Category: Lifestyle

• #WeAllGrowFAMILIA A Familia-inspired Summit

  

  #WeAllGrowLatina is a network of Latina digital influencers I’ve come to respect and admire. “Connecting community with opportunities for growth” is their mission for this wide spectrum of women (and men too!) sharing their knowledge, experience, and passions with the world. Known for their annual #WeAllGrow Summits, they have now designed a summit with the…

  Sofia Colón

  October 16, 2016

  blog conference, blogging, Career, Community, Family, Lifestyle, motherhood

• Help Restore Library & Recreation Services for Stockton, California

  

  When the Fair Oaks Public Library closed, I thought surely someone would do something. I didn’t think it would remain closed. Unfortunately, since 2010, it has sat silent and boarded up. In the Summer of 2013, I read the building was up for sale. I was shocked! I couldn’t imagine it being anything else but…

  Sofia Colón

  August 17, 2016

  Politically Active

  civic engagement, Community, community service, Donation, education, Fair Oaks Public Library, Family, grassroots, Library, literacy, Measure M, Stockton, Stockton public library, StrongLibraries=StrongCommunities, Yes On M

• Whether You’re “Starting Over” or a First-Time Parent, You’ll Want One of These

  

  “Starting over” is the most common phrase I hear now that we have Titus, our new family addition. He’s the youngest of my 5 children with an age span of 10 years from my next older son Aramis. “You’re starting over?” “Oh my God, you’re starting all over!” “What’s that like starting over?” The answer…

  Sofia Colón

  August 3, 2016

  baby, Family, Health, Lalabu Soothe Shirt, Lifestyle, post-pardum, pregnancy, preparation, Stockton

• Working From Home During Summertime

  

  Working from home has its challenges all year round. Maintaining a workspace within the home, being accessible (or inaccessible rather) to our family, and drawing a line between “mom is home” and “mom is at work” are all challenges that we face. These challenges are especially difficult during the Summer months because everyone is home…

  Sofia Colón

  July 13, 2016

  Career, Community, CPC, Family, headphones, Lifestyle, medical coding, Schedules, self-sufficient, work-from-home, working from home

• 3 Keys To Becoming An Extraordinary Volunteer

  

  Great, you’ve decided to volunteer! You’ve spent time figuring your commitments and found an organization to help your community. Though many organizations are happy to simply have volunteers, here are 3 keys to becoming an extraordinary volunteer.

  Sofia Colón

  July 6, 2016

  Politically Active

  civic engagement, Community, community service, community volunteer, effort, patience, respect, service, Stockton, volunteer