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5 Ways to Help Japan Without Spending a Dime!

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Photo Credit Japan suffered tremendous devastation on March 11, 2011. Countless people are missing and more than 8,649 are confirmed dead. The numbers are sure to rise as time progresses. They are in dire need of help, our help. Below I have compiled a list of 5 ways that we can all help Japan without spending a [...]

How Breast Cancer Came Into My Life

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

My aunt, Titi Tere, died of breast cancer. As a young woman, she enjoyed going to the beach and tanning. Summer was her time! It didn’t matter what was going on in her life, she always found the time to tan. I don’t think she was aware of the dangers. If she was, she didn’t care. To her, a [...]

Cyberbullying Continues After Tyler Clementi’s Death

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Bullying is nothing new. Our children face it and sometimes even as adults. We’re taught to remove ourselves from the situation and the tormentor, yet with cyberbullying that is nearly impossible. Cyberbullying has changed the dynamics. It has taken bullying to the next level, made it more vicious and crueler than ever before. A person can no [...]

Help Save Baby Sophia!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

A close friend of mine recently forwarded an email from a co-worker. As a mother, it saddened my heart  to read it. As a Latina, it called me to action. It forced me to look at myself, at my children, and reevaluate my life. While I fight with my children over a messy room, Denise [...]

Support for Haitians in New York City

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

There are a slew of great organizations helping Haitians in Haiti. However, it did not just affect the Haitians in Haiti, many residing within New York City have been adversely affected as well. As such, I am happy to announce that NYC has opened the New York Haitian Earthquake Family Resource Center. It is comprised [...]