tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85266027576091926822024-03-04T23:39:57.661-05:00inspired by crumbsget to know me. a style conscious mom of twins. a wife with a crafty side. sharing modern, creative and easy DIY ideas, fashion, favorite products, food + my personal life...lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-75993797859474173962013-03-14T22:12:00.002-04:002013-03-14T22:12:48.273-04:00baby, it's still cold outside!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm ready for spring!!! Skip that...SUMMER!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although I like having four seasons, I'm more of a summer girl. I hate having to tug along coats and scarves, wearing boots ALL the time, and don't even get me started on my kids not fitting in any of their pre-set seat belts! It makes them squirm even more when I put them in their car seat or stroller and they find themselves feeling like a teddy bear...LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The only time I love snow is on Christmas morning and of course, on the days we can actually go outside and play in it (that's when weather permits, I'm not working and the kids aren't sick).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">On one fun snow day, we ran outside as soon as there was enough snow on the ground to build a snowman. It was the first time Natalia and Sebastian got to build a snowman, so Sal and I were super excited to show them how it's done. They had so much fun "helping" and watched the snowman from inside our house for days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A couple of days later, we had a family of reindeer show up in our back yard! Another awesome moment for the kids...and me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The last time it snowed, made me the happiest. It snowed huge flakes for about 3 hours. It was beautiful. But, a couple of hours later it was all melted. Why was I happy you ask? Well my friends, because it was too warm out to keep the snow frozen and that tells me Spring is just around the corner! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Patience my friends, patience...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many things we can't live without, or so we think, anyway. I thought I could not survive without eating chocolate. Well, I gave it up for Lent and even though it's only been a few days and I'm already having chocolate withdrawals, I've survived...so far. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, when it comes to make-up, I have a few "essentials" I can't live without. Seriously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The items vary in brands and prices, but I love them all the same!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although I don't use these items every day, I like to have them redily available just in case I need them.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown bronzer in Golden Light</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Nars blush in Orgasm</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder in Warm Natural</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick in Warm Natural</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Warm Natural</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Maybelline New York Rocket Volume Express mascara in very black</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Liner in Black Ink</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Victoria's Secret eye liner in Extreme Black</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Romance</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">MAC limited edition lipstick in Satin Sail La Vie</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">MAC Pro Longwear Lipstain Marker in Full of Flare</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">I don't wear make-up every day, but when I do I follow simple steps to make me look refreshed and natural. I don't like make-up that looks caked on and only wear dramatic make-up for special occasions. The only exception to my rule is when I'm feeling adventurous and wear simple eyes with a bold lip, just to go to the mall or to run an errand. That's when my </span><span style="text-align: center;">MAC limited edition lipstick in Satin Sail La Vie comes in handy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">I always start with a </span><span style="text-align: center;">moisturizer. Since I have dark circles I always apply </span><span style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer. Next I use </span><span style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick</span><span style="text-align: center;"> to cover up any blemishes. I then set my make-up with </span><span style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder. Add</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Bobbi Brown bronzer and </span><span style="text-align: center;">Nars blush. I never leave home without mascara and always finish off my look with lip balm.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">I have tons of eye shadows and lip glosses, but most of them just sit there and look pretty. This year I promised myself not to buy any more makeup that I won't use. I've realized the items above are all I need to make me happy :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Hope my tips help you look your best!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Never be afraid to purchase a classic dress. It doesn't matter what color or the price, I guarantee you will forever be able to wear it. You can change it up and no one will even notice it's the same dress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love bargain shopping. I am a firm believer that the price of your clothes does not make your outfit better or worse, all you need is a few personal touches to make a fabulous outfit. Always look for trends and add at least one to your outfit, to keep it fresh and up to date.