Pbskids to the rescue! & a vlog

Is this week flying by for you? Because I sure feel like it's flying by! Yesterday, for a brief moment, I felt like it was Sunday. I know that seems contradictory to the week whisking by, but that's what happened.

I had a blasted migraine yesterday morning and took a long nap which did help. After that, I had school time with little P. We practiced her abc's and read Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed. We also managed to squeeze in half a counting game on pbskids.org. It was sort of funny when she got mad at her mom because she didn't want to go home. I mean a 5 year old and her angry eyebrows lol. She wanted to continue playing on my laptop.

Anyways, I am so glad there is an age-appropriate, wholesome learning website like pbskids.org. On the Curious George section [there are so many different sections like those of Arthur, Clifford the Big Red Dog and WordGirl], there are free printables: pictures to color and activities that you can print to help teach your child/ren or students.

I printed out this one and this one since little P needs to be able to count to 100 (counting/numbers in general) and know her abc's before August! She keeps forgetting the letter 'J' when singing the alphabet, but she does recognize the letter 'J' when she sees it. It seems a bit overwhelming, but I accept the challenge!

Later today, I plan on getting a couple of these resources ready so when she comes back tomorrow, we can continue learning fun!

Now, I'll leave you with a vlog I did last week but never got around to posting. I discuss the pros & cons of a couple different mascaras as well as a facial sunscreen with spf50!

ur gr8! stay cool!
(what is this, junior high?! haha, no, but really stay cool & sun safe!)

*today's post is not endorsed or sponsored by pbskids.org. I just really like their website and find it to be helpful.

and the shout-outs go to...

hey hey hey. no migraines today!

I am so happy so very happy.

Time for me to rave about some things that make me smile or chuckle...

Gotta give a little love to:

Ashley + Nathan of The Gnarly Whale!

I received the package I ordered containing hair detangler and lip balms.
The items came in a cute reusable bag &
even a handwritten note made of recycled paper was included thanking me for my order.
I'm gifting one of the detanglers to a friend.
I ordered the scent coconut milk & peaches. OOh la la! It smells so divine, so yummy that I want to eat it! I've tried it and my brush brushed easily and smoothly through my hair! OH & love that their products are vegan. It's fresh baby!

Gotta give a little love to the new tea I'm drinking:

Organic Peppermint Tea.
My friend Allie recommended it to me.
My mom tried too and loves it as well.
It's especially helpful to those who might suffer from stomach problems. uhh hmm, ME! (aches & pains, gas)
Oh and I add a packet of Stevia to it.

Gotta give a little love shout-out to this app courtesy of amc:

If you're a fan of zombies, The Walking Dead, anyone? Then did you know you can Walker-ify yourself? I did. Or as they call it. "dead yourself." I've watched some episodes of the show, but due to other must-see shows that came on at the same time, I've not kept up this fan fave, so I can't say that I am a die-hard fan!

so sexayyy! lol

On this app you can select what kind of gory, bulging, bloody eyes you want or even some beautiful, yellow teeth with a double chin of ripped skin hanging out?? Check it out if you'd like to join this fun club!

and last but not least,
a love shout-out to my good friend Pammie!
It's her birthday today!! Happy Happy Birthday Pam Pam! Your laugh is infectious (I cry from cracking up with you), your sassy-ness makes me smile, you rock leopard print and I am so glad we're friends! Love you!

2011

passion for fashion: swimsuit cover-up

This is the 2nd wonderful time I'm linking up beauties Beth and Lena for Passion For Fashion!

On sunday (last weekend) i put together a cute outfit but failed to take any pics..so next time for that one. Soooo we'll go with the following.

The dress I am sportin is technically a swimsuit cover-up but I made it an all-day, slip-over your head a bit past your boobs dress! haha.

But you could still wear this cover-up for over your bathing suit (2-in-1 purpose) sweet!

I like the smocking around the bust/back.

Some days, most days, I totally go for comfort.

My little 5 year old friend/student P (i'm going to be teaching her her abc's, numbers, reading/sounds, and maybe how to tell time before she starts kinder this Fall!) took the next couple pics. She wanted me to pretend to be this vampire character from Monster High??

then I had to show off my big, pretty ring! I haven't been wearing earrings much because my ears are going through a weird phase. maybe it's the heat? They are just more dry and sensitive to novelty earrings{fake!}, so i added the ring for a little flair.

throwing my hair into a messy bun on top of my head is my favorite way to wear my hair lately, even if it's lopsided!

simple. carefree. wear what makes you feel comfortable.

Dress: Oldnavy
Undershirt: downeast basics
Ring: gift/Kohl's?
Sunglasses: Charlotte Russe

hope everyone has a sweet, relaxing weekend! I am spending tomorrow with my mom :)
What are you planning on doing?

emotional & spiritual spillage

Oh hello! it's June!

 

What happens when I don't blog for days? I spill my guts with thoughts that have been bouncing around. Be prepared for a long read.

I was sort of caught off guard last week when one of my caregivers asked me (I was talking about Crazy Love with her), "why do you get stressed or worried? I don't get how a person like you can get stressed or worried."

...(crickets)...WHAT!?

Just because I need care to get dressed, shower or toilet and have someone cook and do laundry for me doesn't mean my life is easy.

I don't get how she can think that. No one is immune to how life affects them. I always find myself, especially around here, my home, having feel the need to explain myself.

