Words of Wisdom
“From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity.” – Edvard Munch
How to Combat Seasonal Depression
With the seasons changing, it’s important to keep in mind these tips and tools to help cope with seasonal depression.
Woodland Public Library
A couple weeks ago I got the chance to work with the lovely staff at the Woodland Public Library. The Woodland Public Library provides a wide range of resources and services to the community. There is over 300,000 books and many programs for children, teens, and adults to enjoy such as the community lab space […]
Felíz Día De Los Muertos
In honor of Día De Los Muertos, I thought it was important to shine the light of this beautiful celebration of the afterlife. Día De Los Muertos is not a sad or somber event but rather happy one where we can party with our loved ones who have departed. If you would like to learn […]
The Christmas Song – Sabrina Claudio
It is the day after Halloween, and I must admit I am the person who immediately shifts into Christmas mode. What can I say? I absolutely LOVE the holidays. So, I’m going to kick off this season tunes with a favorite of mine. The Christmas Song by Sabrina Claudio ties my childhood memories with the […]
How do we raise kids to fight racism?
I am a first-time mother of a 10-month-old, Manny. He is all the rays of sunshine that beam on me every day. As he continues to grow day after day, he is discovering the world and taking it in for what it is; which is not always sunshine and rainbows. Because of activists like Ibram […]
Godspeed – Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean’s lyrics of letting love go has so much of a different meaning to me now as a mama then when I first heard it in 2016 going through relationship heartbreak. To all my changemakers watching your little ones grow, this one is for you.
For student parents, graduating in the midst of a pandemic means beating the odds
This week’s praise goes out to all my parent college graduates. Whether it was graduating this semester, last semester or the parents who graduated 10 years ago, you all did it and deserve all the praise in the world! P.S. big shoutout to my husband who was interviewed for this article!
9 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries
Setting healthy boundaries is a form of self-care. It will help you with your self-esteem and self-respect. It will allow you to set distances you want others to approach. Set your healthy boundaries and find your peace.
Words of Wisdom
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” ― John C. Maxwell