by Lauren Corcino Midterms are rapidly approaching, and students have gotten in the swing of their class schedules, workloads and social calendars after successfully completing two months of the semester. However, one important element of college is missing from the majority of their experiences – community service. The benefit of piling up your resume with hours of … [Read more...] about The Importance of Volunteering in College
Archives for October 2013
Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and WGBH. Curious George is one of my daughter’s favorite cartoon characters. We love to watch the cartoon together and we read stories about Curious George’s funny adventures. So we were excited to take part in the special bloggers’ viewing party kit that included Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest … [Read more...] about Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
Christmas in the Park a Family Tradition
This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with Latina Bloggers Connect and JOHNSON’S® Baby Disclosure. All opinions are my own. It has always been a family tradition to go to Christmas in the Park. Located in downtown San Jose, this park has been a part of the community for over 34 years. The park is illuminated with lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees. It’s … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Park a Family Tradition
Nighty Night Baby #HuggiesLatino
This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Huggies. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I love to watch my sweet little daughter sleep. She looks like an angel. But lately getting her to go to bed makes me so exhausted. It has become a nightly routine where my little one does everything in the book to avoid going to bed. “Mommy I am … [Read more...] about Nighty Night Baby #HuggiesLatino
Embracing My Widow’s Peak
by Tamika Burgess “Mom, why does my hairline come to a point in the middle of my forehead?” I asked one day while staring at myself in my parent’s bathroom mirror. “I don’t know why, but look mine grows like that too.” My Mom answered while pointing to her almost perfect hairline. This pesky V-shaped point has sat at the top of my forehead my entire life. But it … [Read more...] about Embracing My Widow’s Peak