Ever notice that a person who is not proud of their smile often appears to not be proud of themselves too? They seem to lack a confidence about themselves that everyone deserves to have. People wanting a healthy, winning smile is not shallow by any means. A nice smile generally give off a more positive...
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An Avocado Recipe I Want My Child To Love: ‘Titi April’s Avocado Egg Salad!’
Skip the mayo and bring on the avocados please! “Yummy,” is the absolute best word to describe this awesome avocado dish. So get ready to trade in your traditional egg salad and bring on this zesty take to this old family favorite! So lets get started. Now according to my daughter’s Aunt or “Titi” April,...
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Twitter Party Alert!!!! Get Back to School with Verizon FiOS!
Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencils, oh my! If you are like me then you are coming to the realization that it’s almost time for our kids to get back to school, which means there’s a lot to do to get ready for the new school year. Ease back into the school frame of mind by joining me...
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Mark’s Homemade Chili Recipe! Mazola Sobrecitos Giveaway! Written by Michelle Rivera
Everyone in my family adores my husband Mark’s chili recipe. He found the original recipe years ago on the Food Network and then of course he added his own flare to it to make it his own. He’s never really been one to stick to a recipe of any kind. He likes to mix and...
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‘Mommy Thoughts on Marriage Equality’ Written by Lindsay O’Neil
I have two beautiful little girls, one three and one under a year old. They make me laugh, smile, cry and want to pull my hair out on a daily basis. They are my reason for breathing. When my oldest was born I immediately became hyper-aware of the fragility of our lives, and like...
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Ondina Lopez: Mom To Olympians! Written by Michelle Rivera
Raising exceptional children is a goal that all of us parents strive for and that is why I think Ondina Lopez is one exceptional mom. She has managed to raise not one, but four outstanding children. Her kids Steven, Jean, Mark, and Diana have all reached the world elite level in Taekwondo. Steven, Mark...
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White Paper: An Article On The State of Hispanic Caregivers. Written by: Michelle Rivera
God bless my Abuelita who celebrated her 83rd birthday this past April. My grandmother who has lived with Diabetes for a very long time has been very lucky to have three loving children who have divided up her needs and taken on different responsibilities in her caregiving. Whether it be providing her with financial support,...
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Twitter Party Alert!!! You Have A Lot to ‘Gain’ By Joining Me. Written by: Michelle Rivera
Ask yourself this question, what does your favorite scent say about you? Gain conducted a 2012 study by Wakefield Research that found that 86 percent of U.S. Hispanic consumers feel it is important for their personal scent to match their personality. So Gain’s official “scent matchmaker”, Dr. Aroma wants to help you discover your perfect scent match. Will...
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‘A Letter To My Husband’ Written by Michelle Rivera
Dear Mark, It’s amazing to me that we have been together for 8 years and have now been married for 5 of those years. Those years have been complex in the most wonderful way. We have shared a lot of laughter, arguments, joy, and tears throughout this time together. We have seen each other through...
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‘Hosting Green’ Written By America’s Host Liza Utter
In preparation of the 4th of July holiday, I thought it would be nice to share an article with you from my friend ‘America’s Host’ Liza Utter. She is truly a talented party planner and award winning restaurateur too! It’s also her birthday today, so happy birthday dear Liza! Love, ~Michelle Rivera~ Founder...