Ted Gibson on Women Staying Extraordinary

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Ted Gibson, a celebrity hairstylist, talks about how women can stay extraordinary. He’s dead on about every woman, regardless of size, shape and ethnicity wanting to feel beautiful. We love Ted’s work, which is featured in our Curly Hair:…

6-Year-Old Autistic Piano Prodigy

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Six-year-old Ethan W. plays songs he learns by ear. This rousing rendition of Piano Man by Billy Joel even earned him kudos from the Piano Man himself on Twitter. His enthusiastic performance already earned him and his family an appearance on…
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Helping Your Kids Live Their Own Dreams

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There were two dreams I had when I was 14 and about to enter high school. One was to go to a certain elite private prep school in my hometown. The other was to be a cheerleader. I applied to the prep school, and was rejected. Then I…
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Giants Beware! Meet the Dynamic Dad Duo Behind the Book

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What happens when two aspiring artists meet in college, shoot a film in a bar, and reunite over a decade later to publish a children’s book? They create the critically-praised, new graphic novel Giants Beware! and then become the coolest…
Controversial Children’s Book: Should Your Child Know Where Meat Comes From?

Controversial Children’s Book: Should Your Child Know Where Meat Comes From?

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"Where do lamb chops come from?" I'm not sure my grandmother ever planned what she was going to say when I, her then-six year old grandchild, made the connection between the cute, fuzzy creatures in my storybooks and the piece of meat…
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Yummy Avocado Sopita

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In the surfer town of Playa del Coco, Costa Rica, there is a cute little restaurant called El Chile Dulce. After a day of sun and sand, nothing was more welcome than this gorgeous pale green soup. Sipping a luscious and silky spoonful is like…
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5 Little-Known Facts About Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and surprisingly, most Americans—and many Mexican Americans—do not realize the importance of this event, which many of us celebrate each year on the 5th of May. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco…
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The Temptation: Alisa Valdes on Her New Novel, Love and Paranormal Activity

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New York Times bestselling author and Mamiverse contributor Alisa Valdes has released a new book, this time a young adult fiction novel, The Temptation. The first in a trilogy titled The Kindred and published by HarperCollins’ imprint HarperTeen,…
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Curly Hair: The Ultimate Guide, Part 1

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Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series on curly hair, which will feature top tier celeb hairmasters, plus the best products, tools and accessories for your curls. We have also partnered with Ouidad, “The Queen of Curls,” and her…