Tea is a drink I’ve enjoyed over the years. Prior to being pregnant, I would drink Continue reading
Adding An Inexpensive Relaxation Tool To Your Home
When I go to spas, I like to see the candles lit up. The flicker of the flame and the scent of the candle alone immediately make it a relaxation zone and add some zen to the experience. I also comment on lit candles when Continue reading
Weekend Fun & Links: Two Meals With Friends
Hubby is back in town! He was away for two weekends and now that he is back we Continue reading
Week In Photos
Hard to believe how fast the week flew by! It was a good week! The highlights were the return of my hubby from Continue reading
First Baby Shower: Family
The first baby shower for our little girl was held in December, I was 25 weeks pregnant. It was hosted by Continue reading
Add Natural Fresh Scent To Your Home In One Easy Step
As I have posted in the past, I like to extend the life of the fresh floral arrangements we have at home. I also like to spread the beauty, scent and colorfulness of the flowers around the house. This includes, the foliage! Foliage sometimes doesn’t get the credit it deserves, probably because it is used as a filler. An arrangement we had at home recently included Continue reading
Dia de Reyes Party
Being part of a large family is one of the largest blessings in my life! Every celebration and holiday is made even more fun and special because we have family to enjoy it with! I have lots of good memories from Continue reading
Weekend Fun & Links: One Last Holiday Party
We are having one last holiday party this weekend! It’s a family tradition, our Dia de Reyes Celebration! We’ll have a piñata, multiple games, lots Continue reading
Week In Photos
Dia de Reyes passed (Jan 6), I took down our Christmas decorations.
The highlight of my week was my nephew’s birthday party on the weekend! It was nice to see Continue reading
Pregnancy Update & Baby Bump Pictures: 7 Months
We are very excited about our pregnancy & the arrival of our baby in a few months! Since many of you have asked me how I’m feeling & to post baby bump pictures, here are a few. Continue reading
Best Time To Purchase Coats On Sale
This winter has been quite cold in Southern California and I am glad to have warm coats! Winter coats can be expensive, but they are an item that can last for years! I’ve worn some of my coats
Fun Activity To Do With Kids at Home During Winter Break
In the Hispanic culture, the Christmas holidays don’t really end until after the Three Wise Men Day on January 6. We have a party with Continue reading
Sally Hansen Gel Polish Review – Requires UV Light
If you follow me on social media, you know I am a fan of gel nail polish. For the past six years, I have used gel polishes. For the first year, I would Continue reading
The 2015 Major Resolution We Accomplished
As I was writing about the resolutions for 2016, I went back to look at my New Year’s Resolutions post for 2014. It also got me thinking about my Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions 2016
The end of the year is like the closing of a chapter and the beginning of a new one. Every new year Continue reading
Our New Year’s Eve & Why We Decided to Go Out For Dinner & Dancing This Year
Happy New Year everyone! This year, the hubby and I decided to go out with friends for dinner and dancing on New Year’s Eve. We have been married for Continue reading
Concussion Review: A Movie Of Determination & Principles
As a Will Smith fan, I was excited to see the new film he stars in, Concussion. The film is based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu (played by Will Smith), Continue reading
Easy Way to Cut Calories From Holiday Parties & Everyday
The holidays are in full swing, we still have New Year’s Eve and Dia de Reyes (Three Wise Men Day) parties coming up. It is fun to indulge in our favorite meals and drinks during the holidays, but after a month of parties and dinners, all those calories can add up. An easy way to cut a few calories from Continue reading
Easy & Inexpensive Family Outing
A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law suggested we all get together for a family holiday dinner. We scheduled it for the first weekend of winter break for the kids. It was our family’s official launch of the holidays and time off from school for the kids! Instead of having a dinner at one of our homes, we Continue reading
The Big Short Review: Interesting, Comedy-Drama Movie
Many of us recall the real estate crisis & credit bubble of the mid 2000’s. I had just started my job at the television station and Continue reading