As many of you know, I am close to my sister. When I saw a movie was coming out titled Sisters, I was curious. Then, I watched the trailer with Continue reading
Listening To Your Body: Sometimes We Need to Slow Down & Rest
Luckily, I have had a pretty good pregnancy (thus far)! I didn’t have any morning sickness or nausea, my legs haven’t gotten swollen, I don’t have preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, and I have been able to continue exercising regularly. Even though Continue reading
Grand Opening Pictures Cut Color And More Salon
We all have busy schedules and making time to take care of ourselves is important! We are mothers, fathers, we have families, homes to run, pets, careers….lots to do! But, if we don’t take care of ourselves, who will? Taking care of ourselves includes, making Continue reading
Celebrating At Jingle Fest Westfield Plaza Bonita
Thank you for joining us at JINGLE FEST at Westfield Plaza Bonita! The free event included Continue reading
Metallic Gold Nail Polish for the Winter Holidays
With the arrival of the fall and winter holidays, I wanted to change my nail polish color to a metallic tone. I was looking for something with a brown hue and found this beautiful Continue reading
Jingle Fest at Westfield Plaza Bonita this Saturday – FREE Family Fun
Let’s start the Holiday celebrations! Join us at JINGLE FEST this Saturday, December 12, from 1:00pm- 5:00pm, at Westfield Plaza Bonita! It’s a FREE event for the entire family! I am looking forward to co-emceeing the event with radio dj Mario Alberto, from Pulsar 107.3. There will be a FREE surprise gift for Continue reading
Holiday Dress & My Pregnancy Style
San Diego Latino Film Festival Poster Unveiling Party
The San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF) held their Poster Reveal Party yesterday at Border X Brewery in San Diego. The event kicked off the 23rd Edition of the SDLFF with the unveiling of the winning poster. This year, the Festival received more than 500 entries from many designers and students from Continue reading
Free Gift Card to First 100 Guests at Cut Color and More Grand Opening
Every time I go to the beauty salon I know I will feel pampered! With our busy lives and schedules, it is a nice feeling to get some TLC, a break from the routine, and a little “me time”! It is also fun to Continue reading
Baby Gender Reveal Party
When we first found out we were pregnant, we decided to only share the news with four people: Continue reading
#GivingTuesday: You Can Donate & Meet Your Favorite Media Personalities
(Volunteering as Red Kettle Bell Ringers in the Gaslamp on November 19: with Robert Santos, ABC/10News, and Luis Cruz, The San Diego Union-Tribune)
There is Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, they all involve sales & shopping. Did you know there is also Giving Tuesday? This year it is Continue reading
How To Make Flowers Last Longer
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
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
New Fall Nail Color: Dark Forest Green
I tend to have a certain, personal fashion style which I stick to. Every season I will add trendy pieces, but stick to styles and colors which I know flatter my body type and skin color. It also has to do with comfort for me, not only being physically comfortable in the items I wear, but feeling Continue reading
Our Brand is Crisis: Movie Review
As a fan of Sandra Bullock’s, I enjoy her movies and when I saw the movie trailer for Our Brand Is Crisis, I knew I wanted to see it. I worked in politics for 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