My Oldest

Julian is my 5 yr. old. He is full ofi happiness and great character. We have been very blessed. Every night i can't help but stare into his blue eyes and think to myself "you can't imagine how much i love you. I will always love you from here to the moon and back until God let's me my Julian" One day he will. When he becomes a father he will know exactly what I feel. He amazes me every single day, he will be the greatest husband/father in the future. I love him with everything that I am.

Love you my little boy

Dirt Battle

So, yesterday morning when I took out the kiddos to play, as I was enjoying the gorgeous gloomy  morning I noticed a dusty cloud over Zoey and Rafael. Got a little closer and yes! It was a dirt fight. Their faces were priceless. Zoey and Rafael were determined to be a winner. Clearly there was a loser. Can you guess who?...........

Oil on Canvas

I was at my mother's this morning, I forgot that she had two great pieces of art in her home.

These pieces were made for her with love.

Colorful Pom Poms

We are having a little party for my  boy Julian. He did very well in his first year of school. What better way to show him great accomplishment than to have a little party for him. He loves everything dinosaur. When it was time to choose a theme, it was easy. I chose a "Dinosaur " theme.

Did my research and put my artistic senses together. I have always loved the way tissue pom poms look. And this is what i came up with. Put my own kick to it. I know he will be in Ah when he sees it.

Mommy's picks but Zoey's Approval

When my husband and I planned to get pregnant for the second time, we both really wanted a girl. He wanted a girl because he never had a sister and he has always wanted to experience that. He figured that if he wasn't able, then our first born will. I wanted a girl for obvious reasons. Dress up buddy! Luckily  our prayers were answered. Zoey arrived May 19,2010. Our Zoey is the sweetest. But most of all, she is stylish.

Mommy knows best when picking out her outfits. She always gives me the smile of approval. 

These are Zoey's and Mommy's favorites. I asked Zoey to pick out her favorite head pieces. And she did. Enjoy!

Nature

I have always loved the outdoors and the nature that comes with it. As a kid i enjoyed every moment. Those have been my fondest memories of all.

I have made it a point to make the outdoors a part of my kids daily routine. They enjoy being outside surrounded by nature. From mud pies to finding insects, their happiness is a reflection of my well doing.

Hair Bow Tutorial

As I promised you, here is the hair bow tutorial

What you will need:

Hair spray (extra hold), bobby pins, hair tie and a good brush (not pictured).

Start from top left to right

1. Start by holding hair in a tight pony tail. 2. Grab a small strand behind pony tail (this will serve as the middle part of bow. You only use this strand towards the end). 3. Grab hair leaving strand behind and fold once as pictured. 4. Fold once more. 5. Lift folded hair and twist. 6. Set down twisted hair on top of head as pictured. 7. Using fingers adjust hair as pictured. 8. Bringing the strand you left behind wrap around the sides to create the bow effect and pin it down with bobby pins. Spray it down. 9. Finished product!


Results: A very happy lady

Outdoor Bliss

Took advantage of the fact that my niece's were around. The lighting was perfect and I used it to my advantage. Enjoy!

Lacquer Obsessed

Nail Polish!!! I have always been obsessed with nail polish.  When I was a young teenager it became a problem.  My mother and I would go to the store, I would always come back home with about four new colors. From doing my own nail art to putting every color i owned to good use, I always made sure to make a statement with my nails.

Yes!!! I am still obsessed

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Natural Remedies

All mother's have had a child sick or simply just feeling fuzzy due to weather change, teething or a cold. I always try natural remedies at home before I call the Pediatrician. I am not a big fan of antibiotics. Its not good for us adults as it damages our liver so with more reason I won't want my children to consume them either. There are times that an infection is so severe,no other option is available, and antibiotics will have to do. But I always try and go for the natural remedies. They are safe and effective.

The weather has been hot and dry, and sometimes even humid in the mornings. With the air conditioner and fans running non-stop there are more chances of getting sick. Yes we have to keep ourselves and our little ones cool and comfortable, but lets not forget the negative side effects. hellomagazine.com has more information about being cautious with our a.c unit usage which can harm us as adults and our little ones.

Let's make sure our a.c units are used in moderation. That way we can avoid stuffy noses and bad colds for us adults and of course our little ones.
Here are my top 5 natural remedies. They are very effective on children. Can work on adult as well.

Traditional Medicinals Cold Care Tea is great for throat soothing and congestion. Rosemary baths are great for congestion. Fresh and Easy groceries store's has a wonderful all natural eucalyptus rubbing balm for the chest and feet. Try making your own saline wash its easier and safer than to buy saline washes that use ionized salt in them. www.babycenter.com has great tips. And a trip to the beach wouldn't hurt. The salt in the air helps clear up congested passages.

Photo credits : (rosemary picture) veggiegardening.com , (tea cup) lifemartini.com

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

A couple of months ago a dear friend came to me asking to collaborate with her on a kids party. So I did. I love preparing and coming up with fresh ideas for any type of event, so we came together and planned the perfect party. From gorgeous garlands to an awesome reptile show. It was truly an amazing experience for the kids.

We put together great activities that the kids would enjoy. And they did. Their faces were filled with joy and excitement.

Glad to be able to share some pictures with you. Enjoy!