Rollercoaster Fishing in Puerto Vallarta

Every year around this time, we see the beginning of the spring rollercoaster when it comes to fishing in Puerto Vallarta. This year, we're seeing fluctuating water temperatures and clashing currents. Oddly enough, the El Niño conditions just complicate things with summer species in the middle of winter. Now,...

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Cymbopogon, also known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family. Lemongrass has many uses and health benefits. Lemongrass tea is a folk remedy to help promote sleep, relieve pain, and boost immunity. Published@healthline.com, according to a study published in...

Existential Anxiety

There is a very well-known expression called "The Elephant in the Room." It's more humorously referred to as "The rotting rhinoceros head on the coffee table." But the meaning is really the same. And that is, "What is the big thing that no one is mentioning but everyone knows is...

What We Pass on to Our Kids

My husband and I spent yesterday evening trying to calculate when he must have graduated from middle school. And when I say “we spent yesterday evening,” I mean the entire evening. We took breaks to get snacks and to watch an episode of The Three-Body Problem, so we’d feel a bit...

Crossword: April 7, 2024

Today’s crossword focuses on articles published in Vallarta Mirror over the past week. Need a clue? View articles published over the last week.

Calmness Begins as the Heat Rises

Recap: Good Morning, From Here March 30 - April 05, 2024 MondayHappy April Fool's Day to all your foreigners out there. Mexico has its version, but not in April. As you may know, Vallarta Mirror is creating a calendar of events for Puerto Vallarta. Yes, you can add your own!...

Everything, Everywhere, All This Month

Relaxed on the sunny sidewalk, perched dead-center on a 3x2 meter sheet of white plastic, hands and clothing covered in neon pink paint, I found my mind wandering to all the moments of my life that had led to this set and setting. You see, at the recent movie night...

Condos in the Bay for Sale

Let's look at the number of condos for sale in our MLS FBS inventory in the Bay of Banderas – Nayarit and Jalisco Active As of today, there are 1,606 active condos for sale. I am looking at some of the main features buyers ask for. Pet Friendly: 1,541 are...

The Hidden Hazards of Some Furniture

Did you know that the furniture you purchase for your home in Vallarta could harm your health and the environment? Behind the glossy finishes and lower prices of some furniture in retail stores lie a plethora of hidden dangers. Investing in better-quality materials is paramount for our well-being and...

Imperial Bee Organic Honey

The honey bee is so small it hardly seems necessary. However, without the pollination work of these little creatures, our food supply would be in danger. Earlier this year, I visited MJ and Gabriella, who run their small organic honey business on their family farm just outside Puerto Vallarta....

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