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12 Tips to Make You the Smartest Supermarket Shopper

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You shouldn’t shop when you’re in a rush, but wait until you have time to think. That makes you a good supermarket shopper. Those items marked “Special” are on sale. And don’t make a big amount of food because you’ll eat it all—isn’t…
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Healthy New Mexican-Style Enchiladas Recipe

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When I was growing up, one of my favorite dishes made by my mother was a traditional New Mexico cheese and red chile enchilada casserole. Served with a side of larded pinto beans, and topped with crunchy iceberg lettuce and tomato, those…
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Animal House: When Wild Animals Invade

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For most of us, the prospect of an encounter with any wild animal is downright terrifying—and significantly more so when said animal decides to make a cameo in our very own backyard. Take, for example, the case of the South Florida family…
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Pay it Forward: Be a Good Mentor

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In the late 1990s, I was a high school teacher in Charlotte’s inner-city. My students had stories that were so similar to mine: lower middle class, immigrant, minority, trying desperately to make their way in a world that didn’t always…
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Seth Rogen Needs a Massive Correction

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Sunday night, at the Golden Globes, Seth Rogen and Kate Beckinsale walked to the stage to present an award. Beckinsale looked stunning in a form-fitting Roberto Cavalli gown; Seth Rogen looked... well, like Seth Rogen. If all eyes were on…
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Homework Help: Where to Get it

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Helping your child with his or her 3rd grade math assignment may have been a cinch; it may have even given you a little ego boost. But as your kids progress to higher grades, things will get far more difficult—for child and parent alike. Not…
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The Importance of a Good Handshake

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The first time the cowboy met my son Alexander, he held his hand out for the boy to shake. My son, 10 at the time, just sort of looked at the man's hand in confusion. "Shake, son," said the cowboy. Alexander looked at me for guidance,…
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Maria Cardona: Wise Latina Mom & Political Operative

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Editor’s Note: Cardona will serve as Mamiverse contributing editor, guiding readers through the political process, and analyzing issues important to the influential Latina mom vote. Hobnobbing at the White House is business as usual for…
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Your Wellness Prescription Is In Your Hands

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I was twenty-five when I learned that my wellness was in my hands. As a third year teacher, I was fully immersed in my career. I taught. I coached. I directed the student activities program. In a bit of prescient wisdom, one student wrote…