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Homemade Cinco de Mayo Fun

Ole!  It’s almost time to fiesta Cinco de Mayo-style. Fortunately, throwing a party to celebrate El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (The Day of the Battle of Puebla) doesn’t have to cost you plenty of pesos.  Instead of heading to your local party shop to purchase fancy games and decorations, look around your house for items that can be given a Mexican twist. For example, you can pull out an old “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game, make some minor changes with a Sharpie and play “Pin the Sombrero on the Burro.”  The Mexican hats can be sketched … Continue reading →

Simple Mexican-Themed Projects for Kids

  Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and while food is a major part of this annual Mexican-themed party, decorations also contribute to the festive nature of the May 5th fiesta. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to add spice to your Cinco de Mayo party. These simple projects are easy enough for your kids to make and affordable enough so that you can bring a little slice of Mexico to your home: Homemade Maracas: Tape a piece of construction paper (sized to fit) to the end of an empty toilet paper roll. Pour … Continue reading →

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Hola and Ole; two words you’ll be hearing a lot of in the coming days. As we count down to Cinco de Mayo, you can look forward to a host of parties and parades where plenty of amazing Mexican food will be shared and consumed. The festivities get underway on the fifth of May and commemorate the Battle of Puebla in which the Mexican army defeated an advanced attack by French troops. While some focus on the cultural and historic significance of the day, many others simply consider Cinco de Mayo a reason to party. If you are planning a … Continue reading →

Double the Fun

If you are into partying, then you’ve likely been counting down to today. May 5th is, of course, Cinco de Mayo. Or, as many Americans see it, an excuse to pig out on burritos as big as their heads and drown themselves in a pool of margaritas. Ole! However, the culturally aware also know that May 5th is Boys Day in Japan. The holiday is also celebrated in the United States, though mainly in Hawaii, California and other states which have large Japanese populations. Officially known as Tango-no-Sekku, or the Boys’ Festival, May 5th is Japan’s way of turning the … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo Fun for All

On the fifth day of the fifth month people around the world commemorate Mexico’s victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla. That happened in 1862 and the victory was short-lived. Still, Cinco de Mayo is a day for celebration. Here in the United States and around the world, the holiday honors Mexican heritage. If you are looking for simple ways to celebrate at home, then gather the kids and make a few easy Mexican dishes and these fun crafts: MEXICAN PARTY STREAMERS Materials: Empty toilet paper rolls Craft glue Red and green craft sand Red, white, and green … Continue reading →

Ingredients for a Simple Cinco de Mayo Party

Everyone loves a party, but not everyone has the time or the means to throw a full-fledged fiesta to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Instead of renting a tent and filling it with tamales and pinatas, consider having a low-key affair that highlights the Mexican culture. Here are some simple ideas to get your kids fired up about the fifth of May: MEXICAN PLACEMATS Materials: Scissors Glue Ruler Pencil 18-by-12-inch piece of construction paper 16 strips of construction paper in multiple colors (each should be 1-inch wide by 12 inches long) Directions: Take the large piece of construction paper and fold … Continue reading →

More Ideas for Cinco de Mayo Fun

If you couldn’t make it out to Festival de Fiesta Broadway in Los Angeles last week, don’t worry. While the annual event is among the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the United States (attracting more than 1 million revelers), there are many other ways you can commemorate May 5th with your family and friends. Cinco de Mayo was essentially created to celebrate the Mexican culture with dancing, food and music. You can join in on the festivities by making your own Cinco de Mayo crafts. The following projects are simple enough for kids to create and enjoy: EASY PINATA … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: May 5th Through May 11th

Catch up on the latest tips and advice for frugal living! May 5th Frugal Cinco de Mayo Want to have a fun way to celebrate the day without spending a lot of money? Here are some fun ideas that you can use to celebrate today, Cinco de Mayo. Frugal Burgers The pleasant weather outside brings lots of great spring and summer food, especially food cooked on the grill. One of the favorite types of grill food is the hamburger. It used to be that hamburger in itself was frugal, but that is no longer the case. Exotic ingredients and fixings, … Continue reading →

Frugal Cinco de Mayo

Want to have a fun way to celebrate the day without spending a lot of money? Here are some fun ideas that you can use to celebrate, Cinco de Mayo. If you are planning a party, you can make some frugal choices without compromising the fun. Stick to a simple and low cost menu. Corn cakes are easy and frugal to make, as are the traditional fish tacos. Don’t go crazy on exotic spices or exotic food. A simple dip along with nachos can fill everyone up as an appetizer. Consider having a pot luck Cinco de Mayo party. Ask … Continue reading →

The Best Nachos Ever

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Someone recently asked me if I could share a nacho recipe since I love Mexican food. I can share a Nacho recipe, but it has nothing to with loving Mexican food. Nachos are a distinctively Tex-Mex dish; a blending of southwestern style American food and Mexican food. While in Mexico, you might find fried tortillas to use as chips for dip. . .you’d find them paired with pico de gallo, mashed avocado, or salsa fresco–not layered under tons of gunk. With that said, it doesn’t mean that piling up tons of gunk on your Nachos doesn’t make them delicious! This … Continue reading →