We’re heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this weekend in Orlando at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. I don’t know if the Abuelos or the tweens are more excited?! We’ll share photos and our planning because it’s a special family outing. At first I thought “maybe they’re getting too old for this” and judging from their reaction,… [Read More]
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Los Tweens Review of Disney's "Frankenweenie"
Maddy and Sofia of Los Tweens share with parents and tweens why they enjoyed Disney’s latest movie “Frankenweenie”. Katherine Doblelostweens.com/
Miami Fashion Night Out with Supermodel & Supermom Niki Taylor
During Miami’s Fashion Night Out 2012 at Macy’s- our aspiring Los Tweens fashionistas got an opportunity to meet a real fashionista herself- supermodel and MOM Niki Taylor! As my friend and fellow blogger Rosy Cordero described Niki- “she’s one of the coolest and most down to earth people I’ve met”- and I would have to… [Read More]
"Frankenweenie" Fun Facts and Sweepstakes
Suspense, mystery, not-so-happy endings and a little fun are all part of what make scary stories exciting for tweens (and parents). We’ll never forget one Girl Scout camping trip when the girls gave endless accounts of “scary stories” exciting each other and putting the already exhausted moms to sleep. The appeal of a good… [Read More]
Staycation for Family Bonding
We spent our summer vacation visiting with friends and family. We had an amazing time with a lot of memories and fun. But there was something missing. My family – the five of us – were always surrounded by abuelas, primos, tias, y amigos. Clearly a blessing and I am not complaining. But, I… [Read More]
Hagerstown, Maryland- Entry to Antietam and many Civil War Historic Sites
Tweens & Hotels- what do they like? Los Tweens Reviews Homewood Suites by Hilton Traveling with tweens is quite fun, but planning is the key to success. We started exposing our girls to new places when they were very young- driving to parks, traveling within our city and state, etc. As part of the Los… [Read More]
Special Finding in Shenandoah National Park
As I worked with our team for the American Latino Heritage Fund on researching the unique history and landscape of Shenandoah National Park we discovered an interesting rarity- a Latina National Park Ranger! Enedina Gasaway- Mexico-born mother of adult children- found her passion later in life in Shenandoah’s amazing environment. Introduced to the area and… [Read More]
American Latino Heritage Road Trip- Days 3 & 4- Shenandoah National Park
Exploring Junior Ranger programs – Get your ‘familia’ there! Days 3 & 4 of our American Latino Heritage Road Trip wasn’t focused specifically on sites that had Latino influence but more on how Latinos and multicultural families can and should plan to experience and enjoy our national parks. When you consider that among the top… [Read More]
Days 1 & 2 of the 2012 American Latino Heritage Road Trip
Los Tweens & Teens Covering the Mid-Atlantic Region An Awakening at Antietam & Gettysburg Latinos and the Civil War isn’t always the first combination that comes to mind when thinking about our nation’s greatest conflict 150 years later. Having grown up in this country and completing enough school projects on the Civil War would suggest… [Read More]
Summer 'viajes' with Tweens & the American Latino Heritage Fund Roadtrip
The Los Tweens families are on the move this summer exploring different areas of the country exposing our ‘tweensitos’ to new culture, American history, and more while spending some quality bonding time! How are you exposing the chiquitos to new ideas this summer? Please share! Check out our Facebook page for the latest photos and… [Read More]