Tag: Holidays

  • How to Take Your Own Family Christmas Photos With Baby

    The Holiday Season has arrived, and you may want to take some Christmas family photos, especially if it’s your first Christmas with a baby. But for whatever reason, hiring a professional photographer this year seems out of reach. While I believe in the value of a professional photographer, let me reassure you that you can take your own Christmas family photos and get your baby looking at the camera as well.

    As a parent of a four-month-old, I recently took our own Christmas photos this past weekend, and I’m thrilled to share some tips I learned with you. 

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  • This Dairy-Free Coquito Recipe is Hands-Down Better Than Eggnog

    Llego la Navidad! That means Christmas is upon us! And we all know what that means. Delicious food & family, but no family gathering is complete without some Coquito. And my dairy-free coquito recipe is sure to make a splash at your holiday gathering this year.

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  • 8 items on His Holiday Wish List You Need to Know About!

    I’m super excited because The Holiday Season is upon us! Which means family, food, laughter, and gifts! There’s always so much holiday cheer everywhere you go this time of year. And I love that. I mean “Tis The Season of Giving.” And as much as we like to receive gifts we also love to give the perfect gift. So this year I wanted to bring you a super helpful Holiday Gift Guide for the special man in your life. But I didn’t want to give you just my ideas for a great gift. I wanted to bring you a male perspective. This is why I asked my lovely fiancè for his wish list this year… (more…)

    I’m super excited because The Holiday Season is upon us! Which means family, food, laughter, and gifts! There’s always so much holiday cheer everywhere you go this time of year. And I love that. I mean “Tis The Season of Giving.” And as much as we like to receive gifts we also love to give the perfect gift. So this year I wanted to bring you a super helpful Holiday Gift Guide for the special man in your life. But I didn’t want to give you just my ideas for a great gift. I wanted to bring you a male perspective. This is why I asked my lovely fiancè for his wish list this year… (more…)

  • Mini Boston City Guide & Vlog

    Hello, TEA Birds!

    So if you follow me on social media you know that I recently took a trip to Boston, MA which is my hometown. I was there for 4th of July week. I was really excited to spend time with my family. Explore Boston as a tourist and share it with you guys in a Vlog. I also included a Boston mini city guide for those of you who’ve never been. Here are a few things you can do and see.

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  • Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    Hello TEA Birds,

    Mother’s day is always a reminder that mothers should be celebrated every single day of the year. I mean they did birth you into this world and even if they didn’t actually give birth to you they love you just as much. They probably made you their number one priority for the first 18 years of your life. And for all their love, guidance, and support we shower them with love and affection once a year on Mother’s Day.

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  • Celebrating “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”

    Fairy tale day

    Hi guys,

    I’m so excited for this Sunday, February 26 because it’s National “Tell A Fairytale Day” so I want to take the opportunity to tell you guys my favorite fairytale of all times. And I should probably preface this with a quote that says “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.” With that being said I think you guys can figure out which fairytale is my favorite…lol. So, let’s call this one My Road To Ever After 😉 (more…)

  • Non-traditional Christmas Couples Gift Guide

    With only  3 days left until Christmas, I’m guessing you are all done with your Christmas shopping list. However, If you are still missing a gift for that special person in your life. Fear no more. Here are some ideas that require very little to no shopping at all. I bring to you the non-traditional couples gift guide.

    Couples gift guide - handwritten letter

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  • Holiday in the Park Six Flags Adventure

    Daffy Duck & Bugs Bunny welcome us into Holiday in the Park Six Flags Adventure
    Daffy Duck & Bugs Bunny welcome us into Holiday in the Park.

    Happy Holidays! I can’t believe we are only 9 days away from Christmas morning. I’m so excited, and I hope you are too, whether you still have some last-minute shopping to do or you’re all done. One of the best things about the holiday season, leading up to Christmas are the lights, music, decorations, and just general cheerfulness from everyone around. I did a lot of my Christmas shopping early this year, so this past Sunday I was able to enjoy a nice day at Six Flas Magic Mountain for their Holiday in the Park celebration.

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  • The Ultimate Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe

    Tis’ the season for family, joy, food, and Coquito! If you are asking yourself, ‘What’s coquito?’ well, let me reintroduce you to the ever so popular eggnog, Puerto Rican style. Eggnog is a very popular drink this time of year. Just look around, and you’ll find recipes for eggnog latte, eggnog pancakes, eggnog pretty much anything and everything. I like to stick to my family’s traditional way of making eggnog, so I’m excited to share The Ultimate Puerto Rican Coquito Recipe with you.

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  • A DIY White Christmas Love Story

    DIY White Christmas with Yaritza Betancourt

    If you live in a place like southern California where you get sunny winters you might be longing for a White Christmas. However, if flying towards a colder climate is not an option. You might want to create your own DIY White Christmas right in your living room. (more…)