The Best Taco Trucks on Twitter and On The Street
Diet & Nutrition, Health
Behold: The once lowly taco truck has won over the hearts of foodies and non-Latinos alike. We know that you’ve had your tacos al pastor “secret street hook-up” for awhile now. Like, since childhood, maybe? But allow us to broaden your…
Paving the Road to Success, One Cookie at a Time
Life, Power Latina News
Aymee Rodriguez-VanDyke was wiped out during the recession. In 2008 she lost all her money to her divorce, her mother died, and despite her best efforts, her personal coaching business didn’t thrive. Born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrants,…
Take the Million Moms Challenge and Help Other Mothers
Life, Power Latina News
At least one woman will die while pregnant or during childbirth in the time that it will take you to read this story. And many more children—one every 20 seconds—will die of a vaccine-preventable disease.
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Lower Housing Values May Impact College Enrollment
College Bound, School
A recent study shows that families whose home values are on the rise are more likely to send their children off to college. The reason? They may enjoy a higher income, they could be using a home equity loan to pay for their kids´ tuition,…
My Two Worlds: Growing Up A Biracial Latina
Life, Opinions
It started when I was in the second grade. It was recess at the end of the day and my mom was picking me up from school. I was on the playground when she drove up. I happily waved goodbye to my friends and jumped in the car. The next morning,…
A Child's Mantra: How it Helped This Latina Mom
Health, Parenting
My daughters and I love going to the beach and enjoying the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. While my 10-year-old enjoys trying to surf even when the waves are not big enough, my seven-year-old prefers to make sandcastles by my side.
On…
Success, at What Cost? The Cowboy's Guide to Raising Boys for Single Moms
Empowerment, Health
Of the many challenges that I face as a single mother, none is so daunting as finding a balance among all of those things that are important to me. Often, I fall short of reaching my goal to maintain a mindful equilibrium, especially when…
Stealing the Show: Latina Mom Portrayals on TV
Entertainment, Life
Ah fall, the best season of all. The air is turning crisp, the leaves are about to change, pumpkin lattes are back, and TV is good again. This week, three of the season’s biggest shows have made their return—Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy,…
Fashion's Ode to Hispanic Heritage Month
Fashion, Style
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, so what better time to pay tribute to fashion designers whose work deeply reflects their Latin American roots? These talented visionaries show us that when tradition meets modernity the result can be sheer brilliance.…