self help
Why every mom should give themselves a gift of a lifetime, and not feel guilty about it!
First let me start by saying, I’m not rich. I’m Janny, a just turned 40 year old mom to a 3 year old, wife, working 2 jobs, paying bills, mustering enough energy to cook, clean, and get everything done—Not perfect, but done. Sound familiar? I dream of one day acquiring enough wealth to not have to worry about bills. I’m sure that sounds familiar too. However, the fact that I’m not rich (yet) has not stopped me from giving myself a gift to treasure for a lifetime and here’s why you should do the same.
How to Get Your Little One Ready For the School Year
We're in the middle of summer and it has been hot, full of swimming lessons, outdoor play, baseball games, and family fun. My daughter will be attending a new preschool in September and I asked my sister, 20 year experienced preschool teacher, Dasy Perez how I could help my daughter get ready for school after a fun filled summer? Here are her suggestions:
10 Things to Do Before you Have Kids
Having a child will change your life. I know, everybody says that, but until you actually have a child you don't fully understand what that means. Whether you have a child in your 20's or 30's doesn't matter, because they will bring you such joy. However, there are things that are definitely easier to do when you don't have kids and there are things that you will benefit from, if you do them early enough. Here's my top list of things to do, most of which I did and some I wish I had done like #9.
What I lost when I became a mom
I remember having conversations with my older sister Dasy when we were kids. She always dreamed of being a mom I, on the other hand, always dreamed of having a career and traveling the world, children were never part of that picture. When I gave birth to my daughter my world changed and I lost...
Lashes Long Latina Strong! The Power of Self Care
We as mamás always tend to put everyone else first and leave ourselves last. We may not hesitate to spend $50 easily on someone we love but we may think twice about spending that on ourselves. I think it's built into the mamá DNA, the always giving giving giving, but what about us?
