Disclaimer: This post contains information that may offend readers. Views expressed herein are mine and mine alone. Growing up, my family was poor. I never internalized that fact until I was preparing to go to High School. It was a momentous event. I was flying the coup, the Bronx, to go to another borough, and [...]
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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…
Relax. Unwind. Leave your troubles behind. At the Dermalogica Academy, you can do just that! Under the supervision of a Dermalogica Academy Instructor, skin therapists in training perform skin treatments and waxing services at a fraction of the cost. Hesitant about trusting an academy? Read Latina On a Mission's newest contributor, Ivette Hoyos' review below. [...]
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. [...]
"Our fate lives in us. You only have to be brave enough to see it." -Merida Quote I loved Disney’s movie BRAVE. Click HERE to read the Disney BRAVE Movie Review. The main character, Merida, was a strong, determined, young girl. She saw life and wanted to live it with ánimo/zest and that is a quality [...]
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My Pimple Beat Your Pimple!
"My pimple beat your pimple!" Andrew exclaimed from the other room. The words were said with truimph and glee. I wondered what brought it on and strolled over to the other room. The boys were having a fierce discusssion. Competition was in the air. I was used to it. Boys, at least my boys, tend to be pretty [...]
Over the years, I've traveled with my family countless times. The above photo was taken on a spur of the moment trip to Puerto Rico. We've also gone on several road trips with the dogs. Being prepared saved my sanity and also allowed me to enjoy our time together. Through those experiences, I've learned what works [...]
Jul
20
Chic & Cheap: Handbags
I believe a handbag is as necessary as the air we breathe. Whether heading to a Broadway play, a concert or even to the local bodega/corner store, a handbag speaks volumes about our sense of style. It is, and will always be, a fashion necessity. At a retail range of $50-$80, the Emilie M handbag is [...]
ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, rated PG, opened nationwide on July 13, 2012. Review I attended the ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT screening with my tween and one of his classmates. We were celebrating his classmate's 12th birthday with a movie and cake. We had a wonderful time! Like the previous Ice Age movies, the latest installment contains [...]
Jul
18
FREE Ice Age Apps
Ice Age has two new and FREE apps for the iPhone, iTouch, iPad and Android phones. Perfect for keeping the little ones, and young at heart, entertained! Ice Age Village App Download Ice Age Village for your iPhone, iTouch & iPad here and for your Android here FREE! Scrat’s hunt for his favorite acorn has opened [...]
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to see an advance screening of The Amazing Spider-Man™ in 3D. Click here to read THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Movie Review with spoilers. ******************** The Amazing Spider-Man™ is unlike any of the previous versions. The graphics, action and actors meld together to show you a side of Peter Parker's story that's never been seen [...]
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