tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50284388399872713822024-03-20T08:12:20.749-07:00Two Plus LunaLendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-15624273677371494822018-04-20T12:12:00.000-07:002018-04-20T12:12:34.693-07:00Friday Favorites<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>What are you up to this weekend?</i> Our social calendars have been jam-packed and I am in need of a quiet Saturday of rolling out of bed, fitting in a pedicure with a good book and nothing else. Does anyone else feel like that? It may be an introvert thang. Until then, I have a women's potluck to cook and attend tomorrow. I think I am going to make these <a href="https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/chorizo-chile-rellenos/">Chile Rellenos</a>. Sunday we will be celebrating another birthday. The good thing about this party is these friends make us feel like it's okay to show up in our flip flops and take the load off! Aren't friends like that the best!? Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are this week's favorites...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Quote:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BebiAGigdzC/">Remember when you wanted what you currently have?</a> -via parscaeli. Isn't this such a powerful reminder. Every time I read this I realize I have so much more than I imagined and it makes me be that much more grateful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Outfit:</b> <a href="https://www.loft.com/jacquard-ruffle-cuff-top/465194?skuId=24930888&defaultColor=3616&catid=catl000011">Jacquard Ruffle Cuff Top</a> -via Loft. I have been wearing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVIlVygJj7/?taken-by=twoplusluna">this tee</a> on our casual outings and received several messages saying this color looks great on me so I'm adding a few more mustardy yellow items to my closet. Old Navy has several items in <a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=yellow#pageId=0&department=Women">this color</a> as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Food:</b> <a href="https://www.superhealthykids.com/fresh-cucumber-roll-ups/">Cucumber Roll-Ups</a> -via Super Healthy Kids. Now that April showers are hopefully coming to an end. Easy backyard dinners are on the horizon and these look delicious and easy enough to throw together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Trend:</b> <a href="https://www.ae.com/women-aeo-oversized-bow-slide-sandal-mustard/web/s-prod/1415_3951_284?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat8440090&pup_e=517&pup_cid=20796&pup_id=0027517317&cid=aeo_aff_2975314&SID=.MjczMTAxLTA.581620e7-44c5-11e8-8957-0bb13038eb25">Bow Slide Sandals</a> -via American Eagle. Since this color seems to yield happiness in people why not put it on our feet too! Slides aka fancy flips are super trendy now-a-days so go get yourself some. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Craft:</b> <a href="https://abeautifulmess.com/2018/02/easy-wool-ball-diffuser-for-your-car.html">Felt Ball Diffuser</a> -via A Beautiful Mess. I made this craft at my MOPS meeting this week and I absolutely love it. <i>Ummm it smells so good</i>. I used <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/c/essential-oil-products?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn-bWBRDGARIsAPS1svuw7f2KX6csR14GPOhge4yM8uwVH1TYlnMtDAQKLjNFzYTaAAwH5IEaAmLvEALw_wcB">Young Living</a>'s lavender, lemon and rosemary for a Happy pick me up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Book:</b> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553459791/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0553459791&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=b9a39d264364b4d6104e4d50818bde4e">Me (A Compendium)</a> - via Amazon. This is a fill in journal for kids that I am going to order for Luna. She's always nosying around my journal so it is time to get her started. I love that this one has prompts we can help our kids fill in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Music this week:</b> Make Me Feel by Janelle Monáe (Clean edit). I'm feeling this the Prince vibes. Plus Janelle always emits cool vibes. </span></div>
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-43621601450487588212018-04-13T10:30:00.000-07:002018-04-13T10:30:09.204-07:00Friday Favorites<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What are you up to this weekend? We are hosting some friends over for dinner tomorrow and Sunday we will be partying hard with 5 year olds. I still have no idea what I am going to make for dinner, but I like to stick to a few of my specialities. What do you like to make for dinner for friends? My golden rule is I'll cook you bring the drinks and dessert. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, here are this week's favorites...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Quote:</b> <i>There are seasons for hustle and seasons for slow. Both are equally important.</i> I have been pondering on my hustle, and I decided to give myself permission to have a slow season. Yup, just like that. If you need a permission slip write one up for yourself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Podcast: </b><a href="https://forever35podcast.com/">Forever 35</a>. These ladies will make you laugh and they have the ability to make any woman listening feel like a face mask will soothe our bad days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Outfit:</b> <a href="http://us.asos.com/pieces/pieces-printed-wrap-blouse/prd/9042401?clr=sgratom&SearchQuery=wrap%20blouses&gridcolumn=3&gridrow=14&gridsize=3&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=160">Wrap Blouse</a>-via Asos. Point me in the direction of all the wrap blouses. I have been wearing wrap blouses on the regular. They are comfortable and feminine which is right up my ally. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073FDQ16D?ie=UTF8&th=1">This one</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0748MVBS3?ie=UTF8#customerReviews">this one</a> are pretty too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Fun:</b> <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2017/01/a-dark-and-moody-home-in-england.html">Disco Balls</a>-via Design Sponge. If you want to add some pizazz to your kitchen dancing and blow your kids minds--invest in a disco ball. I found ours at the <a href="https://99only.com/">99 cent store</a>. I paid $3.99 so if you have one near you go get one! Here's a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WYB4HO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003WYB4HO&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=a8094be78fe3e9ee357b578b9d98e128">similar one</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Food:</b> <a href="https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/cream-cheese-pancakes/">Cream Cheese Pancakes</a>-via I Breath I'm Hungry. These are keto and gluten free so basically they are free. Ha! Go ahead and make yourself another permission slip to enjoy these! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Music:</b> Corazon by Maluma...mainly because hearing Luna sing the Spanish and Portuguese is everything. </span></div>
