We're having a Twitter Party tonight, a fun, festive, holiday Twitter Party! Feel free to join in. It's a great way to make Twitter Friends, win great prizes, learn about a fabulous brand and most importantly have fun. For more info and to RSVP click below. See you at 7pm, EST! Disclosure: This is [...]
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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…


Have you heard the news? The White House may turn red! Why? Because it will raise awareness for heart health! How cool is that?! If you have never heard of Go Red for Women and/or Go Red Por Tu Corazón, it's a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness for heart health in women. As [...]
Earlier today, I left my puppies alone for a second. They went crazy, attacking three helpless squirrels! I returned and saved two but the last .... well, I warn you the photos below are graphic. Yes, he ate the brains. Sadly, I don't think it's made him any smarter because he later went on to [...]
We're having a fiesta/party sponsored by Cricket Wireless. The tree's lit. The pasteles are boiling and the pernil is in the oven. We have gallons of coquito/egg nog chilling in the fridge and música/music playing. What's missing? YOU! Join us for the #CricketContigo Fiesta de Navidad / Christmas Twitter Party to talk about family, staying [...]
This week I met gratitude face to face. In the middle of a chaotic week, I learned I had more to offer when I had nothing to give. Like most women, I am constantly juggling my time to accomplish as much as possible in a 24 hour day. I make to do lists, trying to squeeze in [...]
Last week I purchased a slew of dog treats for my puppies. When I went to open one, I noticed the below. Did you notice the expiration date? IT EXPIRED TEN YEARS AGO! Sadly, this is being sold in my neighborhood. I won't state the name of the store because of privacy issues (Mine, not theirs!) However, [...]
¡Hola! It's Jeanette, a contributing writer for Latina On a Mission. New York City Screening Attendees My daughter and I recently had an opportunity to see a private/advance screening of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1”, and I can't stop thinking about it. The film opened last week. As expected, it broke records. So I’d like [...]
Are you excited? The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 starts.... drumroll pleaseeeeeee... MANANA / TOMORROW but my readers I'm giving not one, not two, but THREE readers a chance to win an Admit 2 Advance Screening Pass. Even better, these tickets will ensure you get in if you arrive at the theater no later [...]
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the LATISM 11 conference in Chicago. It was my first time visiting Chicago. Even more exciting, I was going sans kids. The morning started bright and early. My flight was scheduled to leave at 6am. I was ready. Having learned my lesson after missing my flight to Disney, where I [...]
Did you know that the U.S. generates over 34 million tons of waste each year, and 14 percent of that is from food scraps alone? Talk about giving new meaning to Mami's dicho/saying, "¡Comete eso por que hay niños que quisieran ese bocado!" [Translation: Eat that because there are children who would love to [...]
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