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Zoe Saldana and her mother at the 2010 Crystal + Lucy Awards
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Zoë Saldaña: 5 Things My Mami Taught Me

By Angie Romero | 05/06/2013 - 14:55 | 0 Comments

If Zoë Saldaña has always seemed wiser than her years, it’s because she was raised by a strong woman – her mother, Asalia. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are five lessons Saldaña applies to this day.

1. Male friends tend to be more honest. They don’t sugarcoat their opinions or criticisms.

2. If your...

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Modern Mami: 10 Reasons Why I Love Being Pregnant!

By Kristina Guerrero | 05/02/2013 - 15:04 | 0 Comments

My mom, a lady who gave birth to five kids and knows a thing or two about pregnancy, once told me that she loved being pregnant. I could certainly understand her love for her unborn children but loving being pregnant? 

I didn’t buy it.

“Mom, you looooooved being pregnant?” which was less of a question and more of an accusation that she was obviously...

Modern Mami: My Baby Daddy

By Kristina Guerrero | 04/18/2013 - 15:38 | 0 Comments

I realized that I’ve spoken so often about my husband, and I haven’t even properly introduced you two. 

Gibby, Latina readers.

Latina readers, this is my husband Gibby Cevallos

Gibby and I met 5 years ago when he was filming a movie in San Antonio, Texas and I was hosting a morning show. I interviewed him...

Modern Mami: The 15 Craziest Things People Have Told Me About Pregnancy

By Kristina Guerrero | 04/12/2013 - 11:47 | 0 Comments

Baby Bean arrives in just a few months and as a first time momma, I’ve got a lot of questions. Luckily, I have a vast support group that I can turn to when I need advice.  How many bottles do I need to buy? What kind of stroller should I get?  Do I need a bassinet or just a crib?

For the most part, it’s great advice but every once in a...

Modern Mami: 10 Ways My Baby Will Be Raised With Latino Culture

Modern Mami: 10 Ways My Baby Will Be Raised With Latino Culture

By Kristina Guerrero | 04/05/2013 - 16:38 | 0 Comments

I love that we live in a melting pot of cultures; white, black, brown, orange (I live in LA, so I’ve seen ‘orange’ people) — so many different kinds of people and we can’t wait to expose Baby Bean to all of it. But...

The 10 Best Latina Mommy Bloggers

The 10 Best Latina Mommy Bloggers

By Samantha Leal | 04/05/2013 - 10:03 | 0 Comments

Being a mami is wonderful. But sometimes you need that extra bit of advice to get you through – or at least a great recommendation for the perfect lipstick (so you can look good while dealing with a tantrum). Here are the top 10 best mom blogs on the web written by Latinas. And don't forget to check out our own mommy blog:...

Modern Mami: I'm Proud to Announce I'm Having a Boy!

By Kristina Guerrero | 03/28/2013 - 10:56 | 0 Comments

It’s a boy! Last week Gibby and I confirmed that the little person growing inside of me has a penis!

Indulge me as I oooh and ahhh over all the possibilities of the kind of wonderfulness this kid is going be! Big...

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Que Precioso! Have You Seen Target's New Baby Ad?

By Samantha Leal | 03/27/2013 - 12:22 | 0 Comments

Well this is adorable! Target, yes the store you go to for towels and end up leaving with a potted plant and slip-n-slide, has launched a new baby ad campaign. With the tagline "The Adventure Begins Here," the ad features real familes and encourages celebrating those everyday parenting adventures -- from a successful swaddle to a splashy bath time.

Set to the lullaby...

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