She is two and a half, confident, sure of herself, and ready. Giuliana walked onto campus ready to take on her first day of preschool. David and I were forced to place her in preschool due to me having to return to the office part-time (new office rule) and not having anyone to care for … Continue reading She’s Ready
I began using R+F skincare June 2017. I had tried numerous products to clear up the dark pigmentation aka melasma I had developed during pregnancy with my daughter. Boy do I regret not taking a “before” picture to show you how bad it was. My final resort was to visit my dermatologist. After examining my … Continue reading My R+F Story
Happy Birthday my sweet and sassy baby girl. I can hardly believe you are two years old. What fun this past year has been. Watching you grow has been one of the many highlights of this year. It is safe to say you are one smart cookie. Catching onto so many things so quickly. Mimicking … Continue reading A Letter to My Daughter on her 2nd Birthday
Day two of vacation and I quickly realized my body does not bounce back after a day of enjoying a few cocktails. In my 20’s the day after some drinks I would wake up feeling slender and tight (mostly because of dehydration). Haha—not now. Nope. It’s called bloated and puffy. Oh lord. But here’s the … Continue reading Own It
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Primarily because I made the decision to take this blog to the next level. I opened up a separate IG account (specifically related to the blog), started following many other bloggers and then became paralyzed in my approach with a writing block. I know I can’t possibly be … Continue reading Authenticity
Let’s just start by saying, I LOVE Sunday mornings and afternoons. In my household it is always a complete surprise as to what fun Sunday will bring. This past Sunday we all woke up with such energy. Yep, our rise and shine was around 6:30am and by 9am, we had all eaten breakfast, showered, and … Continue reading SANTA MONICA SUNDAY
I enjoy everything about Colony Wine Merchant! The very second you walk through the door you're greeted by friendly smiles. Upon our first visit, we were casually directed to a comfy sofa positioned in front of the microphone where Mike (owner) serenaded the room with his smooth voice and guitar skills. I sunk deeper into … Continue reading Wine Wednesday
Pitfalls and triumphs—we all have them. We all have experiences propelling us towards our biggest dreams and ones that keep us doubting who we are, and what we are capable of. I kicked off the year by opening the pages of a new book. Not by choice though. In recent months, I’ve fallen victim to … Continue reading Love the Journey
I'd like to start by declaring myself GUILTY. Everything I am about to discuss here, well...I have kind of done the exact opposite my entire life. It wasn't until I became pregnant that I shifted my way of handling illness--mainly because I simply couldn't use other products to treat the common cold while carrying a … Continue reading Cold and Flu Beat THIS!
It's been 5 days but feels more like 120 hours. Woke up after a cold night out at Disneyland to a sore throat, achy body, and major congestion--seriously felt like my head was going to explode! So naturally, I told my 18 month old daughter that mama needed a few sick days. I promised her … Continue reading Sick Day for Mama?
Often times I find myself wishing for colder weather. Hoping for fall and winter to actually feel like that special time year--the holidays. I have coats, sweaters, boots, and scarves that I almost never get to take out of my closet because most years, it still feels like summer in December. 2017 (so far) has … Continue reading Christmas in Cali
It’s that time again! You know, the time where we all make some sort of promise to ourselves in efforts to change our future. What’s it called again? Oh yes, New Year’s Resolutions. To be frank, I hate NYR’s. Let’s be honest, it feels good to sit and ponder about ways to improve our lives, … Continue reading 2018 DETOX
How would you feel if I told you how much I not only love but appreciate you? It’s been 12 years since we met as young 21 year old, adventure seeking people. Back then we were, young, wild, and free. Not a worry in the world. Made travel plans to other countries on a whim. … Continue reading How Would You Feel?
What the day meant... I woke up to my daughter sleeping on my chest, my best friends daughter, Miah tip toeing into my room to sneak on the bed and snuggle. My husband then coming in from cleaning the kitchen (from the festivities the night before) while singing happy birthday at the top of his … Continue reading 33rd Birthday
The last 24 hours have been quite somber for me. Waking up yesterday morning to learn about the mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas October 1, 2017 truly shattered me. A 60+ year old man, checked into the Mandalay Bay hotel, specifically requested a room facing towards a venue where a music festival was … Continue reading Life Shattering. Praying for all involved.
Michelle Cardoso 