As a parent, I've taught my children to be wary of strangers, to never go into a car or someone's residence without my permission and to run into a store if they felt they were being followed. Stranger danger is real. According to dictionary.com, a stranger is "a person who is not a member of [...]
Livin Mi Vida Loca
"Spend Less, Get More" is my 2014 motto. Can you imagine spending less and getting more shoes? Or, more ... well, anything? As one of the newest Cricket Wireless Ambassadors, I've learned that Half is More. As a frugal, savvy, single Latina Blogger in New York City, it's no small feat to "Spend Less, Get [...]
Years ago, I had spider veins and varicose veins. My long work hours, combined with the stress of single motherhood, contributed tremendously to my unsightly legs. I hated wearing shorts or skirts. I refused to show my legs. I was so embarrassed. Finally, I decided to take matters into my own hands and went to [...]
With the year coming to a close, I wanted to share 3 life lessons to take into the new year. I have to admit this past year has come with quite a few blessing and problems. Sometimes, the problems seemed to outweigh the blessings. With 4 oral surgeries, my son's school accident - Tween now [...]
This post is part of the National School Lunch Week with Healthy Food! A MomsRising Blog Carnival. Take a moment to read and comment on this and other thoughtful blogs, then tell MomsRising your story. Our stories, yours and mine, are powerful and are what led administrators to set these rules in place. His morning [...]
Last week, we were super excited to attend the Cosmo For Latinas Fall Fashion issue party at the Lilium Lounge -W Hotel in Union Square, NYC. Let me tell you--choosing an outfit for this bash was not easy. I literally bought a dress two hours before the fiesta. Talk about fashion emergency (and leaving things for [...]
I was so excited to read Balance is Bull$h!t by Luly Balepogi. As a busy working mom and freelancer I was really curious to learn more about the idea of “having it all” and achieving balance in life. In the book, cubana ‘mompreneur’ Balepogi shares her experience of leaving the 9-5 working world for the [...]
Migdalia Rivera, Founder of Latina On a Mission, shares her personal Back to School Tips for Single Mothers. While LOAM was compensated for said post, the tips remain those of the author. With school back in session in many parts of the country, I wanted to share my "Back to School Tips for Single Mothers". [...]
Today I am writing a personal post in the hopes that it will clear my head and allow me to return to my love of blogging. Lately, it's become so hard for me to write. Words have become both a shield and a burden. I can't help but wonder, if I hold them close will [...]
At Latina On a Mission, we like to keep abreast of the latest events and fashion trends - the more unique the better! - so we're excited to be working with The Bronx Zoo on their newest Dinosaur Safari Fashion Trend. (Honestly, work just wouldn't be the same without a healthy dose of unique treats [...]
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