Raíces y Razón — Style & Ritual | Lifestyle

If you're reading this, chances are you, much like myself, love gift-giving, or you may need guidance because this is not your love language. Well, I'm here to help! Gift-giving is my love language, and I do it with intention and purpose all year round. This small act has psychology tied to it; we establish connections and strengthen bonds when we give or receive a gift. However, during the holiday season, many scramble to find the "perfect" gifts for people and often run out of time which leads to expensive or unnecessary purchases. So, here are a few ideas and...

It feels as though 2022 flew by but the year is not over and for those who are looking forward to recharging during their holiday vacation, we wanted to give you a list of book recommendations to pick from. Cadena Collective reached out to Adrian (BookPapi), the owner of Golden Lab Bookshop, a Queens-based bookstore focused on diversity and inclusivity in literature, to get a list of his favorite 2022 reads by Latine authors. Check out Adrian’s recommendations as well as his thoughts, and don’t forget to support Golden Lab when making your purchases! You Sound Like A White Girl...

We know what you might be thinking… "I can’t afford that beautiful item right now." And that’s okay. I remember when I bought my first hand embroidered textile tablecloth in Mexico and how much of a splurge it was. I had just quit my job and spending my savings on a tablecloth for a table I did not have seemed ridiculous. And it was, a little. But sometimes in life you have to give in a little. If you’re anything like my sister and I, you grew up in a working class home. There was always food on the table but never over...

We think it’s fair to say that even if you are not under the weather, the thought of lounging in comfy clothes and sharing laughs from the comfort of your home is much more appealing than going out. Even if distance isn’t a factor, virtually hanging out has become a convenient way to keep the chisme alive.