Realizing the Problem of Racism

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Black History Month is drawing to a close and I can’t help but feel disappointed that much of America is content to limit black history to a single month.  While it is important to keep Black History Month in order to promote awareness within an almost deaf sector of America, it is disappointing that many of [...]

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How To Customize Your Facebook Fan Page (Step-by-step guide)

How To Customize Your Facebook Fan Page (Step-by-step guide)

Over the last couple of weeks I have been putting a lot of thought into creating a “brand” to represent my blog.  Once I decided on the image I wanted to portray, it was time to figure out how to put my plan into action.  I’ve done a lot of research and tried and tested [...]

Moms and Social Media?

>Moms and Social Media?

Ok, so I’ve been blogging for about six weeks now and one thing I’ve discovered is that mom bloggers are amazing!  I had no idea what a huge powerhouse we are!  Through social media and blogging I have found moms who have common values, fiery personalities and commanding knowledge of the ins and outs of [...]

Parenting con “La Alma Indígena”

Parenting con "La Alma Indígena"

My daughter is 2 & 1/2.  She still sleeps in my bed, nurses and I’ve never spanked her.  Am I loca or would you agree that natural parenting builds an intimate bond between parents and child?   My husband wasn’t so sure at first.  He liked my ideas, but was slightly embarrassed by all the criticism [...]

“Burden” or “Asset”: How Do You View Illegal Immigrants?

>"Burden" or "Asset": How Do You View Illegal Immigrants?

Arizona claims that they have all the answers…tighter borders, remove ethnic education from schools and take rights away from what they call “Anchor babies” by denying them citizenship.  With all the conflict in the media and so many individuals in favor of these laws, it might be hard to understand how Arizona’s “pioneering” laws won’t solve [...]

The Wrath of La Cuñada

>The Wrath of La Cuñada

What could be worse than taking on your mother-in-law?  The dreaded sister-in-law. It may have been obvious to some, but I was completely unaware that a sister-in-law could bring so much grief and make me feel like such an outsider.  It started off well, but things turned bad quickly and I am still left with [...]

Endearing Tales of Unlikely Romance

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Seeking ‘Perfection’ Often times, we find ourselves imagining the perfect kiss, the perfect date or the perfect relationship.  We make all the plans in our minds, prep ourselves to receive them, but often these dream scenarios never come to life and we are left feeling disappointed and wondering what went wrong.  Why?  Because romance, by [...]

How To Raise Confident Multicultural & Multiracial Children

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Raising Multiracial Children Like most parents, I’ve thought a lot about my daughter’s future.  I have considered race, culture, language, religion and so many other factors that will become a part of her developing identity.  Being the mother of a biracial child, it’s been a growing concern for me. While our nation is increasingly diverse, [...]

3 Calming Ideas That Can Bring You Peace

3 Calming Ideas That Can Bring You Peace

In light of all the controversy that’s been swirling around in the news these past weeks and with it being Black History Month, there have been some sensitive moments when I’ve felt disappointed by all that’s going on, wondered what I could do to change things and feeling emotionally exhausted.  Through all the negative images [...]

Important Car Seat Safety Tips

>Important Car Seat Safety Tips

The Federal Government estimates that up to 85% of car seats are installed improperly.  Even more frightening is the fact that car accidents are the #1 killer of children under age 12.  Why? Because children are not being properly secured into vehicles.  It’s crucial to know how to properly install your car safety seats and properly buckle [...]

The Importance of Black History Month

The Importance of Black History Month

I was planning to write a tender and somewhat less objectionable article about Black History Month.  But, in light of the video that I viewed yesterday, along with millions of other Americans, I don’t see how I can separate my feelings from the issue.  Some may be wondering, “What does Black History Month have to [...]