Guys, when it rains, it pours! Seriously, life has been crazy busy lately. But you know what hasn’t been busy? This blog! Ha! But I digress. I just wanted to give you a quick update of all the wonderful things that are happening in my little corner of the world lately. First, I survived another […]
5 Tips for planning a stress-free birthday party for toddlers
Planning a birthday party can be stressful. If you ever do a web search for birthday party ideas, your results are bound to return a link to thousands of ideas on Pinterest. And if you click on Pinterest, two more things are bound to happen: You will get addicted to scrolling through the endless pins, […]
Teaching Toddlers about the World
Even before I had my boys, I knew I wanted to raise my kids to be keenly aware of the world around them. Given my multicultural upbringing, global and cultural awareness is very important to me and something that I want to pass on to my kids. Since the kids are still little, I’ve tried […]
A healthy mami is a healthy family
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the balancing act of motherhood. As moms, we often wear many hats. Between work, house chores, and spending time with the kids, it’s hard enough to fit much else in the schedule. Try squeezing in a side project (like this blog) or a little bit of personal time (to […]
My Post Thanksgiving Reflection
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. I still can’t believe it’s already Sunday and truthfully, I’m not ready for Monday yet! As I was putting the kids down to sleep last night, I thought about how thankful I am for everything in my life. From the big dinners every year to the little […]
Moms need a break too
I haven’t written in over a month. I took a much needed break after realizing that I can’t do it all, at least not all at once. Turns out that working full time, being a mom, trying to keep the house in a habitable condition, and establishing a realistic work-out routine all while running a […]
Upcycled DIY: Turn an old frame into a dry-erase board
I’m so excited to write this DIY post! A couple of years ago I picked up an old frame at a yard sale and because of its odd size (roughly 3 ½ft x 2ft), I had a hard time figuring out what to do with it – both where to hang it and what to […]
To tattoo or not to tattoo?
Over the past two decades, tattoos have become socially acceptable. So is the case that you can’t walk down the street without seeing someone with a tattoo. Although in some cultures, tattoos are still taboo or are associated with criminal activity and affiliations to illicit groups, tattoos have become ubiquitous in our society. And for […]
State Fairs: The All-American Tradition
State fairs are the quintessential American tradition. Everything from the food, the big tents, the crowds, the amusement rides, all remind me of a nostalgic American movie. Every year, I look forward to the state fair with the excitement of a ten-year-old kid. To me, the first day of the fair marks the beginning of […]
Why do multiracial children need role models who look like them?
One of my oldest son’s favorite shirts is a Superman one. He requests to wear it every so often, even when it’s too hot to wear long sleeves in the summer. He’s worn it to the beach, as pajamas, or just to hang out in the house. You name it. I’m not too sure why […]