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-10140875251538308852018-04-09T10:49:00.002-07:002018-04-09T10:49:40.242-07:00MOTHERHOOD: MORNINGS<style type="text/css">
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I woke up at 5:50 a.m. which is definitely not my normal wake-up time.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I usually lay in bed half-asleep half-awake.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I hear the pitter patter of feet and hear my husband going into our daughter’s room to give her morning hugs.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Then they begin their morning routine.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Today I felt the yearning to be alongside them.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I opened my daughter’s bedroom door and she let out a surprised happy squeal when she saw me and met my eyes with the biggest smile ever.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">She still had her messy hair all over her face and I could feel her energy reach out and suck me in like a warm blanket.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I got in her little bed and we cuddled, we laughed and she kept saying “Mom you’re here!” The three of us sat on the floor of her room and played drums and sang songs.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">This is my life. </span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<br />Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-7817153868886384392018-02-13T10:30:00.000-08:002018-02-13T10:30:39.564-08:00The 8 Books I will never stop reading<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was recently interviewed by Betsy Aimee from </span><a href="http://betsyaimee.com/podcast/" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">The Currently Podcast</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> wherein I shared how books have helped me grow and deal with life's ups and downs. As an avid reader it took me awhile to narrow down my list. Here are the books that have impacted my life the most and I will never stop reading: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572245379/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1572245379&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=f30ae1abfd2a81382bf6dd71d4b971a4">The Untethered Soul</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159285849X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=159285849X&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=7d7bb931361746934de7e20c179eb3b0">The Gifts of Imperfection</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310920914/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0310920914&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=b92f0fab88be592c989c094d5e95bcc1">The Bible</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1897238452/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1897238452&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=d36f5944684c09b45d14460cbe716319">The Conscious Parent</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0937611018/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0937611018&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=e8368b0bdd5d79ffb9a5cab06f4f8c6e">You Can Heal Your Life</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743234804/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0743234804&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=39d4c435a841fae858a787c72797b611">The Power of Positive Thinking</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399174826/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0399174826&linkCode=as2&tag=twoplusluna-20&linkId=c89ea268b1e41092052468849e677b93">Start Where You Are</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ever since I was a little girl, books have been my escape. As an adult they have helped me understand my part in things. The Untethered Soul taught me to pay attention to my inner voice, The Bible reminds me <i>I am loved as I am</i> and The Conscious Parent helps me look within when I am having a parenting dilemma. I also included, Start Where You Are, which is a book and prompting journal. I find writing my honest thoughts in a journal or taking notes after I read these books is healing. I even keep a copy of the miniature version of The Power of Positive Thinking in my car for those unexpected waiting times. These are all books I have read, re-read and often recommend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Please know books are not a substitute for human connection and/or therapy. There are times in our lives when a book is not enough and that's okay. Reach out to someone you love, and if necessary, reach out to a medical professional. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With that said, a good book at the right time can make a great impact on your life and realign your way of thinking. I would love to hear what books have impacted your life the most. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">xo, Lendy</span></div>
Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-60810283701820131332018-02-05T10:30:00.000-08:002018-02-05T14:03:07.617-08:00Luna is FIVE<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On Saturday February 3rd, 2013 while everyone had Super Bowl on the brain I was bringing a beautiful little human to the world. She was way bigger than a football--let me tell you. </span><i style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Ha!</i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Fast forward 5 years and she continues to amaze me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><u>Luna loves</u>: </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hugs, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Sushi, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Books, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Purses, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Havana by Camila, everything by Imagine Dragons, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Crafting, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Legos, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Palace Pets, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Disney, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Riding her bike, Pink + Purple, </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Starbucks dates, Dance class, Puppies and more.