Adopting My Niece: A Journey of Love, Loss, and New Beginnings

Hola Familias, Today, I adopted my niece Zola. It was one of the most emotional moments of my life. On one hand, I felt immense joy—after five years of caring for her, she is finally, fully mine. No more oversight, no more restrictions on vacations, no more constant supervision over the decisions I make for […]

budget birthday tip

When Luna shared that she wished for an “Under the Sea” themed birthday party this year, in typical Natalie fashion, I created my Pinterest board and the creative juices started flowing. Little did I know, how crazy the last couple of weeks would be and how tapped out I would actually feel. Let’s rewind on […]

the power of after-school activities: expanding your child’s horizons

BY Patricia Sarmiento After-school activities, such as fun enrichment programs, are an important part of a child’s development. They can provide opportunities for children to explore new interests, develop skills, and make friends. With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide which activities are best for your child. Here are some great […]

representation

Last week, my sister and I celebrated little Lola & tots’ 4 year anniversary and the release of our book, Travel Con Lola to la República Dominicana. With our celebration came an opportunity for a spotlight on Pix 11 News, as part of their Hispanic Heritage feature – check it out here. When we got […]