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Marlene’s Five Favorite Chairs

We sit on them every day without giving them a second thought. I imagine the first chair a human ever… [more]

Marlene’s Five Favorite Chairs Marlene’s Five Favorite Chairs

Cómo cuidar más nuestro planeta y nuestro dinero: Segunda parte

En un mundo perfecto, reemplazaríamos todos nuestros electrodomésticos por modelos con mayor eficiencia… [more]

Cómo cuidar más nuestro planeta y nuestro dinero: Segunda parte Cómo cuidar más nuestro planeta y nuestro dinero: Segunda parte

Five Common Insurance Mistakes To Avoid

Our Hispanic households have been disproportionally hard hit by the economic downturn and  reducing… [more]

Five Common Insurance Mistakes To Avoid Five Common Insurance Mistakes To Avoid

Cómo cuidar más a nuestro planeta

Nuestro planeta es todo lo que tenemos; sin él dejaríamos de existir. Y sin embargo, continuamos abusando… [more]

Cómo cuidar más a nuestro planeta Cómo cuidar más a nuestro planeta

Is A Reproduction An Acceptable Design Alternative? You Decide.

There is a debate in the design world.  Is using a reproduction of a designer piece an acceptable… [more]

Is A Reproduction An Acceptable Design Alternative? You Decide. Is A Reproduction An Acceptable Design Alternative? You Decide.
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How-To Keep Leather Looking New

Some people go for the distressed – “I’ve owned it forever” - leather sofa look.  Others prefer their leather sofa to appear new for as long as possible.  If you are a fan of the brand spanking new look, the following Casa Sugar tips are easy to incorporate into your routine.           How to Keep Your Upholstery [...]

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RESUELVA AHORRAR DINERO EN SU SEGURO DE AUTO Y CASA EN 2012

Evite Errores Costosos El Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) ofrece cinco maneras de ahorrar en sus seguros sin arriesgarse a quedar sub-asegurado o recortar coberturas indispensables. Ahorrar en los seguros no tiene que ser complicado. Lo importante es evitar que los recortes afecten la protección financiera necesaria para enfrentar un desastre. A continuación se listan los cinco [...]

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The Millionaire Makeover For Frugalistas

The holiday fiestas have vanished into the haze of Christmas Past. The weather forecast is “gray to gloomy” for the foreseeable future. Your mood could use a lift. Clearly, a full head-to-toe makeover is in order. Over the New Year, we all make lists of resolutions to improve ourselves. Yet when money is scarce, sometimes [...]

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An Easy To Implement Month-to-Month Home Organization Calendar

Did one of your New Year’s resolutions include the promise to finally get your home organized?  Are you already off track?  Fear not, you can still make it happen!  All you need is my easy-to-implement ‘one-weekend-a-month’ plan and you will be well on your way. Organizing your entire home can seem like a daunting task, [...]

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Predictions For Food Trends In 2012

As a foodie I love to learn about, and often mock, new food trends. They’re often like the hot new fashion trend, occasionally something genuinely unique emerges, but more often than not it’s ridiculous for the average person. Think the large, thick black or dark brown plastic frames for glasses popular in 2011.  If you are a Sofia Vergara [...]

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Choose Timeless Trends To Refresh Your Nest

   Timeless Trends As the saying goes, there’s no place like home. And these days people are looking for ways to make their existing home a more enjoyable living space. With the housing market still weak, more and more Casa Latina familias continue to embrace what they already have. The idea of refreshing nuestra casa, even [...]

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How-To Bridge The Parent-Text Divide

Good communication between parents and children can often be a challenge.  For Hispanic parents there is also a cultural divide – tradition vs. modern American values.  Adding to these challenges is the new vocabulary and etiquette that texting has established.  Fear not! Casa Latina is happy to offer tips from textPlus to help bridge the [...]

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Consejos para controlar el desorden

Cuando se trata de guardar nuestras cosas, tendemos a situarnos en una de estas dos categorías: los Pro-Exteriores, que quieren tener todo a la vista y a la mano, y los Pro-Interiores, que esconden todo en los armarios o dentro de los cajones. Conocer su estilo personal es el truco para encontrar herramientas y sistemas [...]

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Tips For A Healthy And Vital 2012

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could wave a magic wand and make your New Year’s resolutions come true? Nice maybe but, alas, not an option.  However there are simple steps to take that will make it easier to fulfill your promise to transform your health, energy and body in 2012. Our friends at Topical BioMedics have [...]

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