Keeping your sanity on Mother's Day (and other family celebrations!)

A lot of my recently-wed friends mentioned that they have such a hard time juggling schedules during Mother's Day, Christmas and the such. Trying to include everyone without feeling utterly exhausted at the end of the day can be a handful, but fear not...

Here are some ideas to please everyone and keep cool with parents, in-laws and the such:

Get everyone together-  It's awesome if possible, but too few families can actually survive the blast. Plus, if you start adding every-single-one-of-your-relatives, it might come out to a Disney sized family reunion.

Different families, different dates- Isn't the whole point of these celebrations being together? Then people shouldn't be so upset if you need to do it on the day or the week before/after. Unfortunately, everyone involves needs to be super mature to handle this, which doesn't always happen.

Yearly rotation- I've been doing this with my mom and mother-in-law. Spent last year's Easter with mom? This year with the in-laws. In my opinion, it's fair. Just remember to give people plenty of time by reminding them this is not their year.

Alternative celebrations- Not everyone celebrates Christian holidays. Not every families have mothers and fathers still living. If that is the case, adapt your celebrations to what matters most to people, and share their special holiday with them.

Hit the road- Who hasn't been so stressed by planning a Christmas dinner that they vowed never again to do it? If you trully need a rest, run away from everyone by taking a trip. That way, no one can complain because you've ditched both sides of the family.

Whatever you choose to do, just remember to keep feelings in check, and talk about it instead of simply announcing it.



New look for May

For the month of May, there couldn’t be any theme other than Mother’s day! The new background is a pattern that reminded of my mom, who is all sorts of awesome! 

Here are some pictures of the women who have shaped me who I am. Much love to them all!

My mom, who is obviously my biggest female inspiration!

My grandma, who has taught me English and how to pray at bedtime.

My Vó, my grandma on my dad’s side, who is the personification of the rule of ‘less is more’

My aunt, who is also my wedding matron of honor and a second mom.

My godmother, who was the best godmother a little kid who loves art could pray for.

My step mom (sort of :) who has proven me that coming into a new family does not have to be difficult or ackward.

My mother-in-law, who has the biggest heart in the world, and raised my hubby well!

There are many more women who made an impact on my life, but these are my maternal inspirations!