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3 Latinas Who Nevertheless Persisted

On National Women’s History Month, I would like to take honor 3 Latinas who demonstrated persistence to achieve their goals and make a difference in their communities. As the immigrant mother…

By Hispanic MamaMarch 8, 2018April 25, 2018

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Fun Ways To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month With Your Children

During my first few months living in the United States, the terms “Hispanic” or “Latina” felt so foreign to me. ¡Yo era ecuatoriana y punto! But the more I discovered my…

By Hispanic MamaSeptember 19, 2017September 19, 20176 Comments

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Meeting Disney’s Elena of Avalor Head Writer

I shared here about growing up without a Latina animated character and why Elena of Avalor is important. Well, last month, I had the amazing opportunity to meet Silvia Olivas, the…

By Hispanic MamaAugust 15, 2017August 16, 2017

Culture, Heritage, Music

The Beauty of the Andean Music

I learned about Daria‘s work when I wrote this post about music around the world. Her cd album named Cancioncitas De Los Andes / Little Songs Of The Andes caught my attention the most.…

By Hispanic MamaJuly 25, 2017October 29, 20171 Comment

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12 Best Hispanic Novels Of All Time

I never forget my Spanish Literature teachers from middle school, Miss María Piedad and Miss Carolina. They were AH-MA-ZING teachers and mentors. I remember how they would inspire us to read,…

By Hispanic MamaApril 10, 2017June 20, 20171 Comment

Culture, Heritage

Everything You Need to Know About Easter in Latin America

Easter in Latin America is a major holiday since it’s the region with the most Catholics in the world. Although I am not a Catholic, I learned to appreciate the…

By Hispanic MamaApril 9, 2017October 29, 20175 Comments

Culture, Heritage

7 Quotes About Being An Immigrant By Famous Latinos

Last October I flew to California for a blogging event. As the plane prepared to descend, the beautiful lights of the city shining in the night sky and the fact…

By Hispanic MamaFebruary 21, 2017October 29, 2017

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Love is Timeless: Why I Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Three years ago, my Valentine’s day started at 5 am after a strong contraction woke me up. I was 40 weeks pregnant and anxious to meet my baby boy. As…

By Hispanic MamaFebruary 14, 2017March 19, 2017

Food, Heritage

5 Latino Dishes That Feature Our African Heritage

February is Black History Month when we celebrate African American heritage. In the 16th century, between 9 and 12 million African people were brought to the Americas as slaves.…

By Hispanic MamaFebruary 7, 2017February 18, 20177 Comments

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Best Book Deals With Groupon Coupons

The other day Bella, my eight-year-old daughter asked me about my most favorite trip that I’ve ever had. Although I have been in gorgeous places, I still think that…

By Hispanic MamaJanuary 31, 2017January 31, 20171 Comment

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5 Ways To Enjoy Life When You Have A Busy Lifestyle

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SigueConAdvil #CollectiveBias Exactly five years ago, my husband and I moved to North…

By Hispanic MamaDecember 21, 2016December 21, 20162 Comments

Culture, Heritage

Christmas in Latin America

This morning when I visited the Latino supermarket, I noticed how the candy aisle was packed with shoppers coming from many Latino countries. (I could hear that they all were speaking…

By Hispanic MamaDecember 16, 2016October 29, 20171 Comment

Culture, Heritage

How to Preserve Latino Christmas Traditions

This year my family is spending Christmas at my husband’s hometown, a beautiful place that is surrounded by majestic mountains. We are looking forward to make speculaas (a traditional dutch cookie,)…

By Hispanic MamaDecember 13, 2016October 29, 20172 Comments

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Inspiring Latinas Who Helped Change Society

In today’s society, the gender playing field is slowly but surely being evened out. The US even went close to having their first female president last election. An infographic about…

By Hispanic MamaDecember 5, 2016October 29, 2017

Food, Heritage

Flavors of the Day of the Dead in Ecuador

It is fascinating to learn how cultures around the globe remember their loved ones that are dead. For example, in Mexico, they build altars as a way to celebrate the…

By Hispanic MamaOctober 10, 2016November 14, 20162 Comments