shayne, Author at HipLatina

20 Latinx Children’s Books That Should Be On Your Bookshelf

shayneSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020

by shayneSeptember 16, 2020September 16, 2020011413

Growing up, it was difficult to find books that spoke to my experience as a Black Latina. Although there were a few books I could turn to like Amazing Grace, which served as a reminder that I can be whatever...

Family

10 Badass Latina Mom Influencers That Will Inspire You

shayneMay 8, 2020May 9, 2020

by shayneMay 8, 2020May 9, 202008104

Sometimes the world of social media influencers just seems like it’s more and more of the same. Lots of people trying to make their mark by literally fitting into the same box. There’s lots of great content and inspiration out...

Beauty

10 Foods That Will Help You Grow Strong Nails

shayneApril 28, 2020July 24, 2020

by shayneApril 28, 2020July 24, 202003488

Good nutrition and a well-balanced diet are so important to your entire body. It’s important to eat well not just to achieve or maintain a certain weight or even to get a flat tummy, but even more importantly so that...

Beauty

10 Reasons to Start Drinking More Water Now & How to Do It

shayneApril 13, 2020July 24, 2020

by shayneApril 13, 2020July 24, 202001606

For so many reasons, drinking enough water to keep your body hydrated throughout each day is incredibly important and beneficial to your overall well being. It’s definitely something that’s easy to overlook in the midst of a busy life, but...

Family

10 Educational Shows & Documentaries For Kids of All Ages

shayneApril 9, 2020July 24, 2020

by shayneApril 9, 2020July 24, 202002656

Mamas, it’s 2020. In 2020, television does not have to be the enemy when it comes to your kids. There are so many absolutely fantastic, educational and enriching shows streaming for kids of any age, there’s no reason to feel...

Lifestyle

10 Ways You Can Boost Your Immune System Naturally

shayneApril 7, 2020July 24, 2020

by shayneApril 7, 2020July 24, 20200922

Cold and flu season may be coming to an end, but with all the world in a tizzy over the global coronavirus outbreak, it seems it’ll still be awhile before most of us can stop working about getting sick. Maybe...

Family

10 Ways to Trick Your Kids Into Eating Better

shayneApril 1, 2020July 24, 2020

by shayneApril 1, 2020July 24, 202002263

As a mom, one of the most important things we do is keep our children fed and nourished but as any mother knows, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Lots of kids are just downright picky and parents often...

Family

Coronavirus: Tips for Surviving School Closures

shayneMarch 18, 2020August 3, 2020

by shayneMarch 18, 2020August 3, 202002600

It’s official. Schools all over the United States are shutting down due to novel coronavirus. As of March 13, seven states have ordered that all schools close and many districts in other states are voluntarily closing as well. Closing schools...

Lifestyle

Coronavirus: How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer At Home

shayneMarch 11, 2020August 3, 2020

by shayneMarch 11, 2020August 3, 202003272

If you’ve visited a pharmacy, grocery store or big box store recently, you might have noticed quite a few bare shelves. With the novel coronavirus officially taking hold in the United States, people throughout the country seem to be scrambling...

Family

10 Badass Latina Mom Influencers That Will Inspire You

shayneMarch 3, 2020July 27, 2020

by shayneMarch 3, 2020July 27, 202003247

Sometimes the world of social media influencers just seems like it’s more and more of the same, with tons of people trying to make their mark by literally fitting into the same box. There’s lots of great content and inspiration...

Family

10 Ways I’m Teaching My Kids About Race and Color

shayneFebruary 26, 2020July 23, 2020

by shayneFebruary 26, 2020July 23, 202001311

I, fortunately, grew up surrounded by brown people. My mother comes from a long line of Afro-Latinos from Puerto Rico and because I mostly grew up around her side of the family — which included her African-American stepfather...

Family

10 Reasons to Travel With Your Kids

shayneFebruary 12, 2020July 22, 2020

by shayneFebruary 12, 2020July 22, 20200946

Long before my husband and I had children, we planned to see the world. Long before I was married, I had a goal of traveling as much as I could once I was an adult. I always knew that...