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12 Excuses We Make to Avoid Saying ‘I’m Sorry’

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 National Reconciliation Day originated as a celebration of the bonds (and the reconciliation) between blacks and whites in South Africa. According to the Mayo Clinic some of the health benefits of forgiveness are…
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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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Mamiverse Guide To Buenos Aires, Argentina

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“What’s new, Buenos Aires?” It’s what Che Guevara playfully asked Eva Perón in the musical, Evita. And it’s a sentiment anyone who returns to the Paris of the Pampas for another tango in their t-strapped shoes will wonder. Buenos…
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For Earth Day and Arbor Day: Grow a Garden with Your Kids

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Spring is the time of year when we can perfect our green thumbs and try our hand at growing a garden! An activity filled with exploration, fun, lots of discussion, and tons of learning. Kids love getting down and dirty while being involved…
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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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Why Fairy Tales Are Good for Kids: Big Bad Wolf & All!

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 A story! Tell me a story! I’m sure this request is part of the nightly bedtime ritual of children all over the world. Storytelling, the oral tradition of sharing legends and knowledge, dates back to the inception…
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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…