The struggle is real. There is a challenge balancing the many duties that we have as women at home & in the corporate world. For me, juggling both mommyhood & work although feels tough and impossible at times— makes me whole. I don’t feel complete without both. They feed off one another. Imagine dealing with a tantrum toddler … More Hands Full
Halloween in our home is serious business. Probably just as serious as Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s not like we have a choice really- when there are over 3000 trick-or-treaters knocking on your door in a night, you’d better be ready. It’s also so much fun for the kiddos (secretly, I’m happy to be a kid again) to help … More Halloween at Home
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…
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
Another year. Another Mother’s Day! Yesterday, we had a teeny tiny Mother’s Day celebration with my mother-in-law. We took her for soup dumplings, strolled through the Commons and Boston’s Public Garden, and failed at getting dessert at the Omni Park House hotel as they were closed after 2pm! Perhaps, we’ll try again today… Here’s mommy … More Mother’s Day 2015
If you are both a Spring and home decor lover, you’ll appreciate this post. Here’s what’s happening with our living room as of late. The highlights? Cherry branches from our backyard, gold wallpaper c/o Graham & Brown, and of course the one and only troublemaker, Mr. Axel! Loving how these delicate cherry blossom branches stand … More Spring in My Living Room
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)
Despite living in a somewhat spacious home, I don’t have the closet of my dreams- yet. My future closet still remains on the ‘to be renovated’ list. Currently, my clothes and accessories are scattered across several rooms. The classic morning dilemma is racking my brain and exerting way too much energy trying to find that … More The Mobile Closet
This weekend Zoey and I worked on a little Valentine’s sweet treat project. It was fairly quick and super easy. When I say quick & easy, please take my word for it. No lie. This is coming from a mommy of two who is time-deprived and doesn’t spend more than 10 mins. on anything. Plus … More DIY: White Chocolate Heart Barks
With this post, I’m taking you back to summer ’13 when we took Zoey to Paris right before her second birthday. I can’t believe how much she’s grown since. Back then, she barely said a word and now she’s conversing in sentences such as “Mommy, let’s go on a family field trip. Yes or No?” … More Flashback Friday: Paris ’13
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
Tidbits of life lately via instagram and last yr’s holiday video… Last Sunday’s breakfast. This is our typical weekend morning meal. Hubs made sunny-side up eggs, bacon, and croissants while Zoey and I made hot chocolate with marshmallows. Here’s a view outside my office window yesterday. Snow was coming down hard. No worries- I had my … More The Snowfall + Tidbits Lately
Ever since joining the motherhood club, me-time has become a very rare commodity. It has also taken on a whole new meaning. I don’t go to salons or spas to get pampered. In all honesty, I’ve never been that kind of girl. Shopping doesn’t delight me anymore because it defeats my decluttering mindset. I’ve been … More Me-Time
Good morning! Hope you are enjoying your weekend. We’ve been blessed with very good weather so far. Yesterday, we made a family trip to ZA, a restaurant that offers unique pizzas and salads featuring local and sustainable farm-fresh ingredients. As Axel snoozed away in his stroller, happy Zoey enjoyed a fun lunch date with mommy … More ZA
Today is a very bittersweet day. It’s Zoey’s last day at daycare and then she transitions to preschool at another institution. Zoey has come a very long way. From her first day screaming and crying because she was terrified to now- not wanting to go home when we pick her up. It’s her happy place. … More A Bittersweet 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.”
Lucky for me, I have a husband who enjoys cooking. During the summer time, I’ll have homemade pastas and ice cream to look forward to. This past weekend, he made a savory quiche for breakfast. It was a team effort, Zoey helped with making a flaky butter crust and whipping eggs. The quiche consisted of … More A Le Zoe Morning
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
If you have a thing for home decor, you may enjoy this post. Here’s a glimpse into our living room, particularly the fireplace mantel which I’ve adorned with cherry blossoms. I love cherry blossoms because they are so delicate, elegant, and airy. They give our home such a Spring-ish vibe! You’ll also get to see … More Spring Mantel
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