tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29837135003609655202024-03-20T21:24:20.082-05:00New Mom in a New EraA Latina mom blog in Houston Texas. Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-62787119375860021862023-12-20T14:49:00.000-06:002023-12-20T14:49:07.862-06:00Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating the New Mom Era<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEkHJ1MwMEOszTrpbWbLKrrVkbYzaTn_K1irj5wT0UcpXqhE2Z_e7lzzIvBbqvX5Px09tncz8f9KjzifvgX0nlPcT_yq1f1M10GAP6UH9ObpS_UV2CcmaNZUTHBgU4JMMW9Edk3Z5vcItlWBRf-XKSueMTakrb49OAF805jlFWqx9M-2Cdne1IjTTpk0g/s4310/newmominanewera_xfinity-199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4310" data-original-width="3448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoEkHJ1MwMEOszTrpbWbLKrrVkbYzaTn_K1irj5wT0UcpXqhE2Z_e7lzzIvBbqvX5Px09tncz8f9KjzifvgX0nlPcT_yq1f1M10GAP6UH9ObpS_UV2CcmaNZUTHBgU4JMMW9Edk3Z5vcItlWBRf-XKSueMTakrb49OAF805jlFWqx9M-2Cdne1IjTTpk0g/s16000/newmominanewera_xfinity-199.jpg" /></a></div><p>In the ever-evolving landscape of parenthood, the advent of technology and social media has ushered in a new era—one that comes with both challenges and benefits. As a mom in this digital age, I've found myself caught between the marvels of connectivity and the pitfalls of judgment in the online parenting community.</p><p>The benefits of technology are undeniable. From virtual parenting forums to instant access to a plethora of parenting advice, the digital age has made information more accessible than ever. Sharing the joys of motherhood through pictures and stories has become second nature, creating a virtual village of support that spans beyond geographical boundaries.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesb08kEszheKHcIPO5ughErFu-HXwcohLsWwyu_W4EdlLsVC38UfQMmUfhDzc9uRXvc96iK8InnWxrbAL_Fqa1zNUnYA_GybbqHQRqfzsu5h-AHen7mviUaU1Fp4Szx9V3X0mq8goLmZcqWeCim_ylDeqVrEb1lb2OnHhTMXLltn5t1HwYQ978V11s9KL/s5472/Xfinity_Flight_1-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesb08kEszheKHcIPO5ughErFu-HXwcohLsWwyu_W4EdlLsVC38UfQMmUfhDzc9uRXvc96iK8InnWxrbAL_Fqa1zNUnYA_GybbqHQRqfzsu5h-AHen7mviUaU1Fp4Szx9V3X0mq8goLmZcqWeCim_ylDeqVrEb1lb2OnHhTMXLltn5t1HwYQ978V11s9KL/s16000/Xfinity_Flight_1-6.jpg" /></a></div><p>However, with the convenience of connectivity comes the challenge of navigating through the judgments that often accompany the online parenting space. The curated snapshots of motherhood on social media can inadvertently lead to comparisons and unrealistic expectations. As a new mom, it's easy to feel the weight of judgment when choices in feeding, sleeping, or even dressing your little one are laid bare for the virtual world to critique.</p><p>Privacy becomes a scarce commodity in the digital era of parenting. Every milestone, every hiccup, shared and dissected by a community that may not always have the best interests at heart. It raises the question: in this age of oversharing, where do we draw the line between building a supportive community and safeguarding our family's privacy?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHlnaqy5GiyTGqOX6wctGAD0Mh1gBH_tUSsj1nA0608HPwr-FFw6pa88krqR9vwL6U-f_lBYH6ANgnOowIy5c9CWGWlzTDTimGtYnqVW3EcBV23uxSwWNmMRgDAS8Ey6YWCspCXUBFsnI45lMrPOaX4LWxh_PqIHdye-w5jkLJdy7OySZKOtZVq-sXJHa/s4560/newmominanewera_xfinity-197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4560" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGHlnaqy5GiyTGqOX6wctGAD0Mh1gBH_tUSsj1nA0608HPwr-FFw6pa88krqR9vwL6U-f_lBYH6ANgnOowIy5c9CWGWlzTDTimGtYnqVW3EcBV23uxSwWNmMRgDAS8Ey6YWCspCXUBFsnI45lMrPOaX4LWxh_PqIHdye-w5jkLJdy7OySZKOtZVq-sXJHa/s16000/newmominanewera_xfinity-197.jpg" /></a></div><p>Despite these challenges, I find comfort in the camaraderie of like-minded parents who share similar experiences. The online parenting community, when approached with authenticity and a discerning eye, can be a source of comfort, advice, and shared laughter.</p><p>Navigating parenthood in the digital age is a delicate dance—one that requires mindfulness, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to preserving the sanctity of our family's journey amidst the noise of the online world. As we embrace the benefits of technology, let us also reclaim the right to parent without judgment, cherishing the uniqueness of our individual journeys in this new era of motherhood.</p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-25974841527389434592023-07-24T16:19:00.002-05:002023-07-24T16:22:44.031-05:00From Bump to Baby: Your Ultimate Guide to Snagging Free Baby Product Samples Online<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbtePhdwgkaqOtgf6jzFEAav_E99pR8YmE46flkyG6kPIsZH6fOdpcysLBerJ6I9JszYyddCD-gs0qXkaAtkpte_xTVyTPR2G0rMWtdp8Lxz9FhPTJ2pJlfoURsPS08Vb4Fzs137muyIMTFua5PWOOF6QJbKBZadHi-W2JxjMj6JEB-uc1Pf1c-kD4dhV/s4969/newmominanewera-4002.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4969" data-original-width="3975" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbtePhdwgkaqOtgf6jzFEAav_E99pR8YmE46flkyG6kPIsZH6fOdpcysLBerJ6I9JszYyddCD-gs0qXkaAtkpte_xTVyTPR2G0rMWtdp8Lxz9FhPTJ2pJlfoURsPS08Vb4Fzs137muyIMTFua5PWOOF6QJbKBZadHi-W2JxjMj6JEB-uc1Pf1c-kD4dhV/s16000/newmominanewera-4002.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Preparing for the arrival of a little one can be both exciting and overwhelming. As an expecting mom, you want the best for your baby without breaking the bank. Thankfully, many companies offer free baby product samples through their rewards programs and registries. In this blog post, I've rounded up a list of fantastic websites where you can sign up and receive an array of free baby goodies, from formula samples to diapers! I advise creating either a family email or a separate email to sign up for these rewards programs so they don't clog up your inbox. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">1. Pampers Gifts to Grow: Earn Points for Free Baby Products</h4><p>Discover how Pampers' rewards program, Pampers Gifts to Grow, allows you to accumulate points from your purchases and redeem them for an assortment of baby items and samples. <a href="https://www.pampers.com/en-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out their website to start earning rewards. </a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">2. Huggies Rewards: Diapers and More for Your Little One</h4><p>Like the Pampers program, once you collect enough points, you can get free diapers and various baby products. <a href="get your hands on free diapers and various baby products. " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up here. </a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">3. Enfamil and Similac: Free Formula Samples and More</h4><div style="text-align: left;">Explore the Enfamil Family Beginnings and Similac StrongMoms programs, which offer free formula samples, coupons, and other baby-related offers. Visit their websites to join and start saving: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.enfamil.com/offers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enfamil </a></li><li><a href="https://similac.com/strongmoms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Similac </a></li></ul></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">4. Gerber Baby </h4><p>Sign up and get one-of-a-kind deals, gifts, and access to <a href="https://www.gerber.com/mygerber-baby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MyGerber Baby</a> Experts. You'll also be able to accumulate points with every purchase! </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">5. Retailers with Baby Registries: Welcome Kits and Exclusive Discounts</h4><p>Discover how Target, Amazon, and BuyBuy Baby offer welcome kits filled with samples and coupons when you create a baby registry with them. Get ready to pamper yourself and your little one: </p><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.target.com/gift-registry/baby-registry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target </a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/homepage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon </a></li></ul></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">6. Walmart's Parent's Choice: Free Baby Formula Samples</h4><p>Learn how Walmart's Parent's Choice offers free baby formula samples to help you find the right fit for your baby's needs. <a href="https://www.parentschoiceformula.com/sample/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don't miss this opportunity to try before you buy.</a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">7. Nature's One: Organic Baby Formula Sample</h4><p>Explore <a href="https://www.naturesone.com/free-samples/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nature's One, which offers a free sample </a>of their organic baby formula, providing a natural and healthy option for your little one.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">8. Seventh Generation: Free Baby Product Samples and Offers</h4><p>Discover how <a href="https://www.seventhgeneration.com/coupons-offers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seventh Generation occasionally offers free baby product samples</a> on their website, promoting eco-friendly and baby-safe products.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">9. Baby Box University: Free Baby Essentials and Educational Materials</h4><p>Learn about Baby Box University, a program offering free baby boxes filled with essentials and educational materials in select regions. <a href="https://www.babyboxco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check if it's available in your area.</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Being an expecting mom is a special journey, and receiving free baby product samples can help you navigate the sea of baby products out there to help you pick the best ones for you and your baby! Take advantage of these fantastic websites to stock up on baby essentials, explore new products, and discover what works best for your little bundle of joy. </p><div><br /></div>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-47623437228949419332022-11-15T23:20:00.000-06:002022-11-15T23:20:02.947-06:00Go Big This Holiday Season | Big Gifts For Kids <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: sumana, serif; font-size: 16px;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, serif;"> This post was sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions.</i></p><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: sumana, serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px !important;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5C1An2E6_fwXZL1A4HyuvJ04-lYdKPOjtzyRs_SnlTf--QP_Q3WQHvcqZ7I5K9LnEJnpYKNg47EhyFyhAinVPaPRHKk9bT9H_6caY4hjxyusVKnT7C6uswWy4b3kLcvvcbjhxGywZU5F7AaOLmVv-kPXQiIxx9s-ncL10jyEQuWIFjpXUbq9spuUXg/s4868/newmominanewera-0866.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3894" data-original-width="4868" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5C1An2E6_fwXZL1A4HyuvJ04-lYdKPOjtzyRs_SnlTf--QP_Q3WQHvcqZ7I5K9LnEJnpYKNg47EhyFyhAinVPaPRHKk9bT9H_6caY4hjxyusVKnT7C6uswWy4b3kLcvvcbjhxGywZU5F7AaOLmVv-kPXQiIxx9s-ncL10jyEQuWIFjpXUbq9spuUXg/s16000/newmominanewera-0866.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>From celebrating a milestone year to just celebrating good behavior year-round sometimes a big gift is the goal for the holiday season! I've rounded up the top toys of the season from Walmart that are a perfect fit for the biggest surprises. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNuoSk-Fb1QRkU0i49IufnTzTa_JMBMg_tW8OmapjIGCewGsMfjvLQgWYjrwQys_Q9FAin2lGKM7iHgNRNmMEWhWXEI96vy4FHYQpIpyzBh_8r-4ZQEOtJSTdrQyhuyZC4cR5MZOKhNl6tZo1HpuhdP1lP_dPEUKtzNNEKoTvJXWcjWE3tgs-QERzCw/s3805/newmominanewera-9961.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3805" data-original-width="3805" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNuoSk-Fb1QRkU0i49IufnTzTa_JMBMg_tW8OmapjIGCewGsMfjvLQgWYjrwQys_Q9FAin2lGKM7iHgNRNmMEWhWXEI96vy4FHYQpIpyzBh_8r-4ZQEOtJSTdrQyhuyZC4cR5MZOKhNl6tZo1HpuhdP1lP_dPEUKtzNNEKoTvJXWcjWE3tgs-QERzCw/s16000/newmominanewera-9961.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I like to pay attention during playtime and always take notes of the things that would make playtime better! For outdoor play, scooters and bikes are a fun way to encourage little ones to learn new things. I love that I can always find exactly what I need in one place and at an amazing price at Walmart! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zDp4-LzeiZC3V7qV1NsIOXAjMGxjt_D9CSYiP9WtDZ68a5HpgGT7cSTyfjPAz5fSgbIhsycr0vYGKYKVsqdJ7hhBISCAEn6vOUIV8K8keCX42CSH0bOGqu78eZ6Q5QJpcw6Gq97Kq7eVG5RgHkhQK8EtF38x0lJ1fXtBtWqQ7tCMtEF93YTI-jkiFw/s5000/newmominanewera-0364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zDp4-LzeiZC3V7qV1NsIOXAjMGxjt_D9CSYiP9WtDZ68a5HpgGT7cSTyfjPAz5fSgbIhsycr0vYGKYKVsqdJ7hhBISCAEn6vOUIV8K8keCX42CSH0bOGqu78eZ6Q5QJpcw6Gq97Kq7eVG5RgHkhQK8EtF38x0lJ1fXtBtWqQ7tCMtEF93YTI-jkiFw/s16000/newmominanewera-0364.jpg" /><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4886133"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/758f49dc51189befd7ec513a0d5e6b380413022e/images/search/350.gif" onerror='this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."' style="width: 15px; height: 15px"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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<p><br /></p><p>Looking for our top toys under $30? See a full list here!</p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-25787696794977346152022-10-28T19:12:00.003-05:002022-10-28T19:14:32.181-05:00Top Toys For The Holiday Season Under $30<p style="text-align: center;"><i> This post was sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions.</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASS5IzvyOS1IFZeWsfeSOBxF2ReLGVEoGxF6rHmvZ3-KSeX_sVcaKm2EQ3OTlQGuT2-ObxELlOV8_TzQG4Uk39ERu2S3Dbrkq9NGn4IlNMilNAebVC0VVO2uI2iD6DNA7JskMNNrVz7VhX_MpsiplPYdwA-Byj8n9FdvlGEyCwnEg-a2FLZ6PLVINLQ/s4032/IMG_1595.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASS5IzvyOS1IFZeWsfeSOBxF2ReLGVEoGxF6rHmvZ3-KSeX_sVcaKm2EQ3OTlQGuT2-ObxELlOV8_TzQG4Uk39ERu2S3Dbrkq9NGn4IlNMilNAebVC0VVO2uI2iD6DNA7JskMNNrVz7VhX_MpsiplPYdwA-Byj8n9FdvlGEyCwnEg-a2FLZ6PLVINLQ/s16000/IMG_1595.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p>The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to clear those gift lists! I've gathered some affordable options under $30 from one of our favorite places to shop, Walmart. You can easily shop toys at Walmart by age, by category, by price, or more! I divided them by category as an easy-to-follow guide, happy shopping! </p><p><br /></p><center><div class="moneyspot-widget" data-widget-id="36084818"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"moneyspot-script",document,"__moneyspot","/js/widget.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/7ecbaf2eded4c3ebc8d2a0e9f8af3d8bf3e7a62b/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I know for sure Bella has asked me for a Purse Pet more times than I can count! </p><p><b>Shop our picks here: </b> </p><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4871769"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/7ecbaf2eded4c3ebc8d2a0e9f8af3d8bf3e7a62b/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I live for a good time-saving hack, and love to share them after they become staples in my day-to-day life.