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I got this blue BCBG dress on sale for a third of the original price! It is perfectly classic on its own, perfect for layering and perfect for day or night, depending on how you style it. There are so many options!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, if you have a dress sitting in your closet, that you love but have no idea when you "can" wear it, here are 4 different looks to try:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pair with a classic cardigan and belt, brown bag and shoes, and some fun arm candy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remember, you don't have to spent a lot of money to look like a million bucks! I purchase a lot of my jewelry at Forever 21, they always have the latest trends for an amazing price! Also, don't be afraid to hunt for deals at your favorite department store, you can always score a good bargain!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here, I will show you how I made the high chair birthday banners. These banners are not hard to make, all you need is a little creativity and time. You may need extra time if you have a little one (or two) running around your house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For this project you will need foam sheets, foam letters and shapes, ribbon, scissors and glue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Start by choosing your theme colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The theme for this birthday party was "Sock Monkeys Turn 2" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">so I chose red, brown and white as the main colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can purchase foam sheets and cutouts at any craft store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I shop mostly at Michael's because it is the most convenient for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I chose triangle at the bottom, but you can do any shape you wish!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I like modern simplicity and opted for circle cutouts with letters in the center</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> to spell out "I AM 2" and "ME 2!"</span></div>
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lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-58154309795676806672013-01-05T15:16:00.001-05:002013-01-05T15:16:23.226-05:00gift card problems.I love receiving gift cards as gifts! I know a lot of people feel it is very impersonal to give or receive gift cards, but for me it's a different story. <br />
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See, I love to shop. When I get an actual gift a light inside me sparkles with joy, but it dims a little when I think of how much fun it must have been for the person who got me the gift. Although, I am also well aware people hate shopping for others.<br />
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Anyway, I want to let everyone in on this little secret I just found out about. <br />
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Here's the scenario. You get a gift card to spend at a place you hate. No need to panic. Here's the little secret: there are several websites out there that offer straight up cash for your unwanted gift cards! None of the websites will pay you face value for your gift cards, but they will give you a good chunk of change for you to spend at a store you <i>do</i> like. On the other hand, maybe, just maybe, it's time to put the cash in the bank instead of getting another shirt that will just collect dust in your closet....just saying!<br />
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<a href="http://www.alula.com/" target="_blank">Alula</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.plasticjungle.com/" target="_blank">Plastic Jungle</a><br />
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<a href="http://giftcard rescue.com" target="_blank">Gift Card Rescue</a><br />
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<a href="http://cardpool.com/" target="_blank">Card Pool</a><br />
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Before you sell to any of these sites, check out gift <a href="http://www.cardgranny.com/" target="_blank">Card Granny</a> to compare pricing. <br />
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Not only can you sell your gift cards on these websites, but you can also shop for new gift cards at a discounted price!<br />
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I love getting fabulous tips like these! Hope you do too!<br />
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Happy gift card selling/buying/exchanging!<br />
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xoxolisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-78591424509497029002013-01-02T14:22:00.001-05:002013-02-17T15:48:37.563-05:00YAY for 2013!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">happy new year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a quick note to wish everyone a happy new year! I'm so excited for 2013, did I tell you 13 is my lucky number? Well now you know..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a great year!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">XOXO</span><br />
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<br />lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-86597764908815328112012-12-27T16:09:00.003-05:002013-02-17T15:49:31.129-05:002 little monkeysIt's been a busy couple of months, but I'm back on track!<br />
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Let me start by saying, I can't believe my twins are two! Having twice the responsibilities in these past couple of years has made time fly! I remember how tiny my babies were when they were born. They weighed just under 3 and 4 pounds. I realize now they were sent to us 6 weeks early so we can enjoy them being babies a little longer :)<br />
