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Tips For Raising Latino Leaders

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of 4-H. The opinions and text are all mine. As the parent of Latino children it’s important for me to work at raising leaders and teaching my children the skills they need to succeed as adults. Fortunately, there are a lot of leaders in the … Read more

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Ways In Which Kids Can Protect the Environment

There are many ways in which kids can help protect the environment. Here we give you a few ideas of things you can do together as a family to help protect the planet. All of these activities are a great option for Earth Day and every day! Living in sunny Florida we have the opportunity … Read more

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Tips For Laundry Day And Easy To Make DIY Lost Sock Holder

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryMembersMark #CollectiveBias Growing up we had a cleaning day, usually Saturday, where everyone had their jobs to do around the house. In traditional, Latino style, my mom always took care of the laundry and me and my little brother … Read more

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DIY Easter Egg Basket Decoration

Bring a touch of the season and holiday into your home with this cute DIY Easter egg basket decoration. This bunny and Easter egg-themed basket is more modern-looking. I combined the Bunny and Easter egg theme in this adorable project that will match our home but is also fun for kids to make.   Easter … Read more

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The Importance Of Having More Diversity In The Media

This is a sponsored post on behalf of LATISM. However all opinions are my own. Having more diversity in the media and giving diverse channels the importance they deserve is crucial for many reasons. The recent Democratic debate hosted on the Spanish network Univision exemplifies this.  During the debate issues that are of special interest … Read more

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Tips For Getting Financial Aid For College

As Latino parents, I know most of us dream of sending our children to college, but sometimes it can seem like a daunting task. With college tuitions rising every year how are we going to pay for college? There is so much more to paying for college than finding college scholarships! And there are so … Read more

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Getting Close to Nature at Auto Safari Chapín in Guatemala

Located in Escuintla and just a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Guatemala City or Antigua Guatemala, Auto Safari Chapin is a great day trip for families and animal lovers. Whether you are visiting or living there, Auto Safari is one of the best things to do in Guatemala with kids. Things to do In Guatemala For Animal … Read more

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“Relajo” When my Family Gets Together

Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. All opinions are my own. Whenever I think about family, as in our bigger, extended family, all the best times seem to revolve around our relajos.  For the uninitiated, a “relajo” is what happens to our get-together when abuelos house gets full. it’s one of those Spanish … Read more