By Rachel Garcia Those of us who are lucky to live near a Trader Joe’s can quickly drop in and easily shop for low-priced yet quality foods, beverages and even botanically based skincare. Since the beginning of 2020, saving money has never been more important, and reading the ingredients of skincare helps avoid paying for a list of water, binders and fillers, and even … [Read more...] about Best Trader Joe’s Skincare Products for Over-40 Skin
MAMÁ’S EASY GUACAMOLE
by Erika Cruz It’s safe to say that everyone knows what Guacamole is in the United States. I have memories of Guacamole from my childhood when we would spend summers in Mexico. The excitement of watching the waiter prepare the guac right in front of us, felt like such a luxury! The ingredients are so simple but so good and so fresh. It’s even the colors of the Mexican flag … [Read more...] about MAMÁ’S EASY GUACAMOLE
Salesforce’s Racial Equality Summit: Representation Matters
by Erika Cruz As I sat down to write my goals for 2019, I took a moment to reflect on the highlights from 2018. Hands down, Salesforce's first annual Racial Equality Summit: Representation Matters, was a highlight. The presenters were engaging, the content was powerful and they delivered their message eloquently. I’ve attended events and helped where I thought I could. But … [Read more...] about Salesforce’s Racial Equality Summit: Representation Matters
All About Bar Shampoos and Conditioners
by Rachel Garcia The beauty of the beauty industry is that sometimes products start out one way, then evolve with new and exciting formulas and packaging, and then sometimes slowly evolve back to their original way and use. This is the case with bar shampoos and conditioners. Although they may sound new, bar shampoo soaps were used before detergent-based shampoos were … [Read more...] about All About Bar Shampoos and Conditioners
This Teen Invented Calor, An App That Aims to Keep Farmworkers Safe in Hot Weather
Excerpt: Remezcla By Yara Simón Her grandmother died working in the fields. With farmworkers picking fruits and vegetables in extreme temperatures, heat exhaustion and heatstroke is a very real possibility. Faith Florez’s grandmother died of heat exhaustion, and now the teenager is working to keep this community safe with her app, Calor. Farmworkers play an … [Read more...] about This Teen Invented Calor, An App That Aims to Keep Farmworkers Safe in Hot Weather