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Blogalicious Conference Gathers Latina Bloggers

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Blogalicious gathered a large group of Latina Bloggers this year. The number of Latinas online is sky-rocketing. And with more and more of them turning to websites for ideas on what to buy and where to buy it, bloggers—specifically Latina…
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From Middle Class to Food Stamps: A Latina Mom's Tale

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If you think Food Stamps aren't for people like you, think again! I was at the supermarket checkout line when the cashier asked me if I wanted to make a donation for the needy. I would have liked to, but instead, I flashed my food stamps…
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Greater Expectations: The Cowboy's Guide For Single Moms Raising Boys

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When I first began to talk to The Cowboy about my son, I pretty much toed the liberal line. If my kid had behavioral problems, I reasoned, it was because he was "special"—either because he was "gifted" or because he (maybe) had an autism…
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Monica Olivera: Nominated Best Latina Education Blogger

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Mamiverse contributor Mónica Olivera is one of the Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) awards nominees, as her Mommy Maestra blog is up for Best Latin@ Education Blogger. Mommy Maestra is a site for Latino families who are homeschooling and…
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Rebecca Aguilar: Nominated Best Latina Social Network Leader

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One afternoon in the summer of 2009, Rebecca Aguilar was sitting in her kitchen with her laptop in front of her. She was listening to the 2009 Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Justice Sonia Sotomayor. As she listened to the criticisms…
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A Successful Adoption Story

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November is National Adoption Awareness Month. To celebrate this important month, I am sharing my family's adoption story with Mamiverse readers. Today, I'll share how we came to the adoption decision. In the coming weeks, I'll share our adoption…
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Vacationing with Mom: 4 Valuable Lessons on How to Bond and Survive

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In the spirit of love and unity, Mami, my sister, and I decided to spend quality time and take a vacation—together. And my one-year-old niece, who is attached to her mother's breast, literally. Three generations. Our destination: Miami,…
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5 Easy Tips to Get Webcam Ready

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It's a brave new communications world of Skype, FaceTime, vlogs, video messaging, video conferencing, YouTube, and whatever new technology is right around the corner. It's made it possible for many of use to work from home. But talking on…
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Latina Style Mavens

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There was a time, in the not so distant past, when the crazy get-ups some celebs (remember Cher's Bob Mackie heyday or Björk's infamous swan dress?) wore on the red carpet were as much a part of the Oscars as the actual awards. Then stylists…