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La Sirena papel picado flags from TexMex Fun Stuff.
Finding La Sirena and The Little Mermaid Under the Sea
The first mermaid I ever saw in 'real life' was Daryl Hannah in the movie "Splash". Yes, I realize that
The badass all-female mariachi band Flor De Toloache.
What’s the Deal with these Badass Mariachis?
Mariachis are a combo of Western movie outlaws, Mexican folklore and a little bit of rock and roll with polka
Allison Nevins in her Santo shirt at lucha libre.
My Lucha Libre Experience – Laughing, Crying & Screaming
Before living in México, this is what I knew about Lucha Libre: Big dudes wore masks and...
Papel picado punched paper in Tlaquepaque Jalisco with Allison Nevins.
My Story / The Actual History of Papel Picado Flags
So you’ve seen the movie “Coco” from Pixar, right? Aren’t the scenes of Miguel’s village...
Paper-mache hand-made bull pinata and a mexican sombrero.
5 Fun Historical Stories About Piñatas!
Piñatas have a rich history in México and are typically considered by "gringos" as fixtures of Cinco de Mayo and
A guy and his dog riding a scooter in Roma Norte, Mexico City.
S#*t You See in México
So I have been buying and selling fun stuff in/from México for years. I have seen a lot of this