Latina Moms | Daughters
One of the things I am most thankful for about becoming a mother is that it has helped me appreciate my own mother all over again. You see, growing up, we always butted heads. There was the typical stuff—her being super strict and me thinking she was so old-fashioned. Of course, there was the typical [...]
I probably don’t need to convince you of how much a mother really needs a gift for Mother’s Day right? Whether you have kids of your own, or have friends with children, you know that the perfect gift can brighten Mom’s day and help her feel special. Following are some of my choices. TIME FOR [...]
Who knew most moms prefer flowers and plants to jewelry for Mother’s Day? Or that more than half of Mother’s Day gifts come from non-family members? This fantastic infographic from FTD breaks it down by the numbers. So all you dads and husbands out there, order those flowers! Read Related: Fragrances for Mom: Editor’s Picks Mother’s [...]
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Get festive for Cinco de Mayo with these easy and affordable DIY tissue paper flowers. Xochitl Gonzalez demonstrates how to make these colorful creations at home. And they’re not just for Cinco de Mayo—these gorgeous paper flowers are perfect for weddings, bridal showers, and summer parties. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! [...]
It’s Cinco de Mayo. ¡Olé! Break out your ridiculous, oversized straw sombrero, the bright poncho you bought in the airport at Cancun, and head to your nearest Chili’s. It’s time to celebrate that very special Mexican day! But…what is it again that we’re celebrating? Cinco de Mayo is a commercial holiday in the U.S.—one that [...]
Although a festive day in Mexico, Americans and the Latino community in the States celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well—after all, it is a good reason to party and eat delicious foods we don’t normally eat. As with any celebration, we can’t settle for less than the perfect, occasion-appropriate outfit—and this, my friends, includes your [...]
In 1996, award-winning children’s author Pat Mora launched a community-based, family literacy initiative with the help of REFORMA: the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, called El día de los niños, El día de los libros/Children’s Day, Book Day. “Día” as it’s now known, is a daily [...]
Just when your guy thought the pressure and expectations of Valentine’s Day were behind him for another year, we’ve got another romantic holiday you can spring on him—Lovers’ Day. But fellas, fear not: this is one holiday you can celebrate with a sexy romp instead of an expensive dinner and a dozen roses. In Spain, [...]
Arbor means tree in Latin, and Arbor Day is a holiday where we take time to plant trees. The first Arbor Day was held on April 19, 1872. Today, over 30 countries observe a form of Arbor Day. If you’re interested in celebrating this holiday, or planting a tree, your first stop should be the [...]
