One of our most cherished traditions is to block Monday nights as a time to spend it together learning, chatting, and having fun as a family. Monday night is Family Night! The practice of blocking time for our family is very enriching and promotes family unity. Since our family motto is “Become ONE,” family night is definitely …
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There’s a song by Kelly Clarkson that always makes me cry… and gosh, I’m already crying just thinking about it. I’ll spread my wingsAnd I’ll learn how to flyThough it’s not easy to tell you goodbyeI gotta take a riskTake a chanceMake a changeAnd breakawayOut of the darkness and into the sunBut I won’t forget …
Who doesn’t love a clean house? We all love the result, although many of us will gladly admit, we don’t necessarily enjoy the process. And to be honest, we wear so many hats and have such a long list of to-dos, that cleaning, aromatizing, and disinfecting just stops being a high priority, or becomes a …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HSFstories #cbias #CollectiveBias As a little girl, I always dreamed of going to college, and when I graduated High School at 15 years old, I was thrilled to move to the big city and start my college degree in Marketing. I …
As a digital influencer, I have a personal mission to use my voice in a responsible way and to empower those I reach. My passion is to teach, not to preach, and sometimes it takes only one conversation to impact someone forever. I love raising awareness, promoting discussions, and encouraging you to think deeply about …
My family and I have discovered one of the most nutritious and delicious vegan recipes we’ve ever made and enjoyed. It’s definitely one of our favorites and I’m excited to share it with you. It’s so easy to make, too! And even easier for me, because I have three eager helpers in the kitchen. When …
We were masterfully designed, and therefore, each of us has a warning voice that comes from within, which is meant to help protect us from danger, destruction, and discomfort. We call it fear… and we all feel it, including our kids. As a mom, it can be tough to find the balance between encouraging your …
It’s early in the morning and my daughters wake up motivated to “get to work.” This is not a rare occurrence since I have very self-motivated daughters who have high aspirations to transform the world they live in. I admire that. I respect that. I love that. But not this time. I felt upset. I …
I grew up in the Dominican Republic and, though we were really poor, my dad bought us a 15″ screen TV, and I was the most excited 4 year old! I used to “blog” about my day by adding the latest news and happenings of my home below my homework for my teacher to see, …
Gift-giving is a big part of Christmas in every culture, however, unlike in most homes in the United States, our family does not place presents under the tree or exchange gifts on Christmas Day. As a Dominican immigrant with a multicultural family, I have kept some of the traditions that are dearest to my heart, and one …