This time of the year, we have holiday decorations at home and floral arrangements for special occasions. When I purchase or am gifted a large floral arrangement, I usually Continue reading
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Today’s Cup of Joy: Thankful for Family
This week is Thanksgiving. During this time of the year, I reflect (even more) on the many blessings in life and everything I am thankful for! I feel very fortunate, and thankful with God and life. One of the biggest blessings in my life is Continue reading
Easy & Quick Ravioli Meal
Lately, I have been cooking more for my hubby. He is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, he is German after all. I have learned to make lots of meals from scratch, but sometimes I like to mix it up on the menu and seek out healthy options of prepared raw meals which I can cook at home. On some weeks, like this Thanksgiving week, Continue reading
Love The Coopers: Holiday Movie Review
Every year, I look forward to the Christmas holidays! The decorations, traditions, parties and get togethers with friends and family, and celebrating Christmas Eve in a large family gathering! Even though my family Christmas gatherings are fun and joyful, Continue reading
Enjoying Local Resorts: My Day at La Costa Resort & Spa
My hubby had purchased a golf four-some at La Costa Resort & Spa at a charity event we attended and after several months he fit time on the course into his schedule. He asked me if I wanted to join him, but Continue reading
Easy Low-Calorie Chocolate Healthy Dessert
Everyday, I try to eat some type of fruit. Mostly papaya or tropical fruits. Now that I am pregnant, I have increased the amount of fruit I eat so I can add some extra nutrients. I don’t always have time to chop up fresh fruit and always feel bad if Continue reading
The Power of Appreciation & How to Practice Gratitude
We all have tough days, some things that worry us may seem petty or small later on when we put it in perspective, but in the moment they can bring our mood down. Sometimes bad things do happen and we cannot control them, such as an illness, accident, or losing our job. I try to practice the Power of Appreciation everyday and it has helped me through some serious tough times and moments of Continue reading
Become What You Believe: 21 Day Free Meditation Experience – Oprah & Deepak
(graphic from choprameditation.com)
In the past, I have written about how I have learned to meditate and how helpful it has been for me. I haven’t shared much about a very difficult and emotional experience I had last summer, but I will share that Continue reading
How Not To Eat the Halloween Candy Before Oct 31
Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays because I enjoy it with my nieces and nephews! Spending Halloween with children increases the joy of this holiday for me! Seeing them get excited about their costumes, gathering for Continue reading
Best Way to Take 5 Minutes or Less in the Shower
Have you ever wondered how long you spend in the shower everyday? The majority of 18-to-34-year-old Americans spend more than 10 minutes showering. The time goes down for people aged 55 and above (source: Huffington Post). There are days when I only have five minutes to take a shower, less Continue reading
Boy or Girl?
Thank you all for your very kind messages and words! We received hundreds of messages and calls congratulating us! Since our path towards pregnancy was not Continue reading
Behind the Scenes at Ch 6 Interviews for Fall Fest
We had an on-location shoot at Westfield Plaza Bonita for Fall Fest with reporter Amanda Shotsky and videographer Jeremy Flint, from CW Ch 6. We shot four live segments for Continue reading
Visit to Heidelberg in Germany
Finally, I am looking through our pictures from our trip a few weeks ago to Germany. My hubby had business meetings, and I accompanied him to visit my mother-in-law and our friends. It is always nice to visit Germany with my hubby. I had been there a few times when I was single, but traveling there with him Continue reading
Join Us at Fall Fest at Westfield Plaza Bonita: Free Family Fun & Fall Fashion Shows
For more than eight years, I have been volunteering as emcee at events at Westfield Plaza Bonita and Westfield Mission Valley. The events are always fun and free to the public! There is also a charity cause linked to the events. This Saturday, October 24, I am looking forward to co-emceeing the Fall Fest at Westfield Plaza Bonita, along with radio personality Continue reading
New Imaginate Exhibit at the Fleet: Family Fun
The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is of my favorite museums to visit with my nieces and nephews! There are always interactive exhibits where the kids can not only play, but also learn! And, the adults play too! It is fun for the entire family! I recently attended the Opening Night Continue reading
We Are Expecting: Baby Jiao Hernández
This is one of the most exciting posts I have written. Jim and I are happy to share with you all that we are expecting a baby. This is our first baby! We feel excited, happy, and blessed! We are in the Continue reading
Everest: Good Date Night Movie And To Watch With Friends
I enjoy going to the movies for entertainment, a good laugh, but also to learn. When I have the opportunity to watch a movie which is based on a true story, and is both entertaining and educational, it is the best of both worlds! Everest is one of these movies! I invited Continue reading
Celebrando Latinas 2015
El Latino San Diego newspaper held their Fifth Annual Celebrando Latinas conference recently. The event was again a huge success! It was not only educational, it was Continue reading
Plants Vs Zombies Birthday Party Flower Pot Cupcakes
Moms will go to far reaches to make their children happy. One of these ways is to have a child’s themed birthday party. I went to a Plants Vs Zombies birthday party, and was surprised to learn the mom had baked and decorated the birthday cake and the cupcakes. It wasn’t just any cake & cupcakes, these were special Continue reading
Easy Way To Eat Light & Healthy
About a year ago, I was visiting my sister and she pulled a ready-to-eat salad from the refrigerator. She opened the container & simply poured the enclosed veggies, toppings, and dressing over it! In seconds she was Continue reading