Shakira Announces Name for Her Baby Boy
Entertainment, Life
Shakira and her man Gerard Piqué have decided to name their baby boy Biel, and not Ulises asit which had been rumored, El Nuevo Dia is reporting. The daily says that according to multiple news outlets in Spain, Piqué was the one who suggested…
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Honors Latina Achievers
College Bound, School
On Wednesday, October 17, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will host its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction to recognize the achievements of past recipients. Among the six inductees for 2012 are Monica Gill and Dr. Yolanda García Romero.
Gill…
Addressing Down Syndrome Awareness Month as the Parent of a Child with Special Needs
Health, Parenting
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. As parents we are our children’s best advocates and we are responsible for educating others about this condition. We want our children and our communities to be aware of the abilities of children…
20 Cult Classic Beauty Products You Have To Try
Beauty, Style
It’s not a secret—hundreds of new beauty products come and go each year. However, there will always be a handful of cult-classic beauty products that stand the test of time, and never go out of style. These beloved goodies are la pièce…
Estefan's Sopa de Chicharos (Split Pea Soup)
Recipes, Soups & Salads
Every culture has a variation of split pea soup. The sofrito gives it a unique flavor you won’t find anywhere else. Sofrito serves as the base for several traditional Cuban dishes, but the exact ingredients of the sofrito vary depending…
Swordfish with Thyme-Scented Asparagus
Menus, Romantic Dinners
The scents of honey, orange, and thyme instantly evoke the Mediterranean. This easy, lyrical recipe is from Saüc, one of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona. The owner, Xavier Franco, prepares it with gorgeous loins of monkfish. It’s hard…
Baby's expressions when mom blows her nose!
Featured Video - Health, Health, TV MamiWhen mom blows her nose, baby Emerson’s alternating expressions of horror and delight are absolutely priceless. It’s enough to make a new mom look forward to cold and allergy season! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit…
The Ultimate Workout Playlist
Entertainment, Life
We’re well on our way to sweater weather—making it a little easier to camouflage those unwanted pounds—but holiday over-indulgence is right around the corner so it’s no time to slack off on your fitness routine! Without the beach…
Election 2012: Am I The Only Latina Who Feels Like a Pawn?
Life, Opinions
Am I the only mami out there who feels that we’re being approached a little, um, differently this presidential election than ever before? Kind of like we’ve been the homely girl at school who got a makeover, and now all of a sudden the…