My girls have a thing for cupcakes, so I thought it would be fun to make some DIY cupcake Christmas tree ornaments using caulk as frosting. We’re all pretty enamored of the results and want to share how easy it is for you to make some yourself. Check it out! Cupcake Christmas Tree Ornaments Supplies: […]
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20 Things I’m Grateful for in 2020
This year has taken so much from all of us. It has sucked in so many ways. And every time I’ve thought that things could not get worse, I’ve learned that they actually can get worse. Will I ever look back on this year fondly? I don’t think so, but even now I know that […]
43 Mundane Things About My Husband
Last year in honor of my husband’s birthday, I wrote a blog post called 42 Great Things About My Husband. This year has taught me to appreciate all the many mundane things in life that I took for granted pre-pandemic, so I thought it would be appropriate to share some totally mundane things about my […]
Our Visit to Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm
A couple of weekends ago, we got up early-ish and headed to Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm. We also invited friends to join us so that we could do some socially distanced socializing while picking out a variety of pumpkins to bring home. We loved the bathtubs full of pumpkins. These pumpkins ghosted us! Get it? […]
DIY: Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Planters
Sugar skulls are a popular motif for Day of the Dead and decorating other items to look like sugar skulls has become quite popular as well because C-U-T-E. I adore everything about the holiday and its aesthetic, which is why I decided to make these DIY Day of the Dead sugar skull planters and I […]
Our Visit to Shelldance Orchid Gardens
Have I mentioned that my husband is a professional gardener and passionate about horticulture even when he’s not working? Well, he is and it’s a wonderful thing because his passion for horticulture means that we go on family outings to places like Shelldance Orchid Gardens. I’ve written about Shelldance Orchid Gardens before because he’s taken […]
10 Things to Watch On Xfinity During Hispanic Heritage Month
Although, I celebrate and proudly represent my Latinx heritage every single day of the year, I wanted to partner with Xfinity on this sponsored post because I think that Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is a great time to remind everyone that we are a very diverse group with many different stories to tell. This HHM, […]
12 Wishes for My 12-Year-Old
A lot of things happened in 2008, but for me, the most significant thing that happened that year is that I became a mother. A mother to an extraordinary human being that is turning 12 this year. On this momentous occasion, I feel compelled to make 12 wishes for the child that I feel honored […]
A Letter to My Dying Hamster
(UPDATE: My beloved Dill passed away on August 30, while lying on my chest.) My Dearest Dill, How could I have ever imagined that I would come to love you as much as I do? I was so hesitant to get a hamster, but the girls wanted a hamster so badly and after taking care […]
The Beach Has Become Our Pandemic Go-To Outing
Although I love living in California because it’s on the coast, I can’t say that I’ve ever considered myself a beach enthusiast. I like knowing that the beach is there and waiting for me if I choose to go, but most of my life I haven’t chosen to go. Lately, though, I find myself at […]