With the recent tragedies in Boston and West Texas, parents must find a way to reassure children in an age appropriate manner. Younger children may not understand and need assurance. While older children can become overwhelmed with the constant media coverage. Children process these things differently. To help parents respond, Latina On a Mission asked [...]
Migdalia Rivera
Migdalia Rivera, also known as Ms. Latina in social media, is a single Latina mother of a teen, tween and 2 Australian Shepherds. When not blogging, or chasing after her energetic bunch, she connects influential bloggers with brands and PR agencies via her blogger network, Stiletto Media.
Homelessness is REAL. And, the homeless are not the face you imagine. In the '90s, when I had my oldest son at 22 ½, I was making $35,000 a year. I had minimal debt, other than my living expenses: rent, utilities, transportation, food/necessities, and my beeper - Yes, it was a necessity. :) However, I did [...]
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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 [...]
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, 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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