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPwzBoFK6opfieVuz6eYu9G0oXUkqMlVlYcvfwADN77IDWoN954djFzS1fmWXjGehSQC7cFjrknuh-auZc1WaA4JEHkI3LCt073hmJbNZ2xaiiKpNdh3SU6xkkSRG4pVOv-YDBa8s19h8w0FCyIcxBw1JKU9ltrwYaG8g-Ol4sNJMix5A4Mupsc5meQ/s5472/newmominanewera-8793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPwzBoFK6opfieVuz6eYu9G0oXUkqMlVlYcvfwADN77IDWoN954djFzS1fmWXjGehSQC7cFjrknuh-auZc1WaA4JEHkI3LCt073hmJbNZ2xaiiKpNdh3SU6xkkSRG4pVOv-YDBa8s19h8w0FCyIcxBw1JKU9ltrwYaG8g-Ol4sNJMix5A4Mupsc5meQ/s16000/newmominanewera-8793.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Automate when possible </h3><p>My brain doesn't function if I am not caffeinated at least one hour after I wake up. My good friend told me she puts a timer on her coffee pot, so she wakes up to fresh coffee every morning, and I was forever changed. A favorite coffee of mine is the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+6uxnUlownKF9OJw9I7G-rA" target="_blank">Great Value Colombian Roast</a> from Walmart. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUx7MTYnI6Wb2vAuDxy3dTdp9ro94r1RpJQQ8OIX3Kf-HoBzWW89GOwjAB9A0hTM_PoMiTMJTFa8a4N4N30POWPUvnwEPq-66wEnv6RibFq3nh_rdrHqyY3vqQeIAv9tDuQWxfssEMDn8XdY73Y1RAawP1ZTBq2MQKFKLxVB-0Z-33wGJqWFWp_vIGQ/s4560/newmominanewera-8784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4560" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUx7MTYnI6Wb2vAuDxy3dTdp9ro94r1RpJQQ8OIX3Kf-HoBzWW89GOwjAB9A0hTM_PoMiTMJTFa8a4N4N30POWPUvnwEPq-66wEnv6RibFq3nh_rdrHqyY3vqQeIAv9tDuQWxfssEMDn8XdY73Y1RAawP1ZTBq2MQKFKLxVB-0Z-33wGJqWFWp_vIGQ/s16000/newmominanewera-8784.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">2. Get it delivered </h4><p>While I will always love the in-store shopping experience, I realized how much extra time I could get back when I shopped and ordered my groceries online. My go-to for everyday essentials is Walmart+! I shop at Walmart's low-price private brands to get more bang for my buck, and I never feel like I'm sacrificing quality for the price. They have tons of easy meal solutions that fit my budget. Some essentials on my grocery list are <a href="https://rstyle.me/+bsbgR6r52emjt86eimdmHw" target="_blank">Great Value Organic Pasta Sauces</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+cCCfdmuREGnD-s_kkwQbyA" target="_blank">Great Value Flax Seeds</a>, and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+NHWyC5BTYYYSoy1qrUliMA" target="_blank">Market Side Garlic Knots</a>!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Dare to compare our brands! <a href="https://rstyle.me/+C0MVag3mjtXQF1XfY35Jzw" rel="nofollow">Start your order today here. </a></b></p><p>You can use promo code TRIPLE10 to save $10 off their first three pickup or delivery orders. $50 min.</p><p>Restrictions & fees apply.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">3. Outsource it </h3><p>I used to feel so guilty and ashamed that I couldn't keep the house clean. There just wasn't enough time in the day. This affected my mental health negatively, and I was sacrificing quality time with my kids. After incorporating a once-a-month deep house cleaning into our budget, maintaining the house tidy became much easier. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXLsEUYNjTZHO280MSBigLF2EghVjGW4tGEfnO91g1MoNJjE6Xai9GspNhwVLIpx-oFHDOJz6ATwIFaInbCat1QReq8X0fVqHNRev2jDHeBBH5eSFZuo43tQNK7vve7D0y60jvPF5svbWh0rwbUDUYYfsZpA2TqPyOPb1wA56q6blexLYhszxDsgHBw/s5472/newmominanewera-8813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXLsEUYNjTZHO280MSBigLF2EghVjGW4tGEfnO91g1MoNJjE6Xai9GspNhwVLIpx-oFHDOJz6ATwIFaInbCat1QReq8X0fVqHNRev2jDHeBBH5eSFZuo43tQNK7vve7D0y60jvPF5svbWh0rwbUDUYYfsZpA2TqPyOPb1wA56q6blexLYhszxDsgHBw/s16000/newmominanewera-8813.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Shop Our Everyday Essentials</p><p><br /></p><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4863691"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/c0ed1a80aae5cacf6142d5b63017bd0c01838c89/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div></center><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>These tips are essential to helping me feel and be my best self. Which mom hacks are essential to your everyday life? </p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-27158457989050121342022-09-21T20:02:00.000-05:002022-09-21T20:02:06.744-05:00Stock Up Without Breaking The Bank<p style="text-align: center;"><i>This post was sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions.</i></p><p>Growing up my mom would wait until the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season was over to stock up on school supplies for the year. She was a single mom of four, so it was smarter for her to stock up once everything was on sale! Shopping for the new school year shouldn’t break the bank. Thankfully, Walmart has over <a href="https://rstyle.me/+irwkfDhcnX_oAEsUEccDpA" target="_blank">100 school supplies for under $1</a> from the brands you know and love. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii75zVWZfl45kyNhrfxLRzLoe5T5JIjO1tT1qVzq0WYMZElkghZHE9lw8ofdpek7-y7i0uLrEvUE5jGkRRFHFLLR-ipDRdHSRixJuorbEYozE5CuPwL-23TFAo_xxJyD_Ps7Iej9Hpy_Ho2A_qqtFkZtiBMjdXAGUosfENnFf5F0M3lz6RSt29-PNYsQ/s5472/newmominanewera-2-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii75zVWZfl45kyNhrfxLRzLoe5T5JIjO1tT1qVzq0WYMZElkghZHE9lw8ofdpek7-y7i0uLrEvUE5jGkRRFHFLLR-ipDRdHSRixJuorbEYozE5CuPwL-23TFAo_xxJyD_Ps7Iej9Hpy_Ho2A_qqtFkZtiBMjdXAGUosfENnFf5F0M3lz6RSt29-PNYsQ/s320/newmominanewera-2-5.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><p>From notebooks to pencils to glue, you can buy so many items for under $1 that your kids will need year-round. During this time, I also take this opportunity to reach out to my daughter's teacher to ask if there are any items she needs and make a donation to the classroom! </p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiyhOVajD96/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiyhOVajD96/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; 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overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiyhOVajD96/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Ashley Segura | HTX Latina Mom (@newmominanewera)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></center><p><br /></p><p>Shop the items we stocked up on here: </p><p><br /></p><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4846492"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/69b8f2a830d8c2b7d378b028d76875b2fce3b324/images/search/350.gif" onerror='this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."' style="width: 15px; 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However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions.</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWlk3X5IYL-hmJFLvxWvk2yYnGudhZkzqt7vYdj-9Lc-z3jsYjNbqINII3sbfrxb-02ooJKtShpR4bk2Fgc4k9wlYxuxbLShNAv62ApOhrm0n8fbKICrzIKeW75lPmH8_28IXsE0HMnamkoV6QQEIZ7E6SIwQocXorlTnGHlUA1Oz3FkGekX9C87Uhg/s4394/newmominanewera-0464.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4394" data-original-width="3515" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxWlk3X5IYL-hmJFLvxWvk2yYnGudhZkzqt7vYdj-9Lc-z3jsYjNbqINII3sbfrxb-02ooJKtShpR4bk2Fgc4k9wlYxuxbLShNAv62ApOhrm0n8fbKICrzIKeW75lPmH8_28IXsE0HMnamkoV6QQEIZ7E6SIwQocXorlTnGHlUA1Oz3FkGekX9C87Uhg/s16000/newmominanewera-0464.jpg" /></a></div><i style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Mila and I had a blast picking out outfits together at our local Walmart. We both look forward to school shopping, especially with amazing prices like these! She loves to express her unique style through her clothes, and I love seeing what her amazing brain comes up with! As her mom, I know that if I don't let her pick her own clothes, there's a high chance that I won't get her into what I pick out without a fuss. I want her to feel confident going through life, and I know that that starts with wearing clothes that make you feel like the most confident version of yourself. This also helps us avoid any speed bumps in our new morning routine. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6JI29HyLORzas0FdCfcyqcdx5rMGI7y6_QzX69hj4tHrqPAYt62NkvhI3i8-UPEuJmcFJiheC9FbHiNDoJSuYNtY2XMDWdQVnPJmvqaLpa8cXjHBjUpxiSACgFzNU4kbAGoUhHqT7wTKGplIyK2tOMCKw43DJZYJzXmWsMvNCCTR9DuOK3k8jY5i8Q/s4267/newmominanewera-0441.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4267" data-original-width="3414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE6JI29HyLORzas0FdCfcyqcdx5rMGI7y6_QzX69hj4tHrqPAYt62NkvhI3i8-UPEuJmcFJiheC9FbHiNDoJSuYNtY2XMDWdQVnPJmvqaLpa8cXjHBjUpxiSACgFzNU4kbAGoUhHqT7wTKGplIyK2tOMCKw43DJZYJzXmWsMvNCCTR9DuOK3k8jY5i8Q/s16000/newmominanewera-0441.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Mila values comfort and wearing things that share the characters she's into. She will forever be the dino queen, so this school year's wardrobe would not be complete without a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+qXSY2lwwAjgIJr8YVLMfpw" target="_blank">Jurassic Park Tee</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+oUHHEHU9wylHnTSgvvmUrw" target="_blank">some comfy cargo pants</a>, and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Mpeav4yuV9wxERxKxQmv0A" target="_blank">these super cool sneakers</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6hn4vHr7u2HGxndseD5oCENEBL3qL3c2S66MtfiPzPq66azN94gCOyg54OODSXyK_63ZY2Q85R7qC7bIRkP-t2zWzcISER2DwHoid79K_dtv5h492de0_MHXTvZE2K8Wadej83uaECjZfdd7ZRSj8HybV0cu3GmF5aMSokepornILTsqte7Vafm6eg/s1350/newmominanewera-17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6hn4vHr7u2HGxndseD5oCENEBL3qL3c2S66MtfiPzPq66azN94gCOyg54OODSXyK_63ZY2Q85R7qC7bIRkP-t2zWzcISER2DwHoid79K_dtv5h492de0_MHXTvZE2K8Wadej83uaECjZfdd7ZRSj8HybV0cu3GmF5aMSokepornILTsqte7Vafm6eg/s16000/newmominanewera-17.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Her next fave pick for this year completely surprised me! Mila is not an avid skirt wearer, but this pleated and plaid school matched perfectly with this <a href="https://rstyle.me/+FcaWRqzDu8RUEETDFt-GSg" target="_blank">pokemon tee</a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+BfLTmU541js41DunD_BIsw" target="_blank">super comfy biker boots</a>. Mila didn't want to take this one off! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8OWyZKU5V9g6HSy74PsAP0x_RB0gOQh4Wy0zOpWnKfHXC8XLnizuRHpzk5JHnIH6DH35IHZFFONyOz8F6Wi9ziLsL2ECBYvvHjagMx6J8YxhFgWIMYzF05So82B0jXFfspUz1eNY2LFNgnB10rNUhocJNvyy242KPZklI8x2IWYHYBssB0q5Eqfdcg/s4184/newmominanewera-0454.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4184" data-original-width="3347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8OWyZKU5V9g6HSy74PsAP0x_RB0gOQh4Wy0zOpWnKfHXC8XLnizuRHpzk5JHnIH6DH35IHZFFONyOz8F6Wi9ziLsL2ECBYvvHjagMx6J8YxhFgWIMYzF05So82B0jXFfspUz1eNY2LFNgnB10rNUhocJNvyy242KPZklI8x2IWYHYBssB0q5Eqfdcg/s16000/newmominanewera-0454.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">This <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ULOEHtD5ABRhbiCSGwtI3g" target="_blank">kitty t-shirt dress</a> was one of my favorites, mostly because I know we can throw it together on the mornings we're running behind. Mila loves anything with kitties! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjX9FJmLOvQBPUMX1UlsgbnpI-XWD8SSG0Iyj_jEH8yc8QPOespsD0axL9ytkce5N_tDtT93si5w-syOwZl3ER30MFaTE4MVfIobP7ci02HrlVGxzghxubwhvnm2RO0P6QnO-Jxcw-RjWXWDvQ5ltP-qG7kQJ-V0zm-NBAORz6x_DD9aZawU3K3Lyp7Q/s4212/newmominanewera-0461.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4212" data-original-width="3370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjX9FJmLOvQBPUMX1UlsgbnpI-XWD8SSG0Iyj_jEH8yc8QPOespsD0axL9ytkce5N_tDtT93si5w-syOwZl3ER30MFaTE4MVfIobP7ci02HrlVGxzghxubwhvnm2RO0P6QnO-Jxcw-RjWXWDvQ5ltP-qG7kQJ-V0zm-NBAORz6x_DD9aZawU3K3Lyp7Q/s16000/newmominanewera-0461.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">A great school day starts with a great night's sleep! That's why Mila has <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GLUB6pV24VB4D3FAiD4O_g" target="_blank">these fleece Justice PJs</a> on repeat. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+vKbpbkFbR7pWWGgKdgpYKA" target="_blank">Shop your school gear favorites at Walmart.com or at your local Walmart.</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">You can shop all of Mila's looks here: </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
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Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div></center>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-11419561550254132342022-07-13T21:47:00.005-05:002022-07-13T21:48:21.162-05:00Wild About School Supplies | Back To School 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><i>This post was sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions.</i></p><p>We officially have a second grader on our hands! I honestly can't believe how much time has flown by. Now that Mila is a little older she gets to choose her own school supplies. I remember growing up that was the best part! She is currently obsessed with all things animal so naturally all her school supplies this year were animal themed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrM_kd-8KiT06CxxVsIb1bcGiOCjdBXDpOOlK0JUHqcW3e3ELy4IHUJdDC5T5xS_H91wPF5iwa4wsobTI33yk2GACXbBVe5UIxlFrwivN4EdwFnjaUw0d9DLJqowSo2l0PiEKfpvd3VXg9K9Gq317apehDCL5xpF2bqdPArGNwMZph84PanPA8gdHFg/s5119/newmominanewera-8604.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2888" data-original-width="5119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrM_kd-8KiT06CxxVsIb1bcGiOCjdBXDpOOlK0JUHqcW3e3ELy4IHUJdDC5T5xS_H91wPF5iwa4wsobTI33yk2GACXbBVe5UIxlFrwivN4EdwFnjaUw0d9DLJqowSo2l0PiEKfpvd3VXg9K9Gq317apehDCL5xpF2bqdPArGNwMZph84PanPA8gdHFg/s16000/newmominanewera-8604.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>We were able to find everything on her school supply list at our local Walmart store, at prices I'm always excited for! Walmart’s 1-click Local School Supply List lets you find your school’s class list and add all the items in just 1 click- with free shipping or pickup. You can find your <a href="https://rstyle.me/+nLvSpt40gxfgycfxUccAbQ" target="_blank">local school supply list here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurKirMdkM0LfeXWSPtamdthKh40qtIKFklkPcR2RDSkEOpWqFa4JHhnDnoIYBNilKnjLyyHNFilOx3n5tg9DEYf2wKHMoN1Lw0nbOf9o8npHFPWOPQMzg4Oa-ISZtPm0Q9paegbVVW0AsvDm2FJlQlIt9QHdW-LytkD3LZeEd6efkdmr3NaeQRh_Piw/s5472/newmominanewera-8605.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurKirMdkM0LfeXWSPtamdthKh40qtIKFklkPcR2RDSkEOpWqFa4JHhnDnoIYBNilKnjLyyHNFilOx3n5tg9DEYf2wKHMoN1Lw0nbOf9o8npHFPWOPQMzg4Oa-ISZtPm0Q9paegbVVW0AsvDm2FJlQlIt9QHdW-LytkD3LZeEd6efkdmr3NaeQRh_Piw/s16000/newmominanewera-8605.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvtLe0Hp6Wesp73xW9Qv89YxiG0ZB8z7QDaiGyep_WPp4Ra52gmjSgoOrc7yojLS4O6W9Edeq-zOGhUltJ8zgxADol_Ocv2QFk2WpGOLtfKXGGzMaim4A892p1B3zb0I3L_wmjmADXWGNEDfYpFSSXoruZcrQg0_j2H5Zig6a5i54wHSyCcXlGJO_uw/s5472/newmominanewera-2-5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvtLe0Hp6Wesp73xW9Qv89YxiG0ZB8z7QDaiGyep_WPp4Ra52gmjSgoOrc7yojLS4O6W9Edeq-zOGhUltJ8zgxADol_Ocv2QFk2WpGOLtfKXGGzMaim4A892p1B3zb0I3L_wmjmADXWGNEDfYpFSSXoruZcrQg0_j2H5Zig6a5i54wHSyCcXlGJO_uw/s16000/newmominanewera-2-5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Mila also loves to be comfortable, and last year her biggest complaint was having to carry or forgetting her lunch box. This year she opted for this <a href="https://rstyle.me/+RSvRkOgTCkeJwcAF7IGVaw" target="_blank">super cool backpack lunchbox combo</a>, and her lunchbox has its own pocket. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDxu5CYQhd49VBUrQwBT4vtMGb2i0i8SPiKBveWzU4vcmIlNI3ZcWEZwUD-M4K8S9jHjjikTBJc1xNmh_ClHtsCVGvA0jxEE3KPzeYOvN35bG8N_-QZAxrR5_CQavFqecLwm1vpRnnTK4pu2_tDsRRJnodpsesa06Et41F7JyBuykoqeUIHzGOJEbkQ/s5472/newmominanewera-2-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIDxu5CYQhd49VBUrQwBT4vtMGb2i0i8SPiKBveWzU4vcmIlNI3ZcWEZwUD-M4K8S9jHjjikTBJc1xNmh_ClHtsCVGvA0jxEE3KPzeYOvN35bG8N_-QZAxrR5_CQavFqecLwm1vpRnnTK4pu2_tDsRRJnodpsesa06Et41F7JyBuykoqeUIHzGOJEbkQ/s16000/newmominanewera-2-3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hO7CMBswrOJVcBWL8bbHJZAz7Ct_qjNhWhkVgcFK-veRf2xxB0WVgD4wPp_tb-KYKRFMRSDUcJElWy5VcvY3MUfpAghvzXFy8PczAJzCARfSbZgtBqMU1ZXWHozEE_EPPlSqelY0i5qw0THN9JLsLnYzIQlSXoS4hQODJD6KBsAXOSztY5ZnEwwFXQ/s4496/newmominanewera-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4496" data-original-width="3597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7hO7CMBswrOJVcBWL8bbHJZAz7Ct_qjNhWhkVgcFK-veRf2xxB0WVgD4wPp_tb-KYKRFMRSDUcJElWy5VcvY3MUfpAghvzXFy8PczAJzCARfSbZgtBqMU1ZXWHozEE_EPPlSqelY0i5qw0THN9JLsLnYzIQlSXoS4hQODJD6KBsAXOSztY5ZnEwwFXQ/s16000/newmominanewera-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Our next trip to Walmart will be to pick some back to school looks! Mila's style is always changing. I can wait to share what she picks out. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+vKbpbkFbR7pWWGgKdgpYKA " target="_blank">Shop your school gear favorites at Walmart.com or at your local Walmart</a>.</p><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Shop the Post: </h3>
