This is a compensated campaign in collaboration with CHASE and Latina Bloggers Connect. This was a big year with my little one who started Kindergarten. We did a lot of back-to-school shopping to get her ready for her first day of school. It was an all day excursion shopping for cute outfits for every day of the week and school supplies to fill up her new Shopkins … [Read more...] about Smart Back-to-School Shopping Tips #FraudIQ
Archives for August 2016
Saving Yourself from Email Overload
by Linda Castillo Between my work email, personal email and blog email accounts, there are times I feel like I am drowning in a sea of incoming emails that never lets up. I am sure that I am not alone, in fact, according to an email study the average number of business-related emails sent and received is about 121 each day and expected to go up each year. Mind you that … [Read more...] about Saving Yourself from Email Overload
Eva Longoria: From Work to Wine
by Linda Castillo Eva Longoria can now add on-hand designer to her long list of accomplishments. Her new clothing line, which she calls From Wine to Work, is now available at The Limited. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from her new collection. Eva Longoria French Terry Graphic Tee $49.95 Eva Longoria Power Ponte Faux Leather Jacket $149.95 Eva … [Read more...] about Eva Longoria: From Work to Wine
Coming to Terms with Mexican Feminism in the Kitchen
Excerpt: Munchies by Teresa Finney The gold masa sticks to my palms like wet sand. In addition to staining my clothes, the dough is littered all over my grandparents’ kitchen table On the stove, large pots of diced beef and pork, seasoned with oregano and cumin, have been simmering since the earliest hour of morning. It is Christmas Eve and per tradition, my family is … [Read more...] about Coming to Terms with Mexican Feminism in the Kitchen
Lumination at Gilroy Gardens
by Linda Castillo Sometimes you just need a family date night and visiting the special Lumination festival at Gilroy Gardens was such a unique experience to share with my family. Lumination: Chinese Culture Celebrated in a Whole New Light is a spectacular festival celebrating 2,000 years of Chinese culture and tradition. The entire park is lit up with spectacular 30 light … [Read more...] about Lumination at Gilroy Gardens