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Outdoor Spaces, Hotels, and Love Thumbnail Outdoor Spaces, Hotels, and Love Thumbnail

We are finding different ways of living in harmony. Our mismatched love languages, how we express and give love, are often at odds. Learning these differences is teaching us how to navigate life during a global pandemic.

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Shown: Two women seated at a table drinking coffee and talking. Shown: Two women seated at a table drinking coffee and talking.

Given the importance of stress and its effect on a person's mental health, Latina On a Mission has opted to share the below loosely translated and condensed Op-ed. It is a sponsored post written by Jorge Cortina, MD, Medical Director for Behavioral Health at Anthem, Inc. Click to read the original full-length Spanish Op-ed, Comencemos [...]

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Confession: This Latina On a Mission Is Learning to Put Herself First And Is Dating Again! Thumbnail Confession: This Latina On a Mission Is Learning to Put Herself First And Is Dating Again! Thumbnail

Over the past few years, I've been utterly focused on caring for my family, pushing my own needs and wants to the side. I realized just how much when I recently saw a photo of myself.  There I was unaware that the picture was being taken. I wasn't dressed up. I wasn't posing. I wasn't smiling.  It showed [...]

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Shown: Indoor Soccer training field for kids Shown: Indoor Soccer training field for kids

This post is brought to you by our generous sponsor, Clorox. As Moms, we often encounter messes. It comes with the territory, especially when you’re a sports mom. Funky, mud-splattered clothes, socks, and cleats are part of raising a son who loves soccer. And as much as I support him in his dreams, it’s really, [...]

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In Pictures: Students Protest Gun Violence during #NationalSchoolWalkout Day Thumbnail In Pictures: Students Protest Gun Violence during #NationalSchoolWalkout Day Thumbnail

Editor's note: During the National School Walkout, schools decided how, and if, students were able to protest without ramifications. In some areas, entire schools joined in the protest, while in others only one student participated in the walkout. I personally want to applaud the students who joined the National School Walkout. Their voices and bravery are powerful [...]

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Word whatever in a frame on a wall, above a plant and black screen. Word whatever in a frame on a wall, above a plant and black screen.

I use to multitask. all. the. time. I thought it was the only way I could get things done. So I juggled every waking moment, stressing myself out as I tried to manage my workload and home life. You see, multi-tasking was not helping me. Instead of feeling accomplished at the end of the day [...]

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Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria | Latina On a Mission Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria | Latina On a Mission

UPDATE: As of September 28, 2017, the Jones Act waiver has been approved for 10 days; however, we must call on Congress to extend the waiver for at least a year. Please continue to raise your voices for Puerto Rico. Like many, my family in Puerto Rico, has been affected by Hurricane Maria. I have [...]

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New York City Hell’s Kitchen Park | Latina On a Mission New York City Hell’s Kitchen Park | Latina On a Mission

I am participating in a FLUVIP program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the Makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. My furbabies and I headed out this weekend. The weather was perfect. Blue skies with nary a cloud in sight. [...]

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5 Workplace Lessons Learned From Watching My Dogs Thumbnail 5 Workplace Lessons Learned From Watching My Dogs Thumbnail

I'm a dog lover. I say that proudly even though studies suggest cat people are smarter. Dogs have their perks. They're social, smart, and loyal. And according to a study by the University of California at Berkeley dog owners are typically extroverted, agreeable, energetic, fun and conscientious. Watching my dogs this weekend made me realize [...]

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Every First Was Also a Last #Blogust Thumbnail Every First Was Also a Last #Blogust Thumbnail

  His first smile. His first "Mama". His first walk. I treasured those milestones because I knew that his firsts were also my last.   I never expected to be a young Mom.  It wasn't on my radar ... But life never hands us what we want, it delivers what we need.   I needed [...]

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