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Why the Latina Vote Might Have the Most Impact

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While there has been much buzz about the Latino vote in the press for the past year about how America’s largest and fastest growing minority group will have an impact in deciding the outcome of Tuesday’s election, the reality is Latinas will shape what ultimately happens.  Read more >

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A Spicy Tahini Twist On Kale Chips

Tahini Kale Chips

[Editor's Note: Lots of food bloggers have written about kale chips, and I understand why: They're a terrific, tasty snack with a lot of nutritional punch. But I love this rendition, which amps up the flavor profile of kale chips beyond the most common way to season them. It's a fun change of pace! --Genie]  Read more

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Adopting a Shelter Dog

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Back in August, I had the pleasure of helping organize the BlogHer ’12 Pet Fashion Show, partnering with PetSmart and the ASPCA. The best part of the experience was seeing all the cute pups that participated and hearing their adoption stories (which you can read more about in my recap post).  Read more >

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A Look at Nexus Devices from Google

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We've covered the new products from Apple that will be available this holiday season. We've talked about Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system and the devices it will be calling to you from. Let's see, what else might be on the horizon at year's end? Oh, yeah, that Google outfit has a whole series of new gadgets called Nexus. The war for your tablet dollars is ON!  Read more >

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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Clean Up At CMAs [Photos]

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[Editor's Note: Husband and Wife Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert are making some room on their mantle today after each took home multiple awards at last night's Country Music Awards. The Nashville stars were out en masse, and  Read more

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Hurricane Sandy – I Lost Power But Maybe Found a Stronger Connection

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It has been a few days since hurricane Sandy reached the Northeast and caused havoc for millions. I remained in my apartment in New York City for three days with my two daughters without electricity or water. The days had their challenges but I noticed how my daughters and I all stayed together the entire time. We ate, slept, talked and played together. We laughed about the non-working toilet that was starting to smell and the hard biscuits I made in the dark.  Read more >

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Music Video: Travel Back In Time With Bleached

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 I love the name, I love the concept and I love the music. Bleached – led by sisters Jennifer and Jessica Clavin from the little burg of Los Angeles, just might be my new favorite band. Previously members of Mika Miko, these sisters have musical lo fi DNA in their blood.  Read more

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7 Things To Make Breastfeeding Suck Less

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If you nursed your baby, you might remember those early days when everything seems difficult and it seems as though it will never be easier. And then you learned a thing or two -- and so did your little one. House of Peanut just shared seven things that helped her breastfeeding relationship and made it a bit easier. Good tips!  Read more

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