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Teach Your Children The Meaning of Christmas

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What is the real meaning of Christmas, and how to teach it to your children? As a mother, you teach your children first and foremost by example. During this holiday season, you have the opportunity to show your family the three most meaningful…
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Top Holiday Books For Children

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Following are my top Holiday books for children, based on my experience. This is one of the best times of the year to get your kids hooked on reading. There are so many wonderful books centered around the holidays. Many of these stories…
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Tips to Travel With Kids

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Traveling with kids is an adventures. Here are my tips to travel with them. In America, there are two classes of travel: First class, and with children. —Robert Benchley "When you have a baby, your family should be obligated to…
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How to Avoid Fighting With Your Spouse During the Holidays

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Of course you want to avoid fighting with your spouse during the holidays but, how? Unfortunately the most heated fights of the year between couples occur precisely when they should be experiencing peace on earth and goodwill towards…
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5 Topics to Avoid for a Drama-Free Family Gathering

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Drama-Free family gatherings can happen! But, you need to avoid touchy topics to make them possible. You love them, but they make you nuts. Can't wait to see them, but you are darn happy to leave or get them out of your house. Is it any…
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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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Latino Cookies for a Christmas Cookie Exchange Party

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Whether you've been invited to a Latino Christmas Cookie Exchange Party or you're at a loss as to what to give your neighbors or co-workers for Christmas or in need of a creative project to keep your kids occupied, we've got the perfect holiday…
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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…