</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We celebrated her fifth birthday this weekend. When Luna requested an all-girl princess party--I was all over it. We had her party at a local place called <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/princess-academy-folsom">Princess Academy </a>which is similar to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disneyland. The place emphasizes self-esteem and reiterates to the girls how truly valuable they are. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The girls got to pick a beautiful dress to wear, their nails done, got their hair done and so much more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I think Luna will be talking about her party for years to come. She wanted to stay in full hair and makeup even at bedtime! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In case you're feeling nostalgic like I am, here are the past birthday posts: </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2014/02/lunas-birthday-lunch.html">1st Birthday</a>, </span><a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2015/02/lunas-2nd-birthday-party-thoughts-photos.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2nd Birthday</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2016/02/lunas-3rd-birthday-party.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3rd Birthday</a> & <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2017/02/lunas-4th-birthday-party.html" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4th Birthday</a>. </div>
Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-55390036647002491012018-02-02T10:30:00.000-08:002018-02-02T10:30:05.542-08:00Friday Favorites<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello, it's Friday which means it is the day to stay up a little later after Luna's bedtime and catch-up on some mind-numbing television. What are you watching these days? We're still <i>mostly</i> steering clear of TV during the week. Did I mention Luna turns 5 tomorrow?! 5! I literally shed a tear while sitting in the waiting room at dance class this week. As I watched her in complete awe pirouette her way through the soft ballet music, I felt this immense emotion come over me. This weekend I will be sucking up all her happy grateful energy because I want to remember the magic. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and here are this week's favorites...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is a good reminder--<a href="http://www.flipandstyle.com/2017/10/how-to-worry-less.html">How to Worry a Little Less via Flip & Style</a>. <i><u>Your mind will always believe everything you tell it</u>. </i>"Luna will stay 5 forever"--okay just kidding! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I recently bought this <a href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3063429/womens-lc-lauren-conrad-notch-collar-blazer.jsp?prdPV=6&userPFM=non-search"><i>Lauren Conrad for Kohl's pink blazer</i></a>. It's buttery and lightweight so I thought you may like it too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you want to escape and read some chick lit because the world sucks sometimes--<i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1442426748/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1442426748&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=e7ebf774e5c290bedf95f699b1d61cbf">P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han</a></i>. I finished the first one in a blink of an eye. This is the second book in the series. Your welcome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you have a little girl who goes through shoes like crazy and you find shoes that smell like berry, and more importantly you can clean them with a wipe (promise they will last more than other cleanable shoes)--<i><a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mel-by-melissa-mel-be-sneaker-toddler-little-kid/4628190">Mini Melissa Girls Lace-Up Sneakers</a></i>. They are worth every penny. Your welcome again. *<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BKD7_nvBng1/?hl=en&taken-by=twoplusluna">Throwback to Luna in her favorite pineapple Melissa's</a> </span></div>
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-7606552810450495292018-01-31T10:30:00.000-08:002018-01-31T10:31:18.009-08:00It's RESET Time Again...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">All my life I have struggled with my weight. I had become accustomed to the yo-yo life, but it is exhausting and poisonous. Some years were heavy, others heavier and some average. The worst feeling is knowing my little girl is watching my every move and I do not want her to struggle the way I have. So when I heard about the Reset program I figured why not. I have tried every other method might as well give this one a try too. Last October, I signed up for the <a href="https://resethealth.org/home">Reset</a> program without knowing what it entailed. It came to my attention after a wonderful woman I follow on Instagram began sharing her weight issues and Reset journey, and to be honest, I would have never imagined because she's gorgeous! It is further testament when people keep it real and put their heart out there, they will make a difference in people's lives. After 90 days of mind-blowing health education and being accepted by a wonderful community, I completed my first Reset and lost a little over 20 pounds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On February 1st the next 90-day Reset program will begin and I am excited to be a part of it. I cannot wait to learn more and use what I have already learned to help others. I have a long road ahead, but for once in my life, I have several strategies in my back pocket to keep myself healthy and jump back on the train when needed. Let's be honest--we all go through life with ups and downs, events surrounding food, vacations, etc. and knowing what to do to still enjoy life is priceless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In full transparency Reset Health is not paying me to say this. I wanted to share a little more of my story in hopes that it will connect with one of you and you will take a chance like I did. Here's a great video about Reset Health! </span></div>
