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This is a place to discuss fashion, style, make-up, hair and skincare. Talk, share advice and make friends.

HERE'S A GUIDE TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE SITE:

1.  HOW TO FIND A GROUP AND JOIN

Step 1:  To find a group, click on "Groups" in the menu at the top of the page, and then "Find Groups."  You will be taken to a page that lists all the groups in MamásLatinas.

Step 2:  Click on the group you want to join.  You will be taken to a page with recent posts on the group. 

Step 3:  Click on "Join Group" at the top of the page on the right.

2. HOW TO REPLY TO A POST 

Step 1:  Click on the post that you want to reply to. 

Step 2:  Click on the "Reply" button at the top of the post.When the text box opens, type your reply. 

Step 3:  Once you've finished, click on the "Submit" button. Your reply will be shared with the other group members!   Another way is to type your reply in the box at the bottom of the post and click "Submit".

3. HOW TO ADD A NEW POST TO A GROUP 

If you want to ask for advice or bring up a new topic for discussion, you can add a new post to a group. 

Step 1:  Click on the "Add a Post" button at the top (or at the bottom) of the list of posts.

4. HOW TO FOLLOW A MOM 

If you like a particular mom's conversations and you'd like to follow her. 

Step 1:  Click on the "Follow" link next to any mom's picture to follow them.  You can follow as many moms as you'd like. 

You'll see their latest posts and posts they like in the "Moms I follow" page (see #6).

5. HOW TO SEE THE POSTS FROM THE MOMS YOU FOLLOW 

Step 1:  To see the moms latest posts and likes from the moms you follow, go to "Mamás" in the menu at the top of the page.

Step 2:  Click on "Moms I follow" from the drop-down menu. 

You will then see a list of the "Latest From Moms I Follow" including posts, likes, and activities from the moms you are following.

6. HOW TO SEE THE MOMS YOU ARE FOLLOWING 

Step 1:  To see the moms that you are following, go to "Mamás" in the menu at the top of the page 

Step 2:  Click on "Following List" from the drop-down menu.  You will see a list of the moms you are following.

7. HOW TO SEE THE MOMS THAT FOLLOW YOU 

Step 1:  To see the moms that are following you, go to "Mamás" in the menu at the top of the page 

Step 2:  Click on "Follower List" from the drop-down menu.  You will see a list of the moms who are following you, that is, moms that want to see your latest posts and are interested in your comments and posts.

8. HOW TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE 

Private messages are like internal emails you can send to other members of MamásLatinas. 

Step 1:  To send a private message, click on the "Message" link next to any mom's picture. 

Step 2:  When the text box opens, type your message. 

Step 3:  Once you've finished, click on the "Send" button.

9. HOW TO VIEW YOUR MESSAGES 

Step 1:  Go to the small envelope icon at the top right corner of the page. 

Step 2:  In the drop down menu, you will see the messages you have received. 

Step 3:  You can click on one message to read it. You can then reply, delete, or save it, by clicking on the "Reply", "Delete", or "Save" links.  You can also go to your inbox to see all your messages. 

Step 1:  Go to the small envelope icon at the top right corner of the page. 

Step 2:  In the drop down menu, click "Inbox." You will see a list of all the messages you have received in your "Inbox" tab.  You can also see your saves messages in your "Saved" tab and your sent messages on your "Sent" tab.

10. HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE 

Step 1:  Go to “My Account” at the top right corner of the page 

Step 2:  Click “My Profile” from the drop-down menu.

11. HOW TO UPLOAD PHOTOS (up to 5) 

Step 1:  Click “Update Avatar,” and then browse and select the photo you want to upload and click “Open.” 

Step 2:  To upload other photos of you and/or your family, click “Update New Photo,” and then browse and select the photo you want to upload and click “Open.”

12. HOW TO ADD AN INTRODUCTION SO THAT MOMS GET TO KNOW YOU 

Step 1:  Click “Update My Statement.” You will be taken to “My Account” page, where you can edit some of your details. 

Step 2:  To edit your introduction, click “Edit” next to “Personal Statement.” Type your intro in the text box that appears. Once you are finished, click “Save Changes.”

Step 3:  To edit your location, click “Edit” next to “Where You Are.” Type your location and then click “Save Changes.” 

Step 4:  To edit your cultural heritage, click “Edit” next to “Heritage.” Choose your country of origin and/ or select where you were born, and then click “Save Changes.”

Step 5:  To say something about how you are a mom, click “Edit” next to “Mom To…” Type your blurb in the text box that appears and then click “Save Changes.”

Step 6:  To update your kids’ information, click “Update Kid Info.” You will be taken to “My Account” page, where you can edit some of your details.

Step 7:  To add a kid, click “Add a Child.” A pop-up window will appear. You can type in your kid’s name, select a gender, birthday, write something about your child, and add a photo. Once you are finished, click “Submit” to go back to the previous page. You can add another kid by following the same steps.

Step 8:  If you are expecting, click “Are you Expecting?” A pop-up window will appear. You can type in your baby’s name (if you have chosen one), select a gender (if it is not a surprise!),due date, and add a photo. Once you are finished, click “Submit” to go back to the previous page.


You can always send me a private message if you have any questions. We hope you enjoy the site!

ML Lourdes