I had a really great day last Sunday! My sister in law, Martine, who is also expecting, threw me and Amy (my other sister in law!) a very sweet and intimate baby shower at La Creperie in Calderon St., San Juan. My childhood friends who I haven't hung out with in a while and some cousins came to celebrate with us. Martine did such a great job putting together the shower. It already looks really pretty inside La Creperie, but she made our table even prettier and a little more personal by dressing it up with colorful French macarons, fresh flowers and sweet-smelling lavender soap for each Read More
Pregnancy Favorites Part 2
I put together a list of random things I have come to really like during this current pregnancy, things that have helped me be more comfortable or simply made me feel good about myself. I posted the first five a few days ago, and now here are the other five...6. Skinny Girl Mommy Leg Cream This was a gift and I love it. It has a very mild peppermint scent that just relaxes me every time I slather it on. Perfect after a long, tiring day on my feet.7. Oh Joy's Dressing the Bump Joy Cho of the Oh Joy Blogs is also expecting and she started making a series of videos where she gives tips on Read More
Pregnancy Favorites Part 1
A few days ago, my sister-in-law, who is also currently pregnant, posted a lovely piece on her blog, Make It Blissful, about cravings. I loved it because I could just relate with her in so many ways. My previous two pregnancies and this current one have made me crave for different kinds of food. Some I don't even usually look for. I don't remember how many times I've sent my husband out in the middle of the night to get me something to satisfy a particular craving.I actually find it fascinating, amusing even, how the body of a pregnant woman acquires very specific desires at very specific Read More