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Exploring the Impact of Fair Trade on Latinas
Fair Trade Fortnight is an annual event that celebrates the importance of buying fair trade products. This year it takes place February 27- March 13. It is an opportunity to bring attention to the positive impact that fair trade has on communities around the world, especially for women. During this time, people are encouraged to make an effort to purchase fair trade products, in order to...Read More
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Making Nuevas Amistades in Adulthood
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to make nuevas amistades as an adult? Growing up, it’s easier to meet people. You go to school with classmates in the same life stage as you. As we enter adulthood, that gets harder. People move. Our priorities change. Our vidas start to revolve around work and our familias. Everyone becomes engulfed in their own routines. We are in different...Read More
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The Benefits of Art Therapy
Art therapy is a powerful form of treatment. Experts often employ this set of tools to help people recover from serious trauma or mental illness. Many of the techniques are also helpful if you want to use a creative process to improve your health and relaciones. Art therapy can also benefit you physically, mentally, or relationally. Here are the major benefits of these techniques and some...Read More
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6 Ways to Be Kind to Others
Being kind doesn’t have to be a big deal. You don’t need to be sacrificial or a martyr to be nice to others. Being kind doesn’t cost anything more than a smile or remembering your manners. It’s easy to develop a kindness habit. Here are some suggestions to help you get started. Smile Sonreir is one of the easiest and most effective ways to show kindness to...Read More
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Tips for Creating a Drama-Free Navidad
As much as people love Navidad, they don’t always love getting together with their extended family. The holidays bring familias together whether or not it’s a good idea. Sadly, some people cause drama that can disrupt the holiday spirit. Strong personalities, addictions, and other issues can affect la armonia of a gathering and make it harder than it should be to have a good time....Read More
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How to Make This Navidad Muy Feliz!
There are many ways to make Christmas more memorable y muy Feliz! Unfortunately, it can be difficult to feel the joy through the cluttered maze that has become of Christmas. Through the years, Christmas has strayed too far from its original meaning and become a highly commercialized event. When it comes to the holiday season, more people are concerned with buying the “perfect” regalo for...Read More
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Eco-Friendly Tableware for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…to be Eco-friendly! If you’re looking for ways to reduce your impact this holiday season, ditching the styrofoam and plastic is a great place to start. There are plenty of Eco-friendly alternatives available. Here are some great examples. The Real Plates That You Already Have You can set the table with your real plates, whether...Read More
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Why Kindness Is So Important
“Constant kindness can accomplish as much as the sun making ice melt. Kindness causes misunderstandings, mistrust and hostility to evaporate.” Albert Schweitzer Kindness seems to be missing in today’s society. People are more connected to their devices than to what is happening around them. Kindness is oftentimes the last thing people think about. Without kindness our...Read More
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Seeing People as Human Beings
Dr. Patty JiménezDr. Patty Jiménez is the Founder of Recetas. She obtained 2 Masters in Theology and Ministry and a Doctorate in Ministry specializing in Latinx theology and ministry. She has over 27 years experience in Catholic Ministry and is a spiritual director and training as a wellness coach. www.recetonas.comRead More
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How can Latinas Support other Women at Work?
Today is Women’s Equality Day in which we commemorate a very important event in American history-the 1920 adoption of The Nineteenth Amendment which prohibited states and federal governments from denying voting rights based upon sex. This day provides an opportunity for us as Latinas, to take stock of our progress and push forward with renewed determination! It is also important that we...Read More
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