HipLatina, Author at HipLatina

5 Ways To Celebrate Día de los Muertos

HipLatinaNovember 1, 2018September 2, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 1, 2018September 2, 202002554

One way to celebrate Día de los Muertos is cooking. When I was in Mexico City, I picked up a great cookbook: Las fiestas de Frida y Diego, written by Diego Rivera’s daughter Guadalupe. It is a wonderful compilation of recipes...

Lifestyle

7 Reasons To Cultivate A Reading Habit

HipLatinaAugust 17, 2018September 15, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 17, 2018September 15, 202006887

A few weekends ago I stopped by a book sale while beach vacationing with my friends. I wasn’t as excited by the varied offerings as my friends were, and found myself joking about how enthralling the tween romance novels with...

Lifestyle

Easy DIY, Low Cost or No Cost Kitchen Improvements

HipLatinaAugust 12, 2018September 14, 2020

by HipLatinaAugust 12, 2018September 14, 202001552

Remodeling the kitchen is a popular home improvement project these days, but it is important to think things through before you take that drastic step. You probably know someone whose seemingly simple kitchen remodel quickly ballooned into a huge pit...

Fashion

5 DIY Succulent Projects for Your Weekend

HipLatinaJuly 27, 2018September 24, 2020

by HipLatinaJuly 27, 2018September 24, 202011995

DIY Succulent Favorites We love succulents! They are easy to plant, transplant, and maintain, making these cute cacti the best cheap-and-easy DIY accessories in your home. Succulents come in such a wide range of colors, shapes, and textures, and are...

Lifestyle

#W2W Travel Mavens from HipLatina + Beyond

HipLatinaJuly 24, 2018September 23, 2020

by HipLatinaJuly 24, 2018September 23, 202001802

This week we bring you four intrepid Latina travelers who document their adventures on fantastic blogs and social media pages. We hope these independent women inspire you to leave home and discover something new this week, whether you are traveling...

Lifestyle

Motivation Monday: 5 Simple Rules for Overhauling Your Life

HipLatinaJuly 16, 2018September 22, 2020

by HipLatinaJuly 16, 2018September 22, 202001459

We all sometimes need a wake-up call to realize we’ve gotten off track, that our lives are not going to end up where we want them if we stay the course — and so, despite ingrained habits and what feels...

Lifestyle

4 Buddhist Meditations To Help Us Gain Perspective

HipLatinaJuly 15, 2018September 22, 2020

by HipLatinaJuly 15, 2018September 22, 202006804

The first thing I should say is that reading a short article isn’t going to do it. This is just step one, but for any of the concepts below to affect your life in any real way, you’re going to...

Culture

Nanibah Chacon Uses Her Art to Point Out Injustices Against Women of Color

HipLatinaJune 24, 2018September 30, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 24, 2018September 30, 202006841

Nanibah “Nani” Chacon, a Diné/Xicana artist from New Mexico, is using her art to place a spotlight on the injustices being brought on women of color. The 2016 mural she co-created with artist Tanaya Winder, entitled “On Both Sides of...

News and Entertainment

#TBT: Latin Songs From The 2000s We’ll Always Love

HipLatinaJune 7, 2018September 28, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 7, 2018September 28, 202008431

[tps_header][article_ad_lb][/tps_header] Today there a lot of talented musicians producing exciting and unique sounds. And we love to bring them to you up close as only HipLatina can. In honor of prolific talent Juan Gabriel (who passed in 2016), this week...

Lifestyle

Best of Monday Madness + Motivation Tips

HipLatinaJune 4, 2018September 25, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 4, 2018September 25, 202004164

Motivation Tips & Favorites found on Pinterest We all need a little boost on Mondays and acknowledgment we survived the weekend. #MondayMotivation is the idea behind the hashtag. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AS2MHBLKa8lt7yxlugyt54TKOY-rndNiSUWVM2dHYTj7ZlozQCOnYN8/ Direct links can be found at Monday Madness & Motivation Big Goals https://www.pinterest.com/pin/502784745883982685/...

Lifestyle

Try These Detox Tips to Jump-Start a Healthy Lifestyle

HipLatinaJune 3, 2018September 25, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 3, 2018September 25, 202001931

It’s a bit of a paradox: good food is made to be enjoyed and sharing meals is a major way to connect with friends and family, but too much enjoying, of any food, can be toxic. How can we balance...

Lifestyle

5 Latino Foodie YouTube Channels That Will Have You Eating Out of the Palm of Their Hands

HipLatinaMay 31, 2018October 9, 2020

by HipLatinaMay 31, 2018October 9, 202002946

What exactly is it about foodie video footage featuring the mundane details of bringing a recipe to life that feels so gratifying? Whether you’re practicing abstinence for your health and looking for images to lust over until your next indulgence,...