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Host a Traditional Posada This Christmas

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Are you thinking of hosting a traditional posada this Christmas? 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.…
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Latinas and Domestic Violence

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Latinas are widely affected by domestic violence. He drove me insane. There was just so much I could take. I took revenge. These are phrases uttered by women who are victims of domestic violence. But tragically, after being beaten…
The 10 Best Gifts for Young Mathematicians

The 10 Best Gifts for Young Mathematicians

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Who knew there were so many cool math games that make the best gifts for young mathematicians? As a parent and home-school teacher, I have the difficult challenge of keeping math interesting and exciting for my kids, so discovering games…
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DIY Christmas Cards With a Latin Touch

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Why not make your own Christmas cards to sustain the environment and save money? When I was a full-time television reporter, I had hundreds of business contacts. These were people who I had to put on my Christmas list. So one year, I decided…
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An Inspirational Holiday Gift Guide

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If you are looking for inspirational gifts for the holidays, you've come to the right place! By now, you have surely made your list of who the lucky gift recipients will be in your life this holiday season. Chances are, though, that you…
The 10 Best Gifts for Young Scientists

The 10 Best Gifts for Young Scientists

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Christmastime is the perfect opportunity to help encourage your young science lover to explore the subject and pursue his or her dreams. Instead of buying lots of poor-quality toys, why not concentrate on just a few educational toys that promote…
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Tamales: A Gift of Love, Culture and Fellowship

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As soon as the turkey leftovers vanished last month, Rebecca Lopez's friends began calling with a single question: "Are you going to have a tamalada this year?" Yes, 'tis the season for making and eating tamales, but it wasn't just the food…
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At-Home Plastic Surgery Horror Stories: Why Latinas are at Risk

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A woman walks into a supposed cosmetic surgeon's office with a flat derriere, walks out with a new one inflated with the tire mender Fix-A-Flat and her open wounds sealed up with Super Glue. Think you're reading horror fiction? Nope, it's…
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Busting the Santa Claus Myth

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Should you bust the Santa Claus myth with your kids? It was the early eighties. I was in first grade, sitting on a school bus on a class trip, reading a book. The bus pulled to a stop at a traffic light, and one of my classmates looked…