We're having a fiesta/party sponsored by Cricket Wireless. The tree's lit. The pasteles are boiling and the pernil is in the oven. We have gallons of coquito/egg nog chilling in the fridge and música/music playing. What's missing? YOU! Join us for the #CricketContigo Fiesta de Navidad / Christmas Twitter Party to talk about family, staying [...]
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.
This week I met gratitude face to face. In the middle of a chaotic week, I learned I had more to offer when I had nothing to give. Like most women, I am constantly juggling my time to accomplish as much as possible in a 24 hour day. I make to do lists, trying to squeeze in [...]
Last week I purchased a slew of dog treats for my puppies. When I went to open one, I noticed the below. Did you notice the expiration date? IT EXPIRED TEN YEARS AGO! Sadly, this is being sold in my neighborhood. I won't state the name of the store because of privacy issues (Mine, not theirs!) However, [...]
¡Hola! It's Jeanette, a contributing writer for Latina On a Mission. New York City Screening Attendees My daughter and I recently had an opportunity to see a private/advance screening of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1”, and I can't stop thinking about it. The film opened last week. As expected, it broke records. So I’d like [...]
Are you excited? The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 starts.... drumroll pleaseeeeeee... MANANA / TOMORROW but my readers I'm giving not one, not two, but THREE readers a chance to win an Admit 2 Advance Screening Pass. Even better, these tickets will ensure you get in if you arrive at the theater no later [...]
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the LATISM 11 conference in Chicago. It was my first time visiting Chicago. Even more exciting, I was going sans kids. The morning started bright and early. My flight was scheduled to leave at 6am. I was ready. Having learned my lesson after missing my flight to Disney, where I [...]
Did you know that the U.S. generates over 34 million tons of waste each year, and 14 percent of that is from food scraps alone? Talk about giving new meaning to Mami's dicho/saying, "¡Comete eso por que hay niños que quisieran ese bocado!" [Translation: Eat that because there are children who would love to [...]
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I wanted to post this yesterday but have to admit I was beyond exhausted. I flew out to Chicago in the early morning to speak at the Latinos In Social Media (LATISM) Conference. I'm beyond excited to be speaking on a panel titled "The Riches Are In The Niches" on Thursday at 2pm, Central Time. [...]
Because sometimes you need a contract...even at home! After drawing up the below contract for my 10 year old tween, he asked for an attorney. Brave considering I was irate but I took a breath and explained this was a small claims court case, so no attorney was needed (Every moment is a teaching moment [...]
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