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Gift Guide: 12 Stocking Stuffers from Indigenous Brands You Need to Grab

Sofía AguilarNovember 21, 2022

by Sofía AguilarNovember 21, 2022049820

With the holiday season already upon us, many of us are getting ready to go shopping and find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. But before you rush off to the mall, be sure to get as much as...

Culture Lifestyle

My Self-Esteem Journey Lead Me to Reframe What it Means to Be Confident

mariahpicouMay 27, 2022June 1, 2022

by mariahpicouMay 27, 2022June 1, 202203140

“Confident” “Poderosa” “Bad B*tch” ”Boss” “Jefa” are all words put on us as Latinx womxn on a daily basis from a very young age. I remember being a teenager and feeling like I had to be all of these words...

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Gift Guide: Indigenous Lifestyle Brands You Need to Shop

Sofía AguilarNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021

by Sofía AguilarNovember 22, 2021November 22, 202105213

Supporting Indigenous businesses should happen year-round, especially during Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season. Rather than purchasing products that might exploit Indigenous communities, it’s essential to shop from brands owned and operated by Indigenous artisans and entrepreneurs, #InspiredNative,...

Lifestyle

Therapists Share How to Improve Your Wellbeing and Find Joy

Virginia IsaadAugust 24, 2021August 25, 2021

by Virginia IsaadAugust 24, 2021August 25, 202105649

I’m terrible at putting my wellbeing first while juggling the responsibilities of being a working mom. The hustle and bustle of adulting takes a toll on my body, state of mind, and overall happiness. It’s an unhealthy cycle and I’m...

Lifestyle

Best Spiritual Practices for Your Zodiac Sign

Virginia IsaadAugust 23, 2021

by Virginia IsaadAugust 23, 202107526

No matter the time of year, spiritual practices can be extremely helpful as we seek a continuous approach to cultivate a balanced vida — or as best as possible! Life as we all know it, will always offer up its...

Lifestyle

10 Latina-Owned Wellness Brands That Will Elevate Your Self-Care Routine

Nicole YoungAugust 18, 2021

by Nicole YoungAugust 18, 202107736

It’s no surprise that the pandemic and quarantine has taken a toll on our overall mental and physical health. If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to start taking care of your well-being and that starts with prioritizing your...

Lifestyle

How You Can Be a Plant Mami Just Like Your Abuela

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 10, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 10, 202105615

A couple of years ago just as my kids were exiting the toddler stage, I walked into a store and immediately got sucked into the plant department. I decided then and there it was time for me to try to...

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Spiritual Non-Traditional Healing Modalities for Self-care

Virginia IsaadMarch 5, 2021April 28, 2023

by Virginia IsaadMarch 5, 2021April 28, 202307029

Dealing with everyday life can be exhausting, especially when there’s a pandemic happening. Here at HipLatina, we value the importance of spiritual self-care. We figured you could use a little love and could consider learning more about two spiritual non-traditional...

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15 Meditation and Sleep Videos that Will Help Center You

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 5, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 5, 202005003

If there ever has been a time to learn new ways to relax, center ourselves, and sleep better, it’s right now. This year has rough, and we must find healthy ways to cope and de-stress from all the negativity. It’s...

Lifestyle

25 Ways to Handle Your Anxiety During Quarantine

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 18, 2020July 15, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 18, 2020July 15, 2020012263

Staying home 24/7 can cause some serious anxiety. You can begin to feel restless, annoyed, sad, or cycle through what seems like all the emotions known to man. First, this is perfectly okay and normal; two, it is also very...

Lifestyle

6 Books Every Woman Working on Self-Love Should Read

Johanna FerreiraApril 23, 2020August 21, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraApril 23, 2020August 21, 202004682

A lot of us have a tendency of always associating love with romantic love directed toward another person. But the truth is, love is so much more than that. In fact, self-love is practically the key to unlocking any other...

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25 Ways You Can Use Coconut Oil in Your Wellness Routine

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 19, 2020July 23, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 19, 2020July 23, 2020010292

As we learn more about beauty products and some of the toxic chemicals they may contain, we start looking for natural alternatives that we can use without worry. Even better, we want those super time and money savers that have...