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We celebrated their second birthday this past October very low key, with just a few close friends. We had the party at home and focused on entertainment for the kids. We had 2 kids tables and a dozen tiny chairs to make the kids comfortable. Puzzles, coloring and "make your own sock monkey" helped keep the kids happy. Of course, so did all the goodies we served.<br />
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Everyone was very pleased with the outcome, including my 2 little "sock monkeys!" Their little faces were glowing the entire time, it's like they knew the spotlight was on them!<br />
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lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-55323631649037962872012-09-25T22:07:00.002-04:002012-09-25T22:07:29.741-04:00DIY - Birthday HatDIY time!<br />
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One of my favorite crafts to make is this birthday hat. Although I have been told by many I should start selling them, I have yet to do so. I usually only make these for friends and family.<br />
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They are a little time consuming but easy to make once you have everything set up.<br />
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In this session I will show you how to make an "Elmo" hat.<br />
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What you will need:<br />
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- Store bought birthday hat<br />
- Stiff felt (Red, Black, Orange and one more color of your choice)<br />
- Wiggle eyes<br />
- Pom poms<br />
- Ribbon<br />
- Hot glue gun<br />
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Open the store bought birthday hat and use it as a stencil to cut out your felt hat. </div>
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Use the hot glue gun to seal the felt hat shut.</div>
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Make an Elmo face. You can search online for Elmo so you can have a guide to make your face. You will need a set of wiggle eyes. Use red felt to cut an uneven oval. Cut around the oval to make it look like fur. Cut a small orange felt circle to be used as his nose. Cut a smile out of black felt. Once you have all the pieces set aside, glue the eyes to the red felt, then the nose, then the mouth. Glue the entire Elmo face to the hat, using a hot glue gun at all times.</div>
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Glue a large pom-pom on the top of the hat and small pom-poms on the bottom edge of the hat until the entire brim is covered.<br />
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Cut 2 pieces of ribbon in the same length and glue one to each side of your hat, on the inside. These will be used to tie the hat to the child's head.<br />
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And you are done!<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this little lesson! Now go make one!<br />
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Happy crafting :)<br />
lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-60539118740658520812012-09-18T12:28:00.000-04:002012-09-18T12:28:09.085-04:00addicted to sweets<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ok, so I'm addicted to sweets. Anything sweet. Seriously. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So yesterday I was in a baking mood and decided to make a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. Can you say yum???</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I can, but it's hard with my mouth full of cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">OMG, did I really just eat that much cake? Not really, so don't judge, I gave Sebastian and Natalia a few bites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I think I may finish the entire cake faster than I thought. I hope someone stops by to visit so I can get rid of half. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ahhh...guilty pleasures!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wish I could say I made it from scratch and have lots of baking tips for you, but it's from a box. Duncan Hines Super Moist Red Velvet Cake. So is the frosting, cream cheese flavor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hope I make you want some!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After our weekend in San Diego, we decided to drive up to LA, just because we love LA and we were already in Cali, so why not! I know, everyone is probably thinking we love it because we have never been stuck in a huge traffic jam or because we have missed every earth quake. But truth is, we would love it anyway. It doesn't hurt to have our very good friend Josh there, who by the way is a great host and tour guide!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since we tend to go to LA for longer than other destinations, we have learned our way around pretty good. Well, we know where all the parks and playgrounds are, and really that's all that matters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sebastian and Natalia always have a good time and seem to adjust quickly to the time difference. They love when we take them to the park or to get cupcakes at our favorite place; Crumbs! Seriously, if you haven't tried it, try it and you will see why we love it so much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One night we all went out to dinner at Peppone, a fancy but low key italian restaurant in Brentwood. Thanks Josh for introducing us to that place, we loved it! Another night, Josh volunteered to babysit so Sal and I could have a "grown up dinner". If you have kids, you know what I mean. So we took the offer and ran! Straight to Katsuya. Ahhhhh...finally, a dinner we didn't have to rush through. Thanks again Josh, loved every minute!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The next day we had the most amazing strawberry/banana/nutella crepe ever! Then took off to Santa Monica for the day. Strolling around in Santa Monica makes us feel like we are home. Weird to say since we have never lived there, but it just feels that way. There is nothing better that eating while staring at that beautiful ocean!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">California, we miss you already! Maybe we need to plan another trip soon?</span><br />
