Despite the success of box office stars Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba and Salma Hayek, famous Hispanic women still have a tough time in Hollywood. Jessica Alba herself summed it up well in an interview with Elle magazine: “I’m half Latin, but I grew up in the States, and I can’t get roles playing a Latina […]
Back-to-school means homework stress for kids…and parents. It’s part of our job to help our kids manage their time and workload—including recognizing when they need help with homework—so they can get the most out of school. A Swedish school is currently debating the the merits of a homework ban (to encourage efficient learning). While that […]
Don’t deny it, like us, you’ve got a ton of gadgets at your fingertips at all times. From smartphones to tablets, PDAs to Kindles, iPods and fitness bands, and of course there’s the good old-fashioned laptops. With so many technological devices at our disposal, we’re becoming increasingly overwhelmed and distracted. Unfortunately, as great as our […]
We cannot even begin to commiserate with you over the headache of hidden fees. From banks to airlines, everybody is charging surreptitious and vicious amounts. We seriously need to understand these hidden fees and know where to look for them so we can take a stand and fight back whenever possible. So where do you […]
The reign of Virgo begins on August 23 and ends on September 22. This earthy sign has some unique characteristics that make us love those it has claimed. Virgos are known for their intelligence, analytical skill and attention to detail but they are also gentle, charming and highly principled. They’re not always overly romantic but […]
Latin American cuisine is pretty much always a crowd pleaser. Hispanic dishes have an expansive and culturally diverse history that pairs well with their robust, flavorful and delicious ingredients. As chef and food historian Maricel Presilla tells NBC Latino, “Latin kitchens are as varied in their contours as Latin women. No other room of the […]
A 2012 Gallup poll found that the happiest people on Earth live in Latin America. Now, you may not be lucky enough to live there (we’re not), but thanks to the flood of Latinos into the United States, America is quickly becoming a happier place to be. Latin American culture includes some unique traits that […]
A happy and successful relationship has many facets, which include finding hobbies. One of the things that makes a great relationship is maintaining a sense of individuality—each party contributing their uniqueness to the shared experience, thereby making it dynamic and fun. And an easy way to stay true to yourself while being committed to your […]
September 7 is Grandparents Day and, as always, we’re celebrating! As a culture, Latinos value our grandparents and their hilarious Hispanic quotes. As Tony nominated actress, Olga Merediz tells the American Grandparents Association, “In this society they throw people away so quickly. In the Latino community, as a rule, we don’t do that. We don’t […]