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-17500972044921987312017-11-10T10:30:00.000-08:002017-11-10T10:30:00.155-08:00Friday Favorites<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What are you up to this weekend? Our weekend begins today since my husband is off for Veteran's Day, and Luna is still on sick-cation. My only plan for the weekend is to bundle us up and go have some <a href="http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54403/iceburgers-recipe/"><span style="color: purple;">juicy burgers</span></a>. I have been craving a burger ever since <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2017/11/what-happened-after-my-8-day-fast.html"><span style="color: purple;">my 8-day fast</span></a> came to an end. Aside from the need for a burger, we will be playing <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDBY7X8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EDBY7X8&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=4d873d930b2a0ea69d74754fd4b158aa"><span style="color: purple;">Monopoly Jr.</span></a> and Netflixing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and Thank You to all the Veterans, here are this week's favorites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Quote</b>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/5Z7zebH754/"><span style="color: purple;">I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.-Susan Santog</span></a> illustrated by Kate Stone Design. I can't wait until our next adventure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Recipe</b>: <a href="https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/keto-flourless-chewy-double-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Flourless Keto Double Chocolate Cookies</a> -via Peace Love and Low Carb. I'll be making these this weekend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Hair</b>: <a href="https://therighthairstyles.com/15-luring-solutions-for-burgundy-hair-color-in-brunettes-blondes-and-redheads/34/">50 Shades of Burgundy</a> -via The Right Hairstyles. I currently have my hair black, but I am missing my red tones. Should I go back to it? Luna says yes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The weekend before my fast was to begin my daughter began getting sick, but I was not going let this stop me from crushing my fast. I bought <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M7OZDNJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01M7OZDNJ&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=46f0656afa7734e61c24875d31b60441&th=1">bone broth</a> and stocked up on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQFFHUL/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01MQFFHUL&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=7cd8804e72e52b0a494ef905cc81e8ed">apple cider vinegar</a>. Here's my favorite <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BarzZN8jzQi/?hl=en&taken-by=twoplusluna">ACV mocktail</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b><u>Day 8</u></b>: I fasted all morning and in the afternoon I had my doctor appointment. My overall stats were good, blood pressure was great, but my temperature was a little high and my lungs didn't sound good. I definitely had walking pneumonia symptoms. I was handed a face mask, a barrel of antibiotics and told to go home and rest this thing off. I called my husband to tell him what was going on and his first response was your breaking your fast today and tell me what you want me to bring home to you. I could not believe that I made it this long. At 5:30 p.m. on day 8 I had my first meal! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was somewhere between a juicy burger and sushi. <i>Haha!</i> I didn't want to get sick from a heavy meal so I chose sushi. I ate some tuna cucumber rolls, a few bites of barbecue albacore, miso soup and some homemade salad. It was delicious and perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Your fast may not go as planned because life is full of curve balls, but do not give up. I had planned out what my week would be like. How I would keep myself busy on my daughter's school days and so on. Well my daughter did not go to school all week and we both got very sick (still on the mend). Life does not stop while you are fasting. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Your fasting week will be a good time to touch base with yourself and your relationship with food will come to light. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">YES. I feel so healthy inside--light as a fairy. I lost some weight which is an added bonus. My favorite part is the high I felt knowing I did it. I rock at this fasting business. I plan to do a fast 1-2 times per year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do your research and let your primary doctor know. If you can do it with a friend or partner because having some accountability and someone to lean on is great help. Prepare yourself mentally. Buy some bone broth, apple cider vinegar and some new teas to try. Take into account that the first few days you may get flu symptoms which is normal, but not everyone gets it. For those that didn't get full on sick like I did, I heard after day 4 your feel awesome. Lastly, use the time you would normally be prepping meals or eating for something that makes you feel good. I read, crocheted, listened to my favorite podcasts and used my <a href="https://www.calm.com/">Calm app</a> more than normal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We are planning to cozy up at home, finish our halloween lights, carve some pumpkins and surprise Luna with putting together Trader Joe's Haunted Halloween Gingerbread House.</span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you have a wonderful weekend and here are this week's favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Inspiration: <a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bd/e0/a8/bde0a84fd7412dc51a36d2d40bd5aef9.jpg">U r beautiful and ur gonna do gr8 today</a>-via Pinterest.</b> This made me smile and I hope it does the same for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Fall Boots:</b> <b><a href="https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/six-ingredient-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Sam Edelman Petty boots</a>-via Zappos.com.</b> I own these in black and they are always on my feet. I found them in brown at Marshall's for $45 bucks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Find: <a href="https://www.jcpenney.com/p/arizona-long-sleeve-chenille-cardigan-juniors/ppr5007244032?COLOR=Ochre+Gold&N=1724&badge=new&catId=SearchResults&pTmplType=regular&searchTerm=cardigan&sizeRange=juniors+size">Ochre Gold Cardigan</a>-via JcPenney</b>. I shared this lace-up sweater on my Instagram and its so soft and cozy. I am going back for this gold one that's on sale for $18 bucks. </span></div>
