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Frugal Foodie: A Fideo Recipe to the Rescue

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Here's a simple, delicious, and affordable way to take a break from holiday overindulgence...with Fideo. This is definitely easy on the budget; leaving more coins in the pocketbook for checking items off of Santa's list perhaps. Either…
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Standing Up for the Voiceless on Universal Children's Day

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Universal Children’s Day has been observed every November 20 since 1959. It’s an internationally-recognized day to reaffirm the basic human and civil rights of children, as well as a date to promote children’s welfare. U.N. CONVENTION The…

New Moms: Make Tummy Time Fun!

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Pediatricians encourage tummy time for babies, but sometimes baby doesn’t think it’s such a great idea! Amanda Edwards has some fantastically adorable ideas for keeping your little one giggling during this important activity. Join in the…
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The Great Disconnect: Latinas & Catholicism

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I was born and raised Catholic. Uber Catholic, really. I was baptized at a month old, and remember being dragged to Sunday mass en español with my mom. I went to Catholic school throughout my education (even a Jesuit university!) and when…
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Alternatives to University: Vo-Techs & Community Colleges

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These days it’s assumed that a four-year college degree is a necessary credential for most job applications. As a matter of fact, it feels as though college is just an extension of high school—and an expensive one at that. But is college…
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Medical Myth Buster: Eat Local Honey & You Won’t Get Allergies

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I didn’t know serious allergies until I moved to Florida. The doctor said to me then, “you have allergies, welcome to Florida!” Co-workers said that the only cure for seasonal allergies was to eat local honey, harvested not more than…
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Cool Kids: Warm Winter Accessories

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Few images evoke the holiday spirit like an adorably bundled, rosy-cheeked child trundling into the house after an afternoon of brisk winter games. Moms know it can be a challenge to coax little ones into appropriately cozy cold weather…
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The Sweet Life: Chocolate-Coffee Cupcakes!

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Cupcakes are easy to whip up, easy to bake, and of course...super easy to gobble up. So, here's a wonderful, Latino-flavored treat that is a great way to greet your guests who arrive at your house early in order to help with holiday cooking. This…
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A Stellar Holiday Side: Mexican Corn Pudding

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This recipe, rich, creamy, and luxuriant in corn goodness, transforms humble, unassuming ears of corn into a luscious dish that pairs amazingly well with roast chicken, mole poblano, even a simple, sizzling steak. But, better yet...it's a…