Christmas Archives

How I’m Celebrating Christmas & Relearning Traditions With My Mexican Family

Sofía AguilarDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

by Sofía AguilarDecember 22, 2022December 22, 202202325

Growing up, my family never had the Christmas celebrations that I saw in the movies. Besides living in Los Angeles where the closest we’ll ever get to snow is two hours and a mountainous drive away, I noticed that our...

Family Lifestyle

10 Christmas Gifts for Kids From Latinx-Owned Brands

Nicole YoungDecember 16, 2022December 16, 2022

by Nicole YoungDecember 16, 2022December 16, 202203678

Part of the joy of Christmas is giving our loved ones gifts, especially our chiquitos who can’t help their excitement as they unwrap presents. If you’re looking to shop Latinx-owned for the little ones in your life, we’ve got you covered....

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Gift Guide: 16 Fun, Meaningful & Useful Gifts for Latina Moms

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 30, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 30, 2022049127

Chances are, if there’s a mami in your life, you’re tasked with picking out the perfect gift for her multiple times a year. Whether she’s your own mamá, your bestie, your sister or your prima, with all that gift giving,...

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10 Gifts under $50 For Mejor Amiga from Latina-owned brands

Nicole YoungNovember 15, 2022November 16, 2022

by Nicole YoungNovember 15, 2022November 16, 202202923

The holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to starting buy gifts for loved ones and it’s the perfect time to purchase from Latina-owned brands. Shopping for your bestie on a budget may seem like you have a...

Culture Lifestyle

All About Coquito + 4 Coquito Recipes Including a Non-Alcoholic Version

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 21, 2021December 21, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 21, 2021December 21, 202105740

As the winter holidays approach and we celebrate, get this…National Coquito Day, on December 21, we wanted to not only share a few recipes for the traditional Puerto Rican holiday cocktail, but also to offer up a bit of its...

Culture

Everything You Need to Know About La Cuetlaxochitl AKA Poinsettia

Sofía AguilarDecember 20, 2021

by Sofía AguilarDecember 20, 202106558

As we’re preparing for the holiday season, hanging wreaths and other Christmas decorations, and gift shopping for our loved ones, you may also be displaying poinsettias, as they’re called in the U.S. Because of its red and green leaves, it’s...

Lifestyle

Latinx-Inspired Items to Make Your Home Look More Festive

Nicole YoungDecember 6, 2021December 6, 2021

by Nicole YoungDecember 6, 2021December 6, 202105225

Decorating our homes for the holidays is part of the joy of the holidays. Naturally, with stores starting to sell Christmas decorations right after Halloween, it’s easy to get excited about it. But, like many of us, we want to...

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Holiday Gift Guide: 11 Gifts Under $50 to Get Your Mejor Amiga

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 23, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 23, 202108712

We all want to celebrate and spoil our besties during the holidays, don’t we!? It’s such a good feeling to be able to present your mejor amiga with a special gift that lets her know that not only are you...

Family Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Guide for Kids of All Ages from Latinx-Owned Brands

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 22, 202107585

We all know that the holidays are mostly for the kids, especially when it comes to gift giving. Of course we enjoy the festivities too, but the holidays wouldn’t feel nearly as special if it weren’t for the excitement and...

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Holiday Gift Guide for Mamis from Latina-Owned Brands

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 17, 2021November 30, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 17, 2021November 30, 202108305

Mamas, nobody gets us like we get each other, so this holiday season, we’re all about making sure our mom friends know that we see them and we love them. We work super-hard to make the holidays extra-special for our...

Lifestyle

Curly Hair Gift Guide Featuring Latinx-Owned Brands

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 15, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonNovember 15, 202105548

You might not automatically think that gifts related to someone’s hair texture are a thing, but trust us…curly haircare can get really expensive, really fast, so it’s always awesome to be gifted new or even favorite products. Plus, anyone who...

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Traditional Latinx Holiday Cocktails You’ve Been Wanting to Make All Year

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 21, 2020December 21, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 21, 2020December 21, 202006152

Having spent most of the year in quarantine means we’re all looking for fun activities to do indoors especially with all the extra free time we’ve been given thanks to ‘Rona. Probably one of the Christmastime traditions we need right...