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How My Catholic Latina Mom Learned To Embrace My Bruja Spirituality

HipLatinaJanuary 26, 2019August 17, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 26, 2019August 17, 202002699

Growing up Catholic, not only did I make my Communion and Confirmation, but my Puerto Rican mother was also my religious instruction teacher. We went to mass on Sundays and we said our prayers at night. My mom told me...

Culture Family

Rosario Dawson Talks Social Media Pressures For Children and Be Strict With Cell Phone Use

Araceli CruzSeptember 25, 2018September 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 25, 2018September 10, 202001072

Rosario Dawson is probably the coolest mom on the face of the planet, right? Not only has she played Claire Temple in Marvel Comics’ “Luke Cage” but she’s also the voice of Wonder Woman. So it was pretty remarkable to hear...

Lifestyle

What To Know Before Planning Your Next Vacay: Part 2

Damaly GonzalezJune 4, 2018September 25, 2020

by Damaly GonzalezJune 4, 2018September 25, 202004064

You can read Part I first here. Let’s say now you’ve made the solid decision to travel and save money; now it’s time to ask yourself the below questions to help you shape the actual plan of your trip. How you...

Lifestyle

What To Know Before Planning Your Next Vacay: Part 1

Damaly GonzalezJune 3, 2018September 25, 2020

by Damaly GonzalezJune 3, 2018September 25, 20202 1498

One common question I am always asked is: “How do you manage to travel all the time and for as long as you do?” First, I want to say, I am not at all rich. I work really hard, until...

Culture

Educating Yourself about Finance: Apps and Websites to Read Today

Anna CherryJune 1, 2018September 24, 2020

by Anna CherryJune 1, 2018September 24, 202003918

Whether you’re just trying to get your footing as a financially independent newbie adult, or you’re deep into your career with house and car payments and a whole bunch of other bills, it’s good to feel like you know what...

Lifestyle

5 Family Road Trip Dos and Dont’s

Aliza ShermanMay 28, 2018October 9, 2020

by Aliza ShermanMay 28, 2018October 9, 202001919

My family recently took a two-week road trip, when we moved from Arizona to Alaska. If I had a dollar for every time I heard the words “I’m bored,” I’d be a millionaire. If you’re about to embark on a road...

Beauty

From Being Bullied to Self Love: How A Latina Learned to Love Her Moles

Araceli CruzMay 1, 2018October 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzMay 1, 2018October 1, 202003689

How many times have we used concealer to hide a sun spot or mole? Tons, right? What if you didn’t have enough concealer to hide all the moles on your entire body? How would you hide them. Surely, it would...

Lifestyle

Why Trying Yoga Can Change Your Life

HipLatinaApril 9, 2018October 13, 2020

by HipLatinaApril 9, 2018October 13, 202002115

Over 36 million Americans already count yoga as one of their regular activities, with another 80 million likely to try it within the next year. But for one reason or another several others have yet to do so. If you’re...

Lifestyle

The Pros and Cons of Renting or Buying a Home

HipLatinaApril 5, 2018October 23, 2020

by HipLatinaApril 5, 2018October 23, 202002162

Many of us grow up thinking of home ownership as a cultural ideal—an indicator that we’ve “made it,” and have become in a sense “real” grown-ups. But the market has changed dramatically in the past 20 years, and it may...

Culture

Following Your Instincts to Share Ideas in the Workplace

HipLatinaApril 2, 2018October 12, 2020

by HipLatinaApril 2, 2018October 12, 202002765

When is the best time to speak up to your boss? Should you wait until the “right moment,” or is it better to blurt out ideas when they come to you? Obviously, there’s a fine line between respectfully deferring to...

Lifestyle

Tips for Planning Your Next Family Vacation

HipLatinaMarch 27, 2018October 23, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 27, 2018October 23, 202001462

If you think putting together a complex trip is the kind of organizational nightmare that’ll make you feel like you’re in a bad remake of a National Lampoon’s Vacation movie — don’t worry. Here are a few travel planning strategies we picked up...

Lifestyle

Finding Balance Is NOT Selfish – It’s Mandatory!

HipLatinaMarch 20, 2018November 3, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 20, 2018November 3, 202001395

Taking time for yourself is not as selfish as it sounds. You have needs too, and odds are you are the last thing on your to-do list. Caring for friends and family, work responsibilities, school, and other extracurriculars pull at you from every which way....