Going to the San Diego County Fair is a summer tradition for me! I have fond memories of going as a child, and now as an adult taking my nieces and nephews, and the past few years bringing Alessandra to the Fair! There is so much to see and do, and of course, eat! Such tasty and unique treats! This year’s theme is How Sweet it Is. The decorations include lots of candies, sweet treats, unicorns, and all kinds of colorful delights! A few of the featured food items this year are cotton candy ice cream sandwich, totally chocolate pasta, unicorn hotdog, nitro pop popcorn, ramen burrito, deep fried filet mignon, honey baked ham donut, and deep fried cinnamon apple ring, among others. I was invited to the Media Party on the Fair’s Opening Day. After the party, Continue reading
Category Archives: Motherhood
Visiting New Africa Rocks at San Diego Zoo
There is a new section called Africa Rocks at the San Diego Zoo! I remember seeing the section under construction last year. I recently visited the Zoo with Continue reading
Visiting the Children’s Nature Retreat & Interacting with 120 Animals
We are always seeking places to take Alessandra where she can learn and have fun at the same time. Locations where the entire family will have a good time! Recently, we have been reading more books about animals to her and she has learned to identify many of them. She also likes to Continue reading
Getting a Part of Myself Back by Going to the Theater to see Dirty Dancing
I enjoy going to the theater. In particular, I enjoy going to see Broadway shows and plays. I have been to Broadway shows in New York and in San Diego. The shows which come to San Diego are the touring Broadway shows, which are just as wonderful! For a few years, I went to Broadway San Diego shows regularly. Then, I stopped attending for a few years because Continue reading
The One Thing Which Determines The Type of Day I Will Have
Being a stay-at-home mom and continuing to work part-time from home is challenging. Being a stay-at-home mom is a full-time job in itself. I have great respect for moms! I always have, but now, it is even greater. Being able to stay at home to care for Alessandra is a blessing. I feel very fortunate. I am not complaining about it. It is the most rewarding experience and job I have ever had. Trying to continue to work is something I choose to do. Yes, I like the income and Continue reading
Found More Good Deals at Gymboree Clearance Sale
I went back to Gymboree & found even more great deals, 75% off already marked down clearance prices, at one of the stores which is closing. Watch video for details! Lots of cute clothes for winter, spring, & summer! Hope you enjoy this video! Thanks for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive Continue reading
Coco: The Importance of Traditions & Culture
At the Coco movie screening.
Growing up in a Mexican household (while living in California), I learned about Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead, the holiday celebrated in Mexico to honor the dead) at an early age. It was important to my parents that my siblings and I learn about the Mexican culture and traditions. They not only worked hard to teach us proper Spanish, but also to instill in us a sense of pride and appreciation for our Mexican culture and heritage. I am very appreciative to my parents for giving me this wonderful gift! I grew up in the United States, but I am Mexican-American, bicultural and bilingual! I feel I have the best of both worlds!
I want to be able to pass on this priceless gift to my daughter, Alessandra. So, when I got invited to the preview screening of Disney Pixar’s new animated movie Coco, I got excited! To add to the excitement and fun, I Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons Why Moms Prefer To Stay At Home Than Go Out
Moms, do you have to do lots of prepping and planning just to be able to go out with your significant other or friends to watch a movie or have dinner? I do! I recorded this video just for fun, thought it may make you laugh & you could relate: My TOP 10 REASONS Why Moms Prefer to Stay Home Than Go Out (at Night), click on link to watch it! Hope you enjoy this video! Thanks for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive Continue reading
Gymboree Stores Closing: Super Clearance Sale What We Bought 70% Off
Gymboree is closing hundreds of stores! We took advantage of this super clearance sale & purchased several items for our daughter at 70% off! Huge sale! You can still purchase items, sale continues until the stores close. Watch video for details! Lots of cute clothes for fall, winter, & spring! Perfect for your kids, Christmas gifts, birthdays, or baby showers! Hope you enjoy this video! Thanks for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive Continue reading
Unboxing Baby Gifts from Germany (my first video with baby)
My husband recently returned from a trip to Germany & brought back a box full of gifts from Grandma (Oma in German) for Alessandra, as well as gifts he bought for her & for me. Such cute gifts! Thanks for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive Continue reading
A FUN Monday: Shopping & a Padres Baseball Game
We had a different Monday: shopping & our first Padres baseball game of the season at Petco Park, click on video to view it! We had a fun-filled day! Thanks for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive Continue reading
I Needed This…Thursday Spa Night
I Needed This…Thursday Spa Night! I am trying to get back into my routine of getting regular facials and pedicures. It’s not easy when you are a mom of a toddler. It took some scheduling and planning, but I finally made it to get a spa pedicure, facial, and microdermabrasion. I even purchased a membership to force myself to get to the salon regularly! Watch the video and join me during my Thursday Spa Night! Continue reading
We Met a Lemur…Opening Party Island of Lemurs: Madagascar
We met a Lemur at the Fleet Science Center during the Opening Night Party for the film Island of Lemurs: Madagascar, click to see the video! It was exciting! Thank you for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive notifications Continue reading
Summer Fun: Parties, Dinner By the Bay, Birthdays, Movies, House Guests, Bowling, & More
Our Summer Fun in Video, parties, dinner by the bay, birthdays, movies, house guests, bowling, & more, all of this in two weeks, click to see video! Thank you for watching! If you like this video, please Like it & Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive notifications of Continue reading
Baby Plays First Video Game at Game Masters The Exhibition
We were invited to the Opening Night Party for Game Masters The Exhibition at the Fleet Science Center. We saw friends, enjoyed the games, and Continue reading
Massage in the Middle of the Week
Germany Trip: Wine Villages, Wiesbaden, & Baby’s First Haircut
Yay! First video from our trip to Germany is up….includes Alessandra’s FIRST haircut, driving through wine villages, & day in Wiesbaden, click on link below. Continue reading
Why I Stopped Blogging
(Enjoying views of the bay, in the middle of the week, at a luncheon with my husband)
You may have noticed that I stopped blogging for a while. It wasn’t intentional, it’s due to motherhood and travel. I continued to think about my blog, every single day, and blog post topics would pop into my head, but Continue reading
Changing My Mindset: From Dreading Travel with Toddler to A Positive Experience
We recently took a trip to Washington, D.C, and Germany with our daughter, Alessandra. We have traveled with her since she was an infant, but now that she is fourteen months she is entering the toddler stage and has been Continue reading
Difference Between Women & Men: Feeling Guilty
(In San Francisco, during one of our trips.)
There are several differences between women and men. Many are obvious. Others are more subjective, particularly when it has to do with emotions and feelings. As a mom, I often feel Continue reading