The last couple of months has been difficult for many people worldwide. The pandemic, constant breaking news, financial uncertainties and stress has induced mental health and addiction issues. As a community, we need to have honest and open conversations about addiction and mental health. When we vocalize concern, we can build a supportive community. I was recently introduced to SOBA recovery center, and I have …
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Promise to Talk: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
As a mother, often times it can be difficult to talk about mental health with my children. Take my son for example. He could fall down a flight of stairs, get up, smile and say, “I’m okay!” Is he actually okay? Probably not, guessing by the gloss over his eyes. So as you can image, talking with him about emotions and feelings is hard. Perhaps …
Quarantine: Stay Active, Organize and Set Goals
Helpful Quarantine Tips & Goals Written by: Victoria Camacho 2020 All I can say (Well everyone for that matter) is WOW… It’s frightening, and it is confusing because we do not know what to expect the next couple of months. Panicking is a common response to all this madness. This whole pandemic has got our world coming to a halt. We are glued to our …
Flash Giveaway: Harlem Globetrotters Tickets February 15-22
Are you a Globetrotter fan? The Harlem Globetrotter are coming to the greater LA area, and I’m giving away tickets! The Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing The Limits” 2020 World Tour premiers February 15-22 at three venues. Pure fun best shared with family and friends, the memory of a lifetime experience also features a “Fifth Quarter” free interactive post-game autograph sessions where fans will have the opportunity to meet the Globetrotter stars up close …
Our Family Tamalada with El Gallo Giro
Every year, a week before Christmas my familia gets together to make one hundred pounds of tamales. My mom’s recipe is a staple dish at our Navidad celebration. El Gallo Giro has always been our go to for our masa and other authentic Mexican food. Thank you El Gallo Giro for partnering for this post. All opinions are my own. My son and his papi …
Beaches Resort’s Incredible Accommodations for Children With Special Needs
As a mother of a severely handicapped child, it can be extremely difficult for me to find resorts that accommodate to her disabilities. Many resorts, hotels and restaurants don’t offer wheelchair accessible options. To my pleasant surprise, I learned Turks and Caicos Beaches Resort provides full wheelchair accessibility. As a matter of fact, they make it one of their commitments as a resort. I have …
Giveaway: The Kids’ Book of Paper Love & Michaels Gift Card #FlowBook
Do your kids like paper DIY projects? If so, I have the perfect book for your kiddos! My son and I are creating a mini scrap book for our family travel adventures, and we will be using The Kid’s Book of Paper Love to create it. My youngest is grow so fast, and I feel this book is perfect to help us create and bond …
Knott’s Spooky Farm 2019 is Spook-tacular!
This week my son and his friends headed to Knott’s Spooky Farm, to enjoy a spooktacular day at one of our favorite theme parks. Halloween can be a bit too scary for kids when it comes to theme parks. Frightening, bloody stuff is never fun for my little ghost. Luckily, Knotts Spooky Farm always has the perfect balance of traditional Halloween amusement, with just a touch of …
COMING to Legoland CA: The Lego Movie World!
The children ran gleefully towards the gate of Legoland, California. The boys, were in in for a treat when we made our way to their favorite theme park. The LEGO Movie World will be added to Legoland park and opening 2020. The new park will be inspired The Lego Movie, and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. It’s the largest park addition in Legoland …
Film “Dancing at the Vatican” Brings Huntington’s Disease to Light
Films can move us, educate us, and touch our deepest human chords… Last night, I screened “Dancing at the Vatican” and I felt all of the of the above. I learned about a rare vicious disease, that is now being brought to life in this film. Huntington’s disease is a genetic, progressive and fatal disease that affects one person in every 10,000. Latin America holds a special …
About Me
Angela Saldaña Camacho – SoCal Latina lifestyle content creator with a passion for the arts, creativity, culture, good food, style, travel, and adventure…