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.
Running List of Books I’ve Read & Recommend!
BIG MAGIC: CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR
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.
Keep your Health & Wellness Routines while Traveling
The moment we book a vacation we start working out extra hard and eating a little healthier as we picture ourselves sipping Piña Coladas pools side. We also promise ourselves that even though we want to enjoy our vacation we will not overindulge and throw away all the hard work we did leading up to tropical sunsets. But how do we enjoy our vacation while also keeping our health & wellness routines while traveling? Keep reading because I’m sharing some of my favorite products I travel with to ensure I keep my health & wellness routines while traveling.
Moving on After a Miscarriage | Life After a Miscarriage
I recorded the video below two months after I shared my miscarriage story. In an efforet to keep the conversation going not only for my healing but to make you feel seen and less alone. So let’s discuss life after a miscarriage.
Overcoming Body Image Issues | Body Positivity + Self-Love Journey
Let’s talk about self-love and body positivity because “being at war with your body is so last season.” I want to discuss overcoming body image issues and where do they come from in the first place. Because being uncomfortable with your body is not just reserved for the “unfit.” So many of us suffer because we believe we are too skinny, too fat, too tall, or too short, and honestly, we have the media, celebrities, and even our families to thank for that. So let’s get into it!
5 Things To Do in Jamaica Plain Boston, MA!
Boston is one of the most beautiful and dynamic cities in America. I love Boston for so many reasons, one being it’s the city I grew up in and two it played a huge part in who I am today. But before I get all sappy and write a 10-page love letter to the entire city of Boston, MA. Today I’m going to focus on one particular neighborhood and that’s Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Guanimes con Bacalao | How to Make this Delicious Puerto Rican Dish!
Guanimes con Bacalao is one of my favorite Puerto Rican dishes. You might be wondering what the heck it Guanimes con Bacalao and how do I pronounce it, haha. (Reference the video for pronunciation.) Guanimes con Bacalao is a very traditional Puerto Rican dish that dates back to the pre-Columbian era. And it translated to the following Boiled Flour Dumplings with Salted Codfish. I think it sounds better in Spanish! 😄
Elements of a Successful Marriage
Let’s talk about Marriage! Since the month of love and National Marriage Week just passed. I decided to open up the conversation and tackle some questions with the help of my husband. We discuss topics like when is the right time to get married, how you deal with temptations, do we actually complete one another, and so much more. So let’s just get into it 9 Elements of a Successful Marriage.
Celebrating Black History Month|Supporting Black Owned Businesses
February is Black History Month and even though I believe Black History is American History and should be celebrated all year long. February is the designated month to highlight and acknowledge the contributions of Black people in America. True equality is something that we are still striving for in this country. So to celebrate I wanted to highlight some of my favorite everyday products that are Black Owned and/or Founded.