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<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-43392045327815603192022-01-31T21:09:00.002-06:002022-01-31T21:11:09.596-06:00Easy Pantry Organization Tips For Busy Moms<p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: sumana, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><i style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: georgia, serif;">This post was sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions. </i></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The pantry is probably one of the most organized places in our house. Since I became a work-from-home mom about 2 years ago, we focused on making life a little more streamlined. That meant making snacks more accessible for the kids and really simplifying the space we had to make it easier for us to make meal choices. Organizing our pantry was the easiest way to accomplish that! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtH--JbGqWFiM4zVBrnphUP2UXUj4CsXQxHGWFOAe159vWHFiSBXiY4-x88VbNvlovMLCkbGOxcFGVtq41Ibwmxy_0M3g-XL4mAsyEUrPzCc4ld7fWkpsrK9nsbZFIve3pqd-1NFfRc7ZJqht9_vyQpic3DM3u2R509ipfH_MJ7-N0etOvp4PmL1vRtQ=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="3600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtH--JbGqWFiM4zVBrnphUP2UXUj4CsXQxHGWFOAe159vWHFiSBXiY4-x88VbNvlovMLCkbGOxcFGVtq41Ibwmxy_0M3g-XL4mAsyEUrPzCc4ld7fWkpsrK9nsbZFIve3pqd-1NFfRc7ZJqht9_vyQpic3DM3u2R509ipfH_MJ7-N0etOvp4PmL1vRtQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><h4><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">1. Clear containers make all the difference </span></h4></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Having clear containers gives your pantry a really cohesive and organized look without having to do too much! These <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GspnSta9UCejFD2NsUblLA" target="_blank">Better Home and Gardens clear containers</a> are my favorite ones and are super sturdy. They've taken a tumble once or twice and don't crack. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqBeQeRa0kBvmw-9ZiHO1MRH0IcrNR3BYWfeWfJBd4twfZy58zSiU74lyCqZOgDVIVt9VXR4O4JhpYjAMScib9wdnIzQnhIGOL5E1UFcokbUHYFZTra7Gl_qRmiTd4M3jJKIbhrgqlbWCJ6iD-_9MnqJTcMgB77ww4DeNEBuRkH8BggOZHKmGN5qecpQ=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="3600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqBeQeRa0kBvmw-9ZiHO1MRH0IcrNR3BYWfeWfJBd4twfZy58zSiU74lyCqZOgDVIVt9VXR4O4JhpYjAMScib9wdnIzQnhIGOL5E1UFcokbUHYFZTra7Gl_qRmiTd4M3jJKIbhrgqlbWCJ6iD-_9MnqJTcMgB77ww4DeNEBuRkH8BggOZHKmGN5qecpQ=s16000" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">2. Organize by product type</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">While this might be a no-brainer for most, grouping everything by category makes restocking and meal prepping a breeze. I can easily see what's running low, what snacks the kids like the most, and which ones I probably shouldn't re-buy anymore. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWq4sFL7LR82kXwjaJQlo7QEf5GPeTZBaCLYR7ToM0xbS0nm-Phw2thBY3Zw987x3WE8J_L_yqtsafBJL2yaZ315QBAS3KVwoTTgq0TrGTHQbWXRzwoq5tIgsc0Y0lLRKHfcYfigdzwSjeIp4loRG10VU4fQASAVOQpytvo1X9AX2gbB9zPQxyy8x02g=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="3600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWq4sFL7LR82kXwjaJQlo7QEf5GPeTZBaCLYR7ToM0xbS0nm-Phw2thBY3Zw987x3WE8J_L_yqtsafBJL2yaZ315QBAS3KVwoTTgq0TrGTHQbWXRzwoq5tIgsc0Y0lLRKHfcYfigdzwSjeIp4loRG10VU4fQASAVOQpytvo1X9AX2gbB9zPQxyy8x02g=s16000" /></a></div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">3. Put snacks where little hands can reach </span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">I like to put the kids' snacks in bulk at the bottom and in <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Dvkegm3OIaz3_XboBkdHOg" target="_blank">these wire baskets</a>. They make it easy to exercise their independence and grab a quick snack in between meals. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRLlW1Hp4hawWORPQ3DY3bzlaNwb7fH563K1enSRtIw5tuM1n8c47UQ8Qt22KZzhjYIfllDYvBWQzLsIsEtT3m7YNRO49PZSj0q9qfT0hffBKy4_WWaZi79t4PFIGcKHx_uR4jma4VcGmYhXYXSiXXoDfxgRJ7Wok2GjxIy9hmAcazhzSU053da04kkQ=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="3600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRLlW1Hp4hawWORPQ3DY3bzlaNwb7fH563K1enSRtIw5tuM1n8c47UQ8Qt22KZzhjYIfllDYvBWQzLsIsEtT3m7YNRO49PZSj0q9qfT0hffBKy4_WWaZi79t4PFIGcKHx_uR4jma4VcGmYhXYXSiXXoDfxgRJ7Wok2GjxIy9hmAcazhzSU053da04kkQ=s16000" /></a></div></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">4. Turntables are the best for tight spaces and condiments</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">I love <a href="https://rstyle.me/+JYAZwSsHI0HaEzZAENAQqw" target="_blank">these turntables</a> for smaller corners in the pantry. I keep my oils and condiments on them for easy access. They also help reduce the amount of space they take up!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7HNIaO7UP8jLfemDSetcCakqqLnjlWjdfeGxn0ZNwcAfxKAzVyD3sO5Y2dObVTFYSQWRT9EPTsKqS7odRtV_bfUjCPtbzUNwRZ1EorU8gOhBdl1yjZo16xwEX4lypYXjF16YDG_KQb6KYsnOvb7VRUdiU3KWuaMNiHxOXh0l8AFfT4fexSrCkUCn9Wg=s4500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="3600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7HNIaO7UP8jLfemDSetcCakqqLnjlWjdfeGxn0ZNwcAfxKAzVyD3sO5Y2dObVTFYSQWRT9EPTsKqS7odRtV_bfUjCPtbzUNwRZ1EorU8gOhBdl1yjZo16xwEX4lypYXjF16YDG_KQb6KYsnOvb7VRUdiU3KWuaMNiHxOXh0l8AFfT4fexSrCkUCn9Wg=s16000" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Walmart really is a one-stop-shop for all your organizational needs! 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<center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4691381"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/f0f48707c9f7033bcd22fdd8385518342bc13535/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div></center>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-38654587388097254512022-01-19T10:20:00.000-06:002022-01-19T10:20:36.537-06:00Family Vacation Ideas In Texas: The Silos At Laughing Llama Farm<p> We booked a trip to the <a href="https://www.thesilohouseatlaughingllamafarm.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Llama farm</a> in Troy, Texas, during Camila's school break. This secluded family-friendly location offered a little bit of everything we were looking for in a quick getaway. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOwpgWhCU7fab9Fps2QS-eRhUKCIomE0lGXKlMoeoIpdZFNBkAdZY6spKWhm9XuYYoX2Qbdx3DNzbcZvxtdbiGQ_6LRIwqlcs7jkgtYVqtfcWE37z_bh9U_kP_bBmyE6CNezcTk2Ada3ur2R8BLVquVxHqHMc0_mlrTiDbNhiuZIiQ3zHa28-BmlaIRw=s4778" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4778" data-original-width="3822" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOwpgWhCU7fab9Fps2QS-eRhUKCIomE0lGXKlMoeoIpdZFNBkAdZY6spKWhm9XuYYoX2Qbdx3DNzbcZvxtdbiGQ_6LRIwqlcs7jkgtYVqtfcWE37z_bh9U_kP_bBmyE6CNezcTk2Ada3ur2R8BLVquVxHqHMc0_mlrTiDbNhiuZIiQ3zHa28-BmlaIRw=s16000" /></a></div><p>The girls are a little obsessed with farm animals right now, and we were looking for a unique experience where we could safely get away. The eclectic decor in the Silo House made our stay feel cozy and like a home away from home! It was equipped with plenty of board games, llama feed, and a full kitchen. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2aXjrwcAyLT9X68hGErfZPa3xRoTmNWcENf2bvr9l5rxzI5I-XKjMzt6UhzGqEsfJPQ_BD9VfaHHg7Dkc26PaL3z2QTVdb7HuFQKHNu33oQmpcDs1JUk4aWPtEzf4uI54JZiKsMYUXoG6E5jRAPf5q6BuhGqb7QuavRmjRh6xha5LAMD9PBrdnPu5yA=s5155" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5155" data-original-width="3682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2aXjrwcAyLT9X68hGErfZPa3xRoTmNWcENf2bvr9l5rxzI5I-XKjMzt6UhzGqEsfJPQ_BD9VfaHHg7Dkc26PaL3z2QTVdb7HuFQKHNu33oQmpcDs1JUk4aWPtEzf4uI54JZiKsMYUXoG6E5jRAPf5q6BuhGqb7QuavRmjRh6xha5LAMD9PBrdnPu5yA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY12XVzxBePUQ3M2AaclcVYCK_rLJQiWfrYUuxJBygV104bys_FJc0_kFOzts0k2gWYP9ZEWxRU0NYoTe6FWH5Nq6C2lbzuH-W2FuB6p-lVYlXuzBzwVqJD-Qxi-E0bCC7WdS1SdZXsur1RPx4ljAVovbHNmmOS9PCvssgWtTubSE7fXGhZ64E-Wkx6w=s5760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5760" data-original-width="3840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY12XVzxBePUQ3M2AaclcVYCK_rLJQiWfrYUuxJBygV104bys_FJc0_kFOzts0k2gWYP9ZEWxRU0NYoTe6FWH5Nq6C2lbzuH-W2FuB6p-lVYlXuzBzwVqJD-Qxi-E0bCC7WdS1SdZXsur1RPx4ljAVovbHNmmOS9PCvssgWtTubSE7fXGhZ64E-Wkx6w=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsMlj5yUCMU_egIeKfJtQBdp4Jilr_QMn3OaV2CpXamtRmP2f57M3qtwwIg0VpzATDwlNDkCo5_20nmwHekscFha2uDe510GjtevNPA91xUvLlsyP-y7w90-qgN1r-d6sBXkRqMK0slmhI4aj9A7VmywXXHuH_t3ZMXUboIAA67pJo66omtph-S4kZpQ=s4510" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4510" data-original-width="3608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsMlj5yUCMU_egIeKfJtQBdp4Jilr_QMn3OaV2CpXamtRmP2f57M3qtwwIg0VpzATDwlNDkCo5_20nmwHekscFha2uDe510GjtevNPA91xUvLlsyP-y7w90-qgN1r-d6sBXkRqMK0slmhI4aj9A7VmywXXHuH_t3ZMXUboIAA67pJo66omtph-S4kZpQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>Every morning the girls woke up excited to feed the Llamas and explore the outdoors. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4740" data-original-width="3386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPsSdUjPk8MSEaHaQHqgrHlsIiOJwW3aePa58dCoiFwtEOY4Of3O96YdnUJtgP78FnzX74g6NSEoW5VhFybcfQyWVMzbBrdwjiQfzUAxzJK0S5S4olOH_vd8AeA5XOvqx1ld5w5uGX0tHUGItxvCrRhK3D_tAFyDJnNizVqEM5li1SPDwNbT2Fa--6IQ=s16000" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.thesilohouseatlaughingllamafarm.com/" target="_blank">The Silo House At Laughing Llama Farm</a> is located in Troy, Texas, and is 20 minutes to everything Waco, Temple, and Belton have to offer! We bought a few groceries from the local Walmart for breakfast and snacks and ventured into Waco for lunch. Thanks to the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer RS, getting around was super easy and smooth. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp2YSivjq8xMsscWy8LXmHfdsR9S3DddG6IecCctRYbBqklk_leg-x2uqg9MP5Sx9jCd2cIJV1KvVWTDFNyeOJJipQmW9v4aaPhSnfAiyzAdIXfNXKySmaIQ57ggtpYq-9fg3agGqJ_l7FzvMG9EGjS-sNWlWovyYCGoNzMbMvpvnmuK2HktOjJCsQig=s4615" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3692" data-original-width="4615" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhp2YSivjq8xMsscWy8LXmHfdsR9S3DddG6IecCctRYbBqklk_leg-x2uqg9MP5Sx9jCd2cIJV1KvVWTDFNyeOJJipQmW9v4aaPhSnfAiyzAdIXfNXKySmaIQ57ggtpYq-9fg3agGqJ_l7FzvMG9EGjS-sNWlWovyYCGoNzMbMvpvnmuK2HktOjJCsQig=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOZsf677o2o8-AECxg1XWAPcUHFKANLgrwQsxD5Oktjl1uMnZ3BN0-Y9PaUzCqqKE4waNAbD6vGV3cqqbUNVkNax60se3RweH00ogtIwFXjPDiDD1gCACg7Un8x1nSeO3wfQ0Ufh5dCuc4EkXFiAxm2SgnTmMfH6KeYRFikAZ3OQEr5iJnXc6LRPIAHg=s4335" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4335" data-original-width="3468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgOZsf677o2o8-AECxg1XWAPcUHFKANLgrwQsxD5Oktjl1uMnZ3BN0-Y9PaUzCqqKE4waNAbD6vGV3cqqbUNVkNax60se3RweH00ogtIwFXjPDiDD1gCACg7Un8x1nSeO3wfQ0Ufh5dCuc4EkXFiAxm2SgnTmMfH6KeYRFikAZ3OQEr5iJnXc6LRPIAHg=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMAQSIDydHCo-FtdsdQx9iA83_AZV3ksX6ZvBDGOV6YQod09jXIjW3FGrTBejfwucnnozDc1KcGBI871bq87LhRAI4reztzXzrUTQh4JbyW7OW1NBcleBlb4Q7NR968RbqPnYBYyiQXX_2Rs96ExUY0q7eDklKdGeaCM4PNyjAc0MbJvcfujUAsiGGhA=s4510" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4510" data-original-width="3608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMAQSIDydHCo-FtdsdQx9iA83_AZV3ksX6ZvBDGOV6YQod09jXIjW3FGrTBejfwucnnozDc1KcGBI871bq87LhRAI4reztzXzrUTQh4JbyW7OW1NBcleBlb4Q7NR968RbqPnYBYyiQXX_2Rs96ExUY0q7eDklKdGeaCM4PNyjAc0MbJvcfujUAsiGGhA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2qqYzNzU_E63XCrKKgN4PwVm8Un8axFVxYB1KIN7-ix-EjWCaW4jXmV56HTeUD40xhUvr5zDUnBjWnnodl6bvgSiGUg3GaChir91CYvVsTNUfzY2uqgr9OyUJkdPUROPhXHZ-vOEr0ynhkDnW3I_OfkItFEM8HqZWezck04PLJe0X-GnrkUA3BHhchA=s5760" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2qqYzNzU_E63XCrKKgN4PwVm8Un8axFVxYB1KIN7-ix-EjWCaW4jXmV56HTeUD40xhUvr5zDUnBjWnnodl6bvgSiGUg3GaChir91CYvVsTNUfzY2uqgr9OyUJkdPUROPhXHZ-vOEr0ynhkDnW3I_OfkItFEM8HqZWezck04PLJe0X-GnrkUA3BHhchA=s16000" /></a></div><p>The Trailblazer was the perfect mix of sporty and smooth and had enough space for all four of us comfortably. A huge thank you to Chevrolet for always helping us find new roads. This trip truly rekindled our love for road trips. I can't wait to see what adventures await us this year! </p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-23154700173254103632021-09-30T19:07:00.005-05:002021-09-30T19:31:05.350-05:00Home Updates : Living Room Edition<p style="text-align: center;"><i>This post was sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions. </i></p><p>Since we moved into our townhouse a little over a year ago, we hadn't made any significant updates to our living room. It always felt like an unfinished room. We have an open concept living/kitchen/dining room situation going, and because of that, we spent the most time there. It also accumulated the most junk when we walked in. From toys to shoes, we really just needed to add some more practical furniture pieces! I turned to my handy-dandy <a href="https://rstyle.me/+wIWdioxz1TtX6mvXKLtBMw" target="_blank">Walmart</a> app and looked for new pieces that would do just that! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgldP8owY8b-TWX50rGJossBIGZ_PSrIcBTNYBIupdaCQgxhurT9sjXpu37SOfuto64ul51Ls6XsSjcy_TDPCmndYH4V0idgJLDRvaF4mUN7hSgx508QRVIyIVtrDweMrG5kG-KVzhc6E/s2048/newmominanewera-9927.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgldP8owY8b-TWX50rGJossBIGZ_PSrIcBTNYBIupdaCQgxhurT9sjXpu37SOfuto64ul51Ls6XsSjcy_TDPCmndYH4V0idgJLDRvaF4mUN7hSgx508QRVIyIVtrDweMrG5kG-KVzhc6E/s16000/newmominanewera-9927.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We decided on replacing the bench in this space with a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GXkPuI4DPBMXS20KvvmOlA" target="_blank">bookshelf</a> to eliminate the clutter that would accumulate on the bench! As we prepare our home for the holidays adding functional pieces like this bookshelf to create more height and dynamic decor in our space is essential. You can find perfect additions to your fall decor on Walmart.com! Since we plan to invite friends and family for gatherings, this <a href="https://rstyle.me/+utv7KFdA3AH0rU-6qPu-4w" target="_blank">wifi sign</a> will be super helpful.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PjRt6PsEEPMFUn4JUEap28dcgkiCyqpl6DuQ8uuWYykzmjvExHnTDQ6hmx0uwj79_jHOQv9ZFEhY4ifYMx1c6qs9pfgaCg3G12GUZRAeFMH5Vfq9hYXjl3cBW2pL2Y6qA4VBQq1A4KOU/s2048/newmominanewera-9931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PjRt6PsEEPMFUn4JUEap28dcgkiCyqpl6DuQ8uuWYykzmjvExHnTDQ6hmx0uwj79_jHOQv9ZFEhY4ifYMx1c6qs9pfgaCg3G12GUZRAeFMH5Vfq9hYXjl3cBW2pL2Y6qA4VBQq1A4KOU/s16000/newmominanewera-9931.jpg" /></a></div><p>I love that I can find affordable home updates at Walmart for a genuinely affordable price. I have totally been able to keep up with the seasons, and adding this bookshelf and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+bjLVpUCG0EK62EuQsMe87w" target="_blank">fall scented candles</a> is totally getting me in the fall mood! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4Z6jZg9xyj_wIVF3fkPCiXPoGBGmhXvQ0qcrmzo1LA-1NjFSheLveuU-vLapk2zxgVCoHe0oMVGSnMZJTxKdXwAsaif4ut2JKm4Qo_HGz3xKjcRkuqq9iVmLsIAGelzjuf86HhsqgzPx/s2048/newmominanewera-9934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4Z6jZg9xyj_wIVF3fkPCiXPoGBGmhXvQ0qcrmzo1LA-1NjFSheLveuU-vLapk2zxgVCoHe0oMVGSnMZJTxKdXwAsaif4ut2JKm4Qo_HGz3xKjcRkuqq9iVmLsIAGelzjuf86HhsqgzPx/s16000/newmominanewera-9934.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Some inspiring new lines have come out at Walmart, like some fab modern and affordable finds from The Fab Five! <a href="https://rstyle.me/+FLoTmfl2_C6fbpjOg290Gg" target="_blank">The new assortment from Queer Eye</a> will give any home a gorgeous update. #WalmartHome's mission is aligned directly with Queer Eye's: to make a beautiful home possible for everyone. I seriously want to buy every single piece!</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Shop the post here: </h2><p><br /></p></div>
<br /><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4586169"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/23d3dcdc3064b991129d2c826a9fc6482a6899d6/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div></center>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-50269616171596357192021-09-29T18:33:00.003-05:002021-09-29T18:35:08.331-05:00Celebrating 6 Years Of Parenthood<p> As Mila's birthday approached, we searched for ways to celebrate her and celebrate the fact that we've made it this far. We decided that taking a family trip where we would have something to enjoy would be the best thing! The dates were set, and off we went on an early summer road trip to Kalahari Resorts in the GMC Yukon AT4. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5V6jFEK-_5SU99sHZ7QMC-N84Y03lfgXDxL_06ErYHodjCpWTGv6EVsboyyICSjxOa2jNIsuEPM476aui4XO55fHupR5ZpNCN4B96S7krVGyWAXxKzxWyUeUlT4p5I6kRYrea-KFAr9lU/s2048/daddystylediaries-4098.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5V6jFEK-_5SU99sHZ7QMC-N84Y03lfgXDxL_06ErYHodjCpWTGv6EVsboyyICSjxOa2jNIsuEPM476aui4XO55fHupR5ZpNCN4B96S7krVGyWAXxKzxWyUeUlT4p5I6kRYrea-KFAr9lU/s16000/daddystylediaries-4098.jpg" /></a></div><p>Becoming parents has been one of the scariest and most rewarding milestones we've reached in our lives. And while they aren't milestones for everyone, getting to year 6 with Mila and her being such a fantastic kid was definitely something to celebrate. </p><p>We've learned that this journey through parenthood is seriously one wild ride, and sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Like the GMC AT4, I know that we can always handle whatever adventure life throws at us as long as Jeff & I have each other to lean on. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjF26-VCx8JzGoGxveVR8n6LBesRN1jfA4kgZxrn-eAeLpjx7C7FgD40qD-h9nI1vXoWAmbkZCPaiMfj7Pr6V2F80NZkveHqu-SxyhN1sIlpFUhq31ND_eFoB-KF1GGTXpnFGAq8S2OnB/s2048/daddystylediaries-4272.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjF26-VCx8JzGoGxveVR8n6LBesRN1jfA4kgZxrn-eAeLpjx7C7FgD40qD-h9nI1vXoWAmbkZCPaiMfj7Pr6V2F80NZkveHqu-SxyhN1sIlpFUhq31ND_eFoB-KF1GGTXpnFGAq8S2OnB/s16000/daddystylediaries-4272.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>A huge thanks to the team at GMC for thinking about us and gifting us with the total treat-yo-self moment at Kalahari! After a fun, eventful day at the waterpark, we went downstairs to the spa and enjoyed a relaxing 3 hours of manicures, pedicures, massages, and spa pools. We loved being able to relax and reflect on the last 6 years and decide what the next 6 years will look like in parenthood. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4pTd-_xhy8va0uZme7MbiBUHrAx0WgDYzJj6kv8mpFGI1C2H7mbexWu68IqhjnAmJnC2nSKlAoa2LJYjz3PAsiBermHPFAJpiF9PxAtIW6skxL6iMzXNlMI8w68JflmPPVIKkmC4WrB0/s2048/IMG_2223.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4pTd-_xhy8va0uZme7MbiBUHrAx0WgDYzJj6kv8mpFGI1C2H7mbexWu68IqhjnAmJnC2nSKlAoa2LJYjz3PAsiBermHPFAJpiF9PxAtIW6skxL6iMzXNlMI8w68JflmPPVIKkmC4WrB0/s16000/IMG_2223.JPG" /></a></div><p>Here's to us! May we always be guided with patience, wisdom, and kindness to raise thoughtful, kind & strong human beings!</p><p><br /></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-43925296025017500632021-06-30T14:47:00.000-05:002021-06-30T14:47:40.098-05:00Summer Home Update: Guest Room Edition<p style="text-align: center;"><i> This post is sponsored by Walmart. However, all the opinions expressed below are my own honest opinions. </i></p><div>Now that we can safely have guests over, the guest room needed a major update! We had used it as just an extra closet and storage area since we didn't have any visitors for over a year. One of our favorite things to do is host our friends and family members in our house, so I felt like now is the best time to give the guest room a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yrxQz1GwydjpLvoz8kYDcQ" target="_blank">summer update</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jsfLcQZn7MnkLHcEdgNExwPs5R4sJYVEP1Qxmp48ureOpX3_056OkEEmhrqVtXqeICdxoxZTK3OsFhJoozjdw52f3YlTPTxBzevi8vDvIXlPrCxKxt7zL1Ne3qY8NNQdy916dGGC0E6D/s2048/newmominanewera-9248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jsfLcQZn7MnkLHcEdgNExwPs5R4sJYVEP1Qxmp48ureOpX3_056OkEEmhrqVtXqeICdxoxZTK3OsFhJoozjdw52f3YlTPTxBzevi8vDvIXlPrCxKxt7zL1Ne3qY8NNQdy916dGGC0E6D/s16000/newmominanewera-9248.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am all about home updates that don't break the bank, so Walmart was definitely my go-to for all things guest room updates! My guest room is relatively small, and I want it to feel larger than it is while still adding more functional items. Mirrors and tall curtains are the easiest way to achieve this. Buying a full-length mirror the size I wanted wasn't in the budget, so I got a little creative. </div><div><br /></div><div>I saw this idea while scrolling through TikTok, and I didn't save the video but used the affordable full-length mirrors and stacked them on top and next to each other to make a more prominent wall mirror. I know, genius, right! So that's what I decided I would do to visually make our space seem bigger. Since we are currently in a rental, I decided instead of making a ton of holes in the wall, I would just use <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_gtFuzsVgiJ3JGDN7a7qyg" target="_blank">these fantastic picture hanging strips</a>! It ended up turning out amazing! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHdPlimgyHg-bCK6cG40zkEQ8c0DeBCPPdJMfECG5E2DF6XMCJEoxmVW0wUQFEnAsdFuc4Hh40ebm3D5SR8H3mWb_kcBkFKBUqDDSLl-ZFrJS0hcsn42ZrzprYcPmlwsPSOwKlAofoPNb/s2048/newmominanewera-9259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfHdPlimgyHg-bCK6cG40zkEQ8c0DeBCPPdJMfECG5E2DF6XMCJEoxmVW0wUQFEnAsdFuc4Hh40ebm3D5SR8H3mWb_kcBkFKBUqDDSLl-ZFrJS0hcsn42ZrzprYcPmlwsPSOwKlAofoPNb/s16000/newmominanewera-9259.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We added a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+5heySnrEcoOYRSFCUOj2uQ" target="_blank">daybed</a> with a trundle as an easy way to fit more than one person in the room while still saving tons of space. My favorite thing about this room is the retro summer wall gallery that took literally no effort at all! Walmart has these amazing wall art gallery kits that made this so easy and look spectacular. The fun and comfy <a href="https://rstyle.me/+mKZRAiw5jmTMSLIOhVx7Aw" target="_blank">accent pillows</a> really tie the entire room together. This room quickly became one of my favorite rooms in the house. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lu7wvYAJRsqHNWQSthBpuY2qE80JbKUhAjm1qtd32gDbm7FEfk05ij9PeqSLvPctXtLLlsaOuoxo0wg6q8s3d_1RZIguiuvU4RyIOe8RXZ0uccHhGhR0tqhCLv5XyVRMW07LUYV6VAY7/s2048/newmominanewera-9253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4lu7wvYAJRsqHNWQSthBpuY2qE80JbKUhAjm1qtd32gDbm7FEfk05ij9PeqSLvPctXtLLlsaOuoxo0wg6q8s3d_1RZIguiuvU4RyIOe8RXZ0uccHhGhR0tqhCLv5XyVRMW07LUYV6VAY7/s16000/newmominanewera-9253.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhyu2KRdLO_yzDA57sKjDCmIQhyPKoKt1ygNx6S9MfOWM6TCnTidYel4R5GlZBpdr86-BSV30hipGJi7BURpb8t3udR_BR8IjPmIj862CiWp2feXUpZMz0IJt07q3TLIP4RL6Fi2Y-PC8/s2048/newmominanewera-9222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhyu2KRdLO_yzDA57sKjDCmIQhyPKoKt1ygNx6S9MfOWM6TCnTidYel4R5GlZBpdr86-BSV30hipGJi7BURpb8t3udR_BR8IjPmIj862CiWp2feXUpZMz0IJt07q3TLIP4RL6Fi2Y-PC8/s16000/newmominanewera-9222.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I love how <a href="https://rstyle.me/+8pviPi_rYTMvoZ9kNkbcMw" target="_blank">Walmart</a> has laid out some fantastic themes in their summer look book, so my vibe for the room was definitely traveling motifs and retro patterns. I think we created a unique little escape within our house and that our guests could unwind and feel comfortable in their home away from home!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnwrEdtDuTOMUla2dAiIbNss62H4kWyM64MXiOG9a8uj0wXXHJHCwGSwvCfJ41fGOwJIfclVG3BWRe7t7aE-VRIPIIQNCYUcnB9qR1gmsmJehDSq7EYPKgiaO9GcWwWyCdkkM-_SVHabM/s2048/newmominanewera-9266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnwrEdtDuTOMUla2dAiIbNss62H4kWyM64MXiOG9a8uj0wXXHJHCwGSwvCfJ41fGOwJIfclVG3BWRe7t7aE-VRIPIIQNCYUcnB9qR1gmsmJehDSq7EYPKgiaO9GcWwWyCdkkM-_SVHabM/s16000/newmominanewera-9266.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqf6EqXB3e8yJeEmtu54t_RD59o51tqKfuaDsUuevpsYfwh9y-JGb7XrY3dxVk9wz8BQ6bT8373L8rh19IuQLCtIGgwwFZO1rrYQg6R1apDd0Scudsx-K2UL5N6AKr8jp-c8vJv-yjQwSG/s2048/newmominanewera-9250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqf6EqXB3e8yJeEmtu54t_RD59o51tqKfuaDsUuevpsYfwh9y-JGb7XrY3dxVk9wz8BQ6bT8373L8rh19IuQLCtIGgwwFZO1rrYQg6R1apDd0Scudsx-K2UL5N6AKr8jp-c8vJv-yjQwSG/s16000/newmominanewera-9250.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What's your next home update project? </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">
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</h3><center><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4504655"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/90cdae721d377ee9a155c7f516ea8aa6b9cdfb0b/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div></center>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-82125502140793037682021-06-22T20:33:00.002-05:002021-06-24T09:04:32.350-05:00Exploring Brazos Bend State Park | #SummerSiennaLifeWe spent this Father's Day 2021 doing what Jeff loves the most, being outdoors! So we packed up the 2021 Toyota Sienna and headed to a beautiful state park nearby, The Brazos Bend State Park. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQHdYMIbw54qAIELwRZRf8Lu6KbbImOKu0IzL76CvVe3DmV28o42RReQ9hhwFrZYvLMwPPT_hgSPUPNK3VemnR0-pdYOUNHRW4zd5LeMscFX995ed6tP0tudsXJ-lb1l-XOiWhJK_-2KM/s2048/newmominanewera-4069.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEQHdYMIbw54qAIELwRZRf8Lu6KbbImOKu0IzL76CvVe3DmV28o42RReQ9hhwFrZYvLMwPPT_hgSPUPNK3VemnR0-pdYOUNHRW4zd5LeMscFX995ed6tP0tudsXJ-lb1l-XOiWhJK_-2KM/s16000/newmominanewera-4069.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>While it was hot, we still had a blast exploring the park and participating in the Texas Outdoor Family program that the Texas State Parks offers. They proved tents, grills, and so many other fabulous goodies that made this trip a total no-brainer. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was our first time taking our littlest one, Isabella, camping, and my first time taking both of the kids together! I was a little worried that it would be hard to keep up with both of them, but there were plenty of activities around the park to keep them busy. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pzC4GI0DfvV7lfkUIgXPOp2hUrb61hngHDdXajOSmpKM0dYPoX4rAnI7KcZRl9WUuME8wosW0rMvJrYwQeGGlPJtAR5gkd-mCHnYdkvk-rOlkUPbzuVYTf0pGh86DfZOsS1lzr9VTi3E/s2048/daddystylediaries-4021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7pzC4GI0DfvV7lfkUIgXPOp2hUrb61hngHDdXajOSmpKM0dYPoX4rAnI7KcZRl9WUuME8wosW0rMvJrYwQeGGlPJtAR5gkd-mCHnYdkvk-rOlkUPbzuVYTf0pGh86DfZOsS1lzr9VTi3E/s16000/daddystylediaries-4021.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/programs/texas-outdoor-family" target="_blank">Texas Outdoor Family program </a>teaches your family how to set up camp, cook outdoors, and how to build a fire. The park rangers also gave the girls a fishing lesson, and we went for a night hike! It was such a fantastic experience for the whole family. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/07/19/2-texas-parks-named-americas-most-extraordinary-state-parks/" target="_blank">Brazos Bend was named the third best state park in the US in 2020</a>, and we are so grateful to have it in our backyard! The road trip went so smoothly, and we had so much space in the <a href="https://www.toyota.com/sienna/" target="_blank">2021 Toyota Sienna</a>! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizY166J-YpbykFDI2LqOgLJokuqWHqfMpXYxY4YYoxV3xJ05RHSJZq4KfgMOA8Y05m9h6qt1vPdB7z3G9uxPSEWvjFQDmL84Fm3hvIpPyt9lCjketGkcVUhyVD7onbUkEFcvpsmX7ahPzZ/s2048/daddystylediaries-4011.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizY166J-YpbykFDI2LqOgLJokuqWHqfMpXYxY4YYoxV3xJ05RHSJZq4KfgMOA8Y05m9h6qt1vPdB7z3G9uxPSEWvjFQDmL84Fm3hvIpPyt9lCjketGkcVUhyVD7onbUkEFcvpsmX7ahPzZ/s16000/daddystylediaries-4011.