the Nutcrackers’ sugar plums. As the rains rush in, high winds batter the mango tree and send fruits thudding…
Babymooning at the Beach // MBM
Who doesn’t love the idea of a babymoon? I mean, a vacation with pregnancy spoiling (please pass the dessert!) and a little R&R before a newborn arrives is probably top on the list of most moms-to-be whether it happens or not. Source Thankfully, last week we were blessed with the chance to visit relatives in…
Farmer’s Markets in Costa Rica
You haven’t really visited Costa Rica until you’ve gone to the farmer’s market. It’s absurd to think that grocery stores alone could give you the full picture of the wealth of fresh produce abounding in this tropical nation. They can’t give you the cultural experience of rubbing elbows, canvas sacks, and dirty sneakers with the…
Agua Dulce
Agua dulce, a piping hot drink blended with evaporated cane juice, is as Costa Rican as the burly, handsome man I married. Agua dulce is not only a great alternative to caffeinated beverages, but a fun way to introduce Tico culture into your own home. On a university trip through the green, winding mountains here in…
Tips for Visiting the US Embassy in Costa Rica
Last Friday, my family went to the US Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica for the seemingly hundredth time. As an experienced US Embassy visitor now, I know the ins and outs of making your visit quick, efficient, and effective. If you count visiting while pregnant, toting along a toddler & in the company of…
Green Plantain Ceviche/ Ceviche de Plátano Verde
When I met Amanda from A Royal Daughter a few months ago here in Costa Rica, I realized just how little my blog tells you about life here in the tropics. What do we eat? Where do we play? What does my neighborhood look like? To give you a glimpse into Tico living, I’d love…
MMM: A Day in the Life Vlog
Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. This week I’ve got what you’ve all been waiting for! Oh wait, it wasn’t my vlog? Oh well, I sure hope you enjoy a quick glimpse into a typical…
MMM: Coconut Water as Fruit Juice Alternative
Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. Kids and juice; it’s an age old debate. Children love the sweet flavors, but the natural sugars found in fruit juice aren’t the best for their health. Fruit juice…
MMM: Mother’s Day, Costa Rica Style
Welcome to {Monday Mom Musings} link-up! I’m so excited you came to join the fun. Moms supporting moms is what Monday Mom Musings is all about. This Wednesday was Mother’s Day here in Costa Rica. Mom’s Day is a pretty special event here. Workers get vacation days, schools are out….it’s a big deal. We celebrated…
Mom Life in Costa Rica
Hi there folks! A big jolly hello to all you new readers. Since June there’s been an outrageous boom of new readers here, so I’m happy to share with you a little about my life in Costa Rica today. I’m a semi-SAHM in Costa Rica, loving on my little brown-eyed girl and praising God for…
