It's been about two years since I've shared a typical day in the life and since then things have changed drastically. If you're new here, I work from home and my 11-month-old stays home with me. Some days I have my preschooler at home, too. We have a routine down now that makes juggling work and mom life much easier. I also play the role of household manager, which can make things overwhelming ... Read more
Why I’m Going to Therapy and How It’s Helping Me
** This post shares my own postpartum struggles. I am not a mental health professional and am not providing specific advice. Please see a professional if you need help. In January I finally did it: I made an appointment to see a therapist after thinking about it for months. I found one that specializes in prenatal and postpartum issues and her office is not far from my house. She even ... Read more
Family Spring Bucket List Ideas
I'm so ready for the Chicago area to start blooming and showing more signs of life now that spring is officially here. It's still pretty chilly, though, and there's no greenery to be found anywhere. I can't wait for that to change! As I wait for those warmer days, I'm sharing my family spring bucket list of things I hope to accomplish this season. Our family spring bucket list: Take the ... Read more
Struggling With Speaking Spanish
** Today's post contains my thoughts on speaking Spanish as the daughter of Mexican immigrants. I'm getting personal today to share more about myself, where I come from and some complicated feelings I have about language. My first language was Spanish. I learned English when I was about 5 years old when my family moved to Phoenix from Mexico. My parents encouraged me to learn to speak ... Read more
Affordable Spring Fashion Finds for the Family
** This post is sponsored by Walmart.com but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If we start dressing like it's spring, will Chicago temperatures get the memo? I am daydreaming about going on vacation to somewhere warm and tropical, like Florida or Hawaii, but I'll settle for more sunshine and less rain. I recently picked up a few spring items for my daughters and myself. We ... Read more