Outdoor entertaining doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, if you have some sort of seating area and a tree (yep, just one), you’re all set. If your biggest problem is not having anyone to throw a party for (kinda like me), well just do it for your most precious guests. The kids. Remember when … More Tea For Two
Nothing makes me happier than taking the kids on family surprise field trips on the weekends. Axel is a bit too young to understand but Zoey gets really excited because she has no idea where we are taking her until she arrives at the destination. Yesterday, we went to a strawberry farm about an hour … More Strawberry Farm
It was the right opportunity for Zoey and Harper to get together for a little mini photo session. These two cousins are growing up way too fast and we barely have any photos of them together. Zoey loves to read so I ask her if she can read to baby Harper. She was thrilled and so … More A Beautiful Mind
Don’t you ever wish you can relive those childhood days when everything was so care-free? I remember always going to the park with my cousins after school and we’d stay there until the sun sets. Ran home for dinner, slept like a baby, and ready for next day’s adventure. I am so blessed to say … More Living Free…
Remember when I posted about this DIY: Clipboard Makeover post a whileeeeeee ago? Well, this was when I shared that I’m working on my home office makeover. Things around here move pretty slowwww. This space which is connected to my bedroom used to be Axel’s nursery. Also the reason why you’ll see blue/white pom-poms hanging from the … More Workspace in Progress + J.Crew Office Desk Set Giveaway! (Ends Friday, June 26th)
Today I’m teaming up with Huggies to help spread the love. Please join me in this movement to nominate a community project close to your heart who you think deserves a $2000 grant from Huggies. All you have to do is submit a selfie of you and your bebe (to instagram or twitter) using the hashtag #UltraHug and … More Spread the Love with #UltraHug
We make an effort to take the kids on a ‘family surprise field trip’ every weekend now that the weather is warm. It was such a brutal winter that this glorious nice weather feels like a gift. It wouldn’t make sense if we didn’t take advantage of it. Part of our parenting style is positive … More Sun and Sand
I can’t remember the last time Zoey fell asleep without me having to hug her until she dozes off. Sometimes it can take up to two freaking hours! Recently, it has been the hubs who’s the victim. They have to sing princess songs together until she tells him that she’s finally ready for bed. Usually, … More Sleeping Under Hearts & Stars
Fellow mommy bloggers, I’m sure most of you can relate to this post. Both of my kids have extremely sensitive skin. We’ve been to countless Dr. visits because of rashes, bumps, hives, dryness, and everything that you can think of skin-sensitivity related. Through trial and error, we began to eliminate and avoid anything that could … More Free To Be
We all live for that one moment. For me, it was when Zoey came into our lives. We couldn’t have been more prepared for her arrival. We were financially, physically, and emotionally stable. Then she arrived and basically rocked our world. Threw us for a loop. Sleepless nights, endless cries, skin rashes, emergency visits, feeding … More Flashback Friday: Mommy & Me
Have you ever wondered why the Chinese have a different New Year celebration? It’s because they follow the Lunar calendar as opposed to the Western (Gregorian) calendar system. The Lunar calendar is simply one that is based on the cycles of the moon. Most traditional Chinese use the lunar calendar system to determine the best … More Lunar New Year ’15 (Year of the Sheep)
I’ve never had any formal training in photography. In fact, my studies have been very far from it. I hold Bachelor degrees in Anatomy and Business and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. I am, however, a creative at heart. This, I’ve known since I was itsy bitsy. I’ve sewn my own dresses when I was about … More Zoey, Through My Lens
I can’t say that I live life with no regrets. Lately, I’ve been feeling a lot of mommy guilt. Everyday we go through the same cycle of dropping the kids off, rushing to work, preparing dinner, and submerging ourselves with the nightly grind of bedtime routine (this can take hours upon hours). I can probably … More Baby Holiday Pics 101
A super long post- don’t say I didn’t warn you! Although Zoey’s birthday was two weeks ago, we just officially celebrate it this weekend. Her favorite aunt was out of town and we possibly couldn’t celebrate without her. Last year, we skipped a ‘real’ b-day celebration altogether because we were in the midst of moving … More An Afternoon Tea Birthday Party!
There was a point in time when we were concerned about Zoey’s ‘delayed’ speech. At two yrs old, she really didn’t say much. Now, almost three, we can’t get her to keep shut. Zoey loves to sing almost every nursery rhyme out there. She’s quite an entertainer. She’s also very thoughtful. Every evening, on our … More The ABC’s
This was my first Mother’s Day as a mother of two. We went for brunch at a farm about 30 mins away from the city. Axel is almost three months now and is turning into a handsome lil’ fella! His sleeping pattern is a little sporadic. Some nights he sleeps for 5 hrs straight and … More Flashback: Mother’s Day
Zoey does not have a problem telling us exactly how she feels. Some mornings, she would wake up and shout “I’m happy!” out of the blue. This was not one of those times. This time, she was ‘sad’ and it happened to be while we were trying to shoot pictures of her and the baby … More “I’m Sad.”
Let’s be honest. There is nothing fun or stylish about baby wipes. They’re baby wipes, plain and simple. I don’t think that they’re supposed to live up to any other standards besides doing a great job at cleaning babies’ bums. Well, that was before Huggies designed the Clutch ‘N’ Clean Wipes. Talk about taking baby … More Clutch ‘N’ Clean Giveaway! (Ends May 20th)
Zoey is now 2 months shy of 3 yrs old and I’ll have to say that we didn’t really go through too much terrible two tantrums (knock on wood!). Sure, there were a few incidents where she went a little crazy but I can probably count those times on my one hand. I think for … More Zoey in the City
I am gradually adapting to my new role as mother of two. Mornings typically start way before sunrise. My sister (who’s visiting & has been extremely helpful) takes care of Axel in the late morning so I can sneak in some alone time. This morning, it’s tea & pastry. I also attempted to finish reading … More Tuesday Morning
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