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Wyoming: A Visit to the Heart of America

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The happy coincidence that took me, a curious Latina and adopted New Yorker, to visit Wyoming recently was the convincing tone of a professor at Central Wyoming College. While visiting Manhattan, he said New York was the mind of America…
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Teach Your Kids About Their Women Ancestors for Women's History Month

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One of the things I love about my 9-year old daughter’s school is that they celebrate Women’s History Month all through March, with lessons, exhibits, field trips and more. I can certainly remember a time when there was no such thing…

Free Fun for Kids: The Music Store

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If you’re looking for a fun and inexpensive weekend activity, consider a trip to the music store—kids of all ages will have a ball exploring and trying out the different instruments. You may even discover you’ve got a budding Justin or…
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Free Fun for Kids: The Bookstore

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Looking for a fun, educational activity for your kids? Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most brilliant! An afternoon at the local bookstore will keep children (and adults) entertained for hours.  For more fantastic MamiTV videos and…
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Tips to Fight the Flu

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This flu season has been rough. A few weeks ago, the CDC released new figures that show the flu is widespread in every state, except Tennessee and Hawaii. Although the overall activity seems to be slowing down, some parts of the country…
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6 Spots in Latin America You Must Visit

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Many lucky families are already planning their annual vacations. I’m hoping that travelers will turn their eyes southward, and consider some of the fantastic destinations in Latin America that are cleaner, safer and more comfortable to…
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5 Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, at least that’s what the greeting card companies tell us, right? Well, some of us can’t afford a babysitter for this special holiday and some of us simply don’t want to leave…
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Family-Friendly Policies: A Wish List from Working Moms

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Working moms, what do you do when your babysitter cancels at the last minute? This recently happened to me. I went into panic mode, and started dialing every one of my friends and family, desperately looking for a solution. I tossed and…
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Three Kings Day Celebration at Disneyland

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January 6, 2012 marked the first official Three Kings Day celebration at Disneyland. This video gives you a taste of the fun at the happiest place on earth. You may even want to schedule a post-Christmas family vacation to share in the fun next…