It hasn’t even been four weeks since Valentine’s Day, yet it feels like a lifetime ago. I don’t recall what my husband and I did that day, honestly. Nothing memorable. It was just like any other day. We don’t need to do something special on February 14th, as we try to keep the romance alive […]
Maya
Taking it off | Week 3
You know how I said that last week was hard? Well, staying on plan this past week was even more of a challenge… I binged a couple of times and felt awful afterwards. Both physically and mentally. There was no emotional trigger… not that I can think of anyway. The food was just there, in front […]
A snowy surprise
While we were expecting a little rain on Monday afternoon, the SNOW was a complete – but welcome – surprise! Enough to make snowmen and even break in our new sled… The REAL treat was seeing Chiquito’s reaction to snow! Being from Mexico, he had never seen the stuff before! Not quite sure what to […]
Choosing a Christmas Tree
We went looking for a Christmas tree the other day, but came home empty handed. Why? For the first time in over 10 years, we’re setting up an artificial Christmas tree. I kept going back and forth about it – which is the greener option? – and finally decided this was the right choice for […]
Lite Sprites
Lite Sprites. This is one of those toys that I just don’t get, but my daughters love. Made by WowWee, Lite Sprites is a collection of mini dolls that cast and catch color and light to express their emotions. Five Lite Sprites make up the Sprite Sisterhood, and each one has her own special role […]
Tips for a great family photo
It’s that time of year again! If you’re anything like me, you’re scrambling to get a great family photo that you can use for your holiday cards. Time is running out! Here are some tips that I follow. Coordinate clothing. Somewhat! I love bright colors (red!) for the holidays, and muted colors for more relaxed […]
