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The Man of Little Words

November 15, 2012
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After a few Coronas my dad might get “chatty,” but he is – and always has been – a man of very little words. Most, if not all, of my previous boyfriends were terrified, “I don’t think your dad likes...

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When Breastfeeding isn’t Best Feeding

November 7, 2012
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“Don’t worry. It will come naturally. You’ll see.” “It bonds you to your baby.” “You will never give your baby anything better.” “It’s the most natural thing there is.” “It is the most a important thing a mother could do...

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A Big, Poofy Slightly Uncomfortable Dress with Elastic Band Sleeves Kind of Birthday

November 6, 2012
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Growing up, my sister and I had great big, blowout birthday parties full of friends, family, music, food, and big, poofy dresses…always big, poofy – slightly uncomfortable elastic band sleeves – dresses that my abuelita bought for us every year...

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Frankenstorm: A Lesson We Can Learn From?

October 31, 2012
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My mom since I was little has always said whenever we are at the beach, “Tengo mucho respeto al mar.” Which means, “I have [she] a lot of respect for the ocean.” I have always understood her position of respecting...

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Being Us First

October 11, 2012
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I read an article I just haven’t been able to stop thinking about. “I’m Not a ‘Mother First” is an article written by Jessica Valenti for The Nation‘s online magazine. To be upfront, part of what I liked so much...

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My Total Truths: #3 Change Doesn’t Make Everyone Happy… and It Doesn’t Have To

October 8, 2012
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My Total Truths #3: Change Doesn’t Make Everyone Happy… Nor Should It Years ago I was talking to a close friend about her unhappiness with certain relationships. It seemed that she had been looking inward and wanted to cut out...

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Make **it Happen

October 4, 2012
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“Did you watch the presidential debate last night?” My non-politico mom nonchalantly asked me. We are not what you would call a “political” family so her asking me really just is for small talk and not meaningful discourse . “Debate?”...

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Rescuing Waldo

October 1, 2012
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These two lovelies are Olive and Jersey and before Rafa was born (and after Husband of course – although he would argue this), they were the ♥s of my life. Both of them have their own rescue story. Both were in desperate...

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In Only 3 Summer Weeks

September 27, 2012
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To say that we had a packed summer would be an understatement. We spent one week in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. The next week in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic. Upon arriving home we went to the Jersey Shore the very next day...

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Top 5 Moments in Dominican Republic 2011-2012

September 25, 2012
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Top 5 Dominican Republic Moments Husband and I moved here a little over a year ago as newlyweds with two dogs and a baby on the way. We didn’t know what to expect about our life abroad. Our emotions were...

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Jennifer Legra ⎮ Author

Jennifer Legra is a personal growth mentor who helps women turn up their volume, shift their mindset, + remember who the fun they are while having fun and celebrating to your life. She's loves being your cheers🥂leader in creating your every happiness and uncorking a beautiful life. She has been featured in leading media outlets and has a podcast with Husband.