By: Carolina Pichardo Today, I'm heading to Washington D.C. on my way to the White House. I was selected as a #topbloguera - one of the Top Latina Bloggers across the country - for LATISM's First-Ever Top Latina Blogger Retreat. It's an incredible honor to be among this group of bloggers. But a bittersweet one as well. You see, I'm scheduled to be on this amazing retreat until Tuesday

By: Lewis Humphries Mother's Day is fast approaching, and causing a headache for anyone who has not yet planned a treat for their loved one. It can be a challenge to find an affordable gift that reflects the unsung work that your mother does each day. That said, there are plenty of gift options available if you are willing to think outside the

By: Staff Report When it comes to building your brand and blog online, there are very few guidelines and rules to getting it done. That's why we've teamed up with with Online Marketing Specialist, Carla Lynne Hall to show you how to become "Internet Famous" with her popular VIP One-Day Intensive Program. Ms. Hall, best known for her work as Skillshare's Social Media Branding Expert, has written columns

By: Carolina Pichardo There's a quote my mother always told me: "Juventud, divino tesoro." It 's a common phrase that basically translates to: "Youth, divine treasure." Like most children, I never knew quite what it meant. I just knew she always uttered it at the most inopportune times: like this picture. When I was 17, I always thought there was very little that could wrong. I was interning at

By: Staff Report You know what they say about first impressions. That’s especially true when you’re networking or getting ready to interview for the career or job of your dreams. Should you wear a traditional pencil skirt? Maybe a nice pant-suit would work better? What about colors? Should you stick to blue, black and gray or add a little purple and green to the mix? Then there’s

By: Carolina Pichardo When it comes to accomplishing our goals and dreams as women, we could think of everything and anything NOT to get the job done. Although most of those excuses are valid, whether tending to our families, going back to school or advancing in our careers. They shouldn't stop us from completely embracing our innate power. You know the one; it's the one that's pushed many

By: Carolina Pichardo This week is all about grammar and writing with teachers/schools everywhere celebrating "National Words Matter Week." Although literacy in our country has always suffered, the use of social media hasn't made it any better. Kids continue to change the look and use of language through social media. Most have shifted it to be a tool without much structure or basis, and the simplicity of a

By: Staff Report Protecting our children is what we – as parents – should be doing best. We want to make sure they’re childhood is free of any pain, fear or harm. It’s the reason why we go to great lengths to enroll them in the best schools, programs and activities. We want the best of this and that and that, and all to make sure

By: Gloria Malone (@GloriaMalone) Friends and family often times tell me they have no idea how I get so much done in one day. I honestly have no idea what they are talking about. To me, being a single YUM, employee, student and blogger (to put it simply) is what I do. Starting with the sound of my iPhone alarm clock piercing through my precious slumber - Mondays

By: Ms. L. Thomas After speaking with a close girlfriend about her dating frustrations, I posed a few questions to my female Twitter followers about dating and sex. I wanted to check on the dating game, since I've been out of the scene for at least 10 years. My girlfriend said things aren't the same as it used to be, and that I wouldn't