Recently Jeanette, a Latina On a Mission contributor, had the opportunity to attend a NYC Pantene event. The event showcased their newest line, the Pantene Pro-V Expert AgeDefy Collection and it's benefits. You can read the article, Use These Hair Products for Strong, Thick, Shiny Hair by clicking on the link. I'm excited to announce [...]

I believe jewelry completes an outfit. It can make you stand out. Yet, the pieces that captivate me, are those with a story, with a history. Recently, I was introduced to the Infinity X Infinity Jewelry Collection Inspired by ABC’s TV show “Revenge". The pieces are simple, understated and amazingly beautiful. Sold exclusively at Helzberg [...]

It’s Sabroso Saturday (Translation: Tasty Saturday)! The day when we share recipes that have helped us stretch our budget, our imagination and our taste buds, without sacrificing our health. We eat a lot of chicken in my home, A LOT. It's the most economical meat and can be made in so many different ways. From [...]

As a sometime football fan, I admit I watched Super Bowl XLVII for the ads. The hype was well deserved! There were clear winners and losers. According to fans on Hulu AdZone, who watched, voted, shared, tweeted and "liked" their favorite ads on iOS and Android supported mobile devices the top 10 ads are noted [...]

In my late teens, I had really long hair, a la Disney's Tangled.  It was my pride and joy.With age, I realized that hair, like all our body parts, needed maintenance. I needed an upgrade. The products I used as a teen did not cut it any longer. It was time to mature into a [...]

Earlier this week my Tween was racing to catch the train. It was raining. He was running. It was slippery. He fell. HARD. I thought he was kidding when he originally sent me the text message.   He wasn't. The picture proved it.   Thankfully, we were able to get an appointment with the same Dentist that is [...]

In 2011, Kmart launched Latina Smart on Facebook. Shortly after, Kmart announced the $25,000 Latina Smart Fund. This year, the program was re-formatted to meet the needs of the ever-changing business landscape for women and minorities, namely Latinas. Latina Smart's newest program is an amazing career building opportunity consisting of a ten (10) week PAID [...]

I've been MIA, Missing In Action, and feel so disconnected. It seems like a whole month has passed me by. Thankfully, I am slowly getting back to "normal". I've heard that everything comes in threes, good and bad. I can definitely attest to the fact that sickness comes in threes. Towards the end of 2012, [...]

I believe that smaller classrooms, impassioned teachers and involved parents play a huge role in a child's education. I also believe that a love of learning can, and should be, instilled in children at a very young age. As a result, I am always on the look out for good opportunities for Latina On a [...]