As children we can be subjected to many acts of violence whether small or large. On television, in child's play, at school, with friends, our cousins and siblings and even our parents, we can see, hear and feel different aspects of violence. I personally have witnessed, heard and felt it often enough for it to [...]

Latina On a Mission is honored to join forces with the Allstate Foundation, Latina Bloggers Connect, Deborah Deras, and Jeanette Kaplun to host a sponsored #PurplePurse Twitter Party. The topic - domestic violence. Domestic violence impacts millions. On average, it occurs at least 145 times every hour in the U.S. Sadly, 3 women die every [...]

My youngest son is 13, a teenager going through a growth spurt. He enjoys playing sports, particularly football - the American football, not soccer. It's hard on his body. He's already had a few injuries but that doesn't stop him. No siree bob. He'll get back up and run back out! He may not know [...]

Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull are going on a concert tour! We're excited to announce Latina On a Mission readers will have an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to attend one of the tours in September. Feel free to step away from the screen to let out a shriek and bust a move while [...]

My youngest and I have been spending a lot of time together. Working from home has it's perks! It also opens up the door to some very weird conversations. Goodness knows we've had a few crazy conversations over the years! I'm still trying to figure out if this is just a boy thing. Scroll down [...]

If you're an animal lover, with a dog or two at home, like me, this sponsored post will resonate with you. The struggles are real, but the joy is even greater. Meet Shadow and Teddy, my two Toy Australian Shepherds. They're happy, fun and energetic dogs. They also have a lot of hair. And, it's [...]

Watching movies is one of my family's favorite pass times! It's one of the reasons that you will always find movie reviews on Latina On a Mission. No matter the season, movies are a great way to relax. So, today I am excited to bring you the What If Fan Screening with Daniel Radcliffe in [...]

My oldest son is 20 years old. And, like most young men, he would much rather grow a beard than shave. One day I asked him,  "Why Don't Men Like To Shave?" His response was eye opening and one of the reasons I decided to work with MomTrends on this post. I thought it was [...]

At Latina On a Mission, we want our readers, and their families, to exceed. That's one of the reasons we are always happy to share scholarships and other info that will help you prosper. Today, we're happy to share an exciting opportunity for the NYC FOCUS Fellows Program Open to Latinas and African American Female [...]