Hello, my name is Esmeralda and I am ADDICTED to buying candles! I have several candles for each season, and yet somehow I always want more! And to make matters worse, Bath and Body Works has been hinting all week about their annual candle day, and they finally announced today that it will be taking place tomorrow! This sale only happens once a year and … Continue reading PSA: Bath and Body Works 3-wick candle sale is tomorrow
This last weekend we got to spend time with my wonderful in-laws in Prescott Valley, Arizona. It was beautiful, peaceful, and most of all relaxing! Although, originally that was not the plan. It is hard juggling two families, especially when they are all scattered between 4 different states. Dylan’s parents are in Arizona while his siblings are in California. Then we have my parents in … Continue reading Stop Fighting Over What Family to Spend the Holidays With
It’s almost time for Thanksgiving and Christmas which means lots of families are going to be traveling. Hours upon hours in a car can be difficult unless you have an awesome road trip playlist! When you’re married, knowing what to listen to on long trips in the car can be difficult, especially when your husband or wife has completely opposite taste in music. Luckily Dylan … Continue reading Road Trip Playlist
Happy November! This month we get to celebrate my favorite holiday ever: THANKSGIVING! I’m the person who gets upset when we go from October 31st and all things Halloween to November 1st and suddenly it’s Christmas. WHY does no one care about Thanksgiving? It’s such a special holiday, not for the pilgrim and native American stuff, but because it helps to bring a joy to … Continue reading Getting in that Thankful Mindset
Every year the office I work at has a Gala and we get a chance to dress up and be fancy for an evening. Honestly, it is so hard to find a dress that is both elegant and modest. Last year I went looking for one and couldn’t find one and the same for this year. So, this year for Gala I decided I would … Continue reading Sewing Project: Cocktail Dress
Every family does their own thing depending on their needs. Right now as a family of 2 we have our own little traditions & routines that we have that make our family, our family. Here are a couple of big ones we always do: This is one of my favorite weekly traditions. Dylan knows just how much I love carne asada, and that’s how this … Continue reading Creating Family Traditions
Field of Emeralds 