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Does This Ring Make Me Look ENGAGED?!?!

July 21, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez12 Comments

Julian proposed on the evening of 6/25/2016 with both our families present. He told me we were having a USA vs. Colombia game watch party. Minutes after arriving to his aunt’s house, a trio walked in playing our song “Amorcito Corazon” with my family in tow. I was super SURPRISED. And, I was also really happy that my family was able to make the trip up to be there with us. It was PERFECT.

Dia De Las Madres: Celebrating Mother’s Day Everyday

May 4, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez3 Comments

But, my mom is sooooo much more than that. She truly is my number one role model…the true definition of a #GirlBoss. She is from Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She immigrated to the United States at the age of 13. She was able to overcome adversity and graduate college despite English being her second language. She went on to become the first woman and first Latina President/CEO of Border Federal Credit Union in Del Rio, TX. This past April, she was awarded the Cornerstone Credit Union League Professional of the Year Award. I took some days ff from work so I could make it to the awards ceremony. My mom has always been there for me, so I wanted to be there for her. I am sooooo fortunate to have my as a mentor, friend, and mom! She is such an inspiration to me. She inspires me and motivates me to be better and greater. Her and my dad came to the United States to give my siblings and I a better life. And I am sooooo proud of my mom and so proud to be her daughter.

Don Chelada Brings The Fiesta To You!

April 1, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez GonzalezLeave a Comment

From a 1-10, Don Chelada comes in at a 8.5 on my Michelada Mix scale. Putting them in first place compared to all others I have tried.

I give Don Chelada The Nueva Latina stamp of approval!! And I hope you all have a chance to try this great product!

Thanks so so much to Don Chelada for the opportunity to try out your Michelada Cups, Powder Mix and Liquid Mix!

Road to the Crown: Finding My Own Sasha Fierce

January 26, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez12 Comments

It’s easy to post motivational pictures on Instagram. It’s easy to be THAT GIRL behind a computer screen. I strive to make my family, friends, and other women feel empowered. I know how hard it is to be self conscious and, sometimes, getting a little push from someone can make all the difference.

My Top 5 Favorite Podcasts

January 7, 2016January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez28 Comments

I was on the plane getting ready to take off to Last Vegas this past November. One of my very best friends, Wendy, was sitting next to me. She was listening to something on her phone and seemed super into it. I assumed it was a song that she really liked, so I decided to […]

Holy Mole! Celebrating Las Posadas!

December 16, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez20 Comments

Last year, my boyfriend and I decided to start having an annual posada at our place. This year it will be the last posada we have in an apartment before we move into a house. I want to make it an extra special holiday party because of this, so I decided to make mole for my first time for the party.

But, of course, I wanted to test it out first before then. I am so excited because it actually came out AMAZING!! And it is a super simple recipe that anyone could follow and make using a slow cooker.

Viva Las Vegas with The Nueva Latina: Part 3

December 1, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez20 Comments

[This is part of a 4 part series on my trip to Las Vegas!! I will be doing a pre-trip post, a post about my the outfits I plan on wearing during the trip, a post about my trip, and a post-trip post with “lessons learned” and more! Stay tuned! Enjoy!] I’m baaaaaaaack!!! Vegas was […]

Viva Las Vegas with The Nueva Latina: Part 2

November 19, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez6 Comments

I also don’t want to walk around looking like I just rolled out of bed. Any other weekend in Vegas, I probably wouldn’t care. But, with the Latin Grammy’s and the Cotto vs. Canelo fight, I don’t know who I might see or even meet! Gotta stay looking on point!!

These are some of the outfits I plan on wearing during my trip. Most I looked for on Pinterest. I have very little to no fashion sense, so I need to look at what others are wearing that I can easily mimic.

Viva Las Vegas with The Nueva Latina: Part 1

November 13, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez12 Comments

I am BEYOND excited! This will be my first girls’ trip without my mom. My mom and I are super close and it makes me a little sad that I will be going on a girls’ trip without her. I am excited to bond and to party with my girls though! 3 of the girls joining me are my sorority sisters and I also invited one of my friends from college. It will be interesting to see how both my worlds collide while we are on our vacation.

Remembering Abuelita with Santos Sabores

October 28, 2015January 12, 2018Anali Martinez Gonzalez16 Comments

The taste of a frozen lemon pospsicle brings back memories of spending the night with all my cousins at my grandma’s house. My grandma had a thing for bolis and paletas. For some reason she was always fully stocked when we arrived. She didn’t offer actual food to us when we walked through her door. Instead she offered us sweet frozen goodness. That is one of the biggest memories my whole family has of her.