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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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Image is Everything Project Runway Recap: Episode 9

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And then there were eight. We’re getting down to the nitty gritty on Project Runway, and the obvious weak links have mostly fallen by the wayside or runwayside—sorry, I couldn’t resist.We know it’s another team challenge this week…
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Boys and Wounds: A Cowboy's Guide to Raising Boys for Single Moms

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In her latest installment of "A Cowboy's Guide to Raising Boys," writer Alisa Valdes realizes it's time to toughen up a little. It will come as little surprise to those who know me that I have long been just a tiny bit, well, over-reactive—especially…
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Wig Shopping With My Son: First Stressed, Then Impressed

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My nine-year-old son recently begged me to go shopping and it wasn’t to buy Legos at his usual favorite toy store. Armed with $40 saved from birthday gifts, my inquisitive child instead wanted to go to Ricky's, a chain of beauty and make up…
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Daisy Fuentes Debuts New Line at Fashion Week

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While many of us remember her as the veejay with rocking style and enviable hair, today she is a business mogul, designer, and a force in the fashion world. But throughout the evolution of Daisy Fuentes the veejay to Daisy Fuentes the brand,…
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Former NYPD Cop & Cancer Survivor Educates Latinas

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After more than 20 years with the New York Police Department, Patti Murrillo-Casa couldn’t wait to retire in 2008. She was finally going to join her husband, Freddie Casa, who had retired from the NYPD in 2007. The plan was to take an…
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Stretching Summer into Fall: The Frugal Fashionista Guide

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If the deluge of magazine covers trumpeting numerous fall trends and must-haves has you considering going into debt for a new wardrobe or just giving in to style obsolescence—don’t despair. For the frugal fashionista, a few key pieces…
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So You Want to be a Latina Mom Blogger?

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If you want to be a Latina Mom Blogger, a mamiblogger, or monetize your current blog, you may want to read The Digital Mom Handbook: How to Blog, Vlog, Tweet, and Facebook Your Way to a Dream Career at Home. The authors are Audrey McClelland…
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What Women Want Project Runway Recap, Episode 8

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This week's Project Runway saw the remaining designers having to create clothing for...gasp!...normal-sized women! Only nine designers are left and the competition's getting fiercer. But with last week’s major meltdowns and catfights…