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-5086359863513020062017-10-18T10:30:00.000-07:002017-10-18T10:30:08.881-07:00Muir Woods<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of my favorite places on earth is <a href="https://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm">Muir Woods</a> (and Muir Overlook). It was finally Luna's time to explore the beauty of the woods. Muir Woods is a wonderful place for kids and can easily be done in a few hours. Here are a few tips for a great family outing to Muir Woods:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Include the kids in the process by printing this <a href="https://www.nps.gov/muwo/learn/kidsyouth/upload/MuWO-Jr-Ranger-Booklet-2.pdf">free ranger booklet</a>. This is a fun way to keep them entertained and informed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I would suggest packing a backpack. We took light sweaters because it gets chilly, water bottles and food. There is the <a href="http://muirwoodstradingcompany.com/cafe/">Muir Woods Café</a> right before you start the trail, but it gets a little crazy and the food is no different than what you could make at home. We opted to save our money and bellies for a great meal in the city afterwards. This is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCgj0m7HkXw/?taken-by=nopalitosf">what I ate</a>...yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One of my favorite quotes is from Mother Theresa, </span><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2016/07/friday-favorites.html?m=1">If you want to save the world go home and love your family</a></i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. I am digging into this especially now that there is so much going on around us. No matter where you are, remember what home is to you. These are a few of what is home to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>The sound of my daughter’s little feet running up & down the hallway in the mornings.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's okay to hunker down and focus on the things that make you feel at home. Wrap yourself in those moments. This doesn't mean you are turning your cheek on the world. It simply means you are reloading some strength to keep rising. </span></div>
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-32417398477942429522017-10-13T14:29:00.001-07:002017-10-13T14:29:25.215-07:00Hola Weekend.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>What are you up to this weekend? </i>We will be those parents sitting in the front row with camera in hand ready for Luna and her class to perform at the school's Fall Festival. On Sunday I'll be brunching hard at my girlfriend Leah's house. All-in-all we have a pretty great weekend ahead. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here's a little food for thought. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Northern California has been hit hard by the fires. Here's a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/CAfirerelief"><span style="color: blue;">list of verified accounts for California Fire Relief</span></a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The mornings are finally cool enough to throw on a cozy sweatshirt. I have been living in this <a href="https://www.thehunt.com/the-hunt/f7bZ7R-les-mis-sweatshirt"><span style="color: blue;">vintage Les Miserables sweatshirt</span></a>. I paid $2 bucks for it. Thrift stores are still cool promise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love this song and <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/10/13/these-baltimore-children-singing-andra-days-rise-up-moving-people-tears/761086001/"><span style="color: blue;">these kids made Rise Up even better</span></a>. Kids are the best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">These <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/family-halloween-costumes_us_57e18135e4b08cb14098614e"><span style="color: blue;">59 family halloween costumes</span></a> made me laugh. Especially the Napoleon Dynamite family! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Speaking of Halloween this <a href="http://www.pumpkinnights.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Pumpkin Nights</span></a> event looks awesome. </span><br />
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-28570865023273896282017-07-28T10:30:00.000-07:002017-07-28T10:30:06.842-07:00Lendy Lately <div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Happy Friday! What have you been up to lately? </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">I have been embracing summer as much as possible, but I'm not going to lie, I cannot wait for summer to be over. Though, I googled last day of summer and we still have two months to go. So lets take it one day at a time fellow summer haters, and for all you summer lovers hand me a frosé and point me to the nearest air conditioning unit. Aside from summer survival mode, here's a little of what I've been up to lately...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have been reading vegetarian/vegan books, especially after watching <a href="http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com/"><span style="color: red;">What The Health</span></a>. I really like <span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476753326/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1476753326&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=854aed6a709e7f104fb9f31e65c78ae1"><span style="color: red;">Forks Over Knives Family cookbook</span></a> </span>and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585429333/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1585429333&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=5ce0d760e20e9a6dca5dd3aacb811292"><span style="color: red;">Main Street Vegan</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.hulu.com/grid/the-bachelorette"><span style="color: red;">The Bachelorette</span></a> sucked me in as always, and I am hoping she picks <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette/cast/peter-2017"><span style="color: red;">Peter</span></a>. Another show I have been watching is <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80117485"><span style="color: red;">Friends from College</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I listen to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?mt=2"><span style="color: red;">The Daily</span></a> every day, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/up-and-vanished/id1140596919?mt=2"><span style="color: red;">Up and Vanished</span></a> is eerily good and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dais/id1245763628?mt=2"><span style="color: red;">DAIS by Rachel Hollis</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have been working my way through some recipes on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Twoplusluna/foodvegetarian-life/"><span style="color: red;">my vegetarian Pinterest board</span></a> and mostly eating buddha bowls like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWRDVWfDLIf/?taken-by=twoplusluna"><span style="color: red;">this one</span></a> for lunch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The politics we are living through are a hot mess which I know is a huge understatement. I have been sending faxes to my representatives via <a href="https://resistbot.io/"><span style="color: red;">Resistbot</span></a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am counting down to the solar eclipse that will take place on my birthday, August 21st! <a href="https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map"><span style="color: red;">Here's what you'll see where you live</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Last but not least, if you follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twoplusluna/"><span style="color: red;">my Instagram</span></a> stories, then you know I have also been working my butt off at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u_S46tn3oo"><span style="color: red;">Orangetheory Fitness</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">I'd love to hear what you've been up to lately? What are you reading? Listening to? Obsessing over? </span><br />
