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Cooking with Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Paella!

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UPDATED November 14th, 2017 If you're wondering what to cook with Thanksgiving leftovers, let me suggest a Turkey Paella. The turkey will be loaded with moist and flavor the next day, and since the only best thing after Thanksgiving dinner…
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For Thanksgiving: 5 Great Kids’ Books on Kindness & Gratitude

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.UPDATED November 14th, 2017 Thanksgiving books for kids are great because children often need to be reminded of the importance of kindness and gratitude, especially as the holidays approach and their focus is on getting instead of giving.…
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On Thanksgiving—An Attitude of Gratitude

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UPDATED November 14th, 2017 Gracias a la vida, que me ha dado tanto, goes the first line of the world famous Mercedes Sosa song that tells the story of the singer/writer’s gratitude for the many blessings that life has given to her.…
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10 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Thanksgiving

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UPDATED November 7th, 2017 Thanksgiving has, and probably always will be, my favorite day of the year. It is a time for gathering together with family and friends—those whom we hold closest to our hearts. Although I try to teach my…

5 Creative Ways to Set a Picture Perfect Holiday Table

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UPDATED November 7th, 2017 The perfect holiday celebration needs a few key ingredients: family and loved ones, delicious food, and a really beautiful table. Don’t underestimate the power of a gorgeously put together table; as the NY Times…
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Gracias Giving: 15 Ways to Latinize Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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UPDATED November 1st, 2017 There is no holiday more American than Thanksgiving. All the bounties and blessings of the year are celebrated with family and friends and food and football. While a turkey dinner is the traditional celebratory…

Adorable Baby Halloween Costumes

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  UPDATED October 26th, 2017 Yes, we all know babies probably don't revel in dressing up for Halloween nearly as much as we revel in seeing their adorable little faces beaming from the center of a charming sunflower or popping…
Zombies, Vampires and Frida, Oh My! Fun Halloween Costumes

Zombies, Vampires and Frida, Oh My! Fun Halloween Costumes

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UPDATED November 16th, 2017 Halloween is just around the corner and probably the only thing that's even more fun than putting on a frightening, glam, goofy, fantasy costume yourself—is commiserating on the perfect Halloween outfit for…
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Three Kings Day Menu for a Special Day

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UPDATED June 17th, 2017 Three Kings Day is celebrated in many Latin countries on January 6. And, as with any Latin celebration, food takes center stage. My Three Kings Day Menu has some of the dishes my abuelita would serve on this day, which…