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My Two Worlds: Growing Up A Biracial Latina

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It started when I was in the second grade. It was recess at the end of the day and my mom was picking me up from school. I was on the playground when she drove up. I happily waved goodbye to my friends and jumped in the car. The next morning,…
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A Child's Mantra: How it Helped This Latina Mom

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My daughters and I love going to the beach and enjoying the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. While my 10-year-old enjoys trying to surf even when the waves are not big enough, my seven-year-old prefers to make sandcastles by my side. On…
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Success, at What Cost? The Cowboy's Guide to Raising Boys for Single Moms

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Of the many challenges that I face as a single mother, none is so daunting as finding a balance among all of those things that are important to me. Often, I fall short of reaching my goal to maintain a mindful equilibrium, especially when…
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Stealing the Show: Latina Mom Portrayals on TV

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Ah fall, the best season of all. The air is turning crisp, the leaves are about to change, pumpkin lattes are back, and TV is good again. This week, three of the season’s biggest shows have made their return—Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy,…

Fashion's Ode to Hispanic Heritage Month

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It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, so what better time to pay tribute to fashion designers whose work deeply reflects their Latin American roots? These talented visionaries show us that when tradition meets modernity the result can be sheer brilliance.…
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Sexless in the City: Living with Mami

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Mami was a good girl from Los Naranjos in the Dominican Republic. She was the second of nine children, which means my abuela and abuelo were very, uh, loving. Being second in command, mami had many responsibilities growing up, including wiping…
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Twitter Etiquette: No Raunchy, Ridiculous, or Rude

Once you get the hang of Twitter, it can be rather addictive. A virtual conversation in 140 characters or less becomes an easy, fun way to communicate. But when you look at all of the tweets from your tweeps (people who twitter), how many…
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The Best Taco Trucks on Twitter and On The Street

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Behold: The once lowly taco truck has won over the hearts of foodies and non-Latinos alike. We know that you’ve had your tacos al pastor “secret street hook-up” for awhile now. Like, since childhood, maybe? But allow us to broaden your…
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Paving the Road to Success, One Cookie at a Time

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Aymee Rodriguez-VanDyke was wiped out during the recession. In 2008 she lost all her money to her divorce, her mother died, and despite her best efforts, her personal coaching business didn’t thrive. Born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrants,…