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How To Be a 10 With Perfect Nails

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[EDITOR'S NOTE: Part of a series devoted to Mamiverse attending Festival People en Español Presented by Target in San Antonio on September 1-2. The inaugural festival promises to celebrate Latino contribution to art, music, lifestyle…
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Follow Friday Blogger Roundup: Milestones

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As I shared on Monday of this week, school is in session in many Southern states, and my back-to-school experience was less than perfect. But, gauging from the comments you left on the post, I’m not alone! Today, for our Follow Friday…
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Our Online Family: Sisterhood & Community

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On a recent family trip to Haiti I was reminded of the importance of community. As my family and I unpacked our bags in a quaint cottage on a hill in Freres, our hosts—my in-laws’ family—realized we needed a few things to make our stay…
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Latinas More Likely to Reap Benefits of Breastfeeding

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This week, August 1-7, is World Breastfeeding Week, sponsored by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The annual event is intended to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding, and its essential part in neonatal and infant health.…
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Will the Michelle Obama - Mamiverse Chat Win the Latino Vote?

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First Lady Michelle Obama help a historic live chat with Latina moms, which I moderated in July, received rave reviews and still has the Latino community buzzing.  The Latina moms who participated—Melanie Edwards, Yvette Marquez-Shrapnack,…

Michelle Obama Chats with Mamiverse Latina Moms in Nationwide Broadcast

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In a Mamiverse exclusive, First Lady Michelle Obama sat down to chat with six Latina moms to discuss their lives and the key issues impacting Hispanic families across the nation.  Our roundtable was moderated by CNN analyst and Mamiverse…
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First Lady Michelle Obama Chats With Mamiverse Latina Moms

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHj2Uclt1q4[/youtube] In a Mamiverse exclusive, First Lady Michelle Obama sat down to chat with six Latinas to discuss their lives as moms, and the key issues impacting Hispanic families across the…
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I’m Latina, and I Don’t Speak Spanish

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 I hate when it happens. When my mother-in-law comes over and she is in a heated discussion with my husband and I wonder if she’s talking about me. When I shop at the local Mexican market and I need two pounds…
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Lessons from 4 Women Living Their Dreams

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Ever wonder how you can quit your job and achieve your dreams? These four Latinas have found their calling. And as one of the women says, “If you follow your passion you will have a fulfilled life. Fear is what paralyzes you. Money will…