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Salute Summer’s End with a Labor Day Party

The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler. Summer is winding down whether we like it or not, so why not give it a proper send-off? From drinks to décor, check out these ideas for a perfectly planned Labor Day gathering. Cook something…

A Latino Fourth of July

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I experienced my first Fourth of July in 1976 in Los Angeles, California. I was almost of 12 years old and visiting with my father and sister, and I had no real clue about the holiday or that it was the bicentennial. And while I knew that…

Juneteenth: A Celebration for All Americans

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June 19 is a special day for me. First of all, it’s my mother’s birthday. Secondly, it’s a significant date in African American history. It’s Juneteenth—or Emancipation Day. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1862…
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Dear Father's Day, Why Are You So Lame?

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Dear Father's Day; Why are you so lame? Every year you come around without a lot of fanfare. You sort of creep up on us near the middle of June and everyone seems to forget until it’s too late that we’re supposed to be celebrating you...…

Fun DIY Father’s Day Card

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What better way to say I love you on Father’s Day than an adorable handmade card? This crafty tutorial is quick and easy! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Read Related: Unleash Your Inner Crafter with These…
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Remembering Hispanic War Heroes on Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is the day we remember and honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives for our country. Originally, the holiday was created to remember the fallen soldiers of the Civil War, on both the Union…
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Memorial Day: Pizza a la Latina

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Pizza, pizza, pizza. The all-American, non-American favorite food. There was a time I was unimpressed with the idea of ordering one when friends gathered, let alone making my own. I’ve not had a mind-blowing pie in recent jaunts. And the…
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How I Celebrate My Mom on Mother’s Day

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One of the things I am most thankful for about becoming a mother is that it has helped me appreciate my own mother all over again. You see, growing up, we always butted heads. There was the typical stuff—her being super strict and me thinking…
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Sweet Corn Cake with Fruit & Whipped Cream for Mother's Day

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My Mami has never had much of a sweet tooth. She will indulge in a few buñelos over the Christmas Holidays or maybe a slice of cake on birthdays. She prefers savory over sweet when it comes to after dinner treats.  With Mother’s Day approaching…