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5 Topics to Avoid for a Drama-Free Family Gathering

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Drama-Free family gatherings can happen! But, you need to avoid touchy topics to make them possible. You love them, but they make you nuts. Can't wait to see them, but you are darn happy to leave or get them out of your house. Is it any…
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How to Avoid Fighting With Your Spouse During the Holidays

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Of course you want to avoid fighting with your spouse during the holidays but, how? Unfortunately the most heated fights of the year between couples occur precisely when they should be experiencing peace on earth and goodwill towards…
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How to Throw Your Own Posada

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Are you thinking of throwing your own Posada? You're not alone! December 16th marks the kick-off for Las Posadas, the nine days of festivities that lead up to Christmas in Mexico and other Latin American countries. But what exactly is a…
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Latin-Style Traditional Holiday Foods

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Latino holiday foods tend to involve the whole family, comprising feasts that start the night before with the marinating of meats and the preparation of sauces. (Or the rising of breads. Have you heard of the Venezuelan pan de jamón?) In…
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Holiday Recipes With a Latino Twist

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Latino-inspired holiday recipes are a hit with Hispanic families! Growing up, our holiday table would look just like a Roman bacchanal; a large display of cold cuts and salads, hot meats and entrees, garnishes to satisfy everyone, plenty…
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Latino Cookies for a Christmas Cookie Exchange Party

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Whether you've been invited to a Latino Christmas Cookie Exchange Party or you're at a loss as to what to give your neighbors or co-workers for Christmas or in need of a creative project to keep your kids occupied, we've got the perfect holiday…
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5 Ways to Teach Your Kids Responsibility

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The holidays are a great way to tach your kids responsibility.  The  earlier the kids learn to be responsible, the better off they will be in their personal and professional lives. Here are a few activities you can encourage your children…
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Celebrating a Multicultural Christmas

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A multicultural Christmas is becoming more and more frequent in today's world. "Who is this, mommy?" We are on our third round of this particular line of questioning. My three year old looks at me earnestly, eagerly, wanting to make…
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Tips for a Merry Blended Family Holiday

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Blended families can also have a merry holiday! My parents split up when I was thirteen; my father remarried, my mother didn't. Suddenly, the holidays—once a special time when everyone was together, a time to look forward to, to cherish—seemed…