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Coffee Talks: Losing Baby Teeth and the Ultimate Lesson I Learn Daily

December 13, 2019
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Family

For months now, our son has been wishing his teeth away. With a mouth full of baby teeth, he watches his big sister collect her tooth money and grabs his teeth with his fingers saying, “I think it’s wiggly.” No,...

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How to Know When You Have to Let Your Kids Go

June 19, 2018
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Family

Guys, I can’t believe – truly can’t believe – that I sit here in real time on Ti’s last day of Kindergarten. If you know me I’m simultaneously heavily sobbing and doing a happy jig. I spend a lot of...

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Why Our Son Thinks We “Got Him” at Mexico’s Most Popular Convenience Store

March 22, 2018
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Family

If I had to guess it started around the dinner table – where many good stories start. Perhaps we were talking about where babies come from or maybe it was around Rafa’s birthday which would answer why Santi was wondering...

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Coffee Talks: The Only Thing That Matters When Moving with Kids

February 7, 2017
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Expat, Family

During these last few months of searching for our next move abroad, we talked about it endlessly with everyone. Everyone except for our kids. I wasn’t scared to tell them; I just didn’t have anything to tell them and “I...

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Patching Generations: A Handmade Baby Quilt | The Cuba Libre Series

January 9, 2017
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Family

Some years back, Nana, my Cuban tia/prima* (aunt/cousin), helped make a project a reality. I had collected some of Rafa’s baby clothes that I just didn’t have the heart to part with and Nana cut out, designed, laid out, and sewed a...

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Coffee Talks: Comforting Words for the Sibling Who Stays Behind

September 8, 2016
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Family

A new phase began in our lives: our first child went off to school. But my concern was less for the one that went and more for the sibling that stayed behind. I’m a mostly rational adult that knows how to...

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Coffee Talks: Blaze Like a Motherf*#cker and Be Yourself

April 4, 2016
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Family

I took both my kids to the salon with me the other day. It wasn’t the best decision I’ve ever made but I also had big hair in the 80’s so I think we could all agree that occasionally I...

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The Rumble: Santiago’s Delivery Story

May 2, 2013
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Family

Let’s get ready to rumbllllllllle If the last few weeks before Santiago’s delivery are a hint to his future nature, his could be one of three things: stubborn, lazy, or downright chilled out and comfortable anywhere since his refusal to turn into...

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The Art of an Easy Newborn

April 21, 2013
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Pocket Full o' Mumbles

Newborns are easy. They are cute little humans whose new head smell is totally addictive. They make adorable squishy nose faces and randomly smile and stare their eyes at the world long enough to tell you that they know they’re...

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The Quick Soap Opera Recap

April 15, 2013
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Family

I can’t believe that in my last post, I was awaiting the arrival of Baby Bump and now Santiago is here – waking us up at night, sleeping all day, and peeing on everyone. In other words, he’s perfect and just...

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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.