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We are having a blog-a-thon to celebrate Hispanic heritage month from October 5th - October 11th. During this week, we will be encouraging our members to submit blogs each day. We have daily questions to inspire your blogs. Content may be submitted to MyLatinitas.com. Prizes (gift cards) will be awarded to the top three blogueras/participants. Content from the blog-a-thon may be featured at Latinitasmagazine.org.…

Planting the Seeds for Gardening with Kids

New guide helps you get your family’s garden…

Many graduating high school seniors are preparing to walk the stage and get their diplomas in the next few weeks, but then what?  Where do they go from here?  While the traditional route for most is college, one expert says that’s not the best choice for everyone – and parents and young adults should be encouraged to explore all the different options.

Patrick Bet-David, an author, CEO, impossibility thinker and award-winning…

Written by "Crafts from the Closet”

My favorite part about spring isn’t just knowing that summer is quickly approaching (which of course means warm weather, sandals, and tank tops!) but actually that spring cleaning is bound to happen. It gives me a chance to remove all my winter clothing from my wardrobe and get prepared for the beautiful 70- and 80-degree weather.

 Each year I go through the clothing I find clothing to donate to a local charity or clothing drive. It’s the…

Written by guest blogger, Eric M. Acosta

Being a feminist means that you want equality for everyone.  It has nothing to do with being a woman.  Anyone can be a feminist.  Feminists are fighting for human rights not women's rights.  This is an important distinction to make because by shifting the focus of Feminism to the fight for human’s rights, you make feminism an all-inclusive political group which is the point of feminism.  Politicians and the media tend to…

written by Allison Morris, from OnlineClasses.org

Earning an MBA requires both a lot of time and financial investment, but the rewards include greater job opportunities and a chance for a higher salary. It’s not a stretch, then, to think that pursuing a Ph.D. will afford even greater opportunities, but it may not always be worth the additional time and money. For example, if you earned an Internet marketing MBA, would…

The Do Something Awards (formerly the BR!CK Awards) identifies exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have a significant social impact. The Do Something Award nominees and winners are the pivotal "do-ers" in their fields and causes. For this year's awards five finalists will be selected and rewarded with a $10,000 community grant, participation in the third Do Something Awards TV show on VH1, media coverage, and continued support from DoSomething.org. Of…

It is never too early to start developing leadership experience and gain skills to prepare for your future career.  Check out these fellowship programs for social innovators you may find of interest.

Here's a link to a bunch of domestic and international fellowship programs.



http://www.innov8social.com/2011/10/50-fellowship-programs-for-social.html …

Guest Blog By Portia Obeng, Youth Service America (YSA)

Youth Service America (YSA) wants you to Get Ur Good On…

Young Latinas are paving the way as community leaders, activists and volunteers.  A wave of young talented Latinas are ready to become the future leaders of America.  We are looking for 20 Latinitas under 20 who are getting involved, acting as leaders and creating positive change.  To recognize young Latina leaders who are making a difference, Latinitas is accepting submissions for a magazine feature article in www.LatinitasMagazine.org.  To…

We asked a few friends to share their favorite quotes and inspirational messages.  Check out what these inspirational chicas had to say:

Janette believes "World peace will come to stay when we live Christmas everyday"

Ytzel believes "DON'T dream it, BE it!" - Dr. Frankenturler

"Whatever you do in life will be insignificant but it's very important that you do it anyway" - Ghandi

Melissa believes that it's not what you look like,…

2011-2012 Undergraduate Archer Fellowship Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming an Archer Fellow. The experience of living and working in Washington, D.C. is like none other and we are pleased to be able to offer this program to undergraduate students from The University of Texas System. The application deadline for the 2011-2012 academic year is Friday, February 18, 2011. Finalists will be notified by March 1, 2011 and will be expected to participate…

Mother’s Day

Submitted by: DeeAnne Kent…

College Visits 101” - Top 10 Tips for Your Spring Break College Road Trip…