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lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-77909137011135627502012-08-25T12:50:00.000-04:002013-02-17T15:50:55.498-05:00destination weddingWe recently traveled to San Diego for a friend's wedding. We were so happy to be a part of their special day and super excited to share it with a group of friends we had not seen in a while.<br />
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I guess you can call this a destination wedding, since the couple lives in Las Vegas. <br />
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Although we were only in San Diego a short time, we were pleased to see our old "crew" and it was awesome to catch up on our new lives and adventures as parents. We had so much to talk about! <br />
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A few years ago, we too lived in Las Vegas. We had a great life, great friends and a great house. Even though Las Vegas is not (only) the party/gambling city people think it is (there are normal neighborhoods, with normal houses, playgrounds, schools, shopping, etc.) we wanted to be a little closer to our families in NY and start our own family, so we decided to "take a leap of faith" and move to Charlotte, NC. We weren't the only ones to move from Las Vegas, so this trip contributed in reuniting a great group of friends!<br />
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The wedding was fabulous! The bride and groom were glowing. You could see how happy they were to be taking the big step. It was complete with their two dogs walking down the isle all dressed up! Following the ceremony, the reception was a garden wedding which was tastefully decorated with bright flowers and hand held sun umbrellas. The hotel was beautiful and right on the beach. They picked the perfect spot to have their outdoor reception which had amazing views perfect for photographs.<br />
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But don't think this was a one day affair, oh no. The couple organized night after night events. On Friday night we had cocktails and appetizers at one of the hotel's restaurants which over looked the ocean. This was the first time we really got to relax and have conversations with everyone. The wedding was Saturday afternoon. The same evening, she arranged for babysitters and a party bus! Just like that, Sal and I were all dressed up and Sebastian and Natalia were in pjs. They were so tired from all the events, they fell fast asleep and all the sitter needed to do was keep an eye on them while they slept. Off we went for a night out in San Diego. We went to another restaurant and had an awesome time chatting it up with friends. Sunday was time to say "see you later" to all our friends, which we did during a big breakfast. <br />
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After checking out from the hotel, we took a drive to downtown San Diego and met up with another friend who we had not seen in a few months. Enjoyed some excellent pizza and let the kids run around outside while chatting it up and starring at the ocean.<br />
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It was a great weekend and we are now planning our next group vacation!<br />
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Off to LA for a week!<br />
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lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-35037382237118794782012-07-31T22:33:00.006-04:002012-08-16T22:37:19.518-04:00fun in the sunOne summer trip down, one to go.<br />
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Our trip to Sunset Beach was awesome! It was so nice to spend time with our friends and their kids. We had a full house; five adults, two teenagers and 4 kids. But that wasn't a problem, we had a big house with plenty of room for everyone. It also had the prefect size pool and an amazing view. The house was beautiful!<br />
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The teenage girls loved to help entertain the little ones and the kids loved their company! It was so nice to have extra helping hands. Bastian and Talia loved them and were thrilled to play with them and the rest of the kids all day long!<br />
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One day, we took a ride to Ripley's Aquarium which was about an hour away. The kids enjoyed it so much! Its funny how things change, now our number one priority is making sure the kids are having a good time. <br />
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Our good friend who is an amazing photographer took some family photos of us on the beach. She showed me a few and I love them! I can't wait to see the rest. As soon as I have them I will post some here so you can see what I mean about her being an amazing photographer.<br />
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It's amazing all you can accomplish while spending time with friends. In only a week, we made a lifetime of memories! We took turns cooking dinners and got each others recipes. We were all thrilled to go home and try to recreate the meals!<br />
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Now I'm off to pack again, this time we are going to San Diego for a friend's wedding. Since we are making the trek all the way west with the kids (again), we are extending our stay and going to Los Angeles for a week. California, here we come!<br />
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As usual, here are some pics I'd like to share with you :)<br />
