Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Growing up my abuela made incredible food that I didn’t always appreciate. Our house always smelled like arroz con pollo, pasteles, or plátanos. It wasn’t until I got older that I realized the deep connection between our mealsRead More
Relax Superwoman, we all need a Village.
As a new mom I didn’t see much value in play dates or spending time with other moms. Mainly, because I was exhausted and I felt the weight of parenting should be managed on my own. The superwoman complex has always been a challenge for me – but overtime I’ve learned to relax. Motherhood hasRead More
One Month|Mila
One Month and currently: Sleeping most of your days away Enjoy smiling at your brothers, especially Izaiah Love snuggling and rest your head right above my chin Have extremely kissable full cheeks Starting to find new octaves in your voice Oh Mila! A whole month of holding you, gazing into your eyes, showering you withRead More
Breastfeeding with Less Pain and Quicker Healing is Possible!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. “A mother’s worth is measured in love, and not ounces.” -Stacey Stewart Having the opportunity to nurse each of my babies has been a special gift. I don’t take it for granted at all. Every time it’s takenRead More
Welcome Home | First Days with Mila
Names hold great significance for us, and it truly takes the entire pregnancy and even into when our babies arrive to decide on who they will be called. Mike and I knew that we wanted a name just as special and meaningful as our boys for this little one. It had to be unique andRead More
Birth Story: Mila Joylynne
The weeks leading up to this moment are ones I certainly won’t forget. I was scared, stressed was an understatement, and constantly reading the possibilities for delivery. It was all in hopes of making the best decision for us. Preparing to deliver in the midst of a pandemic was not in the plans, and theRead More
Celebrating milestones with a little Magic
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Creating special and meaningful traditions has become a core in our family. I’m so thankful for companies like Hold the Magic who feel the same way! We’ve loved them for sometime now, because their tooth fairy kits helpRead More
Tasty Eats: The Most Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve craved sweets most of this pregnancy, especially chocolate. That’s been something new for me, because I’m not much of a chocolate person! BUT I have to say that these are some of the most delicious chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever had. The recipe is fairly simple, which is a must right now. Also, theRead More
3 Ways to Encourage Practical Self-Care with Your Kids
As our oldest left the bathroom his eyes welled up with tears and he broke down. Melting into my arms he sobbed that he was ready to go home. He was angry we moved, and adamantly questioned why couldn’t we see any friends or family anymore. Being inside for over five weeks and he wasRead More
Tasty Eats: No Sweat Homemade Pretzels
I’ve been eyeing this recipe and finally had the energy enough to test it this weekend. At almost 34 weeks pregnant, my energy is almost a figment of my imagination. I am so so thrilled though to have made these incredibly simple and honestly no sweat pretzels! The recipe allows for you to make aboutRead More