Making A No-Sew Tulle Skirt Was Easy As 1, 2, 3!

Let me start off by saying I'm not one of those moms who can make costumes, "foo-foo" outfits or even sew well. I know how to sew but I never liked it. I'd rather give whatever needs sewing to my husband and that's that. Yes, he knows how to sew and sews better than me. Who knew?! But I wanted to do something special for my little one's birthday party this coming weekend. She's the baby in the family and we'll be celebrating her 8th birthday at a local roller rink. I wanted her to look … [Read more...]

A Thousand Years Younger.

Today's my birthday. I'm a thousand years younger - according to my 7 year old. It's actually something she said when I came home last Thursday from getting my hair highlighted, cut and straighten. As soon as I got home, she shouted, "Mommy, you look a thousand years younger"! I thought that was so cute. My kids rarely see me with my hair straighten. Honestly, I rarely get my hair done professionally. The last time I went to a salon was over a year ago. After I get my hair done, I vow … [Read more...]

My Weekend Was Filled with Birthdays, Cannoli Cake and Medieval Times!

What a weekend! I barely had any time to socialize online because I was busy hanging out with my lovely family enjoying two birthdays, delicious cannoli cake and Medieval Times. This past Saturday was my son's 16th birthday! I can not believe I am a mother of a sixteen year old. It feels like just yesterday when I had him and now poof, he's turned into this wonderful young man. Sniff, sniff. My husband and I wanted his 16th birthday to be extra special so we decided to go to Medieval Times … [Read more...]

I’m a Mom to a 15-Year-old!

So I'm officially a mom of a 15-year old. Well technically it won't be until 10:17 pm. How did that happen? It was just yesterday that I was holding him in my arms at the young age of 21. I was a young mom but I definitely had the motherly instincts when it came to caring for my baby. Maybe it's because I've always loved kids. I remember vividly when I was in third grade, I mentioned to my teacher that I wanted to have my first baby at 21 and I wanted a boy because my family was filled … [Read more...]

Ramblings: I Threw My Kids Out on My Birthday

You may think I'm the worst mom in the whole wide world but after you read this, you'll (hopefully) understand. Yesterday was my birthday and my husband took the day off to spend my birthday with me. We didn't plan anything special -- just breakfast at the local diner or lunch at Red Robin. We agreed that we'll go with the flow. The night before, he said that he'd take care of the kids in the morning so I could sleep in and I immediately had a grin from ear to ear. I don't know about … [Read more...]

Ramblings: How It All Started – The Story Of Us

So today's my dear husband's 40th birthday. If you really know me than you know this is a HUGE thing for us. You see we started "dating" 20 years ago today. Yes, you read that right. 20 years ago. But that's not all. I've known him since I was just 4 years old. Are you shocked yet? hehehehe I almost wrote about our "love story" here but I'll do it now. Do you want to know how it all started? Let me tell you The Story of Us: It started on the 4 train, near Yankee Stadium on a beautiful … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – My Baby Boy {linky}

How did that happen? 14 years flew right by me.  My baby boy is no longer a baby but I still see that baby face when I look at him at 14 years old.  My goodness, I miss my son as a baby. He was such a good baby too.  I can't believe he's taller than his father.  Now he's the tallest one in the family. Happy birthday son. Mama loves you! Happy WW Day!! If you want to join in on the WW fun, please link up your post below. I would love to see your WW photo! Thanks For more Wordless … [Read more...]

Shout-Out Sunday – 8/22

A day late, a dollar short but it's here! :) If you want to know more about why Shout-Out Sunday was created, than click HERE. In the mean time, click on the links and enjoy the picks of the week: 1. New York magazine had an amazing article about moms who love their kids but hate their life. Read this Dad's post on what he thinks about it. 2. This mom knows a lot about planning birthday parties including ALL the hassles it entails. 3. Is it possible to have life without detours? … [Read more...]

Winner! $10 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway {& Some Rambling Too.}

Sorry for the delay folks but I was out practically all week preparing for the weekend.  My family got together this past Saturday to celebrate my grandmother's 74th birthday at her house so I was quite the busy bee. I just wanted to let everyone know that I truly adore my abuela (grandma). She is the world to me so spending quality time with my grandma and the rest of the family is definitely something I enjoy and will cherish for years to come.  Things like that are priceless - there's no … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: Carlo’s Bake Shop, Iguana’s Cafe & More

Last Friday, my sister and I ventured out to Hoboken, N.J. to pick up her birthday cake.  She wanted no other cake but from Carlo's Bake Shop. After we picked up the cake, we headed out to the city to celebrate her last year being in her twenties at Iguana's Cafe in New York City with our friends and family. Below are a few of the MANY photos we took on Friday. Enjoy! We had a fabulous time with our family and friends.  It was great to end the night with a great piece of cake too. … [Read more...]