Entries by Monica Olivera

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Blogalicious Conference Gathers Latina Bloggers

Blogalicious gathered a large group of Latina Bloggers this year. The number of Latinas online is sky-rocketing. And with more and more of them turning to websites for ideas on what to buy and where to buy it, bloggers—specifically Latina bloggers—are finding themselves in a potentially influential position. Realizing they represent an emerging platform to […]

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Latino Pride & Children

When my daughter was born, I was surprised by the overwhelming—fierce, even!—desire I suddenly felt to raise her in the same manner that I was: immersed in nuestra cultura and filled with Latino pride. As someone who had drifted into a very Anglo, English-only lifestyle, my culture-rich childhood suddenly became the standard by which I […]

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3 Kid-Friendly Summer Activities

Maybe you’ve enrolled them in some summer camps at the museum or your church. Maybe they spend the day at Buelita’s house. Or maybe they are driving you loca as they sit around whining that they are bored…or worse, they stare like zombies at the TV. Here are 3 must-do activities this summer to get […]