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<br />lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-56773018894553370322012-07-12T18:54:00.001-04:002012-07-12T18:54:57.635-04:00summer companyWe've been super busy the past few weeks! Between planning summer trips and having company over, it's been hectic around here, in a good way. <br />
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This summer we are taking a drive to Sunset Beach for a week of fun and relaxation with some good friends. Then heading to San Diego for a friend's wedding, and some more fun with friends we haven't seen in a while. Finishing up our California trip by taking a drive up to Los Angeles for a week, to visit another good friend. Just thinking about these trips makes me feel super busy, but I can't wait!<br />
Last month my mom came to visit from New York for a few days. She was so excited to see Sebastian and Natalia, and I was super excited to see her. That's right, Sal and I are not the main attraction anymore, it's all about the babies now! Regardless of who my mom (and everyone else for that matter) is excited to see, we all enjoyed her visit. It's always nice to have your mom around. Plus, she taught me a few new tricks on my sewing machine and I even made some dresses for Natalia and pajama pants for both babies all by myself! Yay me!<br />
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A few days after that, Sal's brother Louie came to visit from Chicago for a week. If you read my Chicago post, you know how much the kids love him, specially Sebastian! As soon as he saw him he immediately started calling out "Ouieeeee" while chasing him around the house. Poor Louie couldn't even shower without the kids interrupting by knocking on his door and yelling Ouieeeee!!!??? After he left, the kids kept looking for him all over the house. It was cute but so sad! I had to keep reminding them that Louie went home and we would see him again soon. Good thing they are easily distracted with a toy or their favorite television show.<br />
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We had a great time with both visitors and can't wait to see them again!<br />
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<br />lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-387652162038853392012-06-20T19:01:00.000-04:002012-06-21T17:49:30.807-04:00some dads deserve the bragFather's Day goes way beyond that one time a year around this house. Of course we celebrate on that day, but we keep celebrating for a long time after. Some dads just deserve that! <br />
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Sal has been my partner in crime for a long time, 12 years to be exact. We did a lot of the things we wanted to do before we had children. We lived in Las Vegas, went to clubs, went to pool parties, went out for fancy dinners, traveled, etc. Friends told us to take advantage of doing all these things, because our lives would never be the same once we had children. We knew there was some truth to that because the people saying it already had kids of their own, so we took advantage and did as much as we wanted to, for a long time.<br />
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Then we decided it was time to expand the family. We wanted children so bad and we finally got them. This is our time to focus on our children and do the parenting thing. <br />
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I have to say, Sal is the most amazing dad ever! I applaud him every day. He has a very, very busy job, but every free minute he has he devotes to our children. As soon as they hear the garage door open they fill with excitement, run to the window and start calling for their daddy. Just as fast, they run to the door and greet him with the biggest smiles ever! It melts us both! I have to say thank you to him, once again, because in the 20 months we have been parents, very few times have I had to give Sebastian and Natalia a bath by myself, Sal is always there helping. When you have twins a helping daddy is always good! Sebastian and Natalia love him so much! <br />
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We haven't totally stopped doing the other things we love to do now that we have children. They certainly haven't slowed down our traveling! We still go out to dinner, the only difference is that now we go to dinner a lot earlier just to accommodate their schedule. Early dinners are not exactly a problem. Lets just hope they continue to be "good" babies while we are eating out or we will need to get a sitter and go out alone!<br />
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It's pretty amazing to see how fast kids grow and how they learn to develop relationships. I am amazed at the love they feel towards Sal and know it will only get bigger!<br />
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BIG thanks to my wonderful husband!!<br />
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<br /></div>lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-33965981699368232402012-06-15T09:24:00.001-04:002012-06-15T09:24:45.886-04:00night night bluesBefore I was a mom, I kept my opinions to myself when it came to kids. Mainly because I didn't have any kids and didn't want to give my opinion on something I didn't have a clue about. I was good at keeping my mouth shut while my head filled with random "why" questions. <br />
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Now I understand what it was all about. Now I see how hard it is to be a parent. Teaching your child the "right" way <em>and</em> have them follow without complaints is no easy task! I've learned a lot about raising children so far and I'm sure I still have tons more to learn. <br />
