budget birthday tip
When Luna shared that she wished for an “Under the Sea” themed birthday party this year, in typical Natalie fashion, I created my Pinterest board and the creative juices started flowing. Little did I know, how crazy the last couple of weeks would be and how tapped out I would actually feel. Let’s rewind on […]
strong women raise strong women
Happy New Year! I know it’s been a little while since my last post but will you forgive this single mama whose holiday hit her hard. While I want to just blame the overwhelming emotions that slapped me at the close of 2018, it was the taking care of two sick kids for two weeks […]
in my feelings
A year ago, I found out I was pregnant with my second child and although the decision to grow my family had been a conscious one, the whirlwind that quickly followed was not. How can I describe this past year without being consumed by the exhaustion that is my every day life. After Luna was […]
an afternoon at ShopUp Brooklyn
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 […]
hello there… from Brooklyn!
Hello Friends! I am happy to report that my little Lola and I have not gotten lost in some adventure (although, it did feel like it) and that we are back to exploring new places and getting into some fun action once again. The past few months have been tumultuous to say the least with […]
spring refresh
At this time last week, I was waking up in a bed all to myself indulging in the tropical sounds of daybreak at my grandmother’s house in Santo Domingo. Who would have thought that taking on the task of picking her up to bring her back to the states would turn into some much needed […]
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 […]
mini New Yorker
If you are up for some NYC fun that’s toddler approved, I cannot urge you enough to catch the “NYC + Me: A Little Bite of the Big Apple” at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan before it comes to a close on January 18. We were able to check it out last month and it […]
a little bit of theater in the park
Who would have thought that amidst the bustle of the city, nestled among the fall foliage, sat a cozy little marionette cottage. We took advantage of the spring-like weather and indulged in a little holiday fun. The 3 Bears Holiday Bash at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater was the perfect theater introduction for my 21-month-old. […]
it’s that time of year
A little bit ago I touched on the idea of tradition and with Christmas at our heels, there’s really no escaping this notion… our annual customs around this time are the true essence of what the holiday truly signifies. I think back to my holiday childhood memories, to those moments that made it memorable and […]