She ran to the ocean as if it were her home, soaking her feet in the warm water, letting the soothing breeze caress her face and toss her hair, as she giggled in amazement. It was her first time at the beach… and it was my dream come true. Twenty six months ago, when she was …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
Whoa, my lovies! I am honored, humbled, and excited to share a bit about the journey I’m embarking on tomorrow. I’ve been selected as a Top Latina Digital Influencer by Latism.org, among an incredible group of inspiring Latinas and Latinos who use their voice, efforts, and platforms to inspire and create change in areas, issues, and …
As moms – and as humans – we inevitably ask ourselves a question from time to time: how did I dig myself into this hole? And most importantly, how do I get out? Whether your wish is to dig yourself out of a financial hole, an unhealthy relationship, an endless list of to-do’s you don’t …
Picture this: it’s 3 a.m. and I wake up, and don’t know why. As your typical mom, I am a light sleeper because I have two angels to care for and protect. The girls are 3 and 4 and they share a room. I walk in to check on them, to confirm that they are …
Even though I often say time passes way too quickly when you’re raising little ones, life before I had kids seems like a blur. My earlier self was wild, crazy, and carefree. I would go out dancing all night long in my 5” high heels, exclusively drinking water – of course! Motherhood causes you to …
Okay, I’m not looking for a date with an eligible bachelor, but I once stumbled upon (wink) an interesting statement on none other than the famous online dating site e-harmony that I must share with you: “Profile pictures can tell your story. If done well, your profile pictures can act as a photo album of your life, illustrating …
October is the National Bullying Prevention Month. The topic of bullying has become some sort of a trending one that has everyone talking. Bullying, however, is not a new issue. Unfortunately, bullying is a sickness that has existed since the world began and that has increasingly grown and widely spread as the world changes and new technology is available. While …
As a mompreneur mentor, I offer a lot of advice, and if you’d ask me, “what’s the one thing you tell moms over and over again to succeed in motherhood and in their business?”, I’d tell you it is this: “invest in yourself!” There is a lot of fear around money and a lot of us …
It feels like yesterday when I found out I was going to be a mom for the first time. Having a child is such a defining moment and one in which you are overwhelmed with so many emotions. It is absolutely mind-blowing that my September girls, once bald-and-just-a-little-over-six-lbs babies, just turned 12 and 13… I have a teenage …
Today, it’s all about my favorite marketing and communication tool: E-mail. Surprised? While social media is fabulous and I use it every single day – even on the Sabbath – I know you would agree that if you are in business (or want to get up to speed to the century, really), then you need …