On the second Sunday of this month, June 14th, we celebrate a very special day in New York City. It is Flag Day around the country, but it is Puerto Rican Day in Nueva York. Puerto Ricans will not be celebrating any special holiday; certainly not it’s independence, or any battle, famous citizen or leader. [...]

Representing 50% of the workforce, women today have to perform a juggling act to parent and “family” in an ever-changing, dynamically-defined social unit. As a panelist at the Apollo WOW Festival, Migdalia Rivera will explore alternate routes to motherhood, as well as discuss coping strategies for mothers and explore new support systems, including the rising [...]

These past two months have been pretty busy. My youngest is graduating from middle school and my oldest is leaving to Ireland the day after. Wanting to spend as much time with them as possible, we’ve been hosting gatherings every weekend. Thankfully, we discovered Hot Pockets through a sponsored blog campaign. The boys and their [...]

Disclosure: This post is sponsored; however, my opinions and love of superheros started a long time ago! Superheros were a big part of my life. Growing up, my cousins, brother and I invented our own superheros and they rocked! As a girl, it helped me bond with my brother and male cousins. When we played, [...]

Disclosure: The Suavitel Fragance Pearls were given to me by Colgate-Palmolive for review purposes. Though Colgate-Palmolive compensated me in exchange for writing and publishing this content, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I was surprised. Surprised and overjoyed. They did this for me. Planned it out. Got me out of the house. And, scrambled [...]

We have a lot of family and social gatherings during the warmer months and my Watermelon Salad Bowl Recipe is always a great hit with kids and adults alike. It's also easy to make and perfect for hot summer days! When having a family gathering, or party with friends, I try to be creative. I like [...]

I am the mother of two precious boys. I do not have a daughter, but I dream of her. Don’t get me wrong, I adore my boys--but I would enjoy nothing more than to share, and make memories, with a daughter as well. My sons were planned, and thought out blessings, who will carry on [...]

What a day. I was practically running from the minute I woke till I returned home. I was exhausted. And, ready for bed. Color me surprised when my son surprised me at the door with a treat… tea and a package of Skinny Cow Milk Cluster – creamy, caramel, crunchy goodness that we received as [...]

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Hallmark. However, I'm blessed to say the mothers that I have met, who embody these traits, came into my life years ago. I see you Mother. "A mom's heart is always there - ready to comfort, ready to give, ready to love..." PutYourHeartToPaper.com   With an unselfish heart, you [...]