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Here's my most recent dilemma. Sebastian and Natalia are 19 months old and I couldn't stand to see them sucking on their pacifiers (or what they call their "night night") and was on a mission to take it away. I tried everything from hiding it, to telling them I couldn't find it, to giving it to them until they fell asleep and then taking it away, but nothing seemed to work. They still remembered they had a "night night" and gave me the saddest (and cutest) faces ever to get me to give it to back. I fell for it every time, and so did Sal.<br />
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I was a little ahead of the game a few weeks ago when I only gave them their pacifiers at bedtime (7:00 p.m.) but then we went to Chicago and gave it to them whenever they asked for it, just to save us the embarrassment of a crying baby on a flight, in a restaurant or in a store. We messed up. When we came back they wanted it all day long!<br />
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A few days ago I tried a new trick. It was nap time, so I put them in their cribs. I left the room, cut the binkies and gave it to them "broken." I felt horrible. Confused, they analyzed them and quickly threw them as far as they could. I was so happy! No tears! But that only lasted until I walked out of the room. Then the tears and whining began. I went back in their room and reassured them they would be ok without their "night night" and walked out again. Natalia fell asleep quickly. Sebastian cried for about an hour! I couldn't help but go in there and try and calm him but he was only happy while in my arms. I put him back in his crib and told him he would be ok and walked out. About 30 minutes more of crying and two more visits from mommy, and then he finally fell asleep. I think I cried about the same amount of time.<br />
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Yesterday was a big day, I asked them if they wanted to throw out there binkies and they both agreed and rushed to throw their binkies away in the garbage! <br />
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Three days have gone by and I think I may have successfully broken the binky habit! I'm so happy and proud of all of us!! So, if you are trying to take your child's binky away, don't loose faith! I think I thought it was going to be a lot harder than it actually was.<br />
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Now, we are left with only the memories...<br />
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<br />lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-81113199508922480042012-06-09T21:25:00.000-04:002012-06-10T16:58:31.257-04:00DIY - baby arm candyOk, I can't help it... I love having a mini-me! Maybe I shouldn't be teaching her about fashion accessories yet, but I love seeing her reaction when I put something new on her. She recently learned how to say "wow" and use it in the right situation, these kids never stop amazing me!<br />
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I love that she keeps her little bracelets on like a "big girl" so I decided to make her a few to add to her little collection. They are <em>really </em>super easy to make, so if you have a little diva and want to make her some, here's how to do it:<br />
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Get some beads and elastic cord or string. That's it! Put the beads in the string and tie a knot. I like to hide the knot in a bead, so when your done just pull a little until the knot is hidden.Your little girl might say "wowwww!" when she sees them too! <br />
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Be sure you watch over your little girl, in case she decides she wants to eat the beads. I use very small beads, so if Natalia decides to eat one, it won't do much harm.<br />
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Feel free to make these in your size ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">final outcome!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still on!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-49654006323899548522012-06-07T10:13:00.000-04:002012-06-07T10:41:37.340-04:00chicago loveWe recently traveled to another one of our favorite cites; Chicago. Needless to say, this time we were very well prepared for the flight, both mentally and physically. Not only did we have at least two extra outfits for the kids, my husband and I also had extra shirts for ourselves, just in case. If you don't understand what I'm talking about, read the post called "traveling with kids" and you will surely understand. We were very lucky though, it was only a 2 hour flight and both kids behaved like angels when they were not sleeping. <br />
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Oh Chicago, how we love you! Every time we visit I compare it to New York City, but a little more relaxed and intimate feeling. We stayed at The James Hotel, one of our favorites there due to location and atmosphere. It's smack in the middle of the Gold Coast and River North, which are filled with awesome boutiques and amazing restaurants, not to mention Michigan Avenue is just a few blocks away.<br />
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Shopping in Chicago is amazing, I always look forward to going to all the stores we don't have here in Charlotte (like H&M, Zara, Bloomingdale's, etc) I also can't help but get excited about Cusp, a hip branch of Neiman Marcus, which carries only the most ultra chic lines and has very few locations. Natalia was thrilled when I took her to the American Girl doll store, that place is so cute! <br />
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Food was excellent everywhere we ate. We took the babies everywhere from fine Italian restaurants to steakhouses to Starbucks (for organic chocolate milk, not coffee) to cupcake bakeries. Speaking of which, we put Sprinkles and Crumbs cupcakes to the test and we were torn! While Sprinkles has the best vanilla vanilla cupcake on earth, we couldn't complain about Crumbs creative selection and twice the size cupcakes. Take us to either and we are happy as pigs in mud!<br />
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The main purpose of our trip was to visit my husband's brother Louie, who moved there a few years ago. The babies were thrilled to spend time with him! It's amazing how they remember people they only see a few times a year. At one point, Sebastian forgot who his parents were opting to cry for his uncle every time we parted ways. <br />
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We had a wonderful time in Chi-town and can't wait to go back. As promised here are some photos. Hope you enjoy them!<br />
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Since Natalia and Sebastian are not yet 2 years old, they travel for free but are on our laps the entire trip. Not sure which is better. My friend says definitely paying for a seat is better, she has purchased a seat for her son before, even though he is not 2 years old yet. Sebastian and Natalia are usually good but there are always times when they get bored or over tired (or sick!).<br />
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Let me tell you about our most horrific flight yet. This past February we went from Charlotte to Los Angeles, about a 5 hour flight. Sebastian was sick a couple of days earlier with a stomach bug and was throwing up all day. We decided we would wait until the day of the flight to see how he was doing before cancelling our trip, since the doctor said it usually only lasts 24 hours. That day Sebastian seemed fine so we decided to get on the flight and go enjoy our 10 day trip to the west coast. We kept a close eye on him in the car, airport and airplane. He looked great and was acting normal. About 2 hours into the flight, Natalia turns pale yellow and starts looking very nauseous. So I quickly flip her to face out on my lap and she immediately proceeds to throw up (exorcist style) all over herself, me and the isle. Thank God we had an isle seat! Just when I thought it was all out, she barfed again. OMG! I didn't know what to do! I was in shock. We had concentrated so much on Sebastian that we totally forgot it was contagious and Natalia needed to be watched as well. I ran to the bathroom to clean her (and myself) up and just as I was done changing her into the only extra outfit I had for her, she threw up again. Ok, time to close the bathroom door and cry. Sal handed Sebastian over to a nice lady sitting next to him and ran to my rescue. I was so overwhelmed and felt so unprepared for this. We still had 3 hours to go and she was pale as can be! Since we took Sebastian to the doctor, we kind of knew how to handle Natalia to stop it from getting worse. I changed her clothes again, this time into Sebastian's extra outfit and headed to my seat. She immediately fell asleep and I put a plastic bag close by, just in case she had a little more in her stomach that needed to come out.<br />
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Thankfully, the airplane staff was extremely nice and understanding and helped by getting paper towels, plastic bags and most importantly, some very powerful powder substance which takes away that awful vomit smell! Some close-by passengers offered to help as well.<br />
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The only good thing I can say about that episode is that I am now prepared for the worse. Never leave without an extra outfit (or two!) and always have tons of baby wipes!<br />
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To answer the question of "how do I travel with two babies and keep them controlled?" it is probably impossible to keep them controlled at all times. Even when they are well behaved, they suddenly reach for your neighbor's phone or watch or whatever they have that you don't, which can be very uncomfortable especially if your neighbor is not that friendly.<br />
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I came up with a list which I saved in my iPhone to make sure I don't forget anything when traveling. I'm no expert, I'm still learning as I go. But, my kids have flown 7 times, 2 of which flights were to the west coast, so I have a pretty good idea of what I need to take with me to keep them happy.<br />
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Things I make sure I have? Very simple:<br />
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Food; milk, water and some snacks. Pick your kid's favorites. FYI, you can always ask for water but they don't have milk on the plane. If you are on a long flight, be sure you also have a full meal for your baby. If he's hungry, he's cranky.<br />
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Toys; take their favorite AND a new toy, which will keep them pretty busy.<br />
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Extra outfit; you already know why. I don't usually carry extra shoes, but Natalia did throw up all over her Uggs, so if you have the room, pack an extra pair or even just extra socks.<br />
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Extra diapers; I always take way too many extra diapers, but I rather be safe than sorry.<br />
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Baby wipes; they are like little miracle workers!<br />
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Bibs; to keep your baby clean. If you have a bib, you may not need to change your baby's outfit.<br />
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Antibacterial wipes; to clean everything you think your baby will touch (if you hate germs like I do).<br />
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If you don't mind, your phone will always help, kids love technology!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">amazing how her stomach bug lasted only the duration of the flight! even sick, she is a diva!<br />
