Is Chavez the Latino Lincoln? 20 Cesar Chavez Facts
Featured Stories, Money, News & Politics, Ticker
Cesar Chavez was a civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader who brought attention to the issues of farmworkers. With Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became United Farm Workers. He used non-violent…
Family-Friendly Vacation: 10 Packing Tips For Your Next Trip
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As much as we busy moms look forward to vacation time, packing and preparing for a trip with one or more kids in tow is stressful! Whether you’re driving (and keeping the little ones entertained and breaking up fights the whole way) or flying…
Where to Turn for Free Tax Help
Dollars and Sense, Featured Stories, Money
Tax time is hard upon us. If you haven’t yet filed you’re not alone. Tax laws have become more complicated and in a tight economy, you don’t want to make mistakes. For those who are struggling with complicated forms and unclear about what…
Singles Vacation: Traveling Alone Without Feeling Lonely
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One of the best things a person can do for themselves, at least once in their lifetime, is to consider traveling alone. Many women, especially mothers, feel that taking off by themselves is a selfish act that they are not worthy of, though…
20 Things You Miss About How Technology has Changed our Lives
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Do you ever think about how technology has changed our lives? Do you ever think about life without Internet? If you were born before 1985, then you know what life was like before the explosion of the Internet. Remember those calm, independent,…
Detail Doctor: 15 Simple Tips on How to Become a Better Writer
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Everyone can benefit from learning how to become a better writer, especially as we're all falling victim to text-speak. Whether you're an aspiring blogger, a seasoned blogger, want to write the great American novel or have been inspired by…
Ladies who Lead: 10 Women in Business to Watch
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In many ways, there has never been a better time to be a woman—and that’s true for women in business, too. Sure, there are still unrealistic beauty standards, sexism and inequality, and certain female celebrities aren't exactly helping…
The Art of Using Frequent Flyer Miles to Travel the World
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In 1981 American Airlines offered the first Frequent Flyer miles program and pretty soon hotels, rental car agencies and credit card companies got on board too. There was a time when it was fairly easy to use your miles to travel for free,…
Back to Basics: Rules for New Moms on the Art of Car Cleaning
Automotive, Featured Stories, Money
Car cleaning may not seem like such a big deal until you have kids. Moms know just how quickly children can transform your perfectly detailed interior into something resembling a war zone in a third world country. Yes, you're going to have…