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The girls were in love with the hands-free dual power sliding side doors, but I loved the two outlets that made plugging in things like lights and a small fan for our campsite! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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With the Texas heat, I was looking for something that would be light, flowy, and can be dressed up and down. I absolutely loved <a href="https://thesaltedhippie.com/collections/dresses-rompers/products/sweet-southwest" target="_blank">this Sweet Southwest dress</a> from The Salted Hippie Boutique and decided it would be a perfect addition to my summer wardrobe! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0M57YOQwPDL1wUEmJHiqBkDcFZH6ofKH4GVEVRVUXxSlvhjm_-skRvRb6Qg9-M4ha9P3J_G_8L-RZmJSIPm-s__GxfNkzEGoTS0IFPTDmDPUK-5wO2SgKAnnFpDCEaRH0DdR8OoQUSnn/s2048/newmominanewera-9245.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0M57YOQwPDL1wUEmJHiqBkDcFZH6ofKH4GVEVRVUXxSlvhjm_-skRvRb6Qg9-M4ha9P3J_G_8L-RZmJSIPm-s__GxfNkzEGoTS0IFPTDmDPUK-5wO2SgKAnnFpDCEaRH0DdR8OoQUSnn/s16000/newmominanewera-9245.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I also loved being able to support a small, local, and Latina-owned business in the process! I decided to pair this look with some small charming<a href="https://thesaltedhippie.com/products/crystal-fashion-studs?_pos=5&_sid=3daf2e9da&_ss=r" target="_blank"> studs</a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+DfUwUYWlMmKeJiYCyHioOg" target="_blank">wedges</a> & a <a href="https://amzn.to/3fIXxXE" target="_blank">belt </a>to give the dress some shape. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP2iBXjQgTX-xe8AzRHGujgfxHom3ylI6bZdlhC-0hfCmWHraNSrLvNAy3HLuD0X7guRFT7Obt0Yw9yJispt20d0brOT42lr5HFukqDKiVvOI3Tm8qojjCC5KF6tfFXALmEMCQBLgjPOP/s2048/newmominanewera-9252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP2iBXjQgTX-xe8AzRHGujgfxHom3ylI6bZdlhC-0hfCmWHraNSrLvNAy3HLuD0X7guRFT7Obt0Yw9yJispt20d0brOT42lr5HFukqDKiVvOI3Tm8qojjCC5KF6tfFXALmEMCQBLgjPOP/s16000/newmominanewera-9252.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6r0UgcVk-Z2xEvCFnh-NPEh9CXeYU7abLAXrTUYtiCXUWUY7aBqiE5zo7mIarB99rNCHKVnaLeqx5CTodpX0Qi0rmFG3JyTKbovAIv8z-TZqpIIj0v4hR-2N7T-dD0XuKw9LgTYH6lGW/s2048/newmominanewera-9254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6r0UgcVk-Z2xEvCFnh-NPEh9CXeYU7abLAXrTUYtiCXUWUY7aBqiE5zo7mIarB99rNCHKVnaLeqx5CTodpX0Qi0rmFG3JyTKbovAIv8z-TZqpIIj0v4hR-2N7T-dD0XuKw9LgTYH6lGW/s16000/newmominanewera-9254.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP5vilTGmKLbrgVNye0zSYK00t9Xe2BL68IF6fSxBN7xdV3sQBS-BxkxS9am2lGQaths6KN1tILWIOAy3fVrzenyhk1R145O-bjHJ16qp_iZa8gaS-ye1DV9fQJm74qd3M8imObBXxLXn/s2048/newmominanewera-9258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzP5vilTGmKLbrgVNye0zSYK00t9Xe2BL68IF6fSxBN7xdV3sQBS-BxkxS9am2lGQaths6KN1tILWIOAy3fVrzenyhk1R145O-bjHJ16qp_iZa8gaS-ye1DV9fQJm74qd3M8imObBXxLXn/s16000/newmominanewera-9258.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am living for all of these affordable pieces that I added to my closet! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are you wearing this summer? </div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>Shopping links: </b></h4><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://thesaltedhippie.com/collections/dresses-rompers/products/sweet-southwest" target="_blank">Dress</a> / <a href="https://thesaltedhippie.com/products/crystal-fashion-studs?_pos=5&_sid=3daf2e9da&_ss=r" target="_blank">Earrings</a> /<a href="https://amzn.to/3fIXxXE" target="_blank"> Belt </a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+DfUwUYWlMmKeJiYCyHioOg" target="_blank">Shoes</a></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-29415303776897854452021-04-15T09:16:00.001-05:002021-04-15T09:16:47.538-05:00The Dr.Suess Experience is Coming To Houston | Things To Do In Houston 2021<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ579Mahnp5KBazAh2CUZv8u6Hou9uPDZyJQmr-jDUKU7VT2zmX5frgKWOh3LTK_pluNqcGwJ3bLy21o0tvWl0EEyhLJDqyNlWexrOnndTnYlCJEX3N-QDR5s4JkemOttKyCMi2e0X5YON/s2048/Lorax.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ579Mahnp5KBazAh2CUZv8u6Hou9uPDZyJQmr-jDUKU7VT2zmX5frgKWOh3LTK_pluNqcGwJ3bLy21o0tvWl0EEyhLJDqyNlWexrOnndTnYlCJEX3N-QDR5s4JkemOttKyCMi2e0X5YON/s16000/Lorax.jpg" /></a></div><p>The Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle will give guests the opportunity to take a journey through nine different Dr. Seuss stories, bringing the magical worlds to life and inviting new generations to make their own memories. After opening in Toronto in 2019 to unprecedented success, Kilburn Live is confident that The Dr. Seuss Experience in Houston will surpass visitors’ expectations. </p><p>The multi-sensory experience will transport guests into the pages of the beloved stories and allow them to interact with the characters that are part of the fabric of popular culture. From “The Cat in the Hat” to “Horton Hears a Who!” and “The Lorax,” as well as other timeless favorites, visitors will encounter and enjoy these classic treasures in a whole new way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfDYlv44vyG-XkSBORXnxN0JIsHQp8bJDql4vUr5cVxuvuiaZqjOcEb_OkDFAst7GF5-rvZGRIyOO2olPSjxaj7kxVt_koYZvfmEWfidcHPEQiqQ4qOnYMMaS571kE0TqoiiGlk9fazUI/s2048/Horton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfDYlv44vyG-XkSBORXnxN0JIsHQp8bJDql4vUr5cVxuvuiaZqjOcEb_OkDFAst7GF5-rvZGRIyOO2olPSjxaj7kxVt_koYZvfmEWfidcHPEQiqQ4qOnYMMaS571kE0TqoiiGlk9fazUI/s16000/Horton.jpg" /></a></div><p>“Partnering with Dr. Seuss Enterprises has provided Kilburn Live with an opportunity to create an exciting, interactive world that brings the stories we all know and love to life,” said Kilburn CEO Mark Manuel. “It’s been a tough year, but we think that by Late Spring it will be a good time to head back out into the world, safely of course. The Dr. Seuss Experience is needed now, more than ever, to reignite the magic of physical play and let children's imaginations run wild. We believe this immersive experience will not only capture the fascination of children, but also adults who remember the books as a child, parents who are passing down the tradition, and Instagram aficionados looking for the perfect backdrop.” </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TegOtaJwKYW1rV4UYNNz8IUOf21_I9xW3weTH9wWVKG_lpYjqDi1ympKbVBSl60N_lTyBgpfhiGDy9qBOzdqLUtohCSmx9nkM2MoYI4fR2rNv8DXY8JfRPt0Ba2JyA5Q6PqcQ4h7od14/s2048/Balloon+B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TegOtaJwKYW1rV4UYNNz8IUOf21_I9xW3weTH9wWVKG_lpYjqDi1ympKbVBSl60N_lTyBgpfhiGDy9qBOzdqLUtohCSmx9nkM2MoYI4fR2rNv8DXY8JfRPt0Ba2JyA5Q6PqcQ4h7od14/s16000/Balloon+B.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Anchored by the attraction’s centerpiece – an inter-connected maze inspired by “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” composed of thousands of suspended balloons – each room within the experience will represent a different Dr. Seuss book. These fantastically colorful and enchanting experiences bring the magic to life, all while exploring the social message at the heart of each featured story. The experience will also have a special-themed carousel and store where guests can buy Seuss merchandise not available anywhere else. </p><p>“We are thrilled to continue our tour of The Dr. Seuss Experience with Kilburn Live,” said Susan Brandt, president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “Bringing the books to life and giving people the opportunity to immerse themselves in stories and interact with the characters in the Seussian world is always exciting for us.” </p><p>Kilburn Live and The Dr. Seuss Experience teams will be strictly following state and city-mandated Covid-19 protocols to ensure safety of all of our guests. Furthermore, Kilburn has adopted best-in-class cleaning and sanitizing protocols for all of its events. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCxddwLt-kjSgj8v9b6Vpb6OLGtqUHuuWCnTqNy_6558oQKtp98LAeAoP-E5vYQYjufrwP8sB8DBBb49autLB5xhh6b50Pet4fFwx7XBRQGpY_32OAKf_UKK431YKQhSTYB6wqlmA2Cgy/s2048/Thromdimbulator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCxddwLt-kjSgj8v9b6Vpb6OLGtqUHuuWCnTqNy_6558oQKtp98LAeAoP-E5vYQYjufrwP8sB8DBBb49autLB5xhh6b50Pet4fFwx7XBRQGpY_32OAKf_UKK431YKQhSTYB6wqlmA2Cgy/s16000/Thromdimbulator.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00IY5EFi_baKjEV3YO_aN3UnQsQnouJW2Pn524HHdw3WQjThv6ZDY4VnNfui4JEBjvWelou6qWzknoMjDQw47EqdBF5tqQzuXJ8ULyZOOiW_iKzYAM4EeHYL8NE2Elz1GPllDmSp2uayx/s2048/Wocket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00IY5EFi_baKjEV3YO_aN3UnQsQnouJW2Pn524HHdw3WQjThv6ZDY4VnNfui4JEBjvWelou6qWzknoMjDQw47EqdBF5tqQzuXJ8ULyZOOiW_iKzYAM4EeHYL8NE2Elz1GPllDmSp2uayx/s16000/Wocket.jpg" /></a></div><p>The Dr. Seuss Experience will kick off on May 15 in Houston in Exhibit Hall A within the George R Brown Convention Center and run through August 15. Presale tickets will be available on April 13 with general ticketing opening to the public on April 17. For more information about The Dr. Seuss experience and to purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://www.experienceseuss.com.">www.experienceseuss.com.</a> </p><p><br /></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0Houston, TX, USA29.7604267 -95.36980281.4501928638211545 -130.5260528 58.070660536178849 -60.2135528tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-56769781219096288032020-12-28T15:27:00.001-06:002020-12-28T15:27:43.256-06:00Cozy At Home For The Holidays<p style="text-align: center;"><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><i> This post is sponsored by Walmart, however, all the opinions expressed below are my own honest opinions. </i></i></div><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhco1_TpRNDm5Vuy7wtpvMgMVVdN4UC5SsBYRoEYqnUQyJW1VeDYOjJvaW_OePvVMrw5J-8D9Mm26ZBapktmf9SkkLJNce0kl9sWXoQ66g_xdrA4cVdA8y0izdRAX-zvZi0tEWumM4pdxyW/s2048/newmominanewera-1012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhco1_TpRNDm5Vuy7wtpvMgMVVdN4UC5SsBYRoEYqnUQyJW1VeDYOjJvaW_OePvVMrw5J-8D9Mm26ZBapktmf9SkkLJNce0kl9sWXoQ66g_xdrA4cVdA8y0izdRAX-zvZi0tEWumM4pdxyW/s16000/newmominanewera-1012.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the holidays looking a little different this year, we decided to take this time off to unwind and recharge for the year ahead. We have gone through so many life changes, and have had one of the most stressful ends of the year to date, I figured that one really easy way to do that was to make the place in our house that we go to unwind as cheerful and cozy as possible! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In my mission to make our bedroom the coziest room in the house, I decided to add a dresser for some extra storage and to fill an otherwise empty wall that we had. We have decorated almost every room in our house, except for our bedroom so this project was super exciting for us. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpkDJPv4Vnsg6POpsnp7t2_aVNvD_D0lg1vDgkarjOnIa6S3s9UAf25hGL14U49W13L7dl5YavmwmEAQ8QHF53QWdwJ4vH4iPwVbcU2y7wi0d-bxoNKwHsnsaVzptw946tV78q1C0PqDV/s2048/newmominanewera-1006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvpkDJPv4Vnsg6POpsnp7t2_aVNvD_D0lg1vDgkarjOnIa6S3s9UAf25hGL14U49W13L7dl5YavmwmEAQ8QHF53QWdwJ4vH4iPwVbcU2y7wi0d-bxoNKwHsnsaVzptw946tV78q1C0PqDV/s16000/newmominanewera-1006.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I browsed through the <a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp/holiday-home/6609981?gclid=CjwKCAjw0On8BRAgEiwAincsHMkgA4KIOvj2P6uLUh3peg-5G4nyTWzlDTRpR9L_BW3b04K3yXV1WhoCLhsQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Walmart website</a> and found exactly what I was looking for to make the bedroom festive, cozy, and cheerful! I feel like candles and scents really set the mood for every room in the house, so I went with an amazing red berry and oak scent from the Better Homes and Gardens candle collection. They have so many amazing seasonal scents that are super cute too! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YW1vsaSQ8aWYJZ7hXFR-ea39oNGcn6xERZsxbmi1QM2dRaLdnhJNnd_n0AD4kX0vbpnjPD3gy71llXZ3iXNzyGCOggxZoKQ6lZJmlUTB-41Om_jo7BVJfM3lzK3DYzPj4Ooqbh-D8Swf/s2048/newmominanewera-1021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7YW1vsaSQ8aWYJZ7hXFR-ea39oNGcn6xERZsxbmi1QM2dRaLdnhJNnd_n0AD4kX0vbpnjPD3gy71llXZ3iXNzyGCOggxZoKQ6lZJmlUTB-41Om_jo7BVJfM3lzK3DYzPj4Ooqbh-D8Swf/s16000/newmominanewera-1021.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don’t know about you but I was pretty relieved to realize that this season I didn’t have to worry about hosting people in our home for the holidays, and I can instead focus on making my home a sanctuary space for their family – cozy, warm, and enjoyable! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCl6dJsauMs-TZXUvbC3QBkr8pN7CItuU26kIdOFc8Znv_zH-4Jel9XcNqpGQpl9Un5cvG7pSD-fq1EZfECznAv1ZxAWhBDmIUEIKpI7EsHDBEGopaXiXO6Uab0NBpDPjK3IMIWdONtzk/s2048/newmominanewera-1014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgCl6dJsauMs-TZXUvbC3QBkr8pN7CItuU26kIdOFc8Znv_zH-4Jel9XcNqpGQpl9Un5cvG7pSD-fq1EZfECznAv1ZxAWhBDmIUEIKpI7EsHDBEGopaXiXO6Uab0NBpDPjK3IMIWdONtzk/s16000/newmominanewera-1014.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWeurTrAgYQZlEd1o21djHckQPMiYQz9hmWj_dh4aDGvvZljEijQvsVmYPVAFg6MNVaIfGiKwKLFfIDtDheR0fEZ4Xzjk7GToH5H8fe1f1XrU2VegTJiHXbAJPu_mowILISCVxvY1nsGwl/s2048/newmominanewera-1041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWeurTrAgYQZlEd1o21djHckQPMiYQz9hmWj_dh4aDGvvZljEijQvsVmYPVAFg6MNVaIfGiKwKLFfIDtDheR0fEZ4Xzjk7GToH5H8fe1f1XrU2VegTJiHXbAJPu_mowILISCVxvY1nsGwl/s16000/newmominanewera-1041.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of my favorite Walmart finds was the cute little barn wax warmer! The wax warmer lets me change up the scents easily and adds a really comforting design element to our dresser. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYiCjRCUtcmGmLHrkfQ4673udRIfVJKVIvR7bj7oMvnRp0CpVteqrIl-s4JyCnbPeda4QQ985E7BYmfLj7Qx6KcItJ8g7DNIm9XNDHsjKQkmxjqnVCJw4atPa2eNAS3Zj7SvKKkfZkjAS/s2048/newmominanewera-1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYiCjRCUtcmGmLHrkfQ4673udRIfVJKVIvR7bj7oMvnRp0CpVteqrIl-s4JyCnbPeda4QQ985E7BYmfLj7Qx6KcItJ8g7DNIm9XNDHsjKQkmxjqnVCJw4atPa2eNAS3Zj7SvKKkfZkjAS/s16000/newmominanewera-1024.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope that you & your family are staying safe, and have a cozy and relaxing holiday season! </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Shop the post here: </b></h3></div><div><br /></div>
