Charmin Chamomile Archives - Tough Cookie Mommy

*This is part of a sponsored campaign with Charmin and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I can't believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Not only is it one of my favorite holidays, but it is also when I get to enjoy having my family around me since I normally host dinner at our home. It has always been a special time because every single one of my family members prepares a traditional dish for our meal. This helps me from having to cook everything on my own and it allows all of our children to sample a variety of traditional Latino dishes. Normally, our guests only stay for the day in order for all of us to be able to eat together. However, sometimes when my husband's family comes from out of state, it is necessary to open up our home to them for the night. During these moments, it is especially important to me to make sure that they feel welcome for the duration of their stay. After all, it's hard enough being away from … [Read more...]

*This is part of a sponsored campaign with Charmin and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. The last few months, I have been working hard to remodel some of the rooms in our home one by one. Although we redid the bathroom a couple of years ago, it is already in need of some new touches to make it a little more comfortable and inviting. After all, it is probably the room in the house that we spend the most time in besides our bedrooms. Growing up, one of the ways that my Grandmother added special touches to the bathroom is by displaying crystal and ceramic figurines on a glass shelf on top of the sink. She would also fill glass bowls over the toilet with potpourri and with scented soaps. As soon as you walked into the bathroom, you would immediately be greeted with these distinctive scents. To this day, I strive to create this kind of pleasing experience in my own bathroom to make it feel like home or "como en casa." This summer, … [Read more...]