Keep it Classy

I'm sure you guys have noticed that I've been feeling very 'casual' lately. Comfortable sneakers and flats have become my best friends. These flats from J.Jill come in three different colors (dusty quartz; which is a beautiful baby pink, camel and black). They are super classy. I feel put together when I'm wearing them became they are flat shoes (with an itty bitty heel) that are comfortable but aren't sneakers.. you know what I mean? I can wear them with literally everything. They are also perfect for  always keeping in your bag and changing into when your feel are hurting from wearing high heels.

Baby James Arrival

What I think of minigrow

Yesterday, my family and I had the pleasure of trying minigrow for the very first time. 

minigrow is a healthful spin-off fast casual sensation 'honeygrow' known for noodles and greens. 

honeygrow has dozens of locations all over the US and minigrow already has three locations in NYC, one is Chicago and two other locations in Boston.

My First Bath

After discovering Mustela a few years ago I knew that if I ever had another baby I would be using this French skincare line on him/her. Since having James, I have been constantly using Mustela's lotion and cleansing gel. What I love aside from the wonderful scent and gentle products is that the brand not only caters to babies but also to mothers.

In Pajamas

top: J.Jill  |  pants: J.Jill 

I will be two weeks postpartum tomorrow (Friday) and it still blows my mind how amazing I feel. We're currently spending Fourth of July week in Maryland at our favorite resort, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina. We like to visit this place once a year but since so much has been happening over the past few months (buying a house, buying a car and getting pregnant) we weren't able to visit until now. Also, can you believe we just celebrated our one year anniversary in our house. It's crazy how fast time flies.

Say Hello To My Little Friend

The wait is finally over! Baby James has arrived! 

I can't even begin to express my feelings towards this little human whom I just met yet feel like I've known my whole life. He is incredibly precious and I feel extremely lucky to be his mama. I don't want to give anything away since I really want to write my birth story but I will tell you this much, he is the new love of my life.

Somebody Loves You

Hello there, welcome back.

After weeks of resting (and nesting) with no content on the blog I finally feel better and have a clear mind to write/share stories with you once again.

So much has happened in these past few weeks that have really changed me. I'll start with the good news; Baby James is still hanging in there but should be arriving next week. Surprisingly the closer I get to my delivery date the better I feel. Maybe it's the excitement of finally seeing him, holding him in my arms and of course the excitement of getting back to my workout routine which I've been missing very much.

Now for the not so great news that I'm sure many of you have already heard; Anthony Michael Bourdain's passing. If you've been a reader for long then you know how much I admired Anthony Bourdain. His death hit me so hard that it basically woke me up from my uninspired-lack of confidence-staycation. It really shook me. Have you ever experienced that? It's a numbing pain where your life becomes still and you feel it stop for a few seconds.. then your head basically comes back into it's place and all your priorities and dreams are reborn again. All your blessings are a little more visible and you hold your life a little tighter.

No Reservations, The Layover, Parts Unknown.. these were the only shows my husband and I would ever watch on TV. It's insane how someone who inspired so many to travel and write stories could do such an act. Another incredible woman we lost on the same week was Katherine Noel Brosnahan, also known as Kate Spade. 

All these tragic events are a simple reminder that everyone is fighting their own battles behind close doors no matter how happy or successful they may seem. Let's all be nice, respectful and supportive towards one another. Check up on those we love even if they seem to have it all figured out. 

I wanted to write this message before getting back into the flow of things. 

Have a great day and remember somebody loves you!

Getting Perfect Hair this Spring

Who doesn't love bouncy, shiny, healthy and smelling good hair? I know I do!

 These next few products that I'm going to be sharing have done just that for me.

Hair is extremely important to me as it has become my security blanket over the years. Growing up my grandmother always washed, brushed and styled my locks. I never payed attention and she never verbally told me how much work it took to maintain hair healthy. After becoming an adult (which I refuse to believe) and years of practice I have found a few steps to keeping my hair looking and feeling it's best.

Baby Name Reveal + We Bought A New Car

I'll Never Let Go

Yet another Friday is here. Gee, where does the time go? Next thing you know baby J will be here (in less than 2 months) and things will change forever. It's a bit crazy when you think about how fast time goes by. To think that Hazel and Jayleen were once in my belly and now their 7 and 10 years old. I know all moms feel this way and it's hard to accept that our offsprings will one day have a family and life of their own. Call me crazy but I am already thinking about how sad I am going to be when my girls go off to college and even when they marry. Yes, I know I have a few loose screws but the reality is that it's going to happen in a blink of an eye. I have become so attached to my girls that it's incredibly painful to think about them growing up.

Now with baby J soon in the picture I pray that this fear diminishes just a bit. I hear boys are crazy with their moms and if they are crazier than my girls then I will start planning my next one.
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Aún otro viernes está aquí. Caramba, ¿a dónde va el tiempo? El bebé estará aquí (en menos de 2 meses) y las cosas cambiarán para siempre. Es un poco loco cuando piensas en qué tan rápido pasa el tiempo. Pensar que Hazel y Jayleen alguna vez estuvieron en mi vientre y ahora tienen 7 y 10 años. Sé que todas las madres se sienten de esta manera y no es difícil aceptar que nuestros descendientes algún día tendrán una familia y vida propia. Llámame loca, pero ya estoy pensando en lo triste que voy a ser cuando mis hijas se casen. Sí, sé que tengo algunos tornillos sueltos, pero la realidad es que va a suceder en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Me he vuelto tan apegada a mis hijas que es increíblemente doloroso pensar lo rápido que ellas crecen.

Ahora con el nuevo bebé pronto en la imagen rezo para que este miedo disminuya un poco. He oído que los hijos son locos con sus madres y si son más locos que mis hijas, entonces comenzaré a planificar mi próximo baron.