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MÁS staff holiday picks for las mujeres

Books
Have a reader in your familia? We all love to read, especially stories of the ups and downs of Latinas. Check out these great books by Latino authors:
Cost: $7 to $21
Where to buy: Russo’s Books, various locations around town
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez
¡yo! by Julia Alvarez
Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Caramello by Sandra Cisneros
Make Him Look Good by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
The Dirty Girls Social Club: A Novel (Paperback) by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez
The Latina’s Bible: The Nueva Latina’s Guide to Love, Spirituality, Family, and La Vida (Paperback)by Sandra Guzman

Rio de la Plata yarns
Cost: $13-16 per skien
Where to buy: www.yarnmarket.com
Knitting is no longer just the pastime of abuelas. According to the Craft Yarn Council of America, female knitters 25-34 are estimated at 5.7 million in the United States. Rio de la Plata yarn is spun by a conglomerate of home-based spinners located in the city of Melo, Uruguay. Once spun, it is hand dyed in the city of Montevideo just half a mile east of the famous Rio de la Plata. The company helps otherwise poverty-stricken employees by paying them a “living wage” for their beautiful yarns.

Magazines
Cost: Free and varies
Where to buy: On the Web and/or via telephone
It’s a true pleasure for a mujer to take a little time out for herself and enjoy a magazine ... but if there’s no magazine, no time out!

Of course, start out with getting your favorite chica signed-up to receive MÁS magazine, which will be delivered to her home — for free! Starting with our Jan. 5 issue, MÁS will no longer automatically show up on your front drive. But, don’t worry — if you take a moment to visit our Web site at: www.masmagazine and click the “about us” link, a few easy steps later, you can request that the publication for “culture, pride and community” be delivered straight to the mailbox of your choice (sign yourself up, too, while you’re at it!).

Or, call in your free subscription requests to 392-5777.

MÁS will also continue to be distributed at various rack locations throughout Bakersfield.

There are also various gift subscriptions available for most any women’s magazine, including Latina magazine — which is offering a holiday gift special of two subscriptions to Latina for $18; any additional gift subscriptions are another $8 each.

Visit www.latina.com and fill out the easy form. You’ll also receive free gift cards to inform your amigas about their new amiga — Latina magazine! — that will soon arrive from you with amor in the mail!

Really, just about any women’s magazine will make a nice holiday gift that will keep on giving all year long.

Sizzling Santanas
Cost: $97.95
Where to buy: Available online at: www.
Zapatos y mujeres go together like peas in a pod! You simply can’t go wrong by giving the woman in your life a great pair of shoes by Carlos Santana.

Yes, THAT Carlos Santana! When he’s not creating mind-blowing music, he’s designing foot-beautifying fashions.

Try “Carlos by Carlos Santana ‘Reckless’ Pump,” a pointed-toe pump that spices up any ensemble, with a richly mixed finish and subtle stitch detail.

Approximate heel height: 3 1/2”.

Leather upper/synthetic lining and sole.

By Carlos by Carlos Santana; imported.

Simon Silva artwork
Give the gift of fine art and treasure it forever ...
“Amor A Todas Horas”
Artist: Simon Silva
Small: 16” X 20” $20
Large: 26” X 36” $30
“Las Comadres”
Artist: Simon Silva
Small: 16” X 20” $20
Large: 26” X 30” $30
Check out the Web site: www.craftsamistad.com/prints.htm

Live Luxe by Jennifer Lopez Holiday Set
Cost:  A $77 value, only $55
Where to buy: Macy’s
Live Luxe — All Out Glam. Indulge your senses with the newest Jennifer Lopez fragrance. This sparkling gift set is all you need to get ready for the holiday season. The set includes a 3.4 fl oz eau de parfum natural spray and a 6.7 fl oz shimmer touch body lotion.

Camisas with something to say!
Cost: $15.99
Where to buy: www.chicanostyle.com (a new store opened up in the Valley Plaza)
We mujeres can never get enough clothes, especially those shirts that have a cool saying on them, i.e.: “Brown is Beautiful” T-shirt

¡Musica Romantica!
We all love music that comes from the heart. Why not treat her to the latest CD of Vicente Fernandez, our Frank Sinatra of ranchera music.
“La Tragedia del Vaquero”
Vicente Fernandez
Cost: $11.97
Where to buy: www.Amazon.com or check with local retail stores
La Historia de un Idolo, Vol. 1
Vicente Fernandez
Cost: $14.99
Where to buy: www.target.com

— Compiled by MÁS staffers Lisa Wuertz, Teresa Adamo and Olivia Garcia