If you look up the word “poverty” in the dictionary, you’ll see that “the state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount” is among the main definitions. “Period Poverty” refers to lack of access to period protection during menstruation. When I share my experience with Period Poverty, many aren’t surprised. After all, we …
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I was 11 years old when I menstruated for the first time. I had been anxiously waiting for that glorious day in which you embark on the journey to womanhood. All the household rules were asphyxiating and anything that meant growing up and gaining independence was really exciting to me. Even though my idea of …
Christmastime is my favorite time of year. It’s the time when we drink lots of hot chocolate, sing Christmas songs, celebrate Jesus Christ, and binge watch Christmas movies on Netflix. The girls and I have had quite a hard year, so streaming rom coms is our favorite way to relax and spend some quality time …
I’m a big fan of Dallas Summer Musicals and as we get ready to say good-bye to 2018, I am deeply grateful for the laughter, the emotions, and the memories I’ve experienced this year enjoying the magic of musical theater. Last Friday, my daughter Elyssa and I had the amazing experience of being part of …
I’ve always said that the people who are happiest are the people who are grateful and the people who are grateful usually give back. For my family, Christmas is all about giving back, but like John Lennon says, we’re not the only ones. Earlier this week, Elisha and I visited Enchanted Fairies, a family-run unique portrait …
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but sometimes you have no option but to be your own village. A single parent’s journey is not just hard, it can be really lonely. Today actually marks the 14th anniversary of that time I started my life over as a single mom. After a …
My daughter, Eliana, has been craving Habichuelas Con Dulce for a few days and I decided to take advantage of the weekend break to grant her wishes. My dad may have insisted, as well. You know how abuelos can be! Habichuelas con Dulce means “sweet beans,” and it’s a traditional Dominican dessert that is a staple …
Today’s November 21 – and you know what that means, right? Ralph Breaks the Internet is playing in theaters EVERYWHERE and I’m taking my whole family to see it. I attended the Ralph Breaks The Internet World Premiere in Hollywood, CA, and I’ve been waiting for so long to share my review with you, and …
For me, it all started one fine day at D23 Expo. The energy was potent, as 8,000 Disney fans from all over the world gathered to celebrate magic and create memories. When directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnston took the stage to introduce Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, I was excited. I had …
In case you haven’t heard the winds in the East or felt a mist coming in, here’s what’s brewing: Mary Poppins Returns! Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family with a word of advice (and many extraordinary things) so they can find the joy and wonder missing in their …