Mary Ortiz
10 Annoying Things Kids Do In Public
Let’s face it – kids can be annoying. No, not yours? I didn’t think so either, but turns out they can be. I absolutely love my girls (hence the photo to the left) and...
5 Kid-Friendly {Drinks} for New Year’s Eve
Who's excited for New Year’s Eve celebrations?! Maybe not the mom reading this post unless you have a baby sitter lined up so you can have much-needed adult time! If you are that cool...
What the Heck is Anxiety?
Why do you get panic attacks? What’s causing your anxiety? It’s all in your head, try to control it! Trick your brain out of it. Everything will be OK.
I’ve said those things in the...
New Holiday Traditions Inspired By My Culture
I grew up with an amazing chef for a grandmother (my abuelita), and family family traditions started in the kitchen. I used to think to myself, why couldn’t we just have a normal Thanksgiving...
Our Mess Turned Into A Moment :: Bonding at it’s Realist
My Mess Turned into a Moment
I can think of many times I’ve felt like a terrible mother, but let’s not focus on the bad and instead I want to share with you something new...
Simple School Safety for Elementary Kids
Is it just me, or is it super overwhelming when we talk about school safety? Thinking about overall security, the different ways schools can improve, training opportunities for teachers… I know, it’s a lot...
7 Ways to Defeat Mom Exhaustion
As my husband says, “you’re always tired.” My response is something along the lines of “I’m not ALWAYS tired.” But the truth is, I am. Between my full-time job, my small business side hustle,...
I’m Not Waiting on the BOY…It’s Complicated
Conversations with people lately seem to always end up in “all you need now is the boy” or “how many kids do you want?” or “trying for any more?”. These are all innocent questions...
10 Tips For Your Nips – A Guide For A Pumping Mama
I was prepared as anyone can be for what the breastfeeding world was going to bring me. Nothing could stop this mama from getting it right. I knew it could be a bumpy journey...
Introducing Volunteer Opportunities to your Littles :: It Only Takes a Little, to Give...
Community service has been a pending item on my to-do list for a few years now, but life gets busy (embarrassed to say that). In January, I made a vision board for the New...