“Why did I have to open my mouth?!” I was already depressed enough and her words felt like a fierce stab to my open wound. I know better than to just blurt out my problems. I would have had better luck posting it on my Facebook page or sharing it with you. I hate to …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Around this time last year I was celebrating the news of being selected as one of the Top Digital Influencers in the USA. After more than a decade of consistent efforts to empower, equip, and encourage moms to create a life and a lifestyle that is in alignment with who they are at their core, …
“Little girls wearing pink and playing with dolls.“ What do you think of when you hear this sentence? Maybe you think it sounds sweet and almost magical. Maybe you think it sounds stereotypical and sexist. Maybe you couldn’t care less. When I was growing up, we celebrated El Dia De Reyes, a day in which …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my motherhood journey over the years. I was 25 years old and clueless when I gave birth to Elisha, and I soon found out being a mom can be stressful, overwhelming, and emotionally messy. Not “every once in a while” but more often than we would prefer. It took me …
On Friday, July 22, my daughters hosted a viewing party to celebrate a long-awaited event: the unveiling of a the FIRST EVER Disney Latina Princess: Elena of Avalor. Elisha and Elyssa gathered some of their closest friends to welcome Crown Princess Elena Of Avalor as the series premiered on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. My …
“Thou Shalt Not Covet” made the 10 Commandments Of Motherhood number six because we all struggle with this sensation from time to time. And especially when we compare our less-than-perfect lives to someone who seems to have it all together as a mom. To covet means to “yearn to possess or have” and this strong desire can lead …
Recent studies reveal that while the latest gadget, the fanciest cars, the sparkliest jewelry, the trendiest outfits, shoes and bags, and the perfect house can certainly increase your temporary sense of happiness, when you invest on experiences, not things, you are more likely to enjoy long-lasting, sustainable, satisfying happiness. Experts explain the reason behind this is adaptation. …
With everything that motherhood entails, the chaos that happens at home, the tragedies that happen in the world, and the turmoil that happens within, “BE Positive” is easier said than done. Being a Positive Mom is a difficult endeavor; one that requires self-awareness and inner work. I think it’s common knowledge, even if you are …
In my work as a web developer, web designer, and web marketer for almost twenty years, I’ve worked with hundreds of people who were starting from scratch in creating their branding and their web presence. I’ve also worked with mompreneurs who already “HAVE” branding elements and a somewhat of a web presence and sometimes it turns …
My daughters and I are celebrating along with Latinas worldwide. As Elena Of Avalor declares “It’s finally my time!” we feel we’re ready to rule right along with her. Elena of Avalor is the first Latina Princess, and she truly embodies what it means to be Latina! Elena’s mythical kingdom is infused with Latin American …