Easter Chocolate Eggs

I want to make a parenthesis on my Maternity posts to talk to you about one of my favorite traditions: Easter Mona. Here in Catalonia we call it “La Mona de Pascua”

It’s a normal cake, sometimes with custard sometimes not, and a big chocolate egg with some fluffy chicken and colorful feathers.

“Mona de pascua” traditional holiday dessert. Easter cake eaten in Spain

Is not celebrated in all Spain. The tradition is found on Murcia, Valencia, Catalonia, Aragon and Castilla la Mancha.

Lately, a little toy is added to the cake. I always add an animal for my kids. This year I will be adding a two unicorns. One for my boy and other for my little girl who loves horse.

Little bunny figure holding Easter chocolate egg
Mother preparing Easter Mona for her kids

Happy 2023!

When I was a child, we did only celebrate Three Magi Kings holiday talking about presents.

Three Magi Kings dancing

I was always super excited about that special night. I remember trying really hard to sleep early that day.

Super cute little girl thinking about Three Wise Men the night before the Epiphany
Excited boy thinking about Three Wise Men presents

Save Earth Actions

It’s Earth Day, this is a day to show appreciation and get into new habits if needed. We love doing these little things to help save the Earth!

  1. Go Green, Plant a tree! It will clean the air and growing your own fruits and veggies is a plus.
  2. Walk! Good for your help and less polluting than cars.
  3. Reusable bags. Buy them at your local store or sew them.
  4. Refillable water bottle We do prefer crystal container water bottle
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Happy National Unicorn Day!

We love fantasy and we are celebrating National Unicorn Day. The most beautiful mythical horse-like creature with a single, pointed horn growing from the center of its forehead.

Unicorns have been a popular mythical creature since Ancient Greek times when people believed they lived in exotic India. They are a symbol of love, purity, enchantment and magic.

How to celebrate #NationalUnicornDay

Beautiful pink haired rainbow horn unicorn
  • Make some yummy colorful pancakes or cupcakes.  Decorate them with multicolored sprinkles or glitter.
  • Bake cookies in the shape of unicorns.
  • Watch a favorite movie including unicorns. We love Unico from Osamu Tezuka.
  • Draw a picture of a unicorn or write a short story.
  • Read your favorite fantasy novel featuring unicorns.
  • Dress yourself with a cute and warm unicorn overall pajama.

Something Sweet for Sad Mondays

Tomorrow, 23rd of March, is National Puppy day on USA. Founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige. Is a day to raise awareness about pet adoption. Is a big decision to have a cute furball but you will not regret it.

Cute Labrador puppy dog holding big white bone

In Spain we celebrate it other day

Father’s day is celebrated on 19th of March. Is dedicated to all fathers and catholic European tradition celebrates it by commemorating Jesus father, Joseph. Most countries celebrate it on 3rd Sunday of June.

10 easy Father’s Day Gifts

  1. Father’s Day Mug Cup With a porcelain paint pen you can add the drawing or message you want and you can find this kind of supply in most craft stores.
  2. Drink Coasters With cardboard you can customize the design you like and you will help your Dad.
  3. Father’s Day Crown You will make him feel important for one day and is an easy and fast project.
  4. Hands Print Art Paint your hands on a card to remember the day
  5. Father’s Day Coupon For last minute gift.
  6. Cupcakes Because everyone likes a treat.
  7. Desk Organizers You can recycle some cans and decorate them to help organize your father.
  8. Personalized Notebook With your photo on it, so your dad can write some ideas there or maybe a story.
  9. A Movie Pass Not for theaters but to spend time with mom
  10. A Portrait Is a classic that your father will love

Women’s History Month

On 1987, March was designated the Women’s History month. It was to promote equality among sexes in all schools. The program explained women’s roles in History and Society. Some groups promotes it, like the famous Girl Scouts of the USA.

It all started in the USA but more and more countries were add to the list like Australia, UK, Canada or Russia.

Group of diverse women on Women’s Day. Banner to celebrate Women’s History Month.
Profile view of African woman with red ribbon.
Side view of Muslim woman wearing Hijab
Beautiful African American woman side view avatar.
Profile portrait of a senior woman.
Profile side view of a young white woman.

Last Night Eating Rich

Mardi Gras is the last night when you can eat fatty foods. It is associated with the penitential season before Spring. Is the same ritual as with Carnival.

People get dress with funny costumes in some countries.

Family dressed with Pirate and Sea theme costumes
Japanese girl and African American girl dressed with bunny costume
Brunette Devil Costume and Blonde Angel Disguise

When is celebrated Carnival?

It is celebrated six weeks before Easter. It is forbidden to eat rich foods, such meat, dairy, fat and sugar.

Carnival is a manifestation of European culture and also a Christian tradition. It is know as Saturnalia too as an ancient Roman festivity. And you can see people wearing masks.

Funny Mustache Disguise Mask
Collection of Funny Pirate masks