The Mami Diaries

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Smoochfest

By Carla Molina Martins | 04/12/2010 - 13:07 | 2 Comments

Being Latina, my family and I have always been very affectionate.  Every family and friendly gathering begins and ends with hugs and kisses no matter if there are 4 people or 20 people in the room.  While naturally inclined to hugs and kisses there is one kind of kiss I'm not a fan of - kissing kids on the lips. Don't get me wrong, I know some...

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He Said, She Said

By Carla Molina Martins | 04/07/2010 - 18:00 | 1 Comment

In my Mami Diaries post last week I told you about my husband who thinks himself my personal Spanish dictionary. He fancies himself quite the authority on the language. Funny thing is he doesn't just reserve his corrections for words he thinks I'm faux translating but also for words he...

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My Bilingual Better Half

By Carla Molina Martins | 03/29/2010 - 10:35 | 0 Comments

My husband is not Latino, but knows quite a bit of Spanish. Growing up he spent many summers at a New Hampshire camp with lots of kids from Mexico and Venezuela. He learned most of his Spanish from the friends he made there (an equal amount of appropriate Spanish and plenty inappropriate Spanish as well). He is, by no means, fluent; but knows enough...

Census Time

By Carla Molina Martins | 03/24/2010 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

If you don't watch television or listen to the radio or go online or drive on the road (or live under a rock), you may have avoided all the hoopla for the 2010 census. I can't do a damn thing these days without being reminded I have to return my questionnaire. I understand how important it is to be counted;...

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Fly Girl

By Carla Molina Martins | 03/17/2010 - 19:00 | 0 Comments

On Sunday, March 7, superstar Latinas took to the red carpet to celebrate the 82nd Academy Awards.  While Zoe Saldana wore my favorite dress of the evening, it was Jennifer Lopez that had my jaw dropping.  I know, this lady always looks fabulous.  Even when her outfit...

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Zen Kids

By Carla Molina Martins | 03/16/2010 - 13:43 | 0 Comments

Pre-baby, I was a big fan of yoga.  I'd go once or twice a week to a local studio.  It was cleansing and invigorating and made me feel strong.  After baby, I could never find the time.  You can imagine my excitement when I discovered Itsy Bitsy Yoga, which is a program for enjoying yoga with...

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Hear Me Roar!

By Carla Molina Martins | 03/08/2010 - 09:00 | 0 Comments

Did you know March 8th is International Women's Day? It's celebrated globally and draws attention to the "economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future." I'm not one to jump in on contructed holiday celebrations but being a mami and on top of that a mami to...

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A Love Letter to Moms of Colicky Babies

By Carla Molina Martins | 03/03/2010 - 12:08 | 0 Comments

Your precious, sweet angel you waited 9 long months for has finally arrived.  You anticipated cooing and angelic gurgly sounds complete with little foamy spit bubbles of love.  Instead you've found yourself with a wailing baby that cries non-stop.  You heard about colic but thought (wished, hoped) it happened to other folks and even if you did suffer through...

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