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-2941918330365209892017-07-07T11:26:00.000-07:002017-07-07T11:26:24.024-07:00Friday Favorites <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? It's been a long short week for us, but we're finally at the end of it. This weekend we have a cleared slate which is nice. Of course we will be doing some pool lounging and a whole lotta nothing. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are this week's favorites...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Quote:</b> <i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BAkGuO-h-nG/">Start each day with a dance party</a>-via Hungry Digital Media.</i> This is a good idea all year long! We have our own family Spotify station which we play every morning. It really does help set the tone for our day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Favorite Accessory:</b> <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straw-Panama-Hat/46726479">$9 buck Panama Hat</a> -via Walmart. I've always been a hat girl, but hats and mommy-ing can be tricky. So you gotta mix it up with some cheap hats that you won't mind tossing in the car, in the shopping cart or having your babes steal them. It's a rare occasion that I trek over to Walmart and when I do I realize they have some decent finds up in that mother! <i>Haha! </i> I went in to check out Drew Barrymore's Flower Beauty line and picked this <a href="https://www.flowerbeauty.com/index.php/thats-so-kohl.html">eyeliner</a> and this <a href="https://www.flowerbeauty.com/index.php/in-your-prime-perfecting-primer.html">primer</a> as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's #</span>paletaweek<span style="font-size: medium;"> over on </span><a href="https://lolascocina.com/" style="font-size: large;">Lola's Cocina</a><span style="font-size: medium;"> and a bunch of us have come together to fill your feeds with deliciousness, and I am checking it off my </span><a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2017/06/20-things-to-do-this-summer.html" style="font-size: large;">20 Things to Do in Summer</a><span style="font-size: medium;">. These watermelon pineapple </span>paletas<span style="font-size: medium;"> were inspired by my husband's </span>agua<span style="font-size: medium;"> </span>fresca<span style="font-size: medium;">, and I promise they will not disappoint. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">4. Once the first layer of pineapple has hardened take the molds out of the freezer and pour in your watermelon pineapple mixture. Then put them back in the freezer for a few hours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As many of you know, Summer is not my jam, but since becoming a mom I have had to embrace it (</span><i style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">kinda), </i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">and in an effort to place a positive spin on the inevitable heatwave, I put together a summer to-do list:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2016/06/south-lake-tahoe.html">Lake Tahoe</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BJJszoxBqw0/?taken-by=twoplusluna">Inflatable pool fun</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3 Escape the heat in <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2016/04/muir-beach-sausalito-sf.html">San Francisco</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6 <a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=10916">Beals Point</a> at Folsom Lake </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8 <a href="http://sf.funcheap.com/event-series/berkeley-kite-festival/">Berkeley Kite Festival</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">12 Make <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2016/06/cochata-paletas-coffee-horchata.html">paletas</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">13 Avila Beach and stay <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g29124-d7055816-Casa_San_Miguelito_1_5_Short_Blocks_to_the_Beach-Avila_Beach_San_Luis_Obispo_County_Cal.html">here</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">19 <a href="http://inntowncampground.com/glamping-tents/">Glamping at Inn Town Campground</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">20 Visit one of these <a href="https://www.californiabeaches.com/15-gorgeous-beaches-northern-california/">15 gorgeous Northern California beaches</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We recently went for a hike in <a href="http://www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden">Tilden Park</a> and rode the <a href="http://www.redwoodvalleyrailway.com/">steam trains</a>. There is so much to explore at this park which also has a lake and a merry-go-round and is just over the hill from Berkeley. You can make a whole day of it or spend the latter part of the day in Berkeley. We packed snacks and lunch and then enjoyed dinner in Berkeley before heading home. If it was up to Luna we would still be there! She loved it. It really is a magical gem here in Northern California. Take a look at some of the views...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Recently I shared a #mom-tip on my Insta-stories about my weekly emails to Luna, and several mommies loved the idea. I know there are so many great tips out there, but if you are like me, I need tips to actually follow-through on the tips.<i> Ha! </i>I may not be the mom who scrapbooks or prints off my gazillion iPhone photos, but I am becoming a darn good email historian. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>*Create an email account for your child. Choose an email that will transcend so that they can use the email account when they are old enough. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>*Pass the email address along to grandparents and aunts/uncles. My dad emails Luna too and I think it's the cutest thing. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>*Schedule an ongoing weekly reminder. I have my reminder set for every Sunday evening. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>*My final suggestion <i>*drumroll please*</i> scan handwritten letters, notes and tidbits and email those as well. If you don't want to hassle with a scanner, use the <a href="https://evernote.com/">Evernote</a> app.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Okay, like I said above, I know there are a million tips out there on what we should do and not do. Don't stress out over this. The good thing is you can email as little or as much as you want right from your phone! I am wordy so this works for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I took this photo earlier today when I was stretching after completing 8 miles so far this week. Let me tell you running, jogging...