Tag: Life
-
How I got my husband from being a couch potato to running his first half marathon!
Hi friends, Happy Saturday! For many, many years, I’ve begged my husband to run with me, and my offers had always been fastly declined. That is until this summer, when he committed and finally signed up for his first half marathon ever. While my husband has always been athletic in playing soccer on and off…
-
What’s it’s really like growing up in a large Mexican family
Happy Tuesday, my friends! How is this week flying by this fast? I can’t believe Thanksgiving day is in exactly two days. I can’t wait to watch the Macys Thanksgiving parade, enjoy some Thanksgiving day football, and be in the company of my family all day. Most importantly, though, I look forward to a day…
-
5 things I do every day that give back to me
Hi friends! Happy Monday and first official day of fall. Who else is blown away that this year is almost over as I am? I literally can’t believe it is almost October. I am very much looking forward to some cold and crispy, rainy cuddle weather. Fortunately for me, this current season has been so…
-
Season of Change
If someone asked me about a hard week in my life where I really needed God, I would tell you all about the last two weeks. The last two weeks seemed to have been unfortunate events after another. My baby had to have oral surgery and be put down for it, which was such a…
-
Spring Strawberry Salad
Hi friends! For Easter, a few weeks ago, I made a delicious salad that my coworker/friend took in to our latest work potluck. I have never been much of a fruit or nuts in my salad type of person, but OHMYGOOOOSH. This salad was everything. Sweet, crunchy, and so fresh. Anytime, I try something at…
-
My Top 6 Trader Joes Items
I never thought I would say this, but I have been a Trader Joes girlie for a couple of years now! I absolutely LOOVE Trader Joes. It is my go-to for healthier alternatives, and nothing beats the price and quality of the products. Over the past years, as my choices in eating have changed, I…
-
Crossing a HUGE item off my bucket list
Hi friends, Happy Monday and happy end of month. I hope this month was nothing short of blessings for you. I want to share a very cool and meaningful thing that I recently did and share how important it was to me. Recently, I crossed off a HUGE item off my bucket list, and I…
-
50 Things to do on your weekend that will bring a Week of Content
Many of you have heard the phrase, “A Weekend well spent brings a week of content”. I am a firm believer in that, and I truly believe that when you have a good, relaxing weekend, you are better prepared for a great week. All throughout my 20’s, I didn’t prioritize slowing down or preparing for my week ahead,…
-
My family’s favorite easy meal ideas for those long workdays
HI friends, Happy Wednesday. As I am sitting here mid work weekday, fighting the Wednesday blues, I am thinking of what we can put together for dinner time later today. Dinner time has been such an exciting thing for our family the past year. We have really learned to enjoy slowing down at the end…
-
Our Little family Disney Getaway
A few weeks ago, we headed out to Disneyland for the last week of their Holiday Celebrations! It has always been by far our favorite time of the year to visit. We used to go every year with our oldest and 2 more kids later, we had not been in about 8 years. We were…
-
5 things that I do every morning to conquer my day as a busy mom
Hello friends, Happy beginning of the week. What a week it has been so far! Here in our home, some of us are recovering from being sick this past weekend. We look forward to lots of rest and hope to have a nice healthy weekend in a few days. Today, as I was working from…
-
What I eat in a day training for a marathon – and how I’m struggling
Marathon day is 58 days, 1 hour and 29 minutes away. I’ve got this. I have to have this-its too late to back out, right? Plus, I already shouted to the world that I am running 26 miles LOL.. If you read my life update blog post back in October or follow me on Instagram,…
-
Your sign to have a vision board night
Hi friends, Happy New Year to you all. I hope this 2025 has been off to a productive and great start for everyone. This is the time of the year when we all set new goals, whether that be fitness goals, career goals, or personal goals, and this is the time most of us commit…
-
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
If you’re currently feeling the holiday burn out, you are not alone. I stand with you. Between kids being on break, gift shopping, wrapping, fighting colds left and right, and trying to make everything magical; some of us are barely surviving. Gosh, it looked so easy when our parents pulled off all this holiday cheer when we…
-
What getting COVID means for a mom of 3
Happy Tuesday, friends. I am sitting here on this early morning drinking my hot coffee, watching my morning favorite- Today show- and about to start my work from home day. I have been home for a whole 7 days and not because I wanted to. I had COVID. What I had was awful. I had full…
-
Wellness habits I’ve started as a busy mom who hasn’t had time to work out
Hi friends, Happy Tuesday ❤️ I have found myself in a busy season in life once again. My days are gone in the blink of an eye, and I find myself drained at the end of the day. I am trying to be at multiple places at once and, unfortunately, have not been as active…
-
6 Things that are currently sparking joy in my life.
It’s interesting how what makes you happy changes as you get older. What once made me happy in my younger years, doesn’t bring me the same joy nowadays. I don’t want loud, I don’t want busy, and I don’t want to be out past 9. It is so funny because that is exactly what I…
-
Our Yearly Ranchito vacation album
Happy Monday, friends. 3 weeks ago, we had the most wonderful family trip to our hometown in our beautiful Guanajuato. As many of you know, my husband’s family and my dad are both from ranchitos minutes away from each other. I am so happy and blessed that I get the best of both worlds so…
-
How I manage my anxiety as a busy mom
Anxiety. I think that’s something we all deal with at some point in life. Personally, becoming a mom and always being so busy, I never realized how it impacted my everyday life. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started my health journey, and I started to really care for my body that…
-
Trip to the cutest little barn with my youngest
Happy Wednesday, everyone Today, my baby and I headed out on a little mom and son outing while my two oldest were at school. We drove out to our bigger local barn, and we were so bummed out to discover it was actually closed today. Leave it to me to always check every single detail…
-
Mom Runs: How I master my lunchtime walks and runs
Happy Monday! I often get asked how I am able to get so many steps in during my workdays, and I wanted to share some of my tips that help make that possible. Honestly, I have always liked being able to get up and move during my work breaks. I sit at a desk all…
-
With This 2024…..
