We've all been pressed for time. Between work, family and daily happenings, it can be hard to get to a salon. Worse, our hectic lifestyles and stress can cause dry hair.  Yet, that doesn't mean we can't do anything about it. We can care for our hair at home, using two ingredients that can be [...]

GIVEAWAY ENDED Recently, we shared Latina On a Mission's latest collaboration, a sponsored partnership with ConAgra Foods, on an initiative called Child Hunger Ends Here. Joining with celebrities, like Cody Simpson and Amber Riley,  we've worked to end child hunger, by entering ConAgra Foods product codes into the widget found on my right-hand sidebar and asked [...]

As a Mom, I want my boys to have the best. The best schools, the best parks, and most importantly the best food whenever possible. I'm sure you want the best for your kids as well!  Most Moms do. This week I am joining MomsRising's weekly #FoodFri Tweetchat to discuss the best, and worst, Kids [...]

On October 29, Superstorm Sandy struck NYC. It was one of the deadliest hurricanes to hit NYC and the second costliest to hit the United States. Many were left without homes, necessities, and food. It was grim. It still is. Although several months have passed since Sandy struck, there are many who are still feeling [...]

Ladies, your skin needs rescuing! Winter has ended but so many are still suffering from dry, flaky skin. Well, no more! With the help of Mauricio Burgos, a Professional Makeup Artist and Image Consultant, Latina On a Mission wants to rescue your skin with a nourishing home-made skin treatment, that will give you a sweet [...]

With the recent tragedies in Boston and West Texas, parents must find a way to reassure children in an age appropriate manner. Younger children may not understand and need assurance. While older children can become overwhelmed with the constant media coverage. Children process these things differently.  To help parents respond, Latina On a Mission asked [...]

Homelessness is REAL. And, the homeless are not the face you imagine. In the '90s, when I had my oldest son at 22 ½, I was making $35,000 a year. I had minimal debt, other than my living expenses: rent, utilities, transportation, food/necessities, and my beeper - Yes, it was a necessity. :) However, I did [...]

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I love receiving packages in the mail, especially packages from Shopbop.com. They give me a dose of happiness each time. In fact, opening anything from Shopbop makes me Giddy, with a capital "G". At first I thought ShopBop may be too rich for my blood but once I browsed it’s different categories I found a [...]