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On Arbor Day Plant the Right Tree

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Arbor means tree in Latin, and Arbor Day is a holiday where we take time to plant trees. The first Arbor Day was held on April 19, 1872. Today, over 30 countries observe a form of Arbor Day. If you're interested in celebrating this holiday,…

Quick & Easy April Fool’s Pranks

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If you haven’t come up with the perfect prank this April Fool’s Day, here are some hilarious, easy, and only slightly evil tricks to play on your nearest and dearest. For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! Read Related: April…
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Forgive or Forget: Celebrating Reconciliation Day

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It’s been 21 years since Ann Landers suggested making April 2 Reconciliation Day. Afterwards, she wrote, “I heard from thousands of readers who did pick up the phone and call friends and relatives with whom they had not spoken for a long…
April Fool’s Day in the Kitchen: Hint, It’s Not What You Think-Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes

April Fool's Day Recipes: They're Not What You Think!

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They say jokes usually hide an untold or hidden truth. And I believe they do. On April Fool’s Day; prank if you will, but go easy, be gentle, and have fun but not by humiliating others or by playing a heart-breaking prank. Instead, use…
Holiday Leftovers: Ham & Shells

Holiday Leftovers: Ham & Pasta Shells

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Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Mamiverse Food Contributor Nicole Presley, who was recently honored as one of the Top 100 Mom Food Blogs of 2013. ¡Felicidades Nicole! I'm absolutely insane about ham. Usually for the Easter holiday, I…
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Easter Potato Salad: A Family Favorite

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Where's the potato salad? That's the first thing my Tía will ask when she walks in the house on any given family gathering. It just has to be the one food that we always enjoy no matter what the occasion. A friend of mine who was born and…
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April Fool’s Day Origins & All-Time Best Pranks

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April Fool’s Day. For some of us, it’s an annoying blip on our annual radar, when we hope no one has the…creativity to try to pull a prank on us. Others look forward to the day all year long, and plan elaborate jokes on their friends…
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Throw A Cascarones-Making Easter Party

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Start a new tradition this year and host a cascarones making Easter party! Cascarones are empty eggshells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed with a piece of colorful tissue paper. They are named cascarones after…
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Easter Carrot Cheesecake Bars with Candied Carrots

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“¿Y el Cheesecake?” My mom laughs, points her finger and says “No va a haber pastel de queso.” My Papi laughs, shrugs his shoulders and walks away. Sometimes I think he asks simply to poke fun at her (my mom was never too keen on…