Ashley Ariñez
Three Authentic Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
I love a good party. I love birthday parties and "just because" celebrations. I also love going all out for holidays and that includes celebrating some that relate to my cultura, like Cinco de...
Houseplants for Everyone – Yes, Everyone
I love nearly everything about spring. I love spotting new blooms in flower beds and smelling the breeze just before a spring shower. The only thing I can do without is the pollen, but...
Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life
As a mom, it's sometimes a challenge for me to feel in control of the clutter in my life. Even after a long day of work or staying home with my kids, I know...
Tips for Snow Days and Snow Activities
If you would have told me that this Florida native would have been able to survive and thrive in a city with snow for years, I would have called you a liar. For three...
I Want To Thank You
Have you seen that clip of Snoop Dogg thanking himself?
"Last but not least, I wanna thank me
I wanna thank me for believing in me
I wanna thank me for doing all this hard work
I wanna...
Tired But Grateful:: 3 Ways to Practice Gratitude This Season
Y'all, I am tired. I'm so tired that I want to stop typing right here, but I have plenty more that I want to share with you. For example, I want to share that...
The Box of Lost Pregnancies
The Box of Lost Pregnancies
I have a box. It’s filled with notes from relatives and friends. There are cards from florists. There are four coordinating colors of paint chips - Poppy, Tranquil Blue, Tara,...
Three Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is one of my favorite times of the year. While we live our Latin culture every day, for one month every year we get to do it with other families...
Three Thoughts on Grandparents
When we think about grandparents, we typically think of what we see in Hallmark commercials - loving and encouraging parents who become amazing grandparents with gray hair, big hearts, and the ones who try...
Back-to-School Sales Just for Mom
When I was a kid, my favorite “happy mail” happened two times a year. One was when the Toys ‘R Us Wish Book would arrive in November and the other was when the Wal-Mart...