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Mexicali Blues is spending the month of February concentrating on restoring our sense of community through acts of compassion, and we want you to come along—all the way to Guatemala. Last week, we told you about the community-building power of our handmade beaded bracelets. By teaching women living along the shores of Lago de Atitlán […]

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For many New England families, today is the last day of school before the midwinter school break begins. With snow piling up to crazy heights all around us and weeks of winter still ahead of us, it’s a particularly tempting time to just … get away. You might be leaving your community for warmer weather […]

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“In November, people are good to each other.” —Cynthia Rylant, In November The holiday season is finally here, and we’re bursting with gratitude, good vibes and great plans to give back! Isn’t it amazing how November’s colder temperatures and longer, darker nights draw us closer to those we love and fill us with gratitude for […]

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Here at Mexicali Blues HQ, we feel so grateful to live and work in a community in which sustainable agriculture, healthy whole foods, and local farming are growing to be valued as important facets of life.  In a world that is frequently oriented towards speed and convenience, the benefits of growing and cooking our own […]

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