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New Year’s Resolutions Tips For Hispanic Small Businesses

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With the holiday season officially upon us, there are resounding themes of New Year’s resolutions regarding health, personal finance and family matters. Small business owners are no different. With economic pressures likely to continue, it is a perfect time of the year for Hispanic small business owners to make positive changes. Here are some essential Read More

Avoid the clown look: 5 simple steps to natural looking make up from a pro

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Over the years I’ve heard many questions regarding makeup application. As a professional make up artist I could go into complicated explanations and techniques that can certainly help, but I prefer to follow what my 9-5 boss calls the KISS method – Keep It Short and Simple. Here are some quick tips to avoid wearing Read More

The top 6 exercise excuses and how to beat them

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Even though we know there are a million good reasons to work out, we always manage to come up with one excuse or another to get out of it. If any of these excuses sound familiar, try these strategies: No time: Try multitasking by exercising while you watch TV or when you’re at work. Sometimes Read More

Energy Drinks: I wish I knew how to quit you!

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Getting fit with Being Latino I don’t know the exact moment I was introduced to Red Bull, but it was a few years ago, and it was love at first drink. Not only did I enjoy the pick-me-up, but I loved the taste. Oh sure, my stomach started to feel funny all of the time Read More

Searching for coins in your sofa cushions? 5 Ways to Spring Clean your finances [video]

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With gas prices steadily rising and no relief in sight, it’s more important than ever to get in control of your finances. CNBC finance expert, Sharon Epperson helps you with tips that include adjusting your payroll withholding, boosting your retirement contributions, and scheduling automatic savings

17 small ways to improve your health in the next 100 days

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2012: Tú, only better Depending on how you look at it, 100 days may or may not seem like a long time. Either way, the time will pass you by no matter what you’re doing. Why not be healthier at the end of it? Here are 17 small ways you can achieve it. 1. Losing Read More

15 ways to give your creative muscles a workout

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2012: Tú, only better It’s Sunday evening and you’re going over the next week’s s schedule in your head, wondering, “How am I ever going do all of this?” You have a big project at work, a marathon to train for, kids to shuttle around, bills to pay, laundry to do, dinners to make, and Read More

Finding a good school requires homework

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Homework is not just for your children. Before they can step into the building that will be their place of learning for at least four years, it is important that you know what options you have. This means researching potential schools and their credentials, attending open houses and information sessions, and speaking with currently enrolled Read More