Happy New Year to you ALL. I hope this year so far has been nothing short of amazing for you. Whether you set new intentions and goals or decide not to, I always feel like a New Year brings a fresh start for everyone. It feels like it is for me. My hope is…
-
My top tips for flying with kids
Hiiiiii Friends! It’s been a minute. I’ve been so busy lately with life and all my kids being sick on and off the past couple of weeks. It’s been hard to get some real quiet writing time. For now, fingers crossed – we are all healthy. December is upon us, and so is travel season…
-
My daughter’s first concert experience
Happy Monday, friends! I want to share one of the most coolest experiences I had with my daughter this weekend. We went to a concert together! This was her birthday gift from us. I am 1000% all about giving my daughter memories over materialistic things, and I know this is one she will never forget.…
-
Finding thankfulness in this season of colds
Hi friends, Happy Tuesday. Hopefully, you have all been easily adjusting to this new time change, but if you’re needing that extra cup of coffee- that’s OK too! Yesterday, my husband and I finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel of our sleepless nights. Cold season has officially made its grand entrance…
-
Tips to staying safe while running from a Mom Runner
Happy Tuesday, and Happy Halloween! I hope this week has been nothing but a great start for everyone so far. What a weekend I had! I had a great run this Sunday. It was at the beautiful Calipaso Winery in Paso Robles, California. This is my second time running this half, and it is one…
-
How I am Motivating my family to eat healthy
Happy Monday! It has been a while since I have posted. Life has been very busy. If you have been following me on the IG, you probably have seen my stories of everything I have been eating lately, I truly think I have found a passion for treating my body well and also encouraging others…
-
Our Family Fall Bucket List
Hi friends, Happy Sunday! Now that Spooky and fall season is officially here, we can finally begin doing all the fall things we love! It’s time to start the festivities for the best season ever. I rounded up a small spooky list of ideas you need to do with your family this season! They are simple…
-
5 Foods that keep me energized all day long as a busy mom.
Happy Wednesday, everyone! In today’s blog post, I am going to share 5 of my super simple, most basic go-to foods that naturally give my body energy to keep going all day long. First, let me say, I used to be your Red Bull girly all the way. I would reach for a Redbull energy…
-
End of Summer MOM Reset- Finding my balance and my peace again
Hi Friends, Happy Thursday. In all HONESTY, I am so HAPPY we are at this point in time. The last few weeks have really kicked my ass. From endless TO DO lists that still need to be done, the kids starting school it felt like Jesus needed to take the wheel for a while. I…
-
4 Ways to still be a good friend while being a busy mom
Hi Friends, Happy Monday and Labor day! I want to know which other moms have struggled making time to catch up with friends? Being as busy as we are, we can easily grow apart from our circle of friends. Life before having kids for me evolved all around friends and going out but when I…
-
Interviewing my 7-Year-Old and why you should interview yours too
Hi, Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope everyone has had a GOOD week so far. Last Tuesday, we celebrated my daughter’s 7th birthday. How is my baby 7 already?!! To celebrate, we headed out to the Santa Barbara Zoo for the day. We got the kids up super early and headed out for our early 10 am reservations.…
-
Summer fair nights, living in the moment, and more babies
Good morning, friends ❤️ I am sitting here on this really early Tuesday morning drinking maybe one of the best coffees that I have made in my life. It feels like the right amount of hot, the perfect amount of sweet and just the right amount of strongness to make me feel alive at this…
-
5 Reasons every Mom needs to have a bucket list.
Hi friends! I hope your Wednesday morning is off to a great start! Lately, I have been thinking about how fragile life really is. Last month as many of you know, my grandpa passed away. A piece of my heart is in heaven now ❤️ While I loved him with all my heart, I always…
-
Father’s Day Weekend ❤️
Hi friends, happy Monday. I can’t believe Father’s Day is right around the corner. It feels like we just celebrated Mother’s Day and here we are a week away from celebrating our dads. Father’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because we get to spoil our dads and our husbands a little extra than…
-
I’ve been waking up at 5 am for the last month – 5 tips to successfully getting up at that time.
Hi everyone! Happy Memorial Day 🙏 Hopefully, you are having a nice day off while we remember all who have lost their lives for our freedom ❤️ This morning, I wanted to share something I’ve done this month that I never in my craziest healthy girl era thought I would even attempt. I have been starting my days…
-
Life Lately……
Good morning ❤️ I am sitting here on this foggy Monday morning drinking my coffee, and thinking how it definitely feels like a Monday. As much as I want that summer weather to be here already, my coffee does taste better in this weather. Quick Baby update. We are currently still on baby watch awaiting…
-
My Postpartum Cuarentenas: Fajas, Breast Feeding and Co sleeping
Hi! First of all, Happy Monday! Second, thank you so much to all of you for reading my last blog post ❤️ It has been by far my most read blog. I truly am so happy that you took the time to read it. I am going to follow that blog by sharing my postpartum…
-
How to do “Me time” without feeling guilty and 9 ideas of how you can spend that time..
How often do you take time for yourself? Taking time for myself is very important in my life especially as a mom and someone who is always taking on more than I can handle. It is crucial to my overall well-being and allows me to clear my head and refocus. Honestly, when I am able…
-
How the pandemic taught me to become a work from home expert with kids-My 6 tips to have the most productive days with them
Hi! Happy Monday ❤️ If you live where I live we are getting some more rain today. Most of you know that I work from home some days and some days in the office! I love it. Today I thought, “Why not write a post to other moms out there who also work from home…
Csy-Lux 