MixtKids

One Mom's journey to raise empowered mixed-race children

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Atlantis, Milo’s Return…I never realized!

PJ has seen this movie a hundred times, okay, maybe not 100, but at least 14 or so.  Since PJ is NOT allowed to have a TV in her room, Ken and I have also seen it 14 or so times.  Yeah, nice [not!].  After 14 times, I should be familiar, right?   But I’ve almost […]

Michael Jackson…his beat was undeniable!

I was 7 when Off the Wall was released.  All the older girls had crushes and all our parents were playing the album or 8 track, nonstop.  It was and is, one of the greatest albums of all time! Then came Thriller.  By this time, I’m a teenager and completely enthralled with all things Michael.  […]

Children’ Book Review – Elena’s Serenade [Ages 4-8]

Elena’s Serenade, Campbell Geeslin Illustrated by Ana Juan Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 2004. Ages 4-8 PJ and I read this book last night.  We borrowed it from our local library.  I thought I’d share my review with the Mixtkids community.  Hope you find it useful. “In Mexico, there’s a little girl, Elena, the daughter […]