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Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-62704730365097852182020-12-08T07:15:00.000-06:002020-12-08T07:15:00.177-06:00Family Holiday Traditions | 10 Holiday Tree Chopping Tips<p style="text-align: justify;">In the spirit of keeping our Christmas traditions alive, especially during such a rough year, we took a trip down to the Christmas tree farm to bring home our tree for the year. <a href="https://www.daddystylediaries.com/2019/12/our-first-real-christmas-tree-9-tree.html" target="_blank">Last year the girls</a> had such an amazing and memorable time that Mila asked if we were going to do it again this year, so when Chevy asked if I wanted to test out the 2021 Suburban, the stars aligned perfectly! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSqha2ecHatyynt2H4C5RNfecm-Z4gvnoHhqnQYgFueoHNpibD8yHdS4SsFaXkZMrwpKYc89MpkplEj5np3MumV5ZmMtqY3GnMUWUqZEIaEAy6c_tPvqF2yxgjZow67teTnQHAolNuAmc/s2048/newmominanewera-0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSqha2ecHatyynt2H4C5RNfecm-Z4gvnoHhqnQYgFueoHNpibD8yHdS4SsFaXkZMrwpKYc89MpkplEj5np3MumV5ZmMtqY3GnMUWUqZEIaEAy6c_tPvqF2yxgjZow67teTnQHAolNuAmc/s16000/newmominanewera-0028.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">I was so relieved when we got our tree last year that I wasn't allergic anymore, and the girls weren't allergic at all. I remember growing up I always wanted a real tree, but I could never have one. I am so happy that we were able to create a new family tradition with the girls, and hopefully, one they can pass down to their kids! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bella, our youngest, had a blast just playing in the mud like she always does, but taking pictures just isn't her thing right now. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKvkKmpE3Zytu50bNswaQbLikIT1ZsJ-531suqVeRwrAKAcP2KWxJlCq6WmG_rLHGH04l7G3-f09webux-iiiPNKiOG4TVhW3qRhH95AIhhcv7K3C9JwwOipm7lpmc-c_oDr2-yyo4i1c/s2048/newmominanewera-0033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKvkKmpE3Zytu50bNswaQbLikIT1ZsJ-531suqVeRwrAKAcP2KWxJlCq6WmG_rLHGH04l7G3-f09webux-iiiPNKiOG4TVhW3qRhH95AIhhcv7K3C9JwwOipm7lpmc-c_oDr2-yyo4i1c/s16000/newmominanewera-0033.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwN1CDtlEI1xFQ3LH62eKzVBmDF1hjcYWIf4tmtQXf6CrfFJIivKZh1xwZ3MeGTOHtpJxFudw3Uav_G9Sb-FU5SVMBWdjgj9BwLmD8G2vPLxEm9YghU7XwNn3u-t3D62httBQyonxQ6Xj/s2048/newmominanewera-0066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwN1CDtlEI1xFQ3LH62eKzVBmDF1hjcYWIf4tmtQXf6CrfFJIivKZh1xwZ3MeGTOHtpJxFudw3Uav_G9Sb-FU5SVMBWdjgj9BwLmD8G2vPLxEm9YghU7XwNn3u-t3D62httBQyonxQ6Xj/s16000/newmominanewera-0066.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOgmdZvfN5OokmH-IZmnipGm3Sm6qILOHXUACUfPECMRzzmVkrxz36_vpI3gAw7v988pE0PvWjGKHtJPLB2IAfoiA2yCUzKPqg-cHizPeVKXMSkHWI-OU6uXbo-ueOM9_FZ7bqGk_Y484/s2048/newmominanewera-0047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOgmdZvfN5OokmH-IZmnipGm3Sm6qILOHXUACUfPECMRzzmVkrxz36_vpI3gAw7v988pE0PvWjGKHtJPLB2IAfoiA2yCUzKPqg-cHizPeVKXMSkHWI-OU6uXbo-ueOM9_FZ7bqGk_Y484/s16000/newmominanewera-0047.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Since this was Jeff's second time cutting a tree he was a total pro, and the process of physically cutting the tree only took five minutes! If you're looking to cut down yours this year, or any year I've included some tips from Chevy below. They were extremely helpful both times we've made the trip to our favorite Christmas tree farm. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Choosing our tree is probably the hardest part of it all! Last year we went with a blue ice tree, which is a paler shade of green and has a sweeter smell, almost like blueberries. We absolutely loved it, but since we have a higher ceiling we wanted a taller tree, so we opted for the Leyland tree. Leylands have softer fuller foliage, and a light but fresh scent. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0Wn-EvsB3h3_YqFW9KkS62Ug9B7LvRXTGShZ0do8NfH2J29NoTAOF-d42YnzDfThBwRYAhUUz9rFJFa_PKoGNXGO0Z77fptJmCx2lXpgoRu06fYA3bV5zTcQQW0ewQY9KSEiCdc8OQis/s2048/newmominanewera-9953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0Wn-EvsB3h3_YqFW9KkS62Ug9B7LvRXTGShZ0do8NfH2J29NoTAOF-d42YnzDfThBwRYAhUUz9rFJFa_PKoGNXGO0Z77fptJmCx2lXpgoRu06fYA3bV5zTcQQW0ewQY9KSEiCdc8OQis/s16000/newmominanewera-9953.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacL-Qy8RyXhPEoXXwzvc-G_KAKz32_j2Zc1V9Zvzzrti2k_7MHAQff7VcsCZ9oIKWOqzsVxKncUxV5Eu09Uj_drfgodx0NeuDpFApkH45u0TH42D4YOrOa8KckggKFJpj1rswRwaGb50n/s2048/newmominanewera-0120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacL-Qy8RyXhPEoXXwzvc-G_KAKz32_j2Zc1V9Zvzzrti2k_7MHAQff7VcsCZ9oIKWOqzsVxKncUxV5Eu09Uj_drfgodx0NeuDpFApkH45u0TH42D4YOrOa8KckggKFJpj1rswRwaGb50n/s16000/newmominanewera-0120.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9a8Ciqphtt6KPyuMTNW6UbMFvL5ZoPerSSChKd7ImzTuFcQm4LXoYBweVp2llKgQsEb6EM3ZMVsIKAccZz99ylKr7u4f_hIAIzEpgRqOBUpQ3WSAuzj5R1H9dsbA-vZTxNM3XWh6S7vfs/s2048/newmominanewera-0059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9a8Ciqphtt6KPyuMTNW6UbMFvL5ZoPerSSChKd7ImzTuFcQm4LXoYBweVp2llKgQsEb6EM3ZMVsIKAccZz99ylKr7u4f_hIAIzEpgRqOBUpQ3WSAuzj5R1H9dsbA-vZTxNM3XWh6S7vfs/s16000/newmominanewera-0059.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHrRuOhMarsPQexQZNQdkDTG2bxYi1HCy1KUA4ob6KabGJZJRVDE_5EKNlhgnaT878SVDoINGvwBp5pGw-Um1WySBjukpEntHfAZmdy0WSgbwADLZIBP5mvwznQioIXMoXGb2SwgdF2_c/s2048/newmominanewera-0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHrRuOhMarsPQexQZNQdkDTG2bxYi1HCy1KUA4ob6KabGJZJRVDE_5EKNlhgnaT878SVDoINGvwBp5pGw-Um1WySBjukpEntHfAZmdy0WSgbwADLZIBP5mvwznQioIXMoXGb2SwgdF2_c/s16000/newmominanewera-0124.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">I really loved how spacious the 2021 Surburban was, especially with the captain row seats. It made towing around the kids, the wagon, the stroller, and the tree so easy! </p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Holiday Tree Chopping Tips from Chevy: </h3><p>1. Be prepared: Always make sure to measure the space in your home and car so you know exactly what size tree will fit as you pick one out. Don’t forget to leave enough room for the tree topper!</p><p>2. Stay warm: Bundle up, wear boots, and bring a pair of gloves to make sure you stay warm when chopping down your tree. Be sure to bring something to kneel on while you cut your tree down.</p><p>3. Choose Wisely: Most tree farms have a lot of options to choose from, so take your time and inspect the trees before you pick one out. The National Christmas Tree Association recommends testing out the branches to make sure the tree isn’t too dry or unhealthy.</p><p>4. Chop Chop: Cut your tree low to the ground and straight across. Have a buddy pull the tree slightly away from the side you’re cutting to prevent the saw from binding and make it easier to cut all the way through.</p><p>5. Use Cross-Rails: If available, properly installed cross rails on the roof of your vehicle are the preferred way to transport the tree home. Creating a hitching post with the roof rails makes it easier to tie the tree down.</p><p>6. Use a sleeve: All trees should be put into netting or a sleeve for easy transport. Make sure the tree isn’t longer than the roof of your car once wrapped up.</p><p>7. Stump first: With the tree in its proper sleeve, position the tree stump-end towards the front of your vehicle. It’s the most aerodynamic way to transport your tree home.</p><p>8. Tie it down tight: Lay your tree directly overtop the cross rails, loop twine over and around, and repeat to cinch with a “figure-8” motion. This will help protect the tree from moving around while you drive.</p><p>9. Stabilize the tree: You can always use more twine and crisscross across the street for extra support if you need it.</p><p>10. Don’t forget to water your tree: Make sure you put your tree into water immediately when you get home and place it away from heat sources like fireplaces or radiators that can dry it out. The tree will drink up a lot of water the first couple of days so make sure to constantly check on the water level throughout the season. Help keep it alive and healthy all holiday season long!</p><p><br /></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-65446449551260276412020-10-28T22:21:00.001-05:002020-10-28T22:21:49.158-05:00Día De Los Muertos : Ofrenda Essentials<p style="text-align: center;"><i> Disclosure: Walmart sponsored this post; however, all the opinions expressed below are my own genuine opinions. </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsuuYjiSgA5axCEJGTdQ5OjXVemWhmNLDIKR5Na9ThA6gWJhshtcPvTf3W0Lseq6LLCWXfCZ3pZAm3hxZwjt6sXev3ZGPFiHUuUr-OjRL2T7OyxIPFL_7E-7qW2pwp7Jw-bfiZwBqsjm6/s2048/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2172.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmsuuYjiSgA5axCEJGTdQ5OjXVemWhmNLDIKR5Na9ThA6gWJhshtcPvTf3W0Lseq6LLCWXfCZ3pZAm3hxZwjt6sXev3ZGPFiHUuUr-OjRL2T7OyxIPFL_7E-7qW2pwp7Jw-bfiZwBqsjm6/s16000/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2172.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Día de Los Muertos is a family tradition where we create an altar, or ofrenda, to honor our ancestors that have passed over into the afterlife. In Mexico, this two-day celebration of life starts on November first and ends on November second. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We created our ofrenda this year to honor my Great Grandmother that passed away in 2007. While making this ofrenda, I remembered all of the memories that I hold dear of my Great Grandma, and I was so eager to share them with Mila. My favorite one would be when I would sit on the floor in front of her while she braided my hair and just talked to me. I hold the memories of all of the times we laughed until we cried around a table of food, made with so much love, close. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTcv_ACJOrZ0VN7_TB8yGl2n9NG7zpyUB4Rop-SvNbRLd2WGbqqFjDX1pCs2cm0b9do7KD7QJZTbUag-v5cWYKV5EDWK2IHaW3v8oLOFg1ecobH87MrBnxskYmPGQhWqtOusVTve1TYhl/s2048/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2134.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicTcv_ACJOrZ0VN7_TB8yGl2n9NG7zpyUB4Rop-SvNbRLd2WGbqqFjDX1pCs2cm0b9do7KD7QJZTbUag-v5cWYKV5EDWK2IHaW3v8oLOFg1ecobH87MrBnxskYmPGQhWqtOusVTve1TYhl/s16000/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2134.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Being able to share memories and traditions with my daughters has been one of the best ways to teach the girls about where our family comes from while creating new memories. I wanted to show the girls that there is still so much to celebrate and be grateful for even during hard times like these. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Milas’s favorite part about making our ofrendas are all of the flowers and pan dulce we have around the house. We were able to find some affordable and beautiful additions to our ofrenda this year at Walmart! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoc1g8bFkbVKc59rT48P_0ENDluOLZxn7vQFNpgh8V8aNB4MMEKtursc5-obJd0zGVwJ01ZcNQi4hwORnYT6WXpfTOdGEn6Jqd6Q5XTeOQgNosL9kHVtSkL4Jnb-FvfMBYthvfXrTa4y8B/s2048/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2158.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoc1g8bFkbVKc59rT48P_0ENDluOLZxn7vQFNpgh8V8aNB4MMEKtursc5-obJd0zGVwJ01ZcNQi4hwORnYT6WXpfTOdGEn6Jqd6Q5XTeOQgNosL9kHVtSkL4Jnb-FvfMBYthvfXrTa4y8B/s16000/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2158.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Walmart's broad assortment of items, everyday low prices, and convenient delivery and pickup options allowed us to focus more on creating memories around our ofrenda this year! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJo1rYAPbAEr7tiq6LK4VfbejV2RGVSysYfd6UHFHR8h3Rl5d5dZ7U4cYy45Nqe5lxLcd5MNDnzLkJZJjYPw4eUtYJNmMtvtCHMZXEwf_cQn8oE0PpU83uDfxEUzJ0bzThPb7xWd8wK6g/s2048/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2153.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJo1rYAPbAEr7tiq6LK4VfbejV2RGVSysYfd6UHFHR8h3Rl5d5dZ7U4cYy45Nqe5lxLcd5MNDnzLkJZJjYPw4eUtYJNmMtvtCHMZXEwf_cQn8oE0PpU83uDfxEUzJ0bzThPb7xWd8wK6g/s16000/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_2153.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">I found some beautiful bowls, glasses, and sugar skulls that made this years ofrenda more meaningful. I linked all of the products we used below, and you can <a href="https://www.walmart.com/browse/halloween-day-of-the-dead/0/0/?_refineresult=true&_be_shelf_id=7554090&search_sort=100&facet=shelf_id:7554090" target="_blank">find tons more options here</a>. </p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Ofrenda Essentials</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqQaqFxVBfydwiINXywtK_43mJrOixcMGEbWp4ht4Qc-kZzfvwYhL53MwTMjsOhUKJzvaGv2OtTw0Cro9drlaH7JdBPSdQenlu7T6vP9FoF0UfLCINKJJp2xkAeGfke4me6kkuFZugMsj/s1500/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_Ofrenda1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpqQaqFxVBfydwiINXywtK_43mJrOixcMGEbWp4ht4Qc-kZzfvwYhL53MwTMjsOhUKJzvaGv2OtTw0Cro9drlaH7JdBPSdQenlu7T6vP9FoF0UfLCINKJJp2xkAeGfke4me6kkuFZugMsj/s16000/Diadelosmuertos_newmominanewera_Ofrenda1.PNG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Shop the post</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>
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however, the opinions expressed below are my own genuine opinions. </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhi8YiwsCnKaVQnctBzXA-kYxvYQ79w3agSkr4mDXbZcKEI5EFPPMQf02LAx3B7UpcK2xtGSCOPl9U3WHoZxTo59JwM02gyV7i2Z6aMMgzbM-liNOiBWUUvV8uW5OEQp-YwRTevtyoykB/s2048/NewMominanewera-9557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhi8YiwsCnKaVQnctBzXA-kYxvYQ79w3agSkr4mDXbZcKEI5EFPPMQf02LAx3B7UpcK2xtGSCOPl9U3WHoZxTo59JwM02gyV7i2Z6aMMgzbM-liNOiBWUUvV8uW5OEQp-YwRTevtyoykB/s16000/NewMominanewera-9557.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Becoming a mother the first time was probably one of the most confusing, challenging, yet rewarding roads I have ever been on. There is so much information, and at the time there wasn’t a lot of transparency. I made a birth plan, and everyone told me I was so young my body would just know what to do, which left me with a lot of unanswered questions. </p><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I ended up needing an emergency C-section, something I hadn’t discussed with my doctor beforehand. I didn’t even know the process or what recovery would look like after a C-section. They had prescribed opioid medication to manage the pain. The pain I had experienced after my C-section was nothing like I had ever even imagined. Every cough and every laugh I experienced in the hospital made me feel like crying.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH21ytw3kr4JgDUoK7-fRjlCqSvUTVVMI5Oq3dECVfv_lEdVLan4S572YpjW8YHrbP_Y8crqNcMOKDF9t-TU8-lx_OJ3n2_TvPwHfccLivxqFCi53-uu0JPiOqWL-i7XTtG0vNyg96qATI/s2048/NewMominanewera-9563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH21ytw3kr4JgDUoK7-fRjlCqSvUTVVMI5Oq3dECVfv_lEdVLan4S572YpjW8YHrbP_Y8crqNcMOKDF9t-TU8-lx_OJ3n2_TvPwHfccLivxqFCi53-uu0JPiOqWL-i7XTtG0vNyg96qATI/s16000/NewMominanewera-9563.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>For my expecting moms out there, all I want to do is present you with options and things to talk about with your doctor. I wish there had been someone out there giving me options to explore. I know there is no way to be one hundred percent prepared when it comes to birth because there are so many variables, but for me, I want to be prepared for as many outcomes as possible.</div></div><br /><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdvHpPfod3vYg2poTI7pGHhBB40A4nguQGAdOCU4J8sdK2QXmkMFrBSzcTezOoRmOl-gl9mzCTTOgf7V4dn8luZmsfqD8yLXGDelh_kJAGRjTS_MQ5kkpL9eiCapvhyphenhyphenOWwy-ZqOp0n6oA/s2048/NewMominanewera-9573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdvHpPfod3vYg2poTI7pGHhBB40A4nguQGAdOCU4J8sdK2QXmkMFrBSzcTezOoRmOl-gl9mzCTTOgf7V4dn8luZmsfqD8yLXGDelh_kJAGRjTS_MQ5kkpL9eiCapvhyphenhyphenOWwy-ZqOp0n6oA/s16000/NewMominanewera-9573.