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Siempre Mami: Honor The Mamás In Your Life With This Mexican Charcuterie Recipe Featuring Sargento® Cheese

Alejandra MedinaMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023

by Alejandra MedinaMay 5, 2023May 5, 2023035667

Sponsored by Sargento® Foods Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all mother figures and the special place they have in our hearts. From your favorite teacher to your closest homegirl, to your tia or abuelita, many women in our...

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How To Make Your Home Your Own By Incorporating Your Cultura

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022028129

Sponsored by It’s always been important to me to have items around my home that bring me joy, rather than filling my home with loads of things just for the sake of it. Ultimately, I want to be surrounded by...

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Why the Combination of Home and Heritage is So Important to Latino Families

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 15, 2022September 30, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonSeptember 15, 2022September 30, 2022041968

Sponsored by When my husband and I bought our first home, it was a major fixer upper. We had already looked at dozens of houses, but none felt quite right. The minute I saw pictures of the house we ended...

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My Señora Era: Cooking Childhood Comfort Foods Improved My Mental Health

Laysha MacedoAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022

by Laysha MacedoAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022041261

During the second half of my third year of college, my mental health was at its lowest. My anxiety and depressed moods came and went too often that I was concerned as to why it was happening. I had experienced...

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How I’m Balancing Work With Being an Active School Mom

jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 8, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 1, 2022August 8, 2022055695

The struggle is real when you’re trying to make sure your kids are getting their homework done while getting caught up on work emails. It can feel like walking on a tightrope, balancing a job and motherhood, but you’re not...

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Infertility Among Latinas: 7 Resources To Help You Cope

Nicole YoungApril 27, 2022

by Nicole YoungApril 27, 202204779

Infertility affects many yet it’s rarely talked about and remains stigmatized among communities of color in particular. The journey to building a family can be emotionally exhausting and many women experience loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Latinas are among those who...

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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Feel Less Stressed About Homework

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 14, 2022April 20, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 14, 2022April 20, 202202421

Sponsored by Paper It starts from the minute they walk through the door. The whining and complaining about homework is something most parents have to contend with on a daily basis. We don’t really blame our kids — we didn’t...

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Hispanic Heritage Month Feels Like an Afterthought in My Kids’ Schools

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 15, 2021October 15, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonOctober 15, 2021October 15, 202105581

Hispanic Heritage Month has felt a bit lackluster for me this year. As a mom, a lot of Hispanic Heritage Month is connected to my children, and what they are doing to learn about and honor Hispanic and Latinx heritage,...

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Why It’s Important to Let Boys Cry and Put an End to Toxic Masculinity

Virginia IsaadSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021019931

I held my son, Evan, in my arms and asked him what was wrong. He shook his head before responding, “Nothing.” His eyes brimmed with tears as he inhaled and exhaled deeply; it’s a mechanism his father and I taught...

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12 Back to School Must-Have Items with Latinx Style

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 19, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 19, 2021056469

What better way to send your kids back to school than with tons of confidence? Embracing our Latin heritage and being proud of who we are helps strengthen identity and build self-esteem. We say back-to-school is the perfect time to...

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Inspiring Lunch Box Notes for Niños at Any Age!

Laysha MacedoJuly 30, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 30, 202106373

Sponsored By We are an unapologetic Foodie Familia. Every… Single… Person in our intergenerational home! It started with our most revered roommate: my mom, Amparo. I remember she would make each meal not just delicious but special, even from afar...

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How Being the Eldest Daughter in a Latino Family Affects Mental Health

Laysha MacedoJuly 29, 2021August 5, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 29, 2021August 5, 20210440313

In a culture where machismo dominates, my existence as both a woman and the eldest daughter has been clouded by the notion that I should prepare for a future in which my sole purpose is to cater to anyone and...