Blog Posts - Day Of The Dead

one of the early releases from ‘Day of the Dead’, a tribute album to the Grateful Dead. Day of the Dead was created and curated by brothers Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National.  The compilation is a wide-ranging tribute to the songwriting an...

In honor of this year’s Day of the Dead, I wanted to pass on these Day of The Dead  Halloween recipes and activities inspired by a wondrous fantasy-adventure film, Book of Life. This is one of my favorite movies and is a breathtaking animated...

Do you celebrate Day of the Dead? It’s a Mexican holiday but I think it’s something everyone who has ever lost someone could benefit from taking part in. It’s hard when you lose someone you love because of the finality of the situat...

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I felt a chill in the air today.  I’m excited because I get to wear my new scarf and long sleeve shirt Fall is officialy here!  We can’t exactly wear jackets in Los Angeles yet but at least we won’t look crazy drinking hot, comfor...

Why Your Kids Shouldn’t Miss Halloween This Year While some adults have already started counting days before the much-awaited Christmas season this year, many kids around the world keep themselves busy preparing for October 31’s Halloween Party.

Disclosure: This post about Dia de Los Muertos is part of a sponsored campaign with General Mills. However, all opinions expressed are my own. When someone we love dies, it can be crippling. The hardest part of living after losing someone is survivin...

As Dia de Muertos approaches, I begin to create a full menu that includes lots of mole, pan de muerto, atole and other treats to honor our loved ones who have passed.  From appetizer to dessert, everything must be set as an offering on our altar for...

I remember when flying involved going to a travel agent, explaining where and when you wanted to go, and how much you could afford. The agent would contact airlines, get you your best price, and you left knowing that you’d … Continue reading...

I have always maintained that the only requirements for someone to be Scream Queen of the Month are that they be A. Female (I have never heard of a Scream King and I hope I never do, no offense to anyone); and B. They have to have appeared in at lea...

Three decades ago, one day shy of Independence Day, horror fans from sea to shining sea poured into their local theater to get a jump on celebrating America's birthday the only sensible way they knew how - by taking in a viewing of Day of the Dead, t...

Three decades ago, one day shy of Independence Day, horror fans from sea to shining sea poured into their local theater to get a jump on celebrating America's birthday the only sensible way they knew how - by taking in a viewing of Day of the Dead, t...

God damn, broads are tuff, despite their hormones, any MH issues... Yeah, me, today, right now.One day you can feel, literally feel like slashing your own throat in front of a mirror with a brand new straight razor so you get it right, hit the right...

Allhallowtide is a triduum. No, I’m not writing in tongues. Ecclesiastical language can often be foreign to the secular world, and the fact that it’s All Souls’ Day for some has me thinking about feasts that come in threes. I … Continue r...

The Day of the Dead Offerings“I am so accustomed to being aliveI didn’t realize I had turned into a vulture”.Jorge Reyes
 (Mexican Composer)The sound of the rain, the smell of wet earth, the heat of fire, the color of the sky glowing in the a...

Happy Day of Dead/Dia de los Muertos! Day of the Dead, which celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in many Latin American cultures, is a holiday that honours and commemorates the lives of deceased loved ones. Typically, November 1st is … Continue...

Dios de los Muertos (Día de Muertos), or The Day of The Dead, is a Mexican holiday that dates back hundreds of years to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl (Queen of Mictlan, the Underworld in Aztec mythology).

This is a Sponsored Post. All Opinions my Own.Dia de los Muertos was not a holiday that I celebrated as a child, or was even aware of...until I lived in Guadalajara, Mexico.The beautiful marigolds, colorful altars, and special foods, all to honor the...

The Book of Life (2014) PosterOther titles: El Libro de la VidaComments on The Book of Life (2014)"You do not have to have a college degree in Mexican folklore to appreciate the story and characters. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy...

BONG OF THE DEAD-Canada-91 Mins. 2011 Directed and Written by Thomas Newman Have I ever mentioned that I used to smoke pot? It’s been over twenty years since I last inhaled and even then I never considered myself a pothead … Continue read...

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