by Linda Castillo I was so excited that my little one was able to go to NASA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy. During this 6-week long program volunteers work with and encourage children in STEM activities and programs. Every Saturday my daughter would get up early to attend the four-hour class learning about space. Before the program she only knew … [Read more...] about DIY Rocket Panorama
Archives for June 2017
#ModernLatinaBookClub features Frida by Barbara Mujica
by Linda Castillo I was so excited when the Modern Latina Book Club selected Frida by Barbara Mujica as the next reading. And the reading serendipitously falls during Frida’s birthday month! Frida’s life story has captured the world and she inspires so many with her strength, creativity, beauty and talent. Frida lived her life following her passion and heart. Her pain, … [Read more...] about #ModernLatinaBookClub features Frida by Barbara Mujica
7 Signs You Might Be Stuck in a Rut
Excerpt: Thrive Global by Melissa Chu Sometimes it’s hard to notice when we’re stuck in a rut. You could go through the dull, numbing pain of everyday activities and not feel any desire to change anything. After all, as humans we have the amazing ability to adapt and cope with nearly any situation. The downside though, is that we get used to things that make us … [Read more...] about 7 Signs You Might Be Stuck in a Rut
Now in Theaters: Beatriz at Dinner
Salma Hayak gives an extraordinary performance in the film Beatriz at Dinner. The movie tackles such critical issues as race, classism, and environmental destruction. Salma plays Beatriz, an immigrant from a poor town in Mexico, has drawn on her innate kindness to build a career as a spiritual health practitioner in Los Angeles. Doug Strutt (John Lithgow) is a cutthroat, … [Read more...] about Now in Theaters: Beatriz at Dinner
Celebrating World Oceans Day
June 8 marks World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This year’s theme is “Our Oceans, Our Future” has a conservation action focus encouraging solutions to plastic pollution and preventing marine litter for a healthier ocean and a better future. Our Oceans, Our Future One of my favorite ways to reconnect with my … [Read more...] about Celebrating World Oceans Day