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,…
Target Back-to-School Giveaway Season Annnnnnnd back-to-school is here, I also have a first grader y’all. I’m officially a mother of a 2-year-old and first grader. I still don’t believe I’m a mom sometimes, has it really been 6 years since Ziana Eliz was cut out of me? If it’s one thing I was looking forward to was getting back into routine, although I enjoy sleeping in, it was terrible having…
Ready for the Target Back-to-School Clothing Haul? Keep reading to get the looks– In just one week school is back in session– no longer are the days of sleeping in and watching movies during the day. Although, I’m not excited about those particular parts, I was super thrilled when Target wanted to collaborate with Ziana on a back-to-school clothing haul with some school supply essentials. Of course, since we both…
This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. This is my first of many “Back to School” post for years to come and I’m kind of excited because it’s new for us. Ziana started Pre-k last year and now it’s her big step forward to KINDERGARTEN! We haven’t received her list of supplies yet, but with crazy sales going on such as Carter’s…
*Donating Hair for a Good Cause* As a parent we always try to school our kids to become the best human they can be; love one another, help one another, be polite, be generous and countless other important traits we want to instill in them. But, it’s one thing to to just talk about it and another to show them with an example. What we try to teach in our…
*This birthday was all thanks to by Sky Zone, Party City and Oriental Trading for all free services. All statements are truthful** I’m not lying… this scary unicorn theme birthday party was all conjured up in my now 5-year-olds beautiful mind. The first two years I picked the theme and we had family parties; safari theme and then the good ol’ Sesame Street theme. After that it was keeping it…
Having a little girl means someone who might just love the whole dress-up thing like my little girl. This time around it’s about The Little Mermaid– or a Little Mermaid inspired one from Great Pretenders. Check out Ziana’s review video of the dress and some accessories she was gifted from Great Pretenders! Oh, and enter to win the exact mermaid dress– a Rafflecopter giveaway…
*Kids Pillow Pets Review and Giveaway. PILLOWS WERE GIVEN FOR REVIEW* As you may or may not know my kid, Ziana Eliz, has her own Youtube channel and I could not be prouder! Past couple weeks she’s been doing her toy review videos, music videos and anything pertaining to her and she’s been loving it. In her latest video she’s giving away Scented Pillow Pets! Enter to win them for…
Another Christmas passing calls for another DIY Christmas ornament. Every year my family makes a Christmas ornament and exchanges them with my boyfriend’s family– a tradition that is one of my favorites, but also one I hate. It’s possible. Trust me. I always admire those who can literally make a desk out of plastic plates and garbage bags, add some jewels and voila they have a working-one-of-a-kind masterpiece. My talents…
Anything you buy and wear from Monsoon is going to be gorgeous and elegant– from the sweaters to the coats to the dresses down to the shoes. I was excited to be able to pick something out for Ziana’s big day, her 4th birthday! You read all the fun details on my last two posts; Long Island Aquarium and Birthday Ideas for Your Toddler, but I didn’t do an OOTD…
*Dress/Shoes were given to me for review by Monsoon. All opinions are my own* My mother always said to wear something new for New Years Eve, go into the new year with a clean slate and no baggage of the year prior. I’ve followed through with that growing up and now it’s time for my daughter to follow through with our silly tradition. Picking an outfit is hard when you’re…
