Livin Mi Vida Loca

My teen left for college in August. It was, and still is, one of the most bittersweet moments of my single parenting journey. I'm so very proud of him, more than words can ever say. Yet, a small part of me wishes... he could have stayed a boy forever.  I know this is selfish of me. I do not [...]

Beginning on Friday, September 28, Aaron's is hosting their grand opening 2 Day Event, full of food, fun, and giveaways ... lots and lots of giveaways, including  a 73 inch TV! Aaron's, a consumer electronics, computers, residential furniture, household appliances and accessories lease retailer, is hosting the event to celebrate the grand opening of their newest [...]

Dear Readers, Life has definitely been exciting in the Latina household these past few weeks. Karl, my teen, left for college during the last week of August. It was a very emotional time for all of us! The youngest, Andrew, is still adjusting and missing him terribly. (Me too!) We are currently co-sleeping because ... [...]

On August 2, 2012, Stiletto Media, the sister company of Latina On a Mission, hosted a Latina Blogger event called "Kick Off Your Heels '12 - Estilo Latina". The event, sponsored by Avocados from Mexico, HP for Home, COVERGIRL, Sweet Pickles eBooks and Glitter Tattoo NY, brought together Latina Bloggers from all over the United States. [...]

This past weekend my son and I went to the park to play softball. My son's best friend was planning to meet us after he finished his chores. Not feeling up to playing ball while we waited for his friend, I suggested he play with several of the other boys in the park. He ran [...]

It feels like so much time has passed since my last blog post. In reality, it's only been 2 weeks. Not much in real world time, but it's a lifetime in the blogging world.  I admit, I've tried to blog. I've sat and stared at my laptop almost everyday. Trying with everything in me, to write. Yet, each [...]

She told me she had been waiting for years. And she was right. It had been 24 years since I had seen her, since I had left her home. She said I waited for you. I wanted to talk to you. To say, I am sorry and that I love you. I cried. I knew [...]

A few weeks ago I took my sons out of school to visit my baby sister and her family in Virginia.   It was the first time we met my niece, Anaiah. It was also the first time Andrew recalls seeing his Abuelo/grandfather. Karl celebrated the little things, like being the tallest in the group. I'm letting him savor the moment since I think [...]

  This makes me sadder than words can ever describe. As the Mother of two Latino sons of color, I fear for them. I worry whenever they go out, when they have to ride the train/bus, or travel alone. My heart goes out to Trayvon's mother, his family and OURS ...  all of ours. May we [...]