It had been months since I last took a trip by myself. Also since the last time I had been on a plane. Usually we pile into our car – or a rental to be more precise – and load it up with the essentials for a day- or two-day-long […]
Familia
It’s not enough to be Mexican and it’s not enough to be American!
Yes, I already had the talk with him since this is his first year of high school. Not about the birds and the bees, although we have had that talk too. A while ago actually. I’m referring to the talk about not forgetting where you came from and being proud […]
What’s in a Latino nickname? Lluni!
Today is my youngest brother’s birthday, and of course, that has me contemplating the nickname we grew up calling him: Lluni. His real name is Moises, after my father, and technically we should have been calling him Junior all along. For some reason though since as long as I can […]
Financial empowerment comes to Hispanicize Texas
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Prudential and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own. It’s kind of hard to put into words how much it meant to finally bring a Hispanicize signature event to the state of Texas, but I think the reactions from attendees […]
Falling into a new routine for back to school
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with JCPenney. All opinions are my own. His very first day of school was 10 years ago now. I still remember it vividly, like it literally just happened yesterday. He didn’t cry. He didn’t ask us not to leave him behind. He was […]
Marvel delivers a teen hit with Spider-Man Homecoming
So you’re a fan of the series. You’ve read all the comic books. You’ve collected all of the memorabilia. You’ve watched all of the previous installments of the Marvel Studios serial-box-office-hit-series, Spider-Man. Well now get ready for the ultimate teen version of our onsie-sporting superhero – with a few familiar […]
Dear Friends
Hey, friends. It’s been a while since we’ve really sat down and communicated. There have been a lot of things happening on this end. Some of them good. Some of them pretty sad and messed up. I’ve launched a business that’s now over one year old. That keeps me pretty […]
For Father’s Day: Dad’s Guide to Summer
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Newell Brands. All opinions are my own. Dear old dad never seems to get the attention he deserves. At least not during major dad holidays like say Father’s Day. Wait, are there any other special occasions dedicated to celebrating the male parental […]