• Houston
  • Childhood Cancer
  • Travel
  • Homemaking
  • Houston
  • Childhood Cancer
  • Travel
  • Homemaking
Spoonful of Joy

Family Lifestyle Blog

  • Basil ice cream recipe
    Homemaking

    Basil Custard on Pavlova

    /

    This basil custard is surprisingly delicious. You might be thinking why is this called a custard and not just ice cream?! Well the reason is because the quantity of egg yolks used, which makes it thicker and richer in texture than a regular ice cream.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Dulcitos de Leche recipe

    Winter activities

    Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Printable

  • Homemaking

    Lemon Bar Recipe

    /

    This is the classic recipe for lemon bars, I made an alteration because I always find the lemon bars too sweet. I reduced the quantity of sugar but I wrote how much sugar you should add if you want them extra sweet. One of the things I love about lemon bars is how easy and few ingredients you need to make it (6 ingredients). So because of those facts I always make the bars with my daughter. Another amazing thing about this recipe, is that you don’t need a mixer, make the crust just using your hands like the old times, and the filling with a whisker.  This heirloom recipe…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Dulcitos de Leche recipe

    Montessori metal insets tracing tray DIY

    Furry, calming and cozy nursery

  • Homemaking

    Sunflower growth tracker

    /

    I design this free printable because this will be our third year growing sunflowers, and every year we enjoy watching them grow. It has become a spring tradition. Gardening is a great activity to make with your kids and spend time together outdoors. Sunflowers are one of the easiest flowers to grow with kids, if you are not experienced like me, this is the BEST ONE, besides growing bean stalks. 😂 If you are new to the gardening world, you might find helpful my post about my favorite gardening tools. Materials to grow a sunflower -Pots, if not sowing directly. -Sunflower Seeds -Potting soil -Popsicle sticks -Water can or bottle…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Up up and away: Long distance baby shower

    Easter Favorites 2019

    Free Easter egg hunt Printables

  • Homemaking

    Whimsical Ocean Birthday party

    /

    This Whimsical Ocean Birthday party was an inspiration of the venue were we celebrate Mia’s 4th birthday. I would’ve never imagine celebrating an Ocean or Under the sea theme for my daughter’s birthday because her birthday it’s in fall, almost winter  (November). We celebrated her birthday at an indoor playground were all the decor is Ocean related.  We usually have a small birthday party at our house every year, with tons of DIY projects.  But this year with a one month old lil sister, that wasn’t a choice for me. So we chose to celebrate at an indoor playground and make it simple but special. Must of the invitations were…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Lemon Bar Recipe

    Furry, calming and cozy nursery

    Floral Greenery Baby Shower

  • Hibiscus Mint popsicle recipe
    Homemaking,  Recipes

    Hibiscus and Mint Popsicle Recipe

    /

    A couple of months ago I try The Good Pop Hibiscus popsicles at HEB  as soon as I tried them, I knew I had to re create that Hibiscus and Mint Popsicle recipe. It was one of the most refreshing popsicles I have tried, it was not a regular hibiscus popsicle. The mint gives the popsicle a super refreshing flavor. I fell in love with the combination.  I bet you have had before hibiscus tea or Hibiscus Agua Fresca, if you haven´t, you are missing a lot! The hibiscus flower is known for its refreshing red color  and vitamin C content. You can buy it any Latin American grocery store.…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Father’s day breakfast idea

    Amazon Prime Handpicked Favorites Gift Guide for Girls

    Dulcitos de Leche recipe

  • DIY and Activities,  Homemaking

    Celebrating 4th of July

    /

    Being bicultural means that we have and combine the cultural attitudes and customs of two nation, in our case USA and Guatemala. I’m still learning about USA culture. Having a daughter that was born here and living in this country, motivates me to enhance more the American culture in our home. Here I share with you some fun ideas to enjoy and connect with your children this 4th of July.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Free Easter egg hunt Printables

    Montessori metal insets tracing tray DIY

    Marshmallow Snowman

    Easy Marshmallow Snowman for hot chocolate

  • Free things to do in Galveston
    Houston,  Travel

    Fun and Free things to do at Galveston

    /

    Free doesn't have to mean boring, I bet you will have so much fun with this activities you will want to make them every time you visit Galveston.

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Brenham guide

    Brenham, TX City Guide

    Spring Creek Growers Tree Farm

    Houston Downtown Aquarium

  • Homemaking,  Recipes

    Coconut Popsicles recipe

    /

    This coconut popsicles recipe is really easy, because you just need a few ingredients and they are delicious, refreshing and so creamy! So good this is the third time I make them in a month. This pregnancy has keep me craving for ice treats, specially the refreshing ones not so much the super sweet ones. This coconut popsicles are perfect because they are not on the super sweet side. If you would like them sweeter just add more sugar just be aware that when the popsicles will freeze will loose a little bit of the sweetness. Make the mix a little bit more sweet than you would like the popsicles to…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Basil ice cream recipe

    Basil Custard on Pavlova

    Champurradas and Churros Recipe

    Amazon Prime Handpicked Favorites Gift Guide for Girls

  • Travel

    Sesame Street Bay Of Play SeaWorld San Antonio

    /

    Disclosure: My family and I were given complimentary tickets. I was no financially compensated for this post. All opinions are strictly based on my experience. Bay of Play Our focal point of our whole trip to San Antonio was Sesame Street Bay of Play. My daughter loves Sesame Street, before I started planning this trip I had no idea we have Sesame Street so close at Sea World San Antonio.  Sesame Street area is at “Bay of Play” inside Sea World San Antonio. You will find rides, splash pads, shows, play areas and Rosita’s cafe (restaurant). If you get lucky like we did, you will have the chance to meet…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Pacific coast highway road trip with kids

    Dinner with Elmo and Friends SeaWorld San Antonio

    Free things to do in Galveston

    Fun and Free things to do at Galveston

  • Homemaking,  Recipes

    Pineapple sorbet

    /

    I can’t find words to describe how spectacular it’s the taste of this sorbet, the cinnamon topping adds a unique flavor! I know! we are just in January and it’s cold, very cold, but over here we love ice cream, especially if it´s homemade. I made the recipe using an ice cream machine but you can do it without a machine. One of the most frequent problems when making sorbets, it’s that as soon as you freeze it, it becomes really hard like a solid brick of ice and loses the soft and smooth texture. I found a blog post “sorbet 101¨ at Zoe Bakes, in which she explains that the…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Furry, calming and cozy nursery

    Salpicón guatemalteco (Beef ceviche)

    Hibiscus Mint popsicle recipe

    Hibiscus and Mint Popsicle Recipe

 Older Posts

Shop some of my favorite books

Explore...

Austin California celebrating celebrations christmas easter fall glamping guatemala house houston Imprimibles Manualidades Mexico motherhood Printables recipes spring summer texas valentines winter

  • Amazon Prime Handpicked Favorites Gift Guide for Girls
  • Joy in the Journey: The Light We Found During Emma’s Leukemia Treatment
  • Emma’s Leukemia Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Basil Custard on Pavlova
  • Spring Creek Growers Tree Farm
Amazon Prime Handpicked Favorites Gift Guide for Girls
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.