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">After 5 days of being in the hospital, we were finally allowed to go home! Once they let us go home though, I found myself reaching for my opioid medication so I could sleep through the pain. Having a newborn and having to deal with recovery from surgery is probably one of the hardest things to do when you’re a first-time mom. However, as the pain subsided, I still found myself reaching for the opioids to force myself to sleep when my baby slept. I was 20 years old, had never been prescribed anything more than an antibiotic in my life but here I was, taking painkillers that I really didn’t need. When I went back to the doctor, he didn’t even ask me if I wanted to get a refill, he just wrote one for me. I ended up not filling the prescription for fear that I would become reliant on these opioid painkillers.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQJeAyLQvTzmYZuO0XWWMfJCLyBDMWLXyU5UpbF1A44WWrIl-Z3Xwc_O91wIdImlZ2pkjlu04_I0xhiXhxz4BRpsYurgP2NDVAwMOc32uBkSPN_nqOiwtmFc0TOEcPPfyixqV6IX9U7Uj/s2048/NewMominanewera-9594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQJeAyLQvTzmYZuO0XWWMfJCLyBDMWLXyU5UpbF1A44WWrIl-Z3Xwc_O91wIdImlZ2pkjlu04_I0xhiXhxz4BRpsYurgP2NDVAwMOc32uBkSPN_nqOiwtmFc0TOEcPPfyixqV6IX9U7Uj/s16000/NewMominanewera-9594.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">When it comes to planning for a C-Section or if, like me, you end up needing an emergency C-section, it’s important to know your options. An opioid-free alternative to pain management I recently learned about is <a href="https://www.exparel.com/patient/pain-management-c-section-surgery" target="_blank">EXPAREL®</a> (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension). EXPAREL starts controlling pain during the surgery and continues for the first few days after surgery when you need it the most. It works by numbing the area of your body where your surgery was performed, unlike opioids, which affect your whole body. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Talk to your doctor about your non-opioid pain management options and go to <a href="https://www.exparel.com/patient/pain-management-c-section-surgery" target="_blank">EXPAREL’s website</a> to create a discussion guide to help you have that conversation! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">EXPAREL is indicated for single-dose infiltration in adults to produce postsurgical local analgesia and as an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block to produce postsurgical regional analgesia. Safety and efficacy have not been established in other nerve blocks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div>Important Safety Information</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">EXPAREL should not be used in obstetrical paracervical block anesthesia.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">In studies where EXPAREL was injected into the wound, the most common side effects were nausea, constipation, and vomiting.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">In studies where EXPAREL was injected near a nerve, the most common side effects were nausea, fever, and constipation.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">EXPAREL is not recommended to be used in patients younger than 18 years old or in pregnant women.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tell your healthcare provider if you have liver disease, since this may affect how the active ingredient (bupivacaine) in EXPAREL is eliminated from your body.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">EXPAREL should not be injected into the spine, joints, or veins.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">The active ingredient in EXPAREL:</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Can affect your nervous system and your cardiovascular system</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">May cause an allergic reaction</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">May cause damage if injected into your joints</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Can cause a rare blood disorder</span></li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.exparel.com/risks">https://www.exparel.com/risks</a> </div></div><div><br /></div><br /><br />Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-25547506004405844872020-08-20T15:36:00.002-05:002020-08-20T15:39:54.728-05:00At Home Virtual Learning Space For My Kindergartener <div style="display: none;"><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVabHmCGGyvAtPOWoZxWyytIJzx7fjqscT_YoajF-ALM5DXlkm8cPS91nGHavNNDebB5sqa6gRayqzimq7l1X5nOvyn2n3-Qwcbng-Aeib6B_v3Z_MMGfWBlIOoYwiKkyo_-EOvR4H1OKT/s2048/NewMominanewera-9529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVabHmCGGyvAtPOWoZxWyytIJzx7fjqscT_YoajF-ALM5DXlkm8cPS91nGHavNNDebB5sqa6gRayqzimq7l1X5nOvyn2n3-Qwcbng-Aeib6B_v3Z_MMGfWBlIOoYwiKkyo_-EOvR4H1OKT/s640/NewMominanewera-9529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i> Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. That means I may make a commission on anything you purchase from these links. Thank you for supporting my blog! </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Living through 2020 has to be probably one of the most complicated times to live through. Add being a parent into the mix and sometimes it can feel surreal. Since we are homeschooling Mila this year I wanted to give her a space in our office where she can learn and be creative. We are doing a mix of some virtual classes and activities this school year but it feels so relieving not to be at the mercy of a school district when it comes to my child's health. <b>Every parent in America is making the best decisions they can based on their family's needs. </b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrSPb879FlaNlpsAgoIPSoCQZQNz0qT3YMxhxYQVYmEgHyh6Y4qVBbi81SP9sYBLkY5G_brkf8u9p0TNSFz2o8T7yJTX23XCfhAAmI54mZw22wpHQxaCsf0W8fjZ4udahX1jVKTsPSTNc/s2048/NewMominanewera-9535.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGrSPb879FlaNlpsAgoIPSoCQZQNz0qT3YMxhxYQVYmEgHyh6Y4qVBbi81SP9sYBLkY5G_brkf8u9p0TNSFz2o8T7yJTX23XCfhAAmI54mZw22wpHQxaCsf0W8fjZ4udahX1jVKTsPSTNc/d/NewMominanewera-9535.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mila's desk area needed to have storage, and the storage needed to be out of the way from our toddler Bella. Bella has recently gone on a wall drawing rampage, so we want to avoid having any other disasters! We also didn't budget for decor for a new space, so we needed to get creative with how we created this space. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We bought this desk more than a year ago, and when we bought our new desk I was going to turn it into a vanity or sell it. I'm glad I hung on to it because it works perfectly for Mila! We found <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/trofast-wall-storage-white-white-s79898306/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the storage bin shelf</a> at IKEA and it came out to less than $45. We will eventually mount the shelves on the wall but for now, it works having all of Mila's supplies right in front of her. I still need to add the labels but I can't seem to settle on a font lol! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfqt4xIAs6xzQzg6tlrn5kYXVLYhG205urX3qiEAWkdQ6dl_rD0RNX77c5KFvFyyYKhCAUw1IE4UWTlkVTMTK8X4AkDbY-7PB621lSQlqF2S1pqlnut2kGHuZr1V580ItO1iuFhmU3IPP/s2048/NewMominanewera-9525.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfqt4xIAs6xzQzg6tlrn5kYXVLYhG205urX3qiEAWkdQ6dl_rD0RNX77c5KFvFyyYKhCAUw1IE4UWTlkVTMTK8X4AkDbY-7PB621lSQlqF2S1pqlnut2kGHuZr1V580ItO1iuFhmU3IPP/d/NewMominanewera-9525.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I really wanted to make a space where Mila can focus but that also fosters creativity. Since she's in our home office I wanted to keep the decor relatively the same, but make it known that this space belongs to her. Piccolina kids sent us some amazing goodies like the art you see hanging from the wall. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVabHmCGGyvAtPOWoZxWyytIJzx7fjqscT_YoajF-ALM5DXlkm8cPS91nGHavNNDebB5sqa6gRayqzimq7l1X5nOvyn2n3-Qwcbng-Aeib6B_v3Z_MMGfWBlIOoYwiKkyo_-EOvR4H1OKT/s2048/NewMominanewera-9529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVabHmCGGyvAtPOWoZxWyytIJzx7fjqscT_YoajF-ALM5DXlkm8cPS91nGHavNNDebB5sqa6gRayqzimq7l1X5nOvyn2n3-Qwcbng-Aeib6B_v3Z_MMGfWBlIOoYwiKkyo_-EOvR4H1OKT/d/NewMominanewera-9529.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.piccolinakids.com/" target="_blank">Piccolina</a> is a new mission-driving lifestyle brand dedicated to empowering today's young girls to become tomorrow's trailblazers and problem solvers. I really fell in love with all of their products because the brand overall is so empowering and I love being able to inspire my little ones with art! The shirt Mila is wearing is also from Piccolina. They currently have a new line to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment that gave women the right to vote.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzNsT8bVnse26pYQZ98dO_tWKBPdqStLQvCT875wqtBtrrLbfYC33FgjqfR9mKg_69werhvgJiTM6b15hDZgiX3vO1K5TybpfhW6Dfq0cLg5Z7WQaBs55XJzFJHuo7tqCxslfzrYwBqch/s2048/NewMominanewera-9524.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzNsT8bVnse26pYQZ98dO_tWKBPdqStLQvCT875wqtBtrrLbfYC33FgjqfR9mKg_69werhvgJiTM6b15hDZgiX3vO1K5TybpfhW6Dfq0cLg5Z7WQaBs55XJzFJHuo7tqCxslfzrYwBqch/d/NewMominanewera-9524.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPfqt4xIAs6xzQzg6tlrn5kYXVLYhG205urX3qiEAWkdQ6dl_rD0RNX77c5KFvFyyYKhCAUw1IE4UWTlkVTMTK8X4AkDbY-7PB621lSQlqF2S1pqlnut2kGHuZr1V580ItO1iuFhmU3IPP/s2048/NewMominanewera-9525.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirds88dK5zcoKdgL1siyN7y8mL0hGObx19v9ZOvK_1WehtxIFZaeqtIRV4hsdcry4YLrjZr2fn11hgpUfXxDmRwToRVzFcK6hChotDN_a_XpnRDXOlTEnHBeGijFQzHMC_LMoJmFivM9qK/s2048/NewMominanewera-9541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirds88dK5zcoKdgL1siyN7y8mL0hGObx19v9ZOvK_1WehtxIFZaeqtIRV4hsdcry4YLrjZr2fn11hgpUfXxDmRwToRVzFcK6hChotDN_a_XpnRDXOlTEnHBeGijFQzHMC_LMoJmFivM9qK/d/NewMominanewera-9541.jpg" /></a></div> <p></p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Shop The Post: <br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3l3aDkq" target="_blank">Tablet case with keyboard</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/2EjKuNi" target="_blank">Desk </a>| <a href="https://www.piccolinakids.com/collections/framed-art-prints-1" target="_blank">Artwork</a> | <a href="https://rstyle.me/+8GY5mw0TYEbinDKCms3wTQ" target="_blank">Office Chair </a>| <a href="https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/trofast-wall-storage-white-white-s79898306/" target="_blank">IKEA storage bin shelves</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/34ioQnr" target="_blank">Charging Tower </a>| <a href="https://rstyle.me/+XoWVBF4gkUwEG6DHoMPfjw" target="_blank">Big Kindergarten Book </a></span></h3><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-2741046534183634562020-08-17T12:15:00.003-05:002020-08-17T12:26:24.926-05:00Mila’s Top Back To School Picks<div style="display: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRY_xoyXQj39Yn8Qx5DjJlE7h0SORv-HxJjO_7sYNuPGIBGBkpI_0DjRqraLGpJGMaZ4YgpCH51rBSwscjpchWdp74SFwUDQLoH3NjaNI8lMKvbuRKiN9vc7zd9UHWSkzZ02NhflnYkWy/s2048/newmominanewera-9504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRY_xoyXQj39Yn8Qx5DjJlE7h0SORv-HxJjO_7sYNuPGIBGBkpI_0DjRqraLGpJGMaZ4YgpCH51rBSwscjpchWdp74SFwUDQLoH3NjaNI8lMKvbuRKiN9vc7zd9UHWSkzZ02NhflnYkWy/d/newmominanewera-9504.jpg" /></a></span></div> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span><p></p></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Walmart, however, the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions. </i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This summer went by in a blink of an eye, but that doesn’t mean going back to school has to be boring! Since we decided homeschooling made the most sense for our family this year, I am letting Mila explore her style and express herself without having to worry about school dress codes or uniforms! Mila’s style actually really surprised me, and I can’t wait to share her back to school picks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFEXXUdvvV0bVOeTl9Pj7zd5iRYcws2zvjJq5Mo4ttZ5LUm8zoRqH8frWmC1vYKey8pvKV6NrkJpcUHoJKcWlT9pOWcFY3ClhGSCtwP7ynUw4SLQIeUfdd2q76pXVj2eCfEy9xZLAdTeW/s2048/newmominanewera-9467.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFEXXUdvvV0bVOeTl9Pj7zd5iRYcws2zvjJq5Mo4ttZ5LUm8zoRqH8frWmC1vYKey8pvKV6NrkJpcUHoJKcWlT9pOWcFY3ClhGSCtwP7ynUw4SLQIeUfdd2q76pXVj2eCfEy9xZLAdTeW/d/newmominanewera-9467.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">Trendy kid meets Totally 90’s </h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">Mila is totally obsessed with unicorns and tie-die so when she found this <a href="https://rstyle.me/+hNn_GfbBrs9GcYkxdTy2QQ" target="_blank">T-shirt dress</a> I knew it was a perfect match! She picked a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+unZNvXX3um5nGoy5duhYvQ" target="_blank">really cute flannel</a> that is perfect now as an accessory but we could pair it with leggings and turn this into a comfy fall look. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIDhs6nzUEMLddP2XaaDPKLv_LIc8jMUSBXPu9eJq73TpBtLMGu8ui0636rNYsD6gk-awGLhpGffHzxovyyTp8KupZFmoX03Ma8aNO6d72V90wVIkhw9JAf3WmsBcmg4j_cL64ZYiPi6K/s2048/newmominanewera-9413.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIDhs6nzUEMLddP2XaaDPKLv_LIc8jMUSBXPu9eJq73TpBtLMGu8ui0636rNYsD6gk-awGLhpGffHzxovyyTp8KupZFmoX03Ma8aNO6d72V90wVIkhw9JAf3WmsBcmg4j_cL64ZYiPi6K/d/newmominanewera-9413.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was so surprised to see her fun a quirky style come to life in this outfit. I personally wouldn’t have put her in this outfit because it reminds me how much she’s growing. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJKmXkHmiG-IP_5Kmc9W99rMi-N34cEYQPYWY7SMuMWaUear8uyxTRbMIZSLBrNfsrQYLP4TKFdwnIF_HXJGCI_xTfzcThQBIA3vLwNG_vAS-6CNTRs0ipO9VehTAkgpp_Tz1G7SRQ7oK/s2048/newmominanewera-9474.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJKmXkHmiG-IP_5Kmc9W99rMi-N34cEYQPYWY7SMuMWaUear8uyxTRbMIZSLBrNfsrQYLP4TKFdwnIF_HXJGCI_xTfzcThQBIA3vLwNG_vAS-6CNTRs0ipO9VehTAkgpp_Tz1G7SRQ7oK/d/newmominanewera-9474.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Comfy Transitions </h3><div style="text-align: justify;">While Mila has a really quirky sense of style she’s also really into comfort. Just like her mama! These <a href="https://rstyle.me/+TSy2CmWTheHlwViIgrxwRQ" target="_blank">green cargo</a> pants have easily become her favorite pair. She can go from zoom class meetings to getting some backyard sun pretty easily! This <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Fbphkx9MWo0b1wX9JSipww" target="_blank">embroidered pullover</a> is one of my favorites that Mila picked out. It’s also a perfect transitional outfit for summer to fall. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vuGQsV6PWhFh_AWVWzyqNvLO3gzhzJ93tf9BO8zqwJFL4wrb9W0SayYx6DRVkNArLTDl-Z4xDDRTWbknAyxBICXVWP9QkJWknqI2Zb6CkTj8bLeMVPVkQWOXoKOIlcDEM0NXrakKySlM/s2048/newmominanewera-9513.