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    I Worried I’d Do This Mexican Tradition “Wrong” — But It Made Me Feel So Much More at Home
    It's never too late to start your own tradition.
    Natalia Vela
    Nov 1, 2024
    The Self-Care Ritual My Abuelita Taught Me Is My Key to Better Days
    It’s my favorite way to stay present.
    Natalia Vela
    Oct 16, 2024
    The Small Change You Can Make to Waste Less, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
    Life
    It’ll save you money, too.
    Natalia Vela
    Apr 19, 2024
    The Tiny Tech Trick I’ve Used for Years That Saves Me Stress Every Day
    Life
    I get better sleep and feel more productive, too.
    Natalia Vela
    Apr 9, 2024
    I Used to Hate Thrifting — Until It Brought My Mom and Me Together in a Surprising Way
    Life
    My abuelita's favorite pastime has taught me all my best life lessons.
    Natalia Vela
    Mar 19, 2024
    How Reading Tarot Cards Has Helped Me Learn to Manage My Anxiety
    These are the mental health benefits of tarot (and how to avoid its pitfalls).
    Natalia Vela
    Jun 30, 2022
    6 Essential Mexican Cooking Tools to Incorporate into Your Kitchen
    Use these for making everything from mojitos, to guacamole, to flatbreads.
    Natalia Vela
    May 5, 2022
    6 Zero-Waste Habits My Abuelita Taught Me
    Never forget your bolsa de mercado.
    Natalia Vela
    Apr 18, 2022
    The Foolproof, 6-Step Meal Planning Technique I Finally Perfected
    Having to think about what’s for dinner after a tiring day is exhausting in itself. A meal plan can simplify the process.
    Natalia Vela
    Jan 25, 2022
    6 Easy, Budget-Friendly Swaps for a Zero-Waste Kitchen
    Remember to focus on “better” rather than perfect — and that every little bit counts.
    Natalia Vela
    Jan 23, 2022
    This Is the Only New Year’s Resolution I’m Making This Year (and Every Year)
    It's all about focusing on personal growth rather than calendar-driven obligations.
    Natalia Vela
    Jan 7, 2022
    As a Child of Mexican Immigrants, This Is Why Secret Santa Is So Special to Me
    My cousins and I make it a priority for a reason.
    Natalia Vela
    Dec 14, 2021
    15 Under-$25 Self-Care Items That Will Get You Through the Holidays
    And all winter long.
    Natalia Vela
    Dec 5, 2021
    16 Home and Kitchen Hacks My Abuelita Swears By
    You won't believe they actually work!
    Natalia Vela
    Nov 14, 2021
    8 DIY Cold Remedies My Abuelita Swears By
    Whose ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.
    Natalia Vela
    Nov 6, 2021
    9 Cooking Tools That Come in Your Kitchen's Signature Color
    Stay on-theme with these pretty picks.
    Natalia Vela
    Oct 18, 2021
    6 Useful Kitchen Tools If You Fry a Lot (But Don't Want Grease Everywhere)
    Clean-up has never been easier.
    Natalia Vela
    Oct 2, 2021