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Abuelita
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Our Abuelitas Mouth Off!

By Amaris Castillo | 07/15/2011 - 16:30 | 25 Comments

I am a young Latina with a 74-year-old roommate—my grandmother!  My abuela is quite the character. She can stroll into the house after Sunday Mass and easily toss a string of vulgarities at me, well, just because.

One day we were waiting to order some fast food when an employee accidentally spilled soda on her feet. The earth stopped moving. I knew this...

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Protecting Our Niños: Latino Kids are Less Likely to be Diagnosed with Learning Disabilities

By Grace Bastidas | 05/25/2011 - 14:45 | 2 Comments

According to a new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, developmental disorders are on the rise in the United States, with one in six children and teens suffering from autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But there's one group of kids that is less likely to be diagnosed with a learning disability: Latinos. 

Before we...

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Hot to Plan A Modern Quinces
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How to Plan A Modern Quinces

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel | 05/12/2011 - 14:30 | 2 Comments

Planning a Sweet 15 can be as involved as a wedding. We’ve created this guide, which includes everything from updates to some beloved traditions, to help you plot out each step. ¡Feliz quince años!

The Dress  

“For a versatile style, try an A-line frock, or a mini dress with a detachable full-length tulle skirt; you can remove...

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A Helpful Timeline for Planning Your Quinces
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A Helpful Timeline for Planning Your Quinces

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel | 05/11/2011 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

12 Months Before
• Set date
• Determine budget
• Pick colors, theme
• Book church, reception site

10 Month Before
• Ask godparents to participate
• Ask court and escort to participate
• Draft guest list
• Select DJ,...

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Muévelo: How to Combat Childhood Obesity

By Grace Bastidas | 05/10/2011 - 11:15 | 0 Comments

Childhood obesity has become an epidemic in the Latino community, and, according to a recent study conducted by Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, inactive parents are largely responsible for their kids’ excess weight. Even First Lady Michelle...

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Courage, Confidence and Character: The Girl Scouts Recruit Young Latinas
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Girl Scouts Focusing on Recruiting Young Latinas

By Grace Bastidas | 05/10/2011 - 11:00 | 0 Comments

The Girl Scouts have been around for nearly 100 years, so it only makes sense for its membership to reflect the population. That’s why the youth organization has turned its attention towards Latinas by creating a campaign to recruit girls from Spanish speaking households. We spoke to Monica Contreras, director of marketing and communications at...

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your Kids
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your Kids

By Stacey Rivera | 05/05/2011 - 11:15 | 1 Comment

We love any excuse to celebrate Mexico (and any reason to cook Mexican food). We found this aborable Mexican Cookbook Kit and think it is a great way to share Cinco de Mayo with your little ones—and we have it on good authority that this is the exact kit that Jessica Alba and little Honor use at their home!
 
The Mexican...

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Easter Basket
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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Easter Basket

By Grace Bastidas | 04/20/2011 - 13:37 | 0 Comments

Jessica Alba asks and we provide! The gorgeous 29-year-old mommy to 2-year-old Honor Marie (who's expecting her second baby with Cash Warren sometime in late summer/early fall) sent out a tweet yesterday about eco-friendly Easter basket ideas. It makes total sense since Earth Day is this Friday...

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