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6 Ways to Stick to Your Diet During the Holidays

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It’s a holiday tradition as familiar as Black Friday or trimming the tree: abandoning your diet in favor of those tempting holiday indulgences. But instead of dreading the scale once the last Christmas cookie crumbs have been swept away,…
How to dress for the office holiday party

How to Dress for the Office Holiday Party

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It can be a challenge to decide what to wear to the office on an ordinary day so planning an ensemble worthy of the annual office party can be a real style conundrum. Yes, it is a party and you should let loose and have fun but, more importantly,…
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

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Gluten-free cake recipes are becoming increasingly popular as unfortunately celiac disease seems to be more and more prevalent. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with fluffy Marshmallow Frosting is also a fabulous birthday treat for children and…
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A Thanksgiving Survival Guide

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Thanksgiving means spending time with the family, and that -for many- requires a survival guide!. When I bring up the subject of Thanksgiving, I am often met by responses like: Well, it’s bearable for four days! or, Laura, my family is so…
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CIA Bootcamp Graduation Holiday Recipes

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Mario Bosquez shares with us a CIA Bootcamp Holiday Recipe. There is so much learning and hands-on cooking time in the Culinary Institute of America’s professional kitchens that time really flies by during your Boot Camp experience. They…
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Best Latin-Style Thanksgiving Tips!

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A Latin-Style Thanksgiving is possible, even when you choose a turkey as the main dish! The perfect roast turkey is tender, juicy and flavorful. From selecting the right bird to letting it rest, here are a few tips to achieve all of the above: •…
How to deal with your child's fear of Santa Claus

How to Deal With Your Kid's Fear of Santa Claus

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If your kid is afraid of Santa Claus, taking a picture of her on his lap won't be easy! I was at the mall doing some early Christmas shopping when I heard a child screaming at the top of his lungs. I thought maybe the boy was lost or…
Take best holiday pictures of your kids

Take Great Holiday Photos of Your Kids: 7 Tips From a Pro

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How to take the best Holiday photos of your kids? Here's how! The year goes by so fast and before you know it we realize we haven't taken a shot of our little ones to post on the family newsletter or to send to Abuelita during the holidays.…
When to tell your kid the truth about Santa?

How to Tell Your Child The Truth About Santa

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There will come a day when your kids find out the truth about Santa. So what's the best way to handle it? We asked Melissa Kester, director and founder of the Madison Marriage and Family Therapy P.C. in New York City. Here's her advice: Just…