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January 2013 - Posts

Wordless Wednesday - Maiz

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Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Playa del Carmen Seaside - The Riviera Maya's Rotary Club for English Speakers

It is inarguable that Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Thousands of people move here every year from other parts of Mexico, from the United Sates, Canada and countries across the globe. Their reasons for moving to the Riviera Maya are as varied and unique as the people themselves. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:31 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

The "Copa Riviera Maya" Regatta in Puerto Aventuras

January 31 to February 3, the 2013 "Copa Riviera Maya" Regatta will take place, hosted by the Sailing Club of Puerto Aventuras. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2013 5:03 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Learn Spanish in 3 Days - Locals DISCOUNT!

Learn Spanish in 3 Days in a fun and easy way with frequency modulation rapid learning techniques This course is based on the teachings of Dr. Georgi Lozanov and is not about memorization. Puerto Aventuras Class - January 30, 31 and Feb. 1st, 2013. Read More...
Posted Sunday, January 27, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

2013 Wine Tasting & Food Pairing Series to Begin in Puerto Morelos

Following the overwhelming success of the 2012 season, The Little Mexican Cooking School and Casa Caribe are pleased to present the 2013 WINE TASTING AND FOOD PAIRING SERIES, presented in cooperation with La Europea and Cordon Bleu School of Gastronomy. Read More...
Posted Friday, January 25, 2013 5:07 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

KKiS Needs Volunteer Readers! Can You Help?

For the past couple of weeks, KKiS (Keeping Kids in School) has fallen way short of the number of folks they need to help teach English to first, second and third graders at Pelopides School. Yesterday they had only eight people, roughly half of what's needed. Read More...
Posted Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:01 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Wordless Wednesday - Cebollas

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Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2013 5:08 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Playa del Carmen Charity Seeks Donations for Auction

Playa del Carmen's KKiS Project (Keeping Kids in Schools) will be holding their 2nd Annual Charity Auction on February 28th at Wah Wah Beach Bar. This fundraising event will be a Luncheon with Open Bar and an exciting LIVE auction with all proceeds going to support KKiS efforts in 2013. Read More...
Posted Monday, January 21, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Options for Recycling in Playa del Carmen

As tomorrow is the first "Kilo Verde" collection date for 2013, I thought this would be a good time to remind "Life's a Beach" readers about the opportunities for recycling in and around Playa del Carmen. Read More...
Posted Saturday, January 19, 2013 5:03 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Notes on Napkins - An Update from UNO to Go!

Loyal UNO to Go fans need not despair! In order to serve the needs of her regular UNO to Go friends and customers, Susan is still filling pre-orders from a limited menu. Appetizers, meals, snacks and deserts can still be ordered with 24 hour notice and will be available for pick-up from the store. Great news for the rest of us, also struggling to get through high season! Read More...
Posted Friday, January 18, 2013 10:39 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Wordless Wednesday - Akumal

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Posted Wednesday, January 16, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Job Opening: Playa del Carmen Real Estate Company Seeks Office Manager

Playa del Carmen Real Estate Company is now hiring for the position of Office Manager. Read More...
Posted Tuesday, January 15, 2013 9:41 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Christmas Dreams Brings Santa to Jose Maria Morelos

This week I was invited to join the Christmas Dreams organizers and volunteers as they traveled to Jose Maria Morelos to deliver a bit of Holiday joy to the residents of this remote city and outlying villages. We traveled by van nearly three hours, going south through Felipe Carillo Puerto and west to the small city of 17,000. Our first destination was the Teatro de la Ciudad, a spacious air-conditioned auditorium where nearly 70 special needs children and their parents had gathered. Read More...
Posted Thursday, January 10, 2013 5:16 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Auditions for "Les Miserables" Jan. 9,10 & 11 at Explayarte

Do you have an aspiring young actor or actress at home? Does your son or daughter dream of a life on the the stage? Playa del Carmen's premier performance arts school is looking for performers for it's upcoming production. Following the success of Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, CATS, Seussical the Musical and most recently All Shook Up, Explayarte is pleased to announce its next production, the long running classic, Les Miserables. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 2:00 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Wordless Wednesday - Abuelas

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Posted Wednesday, January 9, 2013 5:00 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Facebook Free for 30 Days - Day 5 Update

As most of you know by now, I have pledged to go Facebook Free for 30 Days. This is challenge is not so much as a New Year's resolution as it is a personal experiment. I'm not trying to make any big social statement nor take anything away from more serious resolutions being made for serious reasons for not only the New Year but for the future. Sure, I could have played out my little experiment in September or June but what can I say? This seemed a bit more in keeping with the season! Read More...
Posted Saturday, January 5, 2013 11:22 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments
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Foodie Friday - Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños

This Holiday season was a bit challenging as it was our first sin carne. No roasted turkey on Thanksgiving. No glazed ham at Christmas. No tasty bits of prosciutto wrapped around melon, no pigs in a blanket! Somehow we muddled through and even tried a few new appetizers. One of the keepers, Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños, was a big hit and proved to be an excellent vehicle for the soy chorizo we like. The most important thing to remember when preparing these is to wear rubber gloves or protect your hands in some way. The tiniest bit of oil from the peppers can easily make it’s way from your fingers into your eyes, nose or other "sensitive" areas. Trust me, I know! Read More...
Posted Friday, January 4, 2013 5:22 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Wordless Wednesday - Shrimp Tacos

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Posted Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:10 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments