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Did you hear the good news? It's Friday.✨⠀ ⠀

Did you hear the good news? It's Friday.✨⠀ ⠀ It's been a long week but, it's been a great one. I've been working in my office and I made it a point to have a comfy chair in here so I can have visitors to keep me company.⠀ ⠀ Even if they're on a device, they listen to my old music (sometimes sing along until I catch them) and just sit here while I work. ⠀ ⠀ I don't know, I love it.⠀ ⠀ Our weekend will consist of sprinklers, backyard BBQ'ing, and just enjoying this weather. ⠀ ⠀ How are you spending the weekend? 💁🏽‍♀️✨

Fri-nally... DOUBLE TAP if you're happy the school

Fri-nally... DOUBLE TAP if you're happy the school year is done! 🙋🏽‍♀️⠀ ⠀ This has been one of the strangest and somewhat stressful school years we've had. We're thankful that it was safe and for teachers who did their best to teach our kids.⠀ ⠀ It's officially summer and I have a feeling these kids will have more of a summer like the ones we had growing up. Which isn't a bad thing!⠀ ⠀ Here's to warmer, longer days, and making most of the summer!⠀ ⠀ Is it officially summer for you? ☀️

Dad. Husband. Legend. 🙌🏽 ⠀ ⠀ ⚡DOUBLE T

Dad. Husband. Legend. 🙌🏽 ⠀ ⠀ ⚡DOUBLE TAP if you are or have an AMAZING one in YOUR LIFE⚡⠀ ⠀ I want to wish my best friend a Happy's Father's Day. He's an early riser, so I lost points for waking up after him. I gave him a fresh cut and made him a big breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausages, and pancakes to make up for it.⠀ ⠀ I want to celebrate him today and every single day because he is the best partner and husband I could have ever asked for. A father who is always there for his girls, and we appreciate everything he does. My busy bee, you're the bee's knees! We hope you loved your gifts.⠀ ⠀ I wouldn't be who I am if not for my parents and for my Dad (@francisco_and_milagro) who has been the most amazing father to my siblings and I. Gracias papi, por siempre estar apoyándonos y amándonos completamente. ⠀ ⠀ Love you both so much. 💙⠀ ⠀ Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there!⠀ ⠀ How are you celebrating today?

⚡DOUBLE TAP if you're ready for SUMMER?⚡⠀ ⠀ My girls have been so great these last months. Patient. Understanding. Content.⠀ ⠀ We are getting closer to the end of the school year and I am so proud of Gabby for rocking this semester despite the circumstances. Mimi had a rough start but, her teacher has helped her find a way to learn and succeed at home.⠀ ⠀ It's been a blessing.⠀ ⠀ They are looking forward to the summer and truthfully, so am I. ⠀ ⠀ We still don't know what summer will bring. If we will venture out, how far we will go or if we do at all.⠀ ⠀ For those that have had quarantine lifted, how has the transition been for you?⠀ ⠀ Will you be or have you been traveling?

She makes me smile. Every. Single. Day.⠀ ⠀ ⚡

She makes me smile. Every. Single. Day.⠀ ⠀ ⚡DOUBLE TAP if you have someone who makes you SMILE⚡⠀ ⠀ When your teen lets you take pictures you take pictures. I took about 280 in case you're wondering.⠀ ⠀ Over the years, the opportunities have become a bit more scarce but she's my baby so she lets me and I treasure every single one.⠀ ⠀ Quarantine has been great because of the girls and their company. I look forward to when Gabby comes to office or room everyday and shows me random TikToks or when we laugh til we cry over memes. ⠀ ⠀ I appreciate our inside jokes, the scary movies we watch, or when we just randomly dance in the kitchen.⠀ ⠀ Even though I know the space between those moments will get wider, I'm proud of the beautiful, strong, intelligent, free-thinking, and kind, young woman she has become.⠀ ⠀ What or who has made you smile lately?

Be colour conscious. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏾✊🏼✊🏻⠀ ⠀ One of the things that Darasak and I have always taught our girls is to not be colour blind. To be conscious of races, to see the differences, and to know that we aren't all the same. ⠀ ⠀ There is beauty and danger in both.⠀ ⠀ We were all made different. All different colours and shades, shapes, and features. All beautiful and perfectly made how we were meant to be. ⠀ ⠀ But, the danger? ⠀ ⠀ Well, it is the fact that people get treated differently because of the colour of their skin.⠀ ⠀ It's okay to teach kids this so that they don't dismiss the experiences of those who are black or a minority or what they deal with on a daily basis. This can happen if it is taught that we are all the same. ⠀ ⠀ We are not.⠀ ⠀ My girls are mixed race and they've always been conscious of who they are. Either we've talked about it or it's been pointed out to them. They know that being mixed race and often being treated differently, they still have more privilege than black people.⠀ ⠀ But, knowing we are all different and learning to appreciate those differences and what they go through can help teach empathy. ⠀ ⠀ Even within our Latino community, there is much work to be done to be better allies to our black and afro-latino brothers and sisters.⠀ ⠀ This past week was a time of reflection and we are moving forward and continuing to have conversations and using our voices.⠀ ⠀ Have you ever thought of what it means to be colour blind?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #speakup #endinjustice #endracism #checkyourprivilege #whispersinspire #liveauthentic #liveintentional #yourlifeunscripted #stopkillingblackpeople #nojusticenopeace #ygq #detroitmi #quarantinedwithkids #mommotivation #thesearethedays #windsoron⠀⠀⠀ #happymomsnaps #covidparenting #quarantinemom #momentsofmine #acupofmotherhood #creativehappylife #creativityfound #inspiremyinstagram #supportmamatribe #liveauthentic #liveintentional #livefullyalive #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted

Black Lives Matter.⠀ ⠀ I've taken some time to

Black Lives Matter.⠀ ⠀ I've taken some time to collect my thoughts until late last night. I've been outraged, angry, fed up, and then incredibly and deeply saddened with the state of the world. ⠀ ⠀ What makes me even angrier is that the marginalization of the black community and of minorities is not new. It is now being recorded for the world to see.⠀ ⠀ I haven't had the heart to watch the murder of George Floyd. I know how it ends. Police brutality has been happening for too long. ⠀ ⠀ 𝑰'𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔: 𝑵𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒏.⠀ ⠀ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗗.⠀ ⠀ My husband and I are visible minorities. We have mixed-race children. Discrimination is something that we've experienced and my girls have experienced since birth. We are respectful yet cautious with authority and police officers, we get followed around while we shop, we get told to go back to our country & more. I don't say this for sympathy but because even while experiencing this, I know that we still have more privilege than those with darker skin. ⠀ ⠀ A traffic stop can mean not living to see tomorrow for a member of the black community.⠀ ⠀ It is not right. ⠀ ⠀ Racism is unacceptable, plain and simple. That's why it's up to every single person to speak up against it. ⠀ ⠀ To acknowledge there is a huge problem. Stop making excuses for people in your life who still think black lives have less worth. I know it's hard to speak up against loved ones and friends but, there is power in numbers. The more you stand up and become an ally for POC, the less those who feel they have the power to discriminate will become silent.⠀ ⠀ Don't turn away because this problem doesn't affect you. ⠀ ⠀ Let's teach our kids to see colour. To understand their privilege. To not fear what is different.⠀ ⠀ While cities burn, don't focus on the rioting but instead, focus on the reason 𝙬𝙝𝙮 they are.⠀ ⠀ Enough is enough.⠀ ⠀ My black friends, colleagues & community, I stand with you.

