Lets get real. I don't always wear stilettos. I wish I did! But reality is that my feet would be in hella pain if I wore stilettos on a daily basis. For everyday wear I prefer flats and slip on shoes. They're versatile, great for walking and stylish to boot! So, take a peek at [...]
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Outdoor Spaces, Hotels, and Love
We are finding different ways of living in harmony. Our mismatched love languages, how we express and give love, are often at odds. Learning these differences is teaching…
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Flan de Queso with a Crunchy Honey Roasted Caramelized Base Recipe
Updated: Oct 11, 2021 If you’re looking for a sweet taste of Puerto Rico, you must master the flan de queso or cream cheese flan. It is perfect for…
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Interactive Bilingual Website Helps Combat Health Disparities in Latino Communities
This past weekend, I received the COVID-19 vaccine. This was due in large part to the initiatives my state has created to ensure the Latino community has access to…
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Block a Week on Your Calendar for a Chance to Win a Free Trip to Puerto Rico!
Although I was born on the island and attended school in Puerto Rico, I have spent most of my life in States. But la isla del encanto / the…
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Food Security is an Issue for the Hispanic / Latinx Community in the United States #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored
Click HERE to read this article in Spanish. This post is sponsored by the Anthem Foundation. Maria* has two children. She works a part-time job while attending college to become a…


This year has been full of change, lots of changes, for myself and my sons. I often felt like Chicken Little crying, "The sky is falling! The sky is falling!" And, then it didn't. After months and months of preparing, interviews, tours and general running around, my youngest son, Andrew, was accepted into a wonderful [...]


I remember the day as if it was yesterday... Coffee can be heard percolating while my sons slowly wake. The delicious, sweet smells draw them out of bed. I hear the pitter patter of their feet. Their faces, still filled with slumber, light up as they see the kitchen table. Colored Easter eggs, bite sized [...]


Latina On a Mission has teamed up with Lionsgate to give away advance screening passes to INSURGENT. Based on the novel “Insurgent” by Veronica Roth, the second installment of the Divergent series, INSURGENT, rated PG-13, is set to hit theaters on Friday, March 20, 2015. With a stellar cast, you can bet this flick will [...]


We're excited to announce we've partnered with Fandango on a fantastic family movie screening: Cinderella! Readers will be able to register for tickets, on a first come first serve basis. And, one very lucky Latina On a Mission reader has an opportunity to win the VIP treatment, see below. Click here to register to attend [...]


One of my favorite online boutiques, ShopBop, is having a rare Black Friday type Spring sale! And because the fellas are sure to need a few things as well, East Dane is also offering the same stellar sale. Below are a few of my favorite basic Spring pieces. You can mix and match these pieces [...]
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Today I Fired My Son


Today I fired my son. I'm not sure how I feel about that. I'm having mixed emotions. The mother in me wishes I could have given him another opportunity; however, the business woman knew there was no other way. He worked five hours. In those five hours, he worked on my social media editorial calendar, [...]


This past week, I was sick. Not just sick, but sick as a dog, and in that fever induced state, I must admit I really, really wished I had a husband. After I got better, my single Mom friends and I compiled a list of 27 Reasons Single Moms Need a Husband That Do Not [...]


I have two sets of twins, ages six and four. They are very spirited children. Two have been diagnosed with ADHD, and you would not believe how many meltdowns happen daily. After my “oldest” started to slam doors like a teenager, I decided to search the internet for ways to calm down my child. That's [...]


Today, Latina On a Mission is excited to partner with Relativity Studios to bring you an exclusive screenings of Black or White in NYC. We are giving away 25 admit 2 passes! As movie buffs, we're especially excited to see Black or White. Not only does it have two Academy Award winners actors: Kevin Costner [...]
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