This post is sponsored by Omron Healthcare. I have received compensation and product as payment. All opinions are my own. Earlier this year, I made a commitment to myself that I was going to lose weight, check my blood pressure regularly and exercise more. It’s my 27th year around the sun, I’m getting married in …
This post is sponsored by Omron Healthcare. I have received compensation and product as payment. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I shared why I consider heart health so important and why I started writing about health in the first place. For me, it all comes down to family history. As I’m …
This post is sponsored by Omron Healthcare. I have received compensation and product as payment. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, the Healthy Latina blog celebrated its 6-year anniversary. I’ve been writing about Latina health for 6 YEARS! If you’ve been following along the way, you know that this little project started …
This post is sponsored by the American Heart Association. All opinions are my own. The Macy’s on State Street in Chicago is like my own Tiffany’s if I was Audrey Hepburn. Even as a kid, I remember looking around the store and being in awe of the high ceilings, intricate design work and the best shoe …
This post was sponsored by Massachusetts Mutual Financial Group (MassMutual). All opinions are my own. On Tuesday this week, I had the pleasure of attending the Su Negocio event at the Hard Rock Hotel for a breakfast session about Latino small business success and entrepreneurship. In my previous post, I talked a little bit about my …
This is a sponsored post. I was provided compensation to attend the event. All thoughts, views and opinions are my own. Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, I got together with AT&T Latino for a private event with Becky G, rapper, singer, Latina and actress, to launch their new contest to record a cover of her …
The holiday season is officially here! The list of everything I’m thankful for this year is overwhelming. My family is moving back to Chicago from Arizona to be closer to me, I am the recent adoptive mother to the cutest little puppy in the whole world (unbiased opinion), and am so blessed to have a …
To start things off, I want to say felicidades to the two lucky readers who won $50 Walmart gift cards! Thank you to everyone who tweeted and commented for a chance to win! Also, a big thank you to Walmart and #WMTfresh for the opportunity to host a giveaway. Who doesn’t love gratis, no? I …
Summertime is full of outdoor barbecues, games, family gatherings and the occasional trip to the beach or the pool. It’s in those moments you wish you didn’t go for the cheeseburger or second helping of arrachera, right? When it’s your turn to entertain, keep it healthy and try a lighter, fresher menu. As a member …
As a participant in the ‘Fresh Crew’ sponsored by Walmart, I was able to tour my local Neighborhood Market and talk with the manager about the growing availability of affordable, high-quality frutas y verduras. I also had the opportunity to talk with them about their new 100 percent freshness guarantee. In Arizona, I was always …