I didn't care to explain so much, but just gave her one example of why I stress or worry. It's mostly internal/self-conflict reasons that causes worry or stress.

Ever since reading Crazy Love, I've been trying to be more intentional with my time. I've been trying to put my trust in God and allow Him to help me with the worry or stress I carry. With how and when I pray and commune with God; "not just a 3 minute mumbled prayer" when i try to go to sleep.

God is so great. My eyes are filling up with tears at how wonderful He is. I am so blessed, even when I don't deserve such blessings, because I am always messing up. I am not an angel. My grandpa says with a chuckle, "alot of people, they are no angels."

I know grandpa. I know.

We won't ever be perfect here in this life, as Jesus is the only perfect Son, but we can attain to better ourselves and simply accept the grand love that God offers us.
Because of His grace, he loves me despite my flaws.
Because of His grace, he makes me into something beautiful.

God continues to show me blessings in my life.{allie, i love you! your friendship means so much to me}. They are treasures waiting to be found! I promise, if you look closely, they are there for you too! I am glad that at least my eyes are open enough to see some of them as I am sure I am oblivious to other ones (let's blame it on human selfish nature.)

Oh dear, I am quite emotional right now lol.

Because making lists is something I just do, here are a few things I want to write to help me of the beautiful things that I've been given. There is Jesus in so many parts of our day! What do you see?

+I am thankful that my mom is here with me. Here, meaning, alive and only an hour away. I am just glad that my mom is my mom. That she chose me, to have me, to love & want whatever makes me happy.

+I am thankful that my dad & stepmom came to hang out with me on sunday for almost three hours. My dad treated me with an iced vanilla coffee! yum.

+I am thankful that I have an appreciation for storytelling through film. Chila and I watched, Of Mice and Men yesterday on netflix and wow. I don't think I could handle reading the book. It's heartbreaking to see the bittersweet tragedy of loving someone so much even though you put them out of their misery (again, they not knowing.)
Maybe sometimes it's better to not be aware of how cruel the world can be?

+I am thankful for encountering the young pregnant lady who is choosing life. She had a really cute shirt on too.

+I am thankful to my grandparent's for going to get Perla's vaccines on such short notice, just so that they could bring their fur baby to come visit me every week. (rules)

and now for your listening pleasure, I leave you with Brandon Heath.
I LOOOOVEE this song!
I am on my way to download it. repeat is in its near future.

{Three things thursday}: things you hate to eat

I am linking up for the first time with Myranda and Kristyn for Three Things Thursday!

It's a little fun activity to particate in! even the smallest of facts about ourselves is cool to find out!

So this week's theme is: 3 things you hate to eat!

Oh wow, there's quite a few, but I'll keep it to three.

1. Peas. Eckkk! I can't stand the way they taste nor the texture. I have a thing with weird textures, just like soggy bread!  I might be able to eat peas if they are mixed in lightly with say, rice. But other than that..nope!

2. cow's tongue. Yeh, I know that sounds extremely gross and it is (to me!) In Mexican culture (as I've found) some people really love cow tongue tacos!! Omg..I cannot do it. I've tried a bite of it and So chewy and I keep imagining elsie's face! lol. side note: there was this little dinky mexican food place diagnol to my junior high and they were famous for these kinds of tacos!

3. salsbury steak tv dinner. gleehh! (that's my vomiting noise). SO distusting! The meat itself looks weird and then again, the texture! Kinda rubbery with like no flavor! Not even adding salt or pepper will help this fellow!

So there you have it. my top 3 things that popped in my mind first that I can't stand to eat!!!

What is your least favorite food!? come join the partay ! Maybe i'll see ya there! :)

crazy about crazy love

You guys, I started reading a new book over the weekend that is punching me in the guts and making me stop in my tracks to examine my heart.

The book is called, Crazy Love by Francis Chan.

Earlier this year, this book was added to my list of books to eventually read!

Now, when you hear or in this case, read the title, Crazy Love what comes to mind? 
A. a wild romance
B. dating relationship gone wrong
C. a parent's love for their child/children

It's neither of the above but almost close to option C.

It's about God's immense love for us, his children and how he wants us to love him with all our heart, soul & mind. ((matt 22:37-38))

Me & my bff C decided to read it together. She has it on audio I believe. We both have read through chapter 5 (as of last night). It's insane! I love that we are reading this together to help keep each other accountable (something I am not good at alone!) and to spiritually grow with God's help, his grace.

Some people, even Christians may call the ideals in this book, radical, but Chan writes that God wants, deserves and demands our best. Not drawing near to God out of guilt, but out of genuine love.

From the back of the book, I quote, "Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn't working  harder at a list of do's and dont's-it's falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you're wildly in love with someone, it changes everything."

WOW!

I've taken some notes from the chapters I've read so far. There is so much to digest. There is so much more I could share. I'll probably pick back up on chapter six tomorrow night.

In one of the chapters, we are reminded from Luke 18:27, "what is impossible with man is possible with God." Amen, right!?

Gosh, I LOVE that! Through God, all things that seem hopeless in our life don't have to be that way. With God, there IS hope, possibilities and opportunities!

Have you heard of Crazy Love? Have you read it or are you reading it? 

What do you think about it?

p.s. if you haven't, check out the current giveaway! :)