<i>shoot</i> merely moving is not easy with extra weight, and to top it off having your mind play tricks on you. It is no joke. But I put the spandex back on and laced up my Nikes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After this post, I know several of my friends and family will give me the thumbs up and maybe even some compliments on getting it done which is awesome. The only thing is I know that </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">no amount of compliments or thumbs ups will change how I perceive myself on the inside, but wouldn't it be awesome if it worked?! If only every compliment made us stronger and would chip away at our own self-hate. The only person that can change the way I perceive myself is me. I am learning to live fully and love my current state because I am grateful for these strong legs that get me through my day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today stop and do some mid-week stretches and show yourself some love. Do not wait for the kudos, the compliments or refresh for the thumbs up. Do whatever you need to do to make yourself feel great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The other day Luna said "Mom you're wearing that?" After seeing me in leggings all week, she was surprised I was wearing a frilly spring blouse on a day I was feeling sick. So I replied, "Yes I am manifesting the way I want to feel. Do you know what that means?" Then Luna surprised me with "yeah like dancing." Between us, I was stunned she understood the concept. I realized I always say to her come on lets dance and get happy. If a four year old gets it, then we need to become masters of manifestation, manifesting mamas, manifesting warriors...okay you get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have been fighting off the <i>ohhh poor me </i>demons because I keep getting sick, my work-at-home job ended without notice (this is a whole other story) and my health & fitness goals have been derailed with no one to blame but myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We all know its not easy to shake off bad seasons, especially for those of us who are worriers by nature, but when I heard <a href="https://thelifecoachschool.com/">Brooke Castillo</a> say <i>"be the person you think you would be if you were in that body you think will bring you peace,"</i> and <i>"be the person you want to be before you have manifested the result." </i>Seriously this was eye-opening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If we focus on waiting to be the person we want to be until the stars align, until we are in the perfect body or our dream job, then we are going to be waiting forever. If I were in my perfect scenario, I imagine I would be in a happier mood, I would wear beautiful clothes, have confidence, be an awesome role model to Luna and have energy galore. Well, why can't I be that person now? Instead of dwelling on where we want to be and waiting for it to happen, we can be that person now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The frilly Spring blouse helped perk me up on that awful sick day even without being in my perfect body or my dream job or at my best, and like Luna insinuated with her "yeah like dancing." We already have the ability to be the person we want to be even before conquering our goals. I can be happy, I can wear pretty clothes, I can be confident and have energy. I don't know why I keep waiting for Monday, waiting for my willpower to kick in or the scale to move. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Moving forward you will find me over here manifesting my way to awesome Lendy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">*In the photo above, it looks like I am so confident, but nope. Pure manifestation! Haha! </span></div>
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<i style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Happy Friday!</i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Eww wee it's been a long two weeks. As I mentioned </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTFcsAZDEY5/?taken-by=twoplusluna" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, my family and I have been sick. Luna began the domino effect and then took my husband and I down with her. It's crazy what a little one can bring home from preschool?! I am still not above water, but hopefully soon. I plan to use the weekend to rest off the remainder of this yucky virus. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, here's what I've been doing, listening, reading and dreaming about lately...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's legit---<a href="http://www.vox.com/2016/8/31/12714028/why-parents-kids-get-sick-viruses"><span style="color: blue;">parents with young children get sick more often</span></a> sorry to break it to all my fellow parents of preschoolers. I would suggest you order this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GFJJW4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000GFJJW4&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=342cea8c99e5b663082beb9662c456fe"><span style="color: blue;">herbal resistance liquid</span> </a>pronto!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am thinking of trying jazzercise, especially after reading<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="http://www.sarahfortune.com/2016/07/i-tried-jazzercise-for-6-months-and-here-are-the-results/"><span style="color: blue;">I tried Jazzercise for 6 months and here are her results</span></a></span>. I follow Sarah and every time she writes about jazzercise I find myself googling my local spot. Would you try Jazzerise? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/04/juicero-lessons/523896/"><span style="color: blue;">Awww maybe Juicero isn't worth the hype</span></a>.</span> I think I'd still give it a try. When I become a latina Oprah--I will have a Juicero and unlimited pouches of dreamy green juice available to me at a squeeze. <i>Don't judge! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mother's day is around the corner and I promise you any mom in your life would appreciate beautiful <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/madebymaryshop?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar"><span style="color: blue;">personalized jewelry</span></a></span>. My favorites are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/246218963/mama-mini-bracelet-duo?ref=shop_home_active_29">this one </a>and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/205498416/the-lana-bar-necklace-personalized-gold?ref=shop_home_active_5">this one</a>. </span><br />
