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We’ve officially entered the in-between season, when you’re not quite close to the holidays but visions of Christmas decorations are dancing in your mind.

This week’s Señora Era edition is about planning ahead, and finding gifts for your loved ones early. With a little bit of thoughtfulness, your holidays can be more calm and restful than last year.

—Ann 🇨🇱 / co-Señora & CMO

P.S. Reviews are like gold. We would be honored if you reviewed our book on Amazon or Barnes or Target 💛 

Reminder: if you sign up for an Audible trial now, you’ll get the audiobook for free (just make sure you cancel before your 30 day trial period is over).

Tecito Time 🫖

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has wiped warning labels off a form of hormone replacement therapy. Here’s why that’s important.

Thinking about going on HRT? This is our favorite startup.

In Peru, archaeologists found that a band of holes near an Inca site was once a full-blown farmers market.

Want the perfect evening wind down routine? Try these tips. 

This snack that you love could be lowering your risk of dementia

These six houseplants act as un-paid pest control agents.

Getting clobbered by mosquitos? Here’s some great, safe sprays.

How being outside for just 20 minutes can help your health.

What happens when you start strength training? 

Gasp at the best looks from the Latin Grammys red carpet.

This Week in Señora Era 🧀

For the home chef in your life
Take a peek at our cozy little gift guide filled with thoughtful kitchen finds.

For the mom who gardens with her whole heart
We collected a few charming, practical things she’ll love: explore them here.

And for anyone craving a simple comfort
Here’s a quick, 10-minute queso de campo recipe that makes you think of your grandma at the ranch.

 The Calm Home Edit 🌿 

A softer home always begins with small, thoughtful habits. Things we reach for, the way we start the morning, and even the goodies we make in our kitchen help us turn our spaces into something that feels warm and cozy.

Eco-Friendly Essentials for a Safer Home 🌱

We’re sharing the 5 gentle, eco-friendly swaps we permanently made to keep our home cleaner, calmer, and more allergy-friendly.

Our Favorite Morning English Muffins 🍞

A simple, cozy recipe that turns slow weekend mornings into a warm, grounding ritual — the kind you’ll look forward to all week.

 Featured in our Coastal Señora Gift Guide 🐚 

These coastal-inspired shell earrings are a quiet-luxury holiday pick — a timeless, gold accent that feels effortless and giftable.

This Beach Skin solar mist is the perfect under-$40 treat — a clean, airy scent that keeps you feeling fresh after long travel days and makes a beautiful stocking stuffer.

Señora Chronicles 📖

Our latest Señora Chronicles guest is second gen Cubana 🇨🇺 Barbara Caver, whose memoir A Little Piece of Cuba: A Journey To Become Cubana-Americana traces her transformation after a life-changing trip to Cuba - a journey that redefined her understanding of identity and belonging. Check out her guest blog post here.

Have you ever heard of a heritage trip? It’s when you go to your homeland to explore your roots.

Caver truly hopes that everyone can start to explore their own personal history and heritage through travel. Here are some her her tips:

1. Follow Your Curiosity About Yourself

Start by asking questions about your roots — Where did your family come from? What stories, foods, or traditions have been passed down? Your curiosity is the best compass. Even if you don’t know exactly what you’ll find, trust that the journey will reveal parts of yourself you haven’t yet seen.

2. Embrace the Unknown (and the Fear That Comes With It)

It’s natural to feel nervous before visiting a homeland or ancestral place, especially if you’re unsure what to expect. Lean into that uncertainty — it’s part of the self-discovery process. Growth often begins where comfort ends.

3. Keep an Open Mind About What “Heritage” Means

Culture is more than language or geography. It’s storytelling, shared values, rituals, and the ways we connect with others. Be ready to see your heritage as a living, evolving mosaic, not a checklist. There’s no one “right” way to belong.

_{Did you know the señoras of the past used to make their own skincare? That’s right, before coporations like Max Factor and Revlon ate Latin America, rouge was made from beets, shampoo from herbs, and rosewater was de rigueur. In the book, you can even grab a recipe that was gifted to us from Herbal Academy that was actually likely also made by your great grandmother. Read more about Latin American señora’s routines in our book Radical Señora Era, now a certified Amazon bestseller.} 🍂🧣🧦🍁🥧