ShopBop Wrap Watch: A Must Buy Accessory!

I love receiving packages in the mail, especially packages from Shopbop.com. They give me a dose of happiness each time. In fact, opening anything from Shopbop makes me Giddy, with a capital “G”. At first I thought ShopBop may be too rich for my blood but once I browsed it’s different categories I found a [...]

#Sponsored POPSUGAR Fitness #Giveaway!

My latest sponsored partnership with POPSUGAR Fitness has reminded me that Saturday, May 25, 2013 is right around the corner. I have that date marked on my calendar in bright RED. It’s the day NYC beaches officially reopen and I need to get my Latinalicious booty in gear! In just a few weeks, I’ll be wiggling [...]

Finish, You Complete Me #FinishRiseandShine

Latina On a Mission has partnered with Finish® to review Finish® Quantum® with New Power Gel 10-Pack. Awww Kitchen, how I love and hate thee. The food and memories you’ve given me over the years have filled me with joy. Yet, the dishes, oh the dishes, they’re never-ending. They are one of the top reasons [...]

42 the Movie: Advance Screening Pass Promotion #Giveaway

42, rated PG-13, is set to open nationwide on April 12, 2013; however, Latina On a Mission readers will have a chance to win advance screening passes in select markets! 42 is based on the the legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color line when he joined the roster of the [...]

Latina Blogger: 4 Years in the Making

Yesterday was Latina On a Mission’s 4th year blogoversary. It boggles my mind. When I began blogging, a Latina Blogger was a rarity.  Surprisingly, finding a Latina Blogger from New York, a state with a high concentration of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans, was even rarer in 2009.¹ Over the course of those four years, I’ve [...]

Child Hunger Ends Here Partnership with Latina On a Mission #ChildHunger

I’m excited to announce that I have partnered with ConAgra Foods on an initiative called “Child Hunger Ends Here”. Sadly, the reality is that 1 in 5 children suffer from hunger – that’s nearly 17 million children. It’s not limited to those in poverty. It has affected every demographic and nationality. Hungry children are in our [...]

Fun, Sassy Kitchenware for Small Kitchens

Spring signals the rebirth of my tiny kitchen. It calls for maximizing every nook and cranny with items that can work double duty. Yet, functionality does not mean boring. It includes fun, sassy colors that brighten up any kitchen’s decor! Check out my faves from Giada De Laurentiis’ new collection of kitchenware for Target.com. From [...]

MomsRising #FoodPower Conference Photos (Part 2)

I wanted to share with you photos of some of the wonderful people I met at the MomsRising #FoodPower Conference Recap (Part 1). Because really,  the take away from a conference isn’t only the sessions, it’s also the connections, the people, y aquí tenemos las estrellas / and here we have the stars of the [...]

Sons Should Come With A Disclaimer

“You’re my Wonder Mom.” My tween proclaimed those words this past week. His back had been badly hurt playing Dodge-ball in school and he could not walk. As I lifted him up, I winched but did not let him see. He is no longer a baby. He weighs more then 105 lbs. Yet, last week [...]

Food Fuels: MomsRising #FoodPower Conference Recap (Part 1)

Let’s get straight to the point: Food Fuels. It fuels our bodies, our brains, our emotions. It determines whether we function fully or half arse. So, what are you eating? Are you diluting your body with sub-par food or using the premium supply that can harvest your energy? At the MomsRising Food Power conference in [...]