Women's History Month is Part of Us All. #TBT Conexion Florida March 2022

Written for the 2022 March edition of Conexion, BB confesses that she hadn't known about these ladies until it was time to write the column. Totally enjoyed doing the research and learning about them, Babushka hopes you do too.

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

In March we celebrate Women’s History Month. Por supuesto BB has to write a twofer and write an article about the contributions of Latina Women in the US. There have been many and in many varied areas. Following are but a few, both in history as well as current times.

In the early 1900’s, Mexican American Jovita Idar made her stand for woman’s suffrage, writing in her family’s newspaper, El Progreso, about the need to give women the right to vote. Her conviction wasn’t only via the written word, for when the Texas Rangers came to close down the newspaper because of an article she had written against government treatment of Mexican American’s on the border, she physically stood in front of the door and did not let them pass.

In sports, 11 latinas played for the AAGPBL. The All American Girls Professional Baseball League was founded in 1943 and setting records for RBIs was Margaret “Marge” Villa. She started semiprofessionally at age 13 and was signed with the Kenosha Komets in 1946, playing over 500 games with them as a record breaking catcher.

1961 saw the founding of LatinX education programs, ASPIRA by Dr.Antonia Pantoja. A passion project, because she saw the racism, abusive conditions and racial inequities faced by laborers, and became a community organizer working to shed light and change, knowing education is a leveling factor. 

These are just three of the countless latinas we should honor in  this month dedicated to women’s history. Truthfully though Beautifuls, aren’t we all part of women’s history? Somos hecho y parte of our family/mother’s historia. Y esto being true, we must be made conscious of our importancia, not for ourselves, but to those around us and those that will follow us.  Don’t downplay your part, for you too are part of history. Be conscious of your link in the making of mañana. Do from the heart and follow what you know is right.

Babushka Besos a Todos. Cuidensen.

 

Mother's Day,Yin, and The Essence of Conferences #WeAllGrow

This post was originally posted in Conexion as part of their May, Mother's Day edition. BB has added fotos y detalles here because the We All Grow Summit 2017 was so much more than a 350 word limit can hold. #CRsponsored

Hola,Hola,Hola Beautifuls!

May, que Maravilla! The month of flowers and the ultimate female power- motherhood.  If you recall in last month’s article, Babushka promised to share info on conferences attended, and she’ll do just that now. Quee?? These not be related? JU SO FONII!! But of course they are. Abren la mente for a little twofer BB calls the Essence of Conferences. May es de la Mujer.

In Chinese cosmology, the Yin is the feminine force, and combined with the masculine Yang make up all things. The Yang force places value on self, while the Yin force, on a deep level, is what places values on others before self.  Isn’t this the perfect definition of what motherhood is about? In this category BB also places the We All Grow Summit , which just by the title shows its emphasis.

A Latina influencer/blogger focused conference (though of course all are welcomed) held in California in March, this was the #WeAllGrow Summit 2017: Energy of Sisterhood; the third conference of this type and one Babushka had been longing to attend.

Order of 2nd picture:

Elena Chavez, Laurita Tellado, Myrah Duque

,Meryland Cuevas Canela, Lorraine C. Ladish

Partnering with Mission Driven Organizations: Using your Social Influence for Social Good

 Gracias to the generosity of Consumer Reports who hosted BB’s attendance, not only did I attend, but look forward to the next one! The feeling of amor, ease, y si, Sisterhood, was viable y todas vulnerable with the valor of asking true preguntas y sharing of proprietary points. Con decirte, que for the first time EVER Babushka literally let down her hair. Tal era the Yin in this evento. From the opening party, the signs/reminders of our worth and those of the Herman(a)dad, to being Warrior Princesses for ourselves and our loved ones; it was a touching and empowering three days that will forever be cherished.  Como dije en el ultimo article, we must invest in ourselves, and the #WeAllGrow summit on all levels was a lifelong memoria that will always bring BB felicidad and fuerza.

The schedule https://www.weallgrowlatina.com/summit-2017-agenda

The evergrowing Feibu Album #WeAllGrow Summit 2017

Hopefully this will spark your own sueño de superar, porque al final, this is what we all should hope for ourselves and others.  Find your tribe, your truth, sean tierno con ustedes mismo. A little self mothering is a good thing.  Have a Happy Mother’s Day Beautifuls and remember to give thanks to all who’ve made you feel loved along the way.