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Lendy Salazarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00236037438722870324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028438839987271382.post-15010933639130002052017-03-22T09:00:00.000-07:002017-03-22T09:00:03.762-07:00Hello Spring + High-Hand Nursery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We recently took a trip to <a href="http://www.highhandnursery.com/">High-Hand Nursery & Café</a>. I had know idea how beautiful it would be in person. They also have a wonderful café. We had a delicious lunch, and then we walked through the whole nursery until we found a few plants to take home with us. Luna got to pick out her own succulent. She kept saying <i>I love this place Mama!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It has been two weeks since I got back from </span><a href="https://www.weallgrowlatina.com/summit/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">#WeAllGrow Summit</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and its taken me this long to get settled and take it all in. One of the highlights of attending is catching up with my tribe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I had several women reach out to me after my posts surrounding We All Grow like <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2016/03/motherhood-finding-your-tribe-we-all.html">this one</a> and <a href="http://www.twoplusluna.com/2017/02/we-all-grow-summit-2017.html">this one</a>, and most share with me how they really want to find their tribe. <i>I feel ya-it's not easy, but it will happen.</i></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> I believe people feed off your energy. If your energy is fearful or unsure, then it is not going to happen. </span><b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You must first come to terms with your greatness!</b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> We all have something to offer. Once you realize how awesome you are and put yourself out there, it will happen. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have sister-friends who are moms like me, and provide support and we get together for my kind of playdates--low key and shoes off. I have sister-friends who are major mom-bosses. I mean <i>making things happen</i> kind of women that push me to aim higher. I have sister-friends who are hustling and working on starting a family. Some of my friends live far, but I know I can count on them. Some live nearby and we still struggle to see each other, and that's okay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let's assume you put yourself out there, you came to terms with your greatness and your tribe is growing. Now that you have them, let's keep the energy going strong. </span><br />
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<b>Stay in touch </b>no matter how. One of my friends is not big on texting, but is great at calling. Other friends are awesome at group texts which are hilarious. I have a friend who loves to leave us voice memos--seriously this is highly underrated! I think she's onto something. <i>Love you Lola!</i></div>
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<b>Applaud their success</b> like the queen of #WeAllGrow, Ana Flores, says <b>"<i>when one grows, we all grow!</i>" </b></div>
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<b>Comparison is no bueno</b>. Keep in mind your friendship with each woman is different. Don't compare yourself to their other friends or your mutual friends. <i><b>Every friendship is it's own seed. </b></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I realize now to be a stronger confident woman, I needed to surround myself with women who want the best for me, but can also challenge me without being fearful. Cheers to finding your tribe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>*To the women in my tribe--You are loved and admired. Thank you for making me believe in the power of sisterhood. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I am reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B85AA6A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00B85AA6A&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=a5db14eaf68a6fe0b12a8411dff7e018"><span style="color: magenta;">Making Work at Home Work</span></a> and my favorite book we've been reading to Luna is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1481439243/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1481439243&linkCode=as2&tag=twpllu07-20&linkId=424402ec3a4a96c921bcf905e2c85987"><span style="color: magenta;">If I had a Little Dream</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you guys like arugula? I absolutely love it. I can easily have it with every meal like this <a href="https://downshiftology.com/recipes/arugula-asparagus-avocado-breakfast-salad/"><span style="color: magenta;">breakfast arugula salad</span></a>. <i>Yum!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've been wearing several pieces from the <a href="http://www.target.com/bp/who%20what%20wear?sortBy=Featured&Nao=24"><span style="color: magenta;">Who What Wear</span></a> line at Target. Their clothes are beautiful, the price is right and their large is actually a large! I'm thinking of creating a Spring capsule wardrobe like <a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2015/03/26/spring-wardrobe-essentials/"><span style="color: magenta;">this one</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A good podcast I've been listening to is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-who-misbehave/id1201484490?mt=2"><span style="color: magenta;">Women Who Misbehave</span></a> and playing the <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="https://play.spotify.com/user/playlistgiants/playlist/0r8NcaSYBRIAtI2Ahqmpg5"><span style="color: magenta;">Chef: The Complete Soundtrack</span></a> </span>while I work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We are dreaming of getting away. Luna keeps telling us she's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRt9PxoDRwZ/?taken-by=twoplusluna"><span style="color: magenta;">dreaming of us at the beach</span></a>. <i>Let's make it happen baby girl! </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I have been watching <a href="https://www.hulu.com/this-is-us"><span style="color: magenta;">This is Us</span></a> like everyone else, and I've been catching up on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/marieforleo"><span style="color: magenta;">Marie Forleo</span></a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">I signed up for <a href="https://resistbot.io/?ct=t(Newsletter_231_23_2017)"><span style="color: magenta;">Resistbot</span></a>--it's a brilliant way of sending faxes via text to your representatives. <i>Thanks for the suggestion Betsy Aimee!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hope you have a wonderful weekend! <i>Ciao xo Lendy</i></span></div>
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