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Middle School Drama: Nurturing Resilience in Our Children

Middle school drama, a labyrinth of adolescent emotions, friendships, and occasional heartaches. Recently, my daughter, Ziana Eliz, confronted a challenging situation with two newfound friends, a reminder that navigating the complexities of middle school social dynamics requires a delicate touch as a parent. One of her new besties has been jokingly pushing her around, and then saying things like “She’s my friend, not yours!” Why is that funny or cute,…

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Make Tallerines Verdes (Green Spaghetti)

First off, I am in no way a good cook! I follow instructions on a recipe and I do pretty well. So, today I’m sharing a recipe from Aji Causa which is a hilarious guy who cooks Peruvian dishes. I grew up eating Tallerines Verdes, but the way my mom showed me to cook it is very different, it’s not bad, it’s actually my favorite dish of hers. However, I…

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A Guide to Effective Time Management for Busy Moms

Welcome to the chaotic yet rewarding world of motherhood! Balancing the demands of family, work, and personal life can be overwhelming, but fret not – this guide is your front row ticket, I would say more like a VIP ticket, to mastering the art of effective time management. Let’s dive into some strategies that have helped me along my way! This is for us busy moms, ensuring you reclaim control…

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What to Watch and NOT Watch on TV Tonight!

Yes, you may know me as a TV feen! The way I like to relax is by laying down on the couch and watching a whole series in a two to three day span. I mean feel accomplished when I can finish to series during the weekend. It’s dedication! Hey, as long as I’m not looking like a potato, don’t judge. And if I wasn’t doing all the hard work…

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How to Halloween and Avoid COVID-19

Our favorite holiday, Halloween, is being put on a slight pause this year, with concerns about COVID-19 piled on top of the usual warnings about safety. And with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, us parents may feel under pressure to make this year a Halloween to remember. I was originally going to cancel it, but that’s not fair to anyone! There are some simple things we can do to help…

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Essential Oils in Your Laundry?

For the past years we’ve seen an increase in people using essential oils. Essential Oils are natural and have tons of benefits. They’re often used to ease stress, boost mood, relieve pain from headaches and migraines, get a better night’s sleep, and the list goes on! With all these benefits it’s no wonder Gain decided to add essential oils in their detergent. Imbued with the calming scent of an untamed field…

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Why is my Child Still Crying During Swimming Class?

Why is my Child Still Crying During Swimming Class? Crying is one of the most common behaviors when kids are starting out with swimming classes. Gunner was one of those kids that disliked the water he would cry when his toes touched the ocean- you can catch it on this vlog. Naturally, I had concerns he’d start crying during swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School. Luckily, Gunner didn’t shed a…

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The Perfect Power Salad for Autoimmune System

I’m not one to eat healthy– give me some vegetables and I’ll turn the other way. It’s just not my thing, but since I have a boyfriend at home who decided to go plant based aka cutting out meat or anything from an animal, I’ve been trying healthy meals. One morning while watching Good Morning America, I seen one of my favorite chef’s Michael Symon and then I seen a…

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I Don’t Use Deodorant Anymore…

That’s right folks, I Betsy Vilca, no longer am slipping on gross chemicals into my body– at least through the armpits. Why? Well, because my hippie bestie Daniela has gone all out and gone eco-friendly. That includes using less plastics! Also, I heard about deodorant possibly causing breast cancer, so there’s that. You heard about people linking deodorant and breast cancer, right? Apparently, ‘underarm antiperspirants or deodorants are applied near…

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New Way of Printing Photos |Polaroid Lab

*New Way of Printing Photos |Polaroid Lab-This is a paid campaign with Best Buy and Polaroid. All opinions are my own* Polaroid always has something up its sleeve and this year is no different. I remember using a Polaroid camera as a kid and then decades later getting the newer ones for my daughter. But now, there’s yet another one! Polaroid Lab– same concept, but with a fun twist! What…

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Prepare for the Christmas Holiday!

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