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10 Things You Must Do Before You Die

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Here is a list of 10 things you really must do before you die, so you can live without regrets. Go on a Crazy Adventure—Adventures are the reasons we love going to the movies—the thrill, the suspense, the great unknown of what is…
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Self-Defense: Is It Always Wise to Fight Back?

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If you were confronted or assaulted in a robbery or some other crime, would you know how to defend yourself? Should you even attempt self-defense, or just give your assailant what he wants and hope to escape without violence? It’s a question…
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Past lives, Psychics, Numerologists and the People Who Love Them

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I don’t know if this is true of Latinos in general, but we have a long tradition of bruja tendencies on both sides of my Mexican-American family. When anyone on my dad’s side of the family was going through a stressful situation (a bad…
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Teaching Your Kids About Swearing: No Potty Mouth!

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Potty mouth at home? If your kids have one, it's time to teach them, and yourself, about swearing.  OH WHAT FUN IT IS TO RIDE Years before we became parents, my husband and I lived in New Jersey and commuted into Manhattan every day.…
Seven Lessons Our Children Teach Us

Seven Lessons Our Children Teach Us

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We teach our children everything we can think of, from tying shoelaces to crossing the street safely to how to ride a bike. But have you thought about the ways our kids can inspire us? Here are seven valuable lessons we can learn from our…
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A Latina Mom's Health Survival Guide

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Coffee in bed is, for most of us, a decadent luxury that we may experience on vacation or every once in a blue moon. But for 40-year old public relations professional Soldanela Rivera it is a morning ritual akin to brushing her teeth—and…
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Crafting Your Way to a Stress-Free Life

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There are many ways to let out stress: Punching a wall, scarfing Oreos in a dark broom closet, or my favorite—an old-school silent scream. How about something a little more upbeat and healthy? I’m talking crafts. Believe it or not,…
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How to Look and Feel More Youthful

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Please note that the title of this post is How to Look and Feel More Youthful, not How to Look Younger! Although I admit it’s flattering when someone tells me I look younger than my 50 years, I believe the secret to living a healthier and…

Looking for Love? Try These Popular Latino Dating Sites

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Online dating has moved well beyond the simple formula of boy meets girl. Now, there are sites for just about every taste and desire. There are sites for gay men and women to find their same sex soul mates; there…