BB2U

Con #CambioConfiable the Adventures Continue!!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are Babushka’s alone. #CambioConfiable #CollectiveBias

HolaHolaHola Beautifuls!

If you follow Babushka’s Baile you know everyday is an adventure and some mas than others. Beautifuls, the need of independence,mobility,car reliability, doesn’t end once the kids move out, es mas, I’d say most of BB’s adventures have been after the age of 50!! In  the last post, BB was going to the Emerald Coast for Hispanic Heritage Month. Bueno, that’s a good 3 hour drive from home, and if you thought Babushka was going to take any chances with the carro breaking down JU SO FONII!!!  Saw this at my local Walmart and knew que tenia que ser.

 BB is no stranger to her local Walmart Auto Center. Honestamente , they’re one of the best Twofers Babushka’s ever known. Reliable service at a decent price AND you shop while you wait!

 As you can see, BB had all intentions of being a good girl and working, pero that lasted all of 10 minutos. Franklin (that’s my Auto Center Svc. Mgr.) said the car would be ready to go with new Quaker State oil in about 20 mins, so a bailar rapido to the rest of the store!

Ahora there's the neatest thing, you can actually go to any price checker and see if your car is ready.
On the claim ticket is a code to scan, and...

Buenisimo verdad?

And you know what else is Buenisimo Beautifuls?  Knowing that BB can count on Quaker State Oil and my local Walmart Auto Center to keep this Vieja 'Venturera always ready to go wherever the next adventure goes. So, my opinion on this adventure??

ESO!!!!!

And where will YOUR next adventure be Beautifuls?? 

 If going by carro remember to be safe y seguro with a #CambioConfiable.

Can't wait to hear your tales!!!

BB2U

Noches de Diseño 2- A Pre Hispanicize Event

HolaHolaHola My Beautifuls!! Gracias for joining me for part 2 of Sherwin Williams' Noches de Diseño. And porsea- just in case you didn't read the first one, aqui lo tienes, here it is.  It was good verdad?  Ok, Continuing.

After the art galleries and street murals we were all inspired by the colors and different styles we saw, and quite a few of us had multi ideas on how we would bring some of this into our own lives. Don't know who put this event together, but they know their stuff! They organically tied this in to a new store opening, where the amicable owner/manager Angelo helped us find the materials we needed for our creations. Did you know Babushka used to be a faux painter?  Oh si My Beautifuls, I was in heaven!  Y ahora that Sweetie and I are consolidating living spaces and remodeling our home??  Por fa, this was second only to café y chocolate!

Grand Opening of Miami Store

2615 Biscayne Blvd.

They showed us various cool apps available to make your world exactamente how you want it.

  Here's the page so you can choose your favorite color-based on your life's hues. 

And a video peek because BB thinks it's so cool.

Buenisimo right?!?!?

And you know what else, actually who(m) else is cool and buenisima??

Photos courtesy of SoniaVelasquez.com

Sonia Velasquez 

Known as "la periodista filantropica"-"the philanthropic journalist", she's the host of Extreme Makeover Home Edition Latin America.  Bringing over 13 years of experience in the Hispanic TV Market, she's a celebrity, fashion setter, commentator, tv show host and a natural choice for a guest spot w/the Sherwin Williams team.  And natural is the perfect adjective for this lovely lady.  Not only does she inspire others to overcome their perceived handicaps, she comes across as totally sincere and real when you speak to her; truly "plain folk", which in BB's eyes makes her a Perla. Having lost her eye at the age of two, she didn't let anyone stop her from her dreams and now is helping many acheive their dreams.  Sonia exemplifies how we choose the colors of our lives and again, good job @SWPintura group for seeing the match in this. Ok si, I have total admiration for this Bella who exudes intelligence, self-reliance, and inner strength - not to mention the BEST first name ever!!  

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At this point it was getting late, but the organizers of the night still had wonderful plans for us.  Les digo, I'm a tellin' ya, the Sherwin Williams team definitely knows how to throw a party!  Y los "goody bags"? The goody bags proved to Babushka that they know Latinas well and I will use and enjoy the contents for years to come.  But that reveal will be in the next and final post of the series.  Quee??  JU SO FONII!!! Oh My Beautifuls, you should know by now BB savors each adventure, the story it brings, and my dances with you.  Hasta la proxima-

Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.

P.S.  As previously stated: The opinions expressed here are from the corazon and all BB's.  No expectation of posts or any social media promoting was stressed by the sponsor.  Babushka received no monetary compensation- though, como siempre, I'm always open to negotiations.  ; )