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vuGQsV6PWhFh_AWVWzyqNvLO3gzhzJ93tf9BO8zqwJFL4wrb9W0SayYx6DRVkNArLTDl-Z4xDDRTWbknAyxBICXVWP9QkJWknqI2Zb6CkTj8bLeMVPVkQWOXoKOIlcDEM0NXrakKySlM/d/newmominanewera-9513.jpg" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">With this back to school season being so stressful I wanted Mila to really get to have fun and be a kid. If there is anything that this year has taught me it’s to live and have fun every day. Our little ones probably won’t remember how many difficult decisions we as parents had to make but they will remember how they felt. Letting Mila explore online shopping with me and having her pick her own outfits was such a fun way to keep things light and show her a new skill! 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</center>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-1283860897804036842020-08-14T12:06:00.001-05:002020-08-14T12:07:28.513-05:00Homebound? Turn Your Kids into Smart Voters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjquea3mshwCUQpSYmYEuHlXrWgTr36ZXl7ES3m4xh1fgw9apJfBETjOlx01VbE4n6sjimQZQAVy2nl6vtFH0g8AwbYf2U6_e3oMCU_V3BtwirkYWrwm4J2CmG7g08b47foGYo1p7eX2LB/s1263/IMG_2410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1263" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjquea3mshwCUQpSYmYEuHlXrWgTr36ZXl7ES3m4xh1fgw9apJfBETjOlx01VbE4n6sjimQZQAVy2nl6vtFH0g8AwbYf2U6_e3oMCU_V3BtwirkYWrwm4J2CmG7g08b47foGYo1p7eX2LB/d/IMG_2410.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">By <span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Joy Scott, of </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn%3D4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTnS5uX3pn-2FekxVUjLprjYaxFeB43gblEPEBzkOI6yXbgebGwCdRxCzB8LD5EPrGLbCetcaewlHsfYu9XggcM5DCAyx-2FCEVgJtUwf-2FvjRmaSz2wrbdhoBEZ0dp7xJEJd8DhY-2FA5jWdELT9-2Fy2DQw5Ho-3DiYie_KVyBcpjXADXifSWVpM8nQa5mdnjdca7XftJ8yT0JV6vIMv-2FG2HR8pBObBxRIW1iCWtvNLZLxU-2BmmRUcXnFPtdmOeYVgLQ2Ri1FHqyc1AJwCu9mBFrBrSHmDTtsISmNRsag7XezauO-2Fg0N-2F9nnPW-2FYZtZBgMp2apaR9aIAWCFyUriliWLRiML-2BMWzOirG7holpefCD4JIQupovLxX0DEorUDtNRFlya9DR2wKTQfE0esqhHMUsEocEJ6ycDrvc9Gh1eNgGBSVYZI-2Fi5qhFiN0ApurDVEbgimJ0Nq2dr6C7mazmDBQ03K2BIMYekJJVzW3cHc-2FJclssjaX9JP98aYN7enpMNVaLGxoWpELkfFYSFg-3D&source=gmail&ust=1597510267199000&usg=AFQjCNGNoEOAtVTUWgO1jq-eIhza03x1Zw" href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUTnS5uX3pn-2FekxVUjLprjYaxFeB43gblEPEBzkOI6yXbgebGwCdRxCzB8LD5EPrGLbCetcaewlHsfYu9XggcM5DCAyx-2FCEVgJtUwf-2FvjRmaSz2wrbdhoBEZ0dp7xJEJd8DhY-2FA5jWdELT9-2Fy2DQw5Ho-3DiYie_KVyBcpjXADXifSWVpM8nQa5mdnjdca7XftJ8yT0JV6vIMv-2FG2HR8pBObBxRIW1iCWtvNLZLxU-2BmmRUcXnFPtdmOeYVgLQ2Ri1FHqyc1AJwCu9mBFrBrSHmDTtsISmNRsag7XezauO-2Fg0N-2F9nnPW-2FYZtZBgMp2apaR9aIAWCFyUriliWLRiML-2BMWzOirG7holpefCD4JIQupovLxX0DEorUDtNRFlya9DR2wKTQfE0esqhHMUsEocEJ6ycDrvc9Gh1eNgGBSVYZI-2Fi5qhFiN0ApurDVEbgimJ0Nq2dr6C7mazmDBQ03K2BIMYekJJVzW3cHc-2FJclssjaX9JP98aYN7enpMNVaLGxoWpELkfFYSFg-3D" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">Magenta Nation</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Why is this important? According to a just released study by the Knight Foundation, more than 100 million Americans did not vote in the 2016 election, representing 43% of the eligible voting-age population.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Those who are less inclined to vote include people of color, people who are poor, especially women, and – young people.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Why don’t they vote? Non-voters are more likely to lack faith in the election system and feel their vote doesn’t matter. They are less engaged with news and feel uninformed. They are busy, they may think voting is a hassle, and they have other priorities.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Those who are most likely to vote tend to be older, white and educated. Consequently, candidates that win are more likely to represent the interests of this voting contingent, at the expense of other segments of society.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As for young people, they tend to find politics boring and complicated. They are also likely to fall into the “underemployed” segment, as they are just starting their careers and working life; this group is also less likely to vote. Young people in the study:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Consume significant media, but news is not a primary category in that consumption</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Are less likely to believe that democracy influences their lives or to be interested in shaping that democracy</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They are less likely to trust the validity of the election system or to believe it represents the will of the people</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tellingly, young voters are more likely to vote if their parents and family does so and discuss current affairs and issues at home.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, where do you start? Here are some ideas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Start talking about issues that are important to them. Polls show that the causes they are most concerned about are gun control, the environment and race relations. Ask questions about these topics to find out their thoughts. Listen. Respond. Don’t argue. Yes, it’s challenging to get teens and young adults to talk at all sometimes. So be low key and interested but not opinionated.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Find ways that you, as a household, can make a difference in these areas. The easiest way is probably around the environment – recycling, making do with what you have versus buying everything new, refurbishing, walking and riding bikes, growing some of your own food.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Watch TV and movies that will spark conversations. For example, “The Hate You Give,” “Bombshell,” “Parasite,” “Gandhi,” “Schindler’s List,” “Hotel Rwanda,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “The Patriot,” “Hidden Figures,” “The Help,” “Dark Waters,” “Invictus,” “Lincoln,” “Twelve Years a Slave,” “Norma Rae,” “All the President’s Men,” “The Imitation Game,” and “The Big Short,” are a few examples of powerful films that will touch emotions and hearts and provide plenty of fodder for discussion.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Watch and read the news yourself. Talk about it. Getting people to suddenly watch debates or read about politics is a reach. But introducing topics into conversation can spark an interest and get young people thinking.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Instead of making conversations abstract, bring it down to the level of daily life. How would their prospects for college change if tuition was free? Have they thought about getting health care insurance once they are no longer your dependent? Do they know how much it costs? How much does it actually cost to support yourself today? How much are taxes, and what do they pay for?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When elections come about, talk about the candidates and what they stand for. When it comes to “down ballot” candidates, this may be challenging – sometimes there isn’t much information available. It took me an hour to find information on candidates running for judicial appointments in the 2018 election. Discuss why these non-Presidential positions are important – what do judges do and how can they influence your life?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And finally, when voting day comes, <b>MAKE IT A BIG DEAL</b> – it’s as important of a milestone as a First Communion, a Bar Mitzvah, getting a driver’s license, or an 18th birthday. Our son turned 18 days before a Presidential election, and I still feel the pride we all felt, walking down the block to our polling place where the three of us voted, him for the first time. We took a picture and it was featured prominently in our holiday letter than year. When our daughter voted for the first time, we repeated the ritual. When they were away at college, we sent them their mail-in ballots and information on local candidates that were on the ballot. Whatever they do in life, they started out with a strong understanding of how important it is to be a good citizen and to vote.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Disclosure: This post is a republished post! </b></i></p>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-1789102751078949722020-07-28T22:44:00.006-05:002020-07-29T08:25:07.769-05:00Back To School 2020<div style="text-align: center;"><div style ="display:none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNl7E5U19-saCCv44ZABUnX_awQMOn_YwAILghB3vVISBhGDlQjua24nOyGtTiMM81a7Wb05j1oG-VdyaZK2gTyk7msQJtPeJ9Kqg8ALgdZX24AZmS3bgtECUoP48y-euAcG8gEr8XljOR/s2048/Back+To+School+Looks.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNl7E5U19-saCCv44ZABUnX_awQMOn_YwAILghB3vVISBhGDlQjua24nOyGtTiMM81a7Wb05j1oG-VdyaZK2gTyk7msQJtPeJ9Kqg8ALgdZX24AZmS3bgtECUoP48y-euAcG8gEr8XljOR/d/Back+To+School+Looks.png" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Walmart, however, the opinions expressed below are my own true opinions. </i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We all know this year has been rough, but we’re all doing the best we can! The same goes for starting the school year. We’ve all had to make some really hard, but unique choices for each of our families. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We chose to do virtual learning this year! So school and our schedules will look totally different this year. We are really thankful that our circumstances give us the ability to choose this route for our family. No matter what the school year looks like, Walmart is there for you and your family with amazingly low prices on everything you need to feel confident that you are sending your kids back at their very best.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mila will be entering Kindergarten, and the mornings are going to be really busy for us so I pulled together some really easy outfit pieces every little one should have in their closet. These outfits work for in-person school and are comfy enough to wear at home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhh9_dM84cDGp4HxHsluD99iDRhrB91w1OXmtlngZyZe4UQAS_HppaJ0nqMHcJndEVPb_bTGgnno0jDPCk9ezZiRgrtg1AFequCU2a0wgj2ayoWzp-gkINp-P5BGi1-Kwr9-iZtfEy8qq/s2048/newmominanewera-1355.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhh9_dM84cDGp4HxHsluD99iDRhrB91w1OXmtlngZyZe4UQAS_HppaJ0nqMHcJndEVPb_bTGgnno0jDPCk9ezZiRgrtg1AFequCU2a0wgj2ayoWzp-gkINp-P5BGi1-Kwr9-iZtfEy8qq/d/newmominanewera-1355.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Outfit #1 is the comfiest of all! These cute little cargo pants have a really nice but durable stretch to them, perfect for active little people. Pair them with an oversized relaxed rocker tee and Mila is ready for all the zoom meetings!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Vclw2ljKG5GVNwUdRdeSaqXidieraSGNi3lkEagd-zrayCOleBiexth3lSEVc4COb2JkZ_ZE8g0DxBFZboOl9GTfNn_wqzuxa1JI9PU04YF1NWxSxzJLIOrzvBJwhEgHI6irC1jsLMHG/s2048/newmominanewera-1372.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Vclw2ljKG5GVNwUdRdeSaqXidieraSGNi3lkEagd-zrayCOleBiexth3lSEVc4COb2JkZ_ZE8g0DxBFZboOl9GTfNn_wqzuxa1JI9PU04YF1NWxSxzJLIOrzvBJwhEgHI6irC1jsLMHG/d/newmominanewera-1372.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Outfit #2 </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mila and mom love a good leopard print, and this dress is totally fun! The material feels stain resistant, but breathable enough for Mila to wear in this Texas heat. I love buying these casual dresses for Mila because they’re a one and done type of outfit! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4WmyDlsHWDnU338n7BHDpozGRqZ57NSEr632j3w8cozeoq2DJ1drm42FEyhXUOUYN4Sr-wwgpHOFqUae1Xp3_W22jlDL7scup8ks4E2W7XLS2igq0qcKAzoKZwck-MeQF7v-O5FmMSHMd/s2048/newmominanewera-1380.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4WmyDlsHWDnU338n7BHDpozGRqZ57NSEr632j3w8cozeoq2DJ1drm42FEyhXUOUYN4Sr-wwgpHOFqUae1Xp3_W22jlDL7scup8ks4E2W7XLS2igq0qcKAzoKZwck-MeQF7v-O5FmMSHMd/d/newmominanewera-1380.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Outfit #3</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This casual look is probably the one Mila lives in. We’ve bought several pairs of the Wonder Nation girls jeggings, and these swing tees! They have so many washes of the jeggings, and tons of patterns for the swing tees, you’re bound to find some that match your little one’s style. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check out Walmart’s back to school fashion shelf where they have all the coolest looks to send your kiddos back to school with A+ style! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Ashley Segurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04311257448178402926noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2983713500360965520.post-11765938131186971062020-06-10T20:25:00.002-05:002020-06-10T20:25:59.208-05:00Mila's Magical 5th Birthday | Virtual Birthday Party <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFJKbUtL5hftIdwFIgu6K_4-xn9nWNpZiTZggv_BSQu4gLMfK1qbAyTMbybqWu_bsr_IlX1_sEyCFmsZ4TlVp7MKKysB3b1TLS2EuwNrT2wLqHEDd-yMPEOWLKTlEa3jOuRf5yFtG8YIi/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Unicorn surprise party - newmominanewera" border="0" data-original-height="4800" data-original-width="3840" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFJKbUtL5hftIdwFIgu6K_4-xn9nWNpZiTZggv_BSQu4gLMfK1qbAyTMbybqWu_bsr_IlX1_sEyCFmsZ4TlVp7MKKysB3b1TLS2EuwNrT2wLqHEDd-yMPEOWLKTlEa3jOuRf5yFtG8YIi/d/newmominanewera-0481.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This post contains affiliate links, which means I may make money per click! </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We're not gonna let quarantine stop the party! We celebrated Mila's 5th birthday virtually in an attempt to keep things as 'normal' as they possibly could. I ordered a <a href="https://amzn.to/3dQbRve" target="_blank">balloon garland kit</a> from amazon for an easy way to make Mila's day feel like it would be if we were going to celebrate it in pre-quarantine times. I already knew she wanted to continue her Dinounicorn theme, so I set up a Facebook event for our family to know what date and time we were going to sing happy birthday and keep everything in a centralized. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While Mila was still a little sad we couldn't have a birthday party with all her friends, she was happy to see all her family and friends in one place! We definitely had a blast and it was such a low-stress way to get everyone together. Especially because we were right in the middle of packing all our things to move. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My little dino-unicorn wore her unicorn costume as we sang happy birthday, and they watched her devour her cakes done by my mom, you can find her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/madreTsweets/" target="_blank">cake & sweet treat shop on Facebook</a>! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you celebrated a birthday in quarantine? 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