The word Choice comes from chois (n.), which means “action of selecting” (c.1300); “power of choosing” (early 14c.), and my favorite origin is from the verb choisir “to choose, distinguish, discern; recognize, perceive, see,” (12c., Modern French choix). Choice is one of my favorite words because it is in our choice that lies our true …
Are you voting? The presidential election is around the corner, and this year, the voting process feels more uncertain than ever, and it’s essential to learn how to vote safely and responsibly. I am an immigrant to the U.S. I am registered to vote. I am voting. It took so much time, money, and effort …
I recently participated in a DreamWorks virtual press junket for Madagascar: A Little Wild! I had the honor of interviewing executive producer Johanna Stein, who is an award-winning writer-producer-director-actor whose work has been seen on Amazon, Netflix, Comedy Central, The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, PBS, BBC and all over the world. Though her background is in comedy, Johanna has also …
Elydia turned 10 months a couple of weeks ago and she just started walking. It’s been a joy to be her mom, nurture her, raise her, breastfeed her, take care of her, and watch her grow, explore, and learn. I love teaching her the basic things in life and meanwhile, she teaches me the deepest …
I am not a runner. I don’t jog. I don’t work out. My idea of being active includes dancing, hula hooping, and hot yoga every once in a blue moon. I like to go for occasional short walks to breathe the outdoors air, admire nature, and get to the nearest park with my daughters. I’m …
I finished high school when I was 15 and I knew I wanted to study marketing. At that age, there was nothing in the world I was more passionate about, and, since I had been an entrepreneur since the age of 7, marketing was already a big part of my life. I am very intense, …
The Secret: Dare to Dream is now available to rent for $19.99 through On Demand platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, VUDU and cable providers. This inspiring, uplifting, and heartwarming film is based on Rhonda Byrne’s 2006 book, The Secret. I really enjoyed watching The Secret: Dare to Dream, because the story shows …
It was a very hard week for my daughters and me, so I decided we needed a feel-good movie. That’s my go-to strategy to get us all together and to laugh as a family. I knew the exact story they needed: Cliffy. I’m going to pretty much spoil most of the movie for you, but …
All my daughters love to read. The first 3 read almost perfectly by age 3 – in both English and Spanish. The little one already loves books and pretends to read, too! They are all also writers and my oldest two are bestselling authors and content creators in several capacities. Of course, their mama is …
Elisha’s favorite impersonation of me lately is “I was robbed!” She always said she’d finish high school early and apply to college right away. And it’s not that I didn’t believe her, I just somehow thought it wouldn’t come so quickly. Yes, I know every mom I know has said “it goes fast” at least …