fall into little Lola style

A girl smiling near a bush

One of the things that gets me excited about a new season is switching things up in my little one’s closet. Unfortunately, money is an object, as it is with most, and so I can’t completely create a brand new, season-appropriate wardrobe so what do I do? I get creative. I know some parents don’t […]

Mami, I wish you were dead.

A girl smiling near a staircase

Ever think how your sweet-faced angel could be nothing short of perfection? That’s what every parent thinks until they are not. The other night, after a day of rushing, working, caring, and cooking (and all the other in-betweens), we finally make it to the bedtime routine. To say I was exhausted is an understatement, but […]

my Mami arms

A lady with a baby making food in the kitchen

Yesterday, as I was showering my toddler using my right hand and holding baby on my left arm, I thought, it’s only right to dedicate a post to my Mami arms. I know it sounds kind of funny, but it wasn’t until I became a mom that I realized the endless things you can do […]

hello 2018

Woman with her child in front of a Christmas tree

In the last few days, my social media feed has been inundated with a great number of motivational statements to kick off the new year. Usually these are something I might enjoy reading but, this year, that does not ring true. Don’t get me wrong, as my holiday pictures will show you, there was fun […]

an afternoon at ShopUp Brooklyn

Child in front of a store sign with a lollipop and toy camera

On Sunday, we made our way to Babyccino Kids’ ShopUp event in Brooklyn and we are so glad we did… it was eye candy for me and super fun for my little Lola. I especially loved that there were so many cool activities that Sofia was able to get herself into… from waving a wand […]

bittersweet birthday blues

Two years ago today, I became a mother and my world was forever changed. While time and time again, I heard people say that parenthood changes everything, it isn’t until you experience this yourself that you truly understand the meaning of it all. I am not talking about accommodating schedules, adjusting to sleep deprivation, and […]