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Michelle Obama Addresses Women Columnists Before Big Speech

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In preparation for her speech tonight at the opening of the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC, First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a conference call this afternoon with news outlets aimed at women, under the initiative Obama for America…
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Elianne Ramos: Confessions of a Social Media Geek

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You’ve probably heard Elianne Ramos’ name before. She’s an active volunteer at Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), where she writes the organization’s blog, leads the weekly Twitter chats and helped coordinate this May’s first top…
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Moms' Back to School Spending Habits

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Every mom knows that back to school is an exciting and expensive time of year. Books, clothes, supplies, and fees can add up to quite a hefty sum. This infographic from Parenting.com and Citi’s Women & Co. offers an interesting breakdown…

10-Minute Makeover for Busy Mamis

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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 and…
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My wacky jobs as a Single Mom

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“A mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do,” especially when it comes to a single mom going through tough financial times. There is practically nothing a mother wouldn’t do to feed her family, and I’ve certainly done my fair share…
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5 Cash-Generating Gigs for Stay-at-Home Moms

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Wouldn't you like to make more money or have extra cash in your pocket? What’s holding you back? With a changing economy, more and more people are opting to work for themselves. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40% of the country's…
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How to Avoid Toxic Burnout!

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I’m one of those people who’s always told, “I don’t know how you do it all.”  I was aware that I’d been working hard for the last four years or so. Rarely did I take a day  off from work—let alone disconnect myself  from…
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Latinas Supporting One Another, Building One Future

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Last week it was announced that I would be taking the helm as Mamiverse Editor-in-Chief. I could not be more proud to be a part of this site, its mission, and to work with the brilliant team that makes the site what it is. Anyone who knows…
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How to Ace a Job Interview Over the Phone

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You’ve been sending your resume out to anyone who seemed remotely interested, hoping to find something to fit your needs or maybe even that dream job you’ve always wanted. When you finally get that initial phone call from a company,…