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How to Throw Your Own Posada

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Are you thinking of throwing your own Posada? You're not alone! 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. But what exactly is a…
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Holiday Recipes With a Latino Twist

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Latino-inspired holiday recipes are a hit with Hispanic families! Growing up, our holiday table would look just like a Roman bacchanal; a large display of cold cuts and salads, hot meats and entrees, garnishes to satisfy everyone, plenty…
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Celebrating a Multicultural Christmas

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A multicultural Christmas is becoming more and more frequent in today's world. "Who is this, mommy?" We are on our third round of this particular line of questioning. My three year old looks at me earnestly, eagerly, wanting to make…
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Tips for a Merry Blended Family Holiday

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Blended families can also have a merry holiday! My parents split up when I was thirteen; my father remarried, my mother didn't. Suddenly, the holidays—once a special time when everyone was together, a time to look forward to, to cherish—seemed…
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Holiday Movies and TV Specials for The Whole Family

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Are you looking for holiday movies and TV shows for the family? Would it really be Christmas without viewing at least part of the TBS A Christmas Story marathon? Or the imperfectly perfect A Charlie Brown Christmas? For many holiday revelers,…
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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…
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Top Holiday Gifts For Your Hostess

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What to gift to your hostess during the holidays? Holiday party season has begun! Of course your luminous presence at any intimate cocktail party or sumptuous sit-down banquet is the best gift anyone could ask for but it's always nice…
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Support For Adoptive Families; How to Show It!

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Are you wondering how to show your support for an adoptive family? If you aren't familiar with adoption from other friends or family members, you might wonder what is the best way to help and support that new family. In some ways, bringing…
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Family Travel Guide to Los Angeles

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Are you thinking of indulging in family travel to Los Angeles? LA is my current hometown and when girlfriends come to visit I have a routine down—Thai massages, Malibu hikes, swanky bars, groovy shops, trendy restaurants. All very fun and…