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Plan the Perfect Picnic
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Plan the Perfect Picnic for July 4th!

By Grace Bastidas | 07/01/2011 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Celebrate Independence Day this weekend by grabbing a basket and heading to the park for a festive Latin-style picnic. 

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Wicker baskets may be classic, but they lack personality. Instead, pick up a handmade palm basket ($137.44, directfrommexico.com), which features flowers and other traditional Mexican designs and can be used as...

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Thalía’s Last Words to her Mother

By Amaris Castillo | 06/03/2011 - 15:24 | 2 Comments

It has been a week since the sudden death of Thalía’s mother, Yolanda Miranda, and the famous Sodi family has received an outpour of support from friends, family, and fans.  Shortly after her mother was laid to rest earlier this week in Ferncliff Cemetery...

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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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Your Family and Your Man
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Your Family and Your Man

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel | 12/05/2010 - 12:21 | 4 Comments

We tackle four sticky scenarios that cause tension—and tell you how to solve them.

1. “My mom picks fights with my husband.”

The Situation: Six years ago, Teresa and her husband married and moved to Charlotte, N.C., more than 600 miles from her family. Now, every time her “bossy, opinionated and judgmental” mom visits, she...

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Surviving the Holidays with Your Man: A Step by Step Guide
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Surviving the Holidays with Your Man: A Step by Step Guide

By Kenrya Rankin Naasel | 11/28/2010 - 11:00 | 1 Comment

Here's everything you need to know to tackle four situations that might keep your new romance from surviving the holiday season:  

Exchanging Gifts

With gifts, it matters how long you’ve been dating, says Elena Brouwer, director of the International Etiquette Centre in Hollywood, Fla.: “If you spend a lot, you might make him think you’re...

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Amaury Nolasco On Losing His Sister: “She Was the Love of My Life”

By Lee Hernandez | 09/15/2010 - 16:11 | 0 Comments

Prison Break alum, Amaury Nolasco tragically lost his sister, Deborah this past July, when the 33-year-old—who had a history of heart problems—died suddenly of an apparent heart attack. The Boricua actor, 39, who next be seen starring on NBC’s Jerry Bruckheimer drama, Chase (which premieres next Monday) spoke to Latina.com...

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Latino Sextuplets to Take New York!

By Mariela Rosario | 08/26/2010 - 08:00 | 1 Comment

Victor and Digna Carpio are not your run of the mill Latino family. The Queens-based couple had sextuplets about two years ago (Yup, six kids! At the same time! And naturally!) and make it work on the very modest $1,800 a month Victor earns at his maintenance job. Oh, and the couple also have a nine-year old son, too!

Victor and Digna had...

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America Ferrera's Father Passes Away
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America Ferrera's Father Passes Away

By Mariela Rosario | 08/24/2010 - 18:00 | 1 Comment

America Ferrera's father Gregorio Ferrera died in a hospital in the capital city of Honduras over the weekend. Officials told EFE that Gregorio, who had long suffered from diabetes, was admitted last week to Tegucigalpa’s Teaching Hospital where he died early Sunday due to other complications. Ferrera had been estranged from her father...

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