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10 Interesting Facts About Easter Sunday

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This year Easter Sunday falls on April 5 and Palm Sunday is March 31, kicking off Holy Week. The beginning of spring heralds some of the most important religious holidays of the year including Easter, Lent, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday…
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Tips for Filing Your Tax Return Last Minute

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If you haven’t yet filed your 2015 federal income tax return, you are probably starting to feel the pressure; perhaps you’re even starting to panic a little. After all, the filing deadline of April 15 is only days away. Hopefully, we can…
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10 Things About Cesar Chavez You Have to Know

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The son of Mexican immigrants, Cesar Chavez was born in Yuma, Arizona on March 31, 1927. This American hero went on to become arguably the most influential activist and advocate for immigrant rights in the U.S. In 2014, President Obama proclaimed…
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Mood Boss: How to Define Ambiance and Create It

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When it comes to your home, how do you define ambiance? According to Merriam-Webster, ambiance (or ambience) is "a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing: atmosphere." Lighting plays a huge part in setting the…
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Meatless Empanadas: Savory Picadillo Empanadas

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April 8 is National Empanada Day and here is a sneak preview. What better way to celebrate than to bring you one of my favorite meals tucked into an Empanada. Growing up, picadillo was the number one requested meal in our house. A rich ground…
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Main Grain: 6 Ways to Do Quinoa Breakfast Recipes

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Quinoa breakfast recipes? Absolutely! This ancient grain and superfood extraordinaire from South America is a great way to start the day. Quinoa was a staple of the Incan diet because it's incredibly hearty and easy crop to grow and it's packed…
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Cleanse Right: The Proper Way to Shower with Integrity

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 It seems so basic, but the reality is that most of us don't know the proper way to shower. You may be thinking How complicated could it be? Step in, lather up, shave, rinse, step out. And you're right, it is that…
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Is The Master Cleanse Outdated as a Detox Strategy?

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There are all varieties of detox diets out there—so think of the Master Cleanse as the old-school-Rocky-Balboa-no-frills-boot-camp school of all cleanses. Like all detoxes and diets, it really comes down to tastes and personalities. Some…
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Staying Motivated in a Tough Job Market

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It's not easy staying motivated in a tough job market. These days millions of people are out there pounding the pavement, looking for a  job, and growing increasingly frustrated. When you’ve been searching for weeks and even months without…