'No Speaking Moistly.'⠀ ⠀ Ugh, what a terrible

'No Speaking Moistly.'⠀ ⠀ Ugh, what a terrible image. -Justin Trudeau 😂⠀ ⠀ Ending yet another busy week at home and I'm balancing my chakras whilst burning my new candle from @whiskeyjackboutique. ⠀ ⠀ Smells like maple pecan in here and I love it! 😋⠀ ⠀ Once I saw it, I needed to have it.⠀ ⠀ I've been obsessed with the song they made after the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau said it on one of his daily updates. If you haven't seen the remix, look up 'speaking moistly' on YouTube.⠀ ⠀ Cracks me up.⠀ ⠀ This weekend we are finally really going in on our garden and I can't wait to make the backyard beautiful. Especially since we will be spending tons of time out there this summer. ⠀ ⠀ Truthfully, I have a heavy heart with all the madness and injustices happening in the world right now. It is at the top of my mind as we head into the weekend.⠀ ⠀ What are your plans for this weekend?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #lighterscandlecompany #coronavirus #canadianmade #quotecandles #quarantinecandles #nospeakingmoistly #speakingmoistly #canadianjokes #funnycandles #handmadecandles #shopsmall #smallbusiness #madeincanada #canadianmade #canadaeh #supportlocal #buylocal #windsorontario #yqg #downtownwindsor #handmadegoods #femaleentrepreneurs #creativehappylife #creativityfound #supportmamatribe #liveauthentic #whispersinspire #livefullyalive #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted

'Happiness is take-out & a good slice of cheesecak

'Happiness is take-out & a good slice of cheesecake.' 😋⠀ ⠀ ⚡DOUBLE TAP if you can RELATE⚡⠀ ⠀ And this Biscoff Cheesecake from @souqyqg definitely induces lots of happiness. The best part? They deliver too! I think it's safe to say that today was a good day. ⠀ ⠀ Making 3 square meals and 26 snacks a day can get tiresome, am I right?⠀ ⠀ What's the best thing you've ordered locally? ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #gifted #biscoffcheesecake #biscoffcookies #souqyqg #yqg #windsorontario #shoplocalbusiness #localdelivery #localsupportinglocal #dinelocal #killcovidnotsmallbiz #supportyourcommunity #cheesecakelovers #cheesecaketime #biscoffcake #mamahoodinsquares #motherhoodthroughig #whispersinspire #quarantineparenting #quarantineschool #pandemicparenting #quarantinedwithkids #candidchildhood #theheartcaptured #darlingmovement #dailyparenting #documentlife #momentsinmotherhood #habitandhome #holdthemoments

⚡DOUBLE TAP if you got OUTSIDE this WEEKEND!⚡🙋🏽‍♀️⠀ ⠀ We got out there, enjoyed the sun and even relished in the rain we had too.⠀ ⠀ Anyone else just love the smell and sound of rain? 🌧⠀ ⠀ We even had a little excitement in our neighbourhood with a huge raccoon walking around in broad daylight. Apparently it's the season for rabies but, it got sorted. 😬🦝⠀ ⠀ I even treated myself to some goodies from a local boutique. Then we took a drive out to the county to pick up some plants for the house and the girls got little succulents. ⠀ ⠀ Other than that, we BBQ'd some good eats and had a bonfire. ⠀ ⠀ It's been a joy to start seeing some warm weather. There's nothing like getting outside, getting dirty, and just being a kid.⠀ ⠀ Thank goodness for the trampoline though--we always have some good times on it! It's been a great distraction these long days of quarantine.⠀ ⠀ Even if it's just to chill, lay back and take in the day.⠀ ⠀ How's your long weekend going?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀⠀ #motherhoodisdarling #motherhoodintheraw #lifewithlittles #yqg #mamahoodinsquares #motherhoodthroughig #raisingtinyhumans #quarantineparenting #quarantineschool #pandemicparenting #quarantinedwithkids #mommotivation #thesearethedays #windsor⠀⠀ #happymomsnaps #covidparenting #quarantinemom #momentsofmine #acupofmotherhood #creativehappylife #creativityfound #inspiremyinstagram #supportmamatribe #liveauthentic #liveintentional #livefullyalive #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #springfreetrampoline #trampolinefun

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