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Stay tuned for a post on our most recent trip to Chicage and some awesome photos I'd like to share!lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-43988692904537664642012-05-23T16:45:00.005-04:002012-05-24T09:57:11.018-04:00the trying yearsMy babies are growing up so fast! They are now 19 months and the "terrible 2s" are fast approaching. My husband and I decided to call it the "trying years" instead. We don't like how "terrible" sounds and since Natalia and Sebastian are not two yet and are already trying our patience, we know the 2 thing is way off. It's a good thing they have such sweet faces!<br />
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Natalia is a little clown. She is constantly trying to make us laugh about something silly she is doing, like walking around with a beach bucket on her head or trying to balance a spoon under her chin. Sebastian loves hearing Natalia's giggles and tries anything to make her laugh. He makes funny noises, claps, taps his feet, anything really as long as Natalia is laughing at him. The love they have for each other is amazing!<br />
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The other day I went to the kitchen to get something and next thing I know Natalia is at the top of the stairs! I don't know how she did it so fast and so quietly! She had the biggest smile ever on her face and was extremely proud of herself. It was so hard to be mad at her or reprimand her because I didn't want to knock her spirits after such a big accomplishment. They are both pros at going up the stairs now. My brother Elvis suggested I teach them how to go down the stairs, just in case they sneak away again. He did this for his 2 boys and it helped avoid stair accidents. I have been letting them go up and down while I stand close behind. Natalia is getting really good at going down, Sebastian wants to walk down. So nerve recking!<br />
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Teaching kids Independence is so important but it's really hard! It almost feels like you are telling them they don't need you anymore. If I am sad about it now, how will I be years from now when they want to go out without me or when they refuse to be seen with mom and dad? OMG I don't think I can handle this!<br />
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I don't know if I am so attached to them because I waited so long for them, but all I know is I love them more than anything and want them to be independent but still be mama's boy and girl. Is that too much to ask? Sal feels the same way, like they are growing up way too fast!<br />
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Everyone says it gets easier. So we will patiently wait for that day.<br />
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In the meantime, here are some pictures. If they are smiling, I'm smiling too. They are so silly!<br />
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</tbody></table>lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-48707676152048650122012-05-21T13:21:00.002-04:002012-05-23T12:41:36.900-04:00tip of the day - untangeled necklacesAs you may or may not know, I like things organized. Keeping things in the "right" place makes me happy and a little more sane.<br />
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A while ago I started thinking of a better home for my necklaces. So I stole my husband's tie/belt hanger and happily used it to organize my necklaces. I used to keep all my jewelry together until I started getting really annoyed every time I waned to wear something and had to spend 15 minutes untangling it. This is a quick and easy solution to the problem. I also keep my earrings, rings and bracelets in individual jewelry size Ziploc bags.<br />
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Below are some pictures of how I hang my necklaces. The orange rack is from CB2 and can be used for the same purpose, except it has to be screwed into the wall, unlike the hanger. The small Ziploc bags can be purchased at Michaels or any other craft supply store.<br />
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Go get organized! :)<br />
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<br /></div>lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-22448036650491538972012-05-17T11:54:00.001-04:002012-05-17T11:54:53.651-04:00best reward everMy husband and I wanted to have a baby really bad. But of course it wasn't easy for us because we were "trying to hard." A lot of people told us to "stop focusing on making a baby and it will come when the time is right." Not exactly sure what that means, but apparently we weren't ready for a <em>long</em> time. However, since "God doesn't give you anything you can't handle," he gave us two babies. I guess I was ready to be a mom, and have double the fun!<br />
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From the beginning I had a fairly easy pregnancy. No morning sickness, no dizziness, no throwing up, no cravings, no nothing! I was actually a little worried about that, because I didn't feel "pregnant." But, week after week my babies grew inside me and I had no issues. Except for being small, 35 years old and pregnant with twins, so considered high risk. I had ultrasounds pretty much every other week. I didn't complain because that reassured me I was not dreaming, I was really having twins!<br />
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On October 18, 2010 I had a doctor appointment. The doctor said I looked good and even though I was having slight contractions (not just Braxton Hicks like I thought) I was not in labor and told me to try and hang in there a few more weeks. He was hoping for at least 35 weeks, and I was just 32 weeks. <br />
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Well, my babies had other plans. I went to bed that night and woke up around 2:00 a.m. with contractions. I monitored the contractions for an hour or so and the pain was getting worse. I was trying to breath to calm myself when my husband woke up and the chaos began. When I got up from the bed I realized the pain was strong and might actually be labor. After speaking to the doctor, we rushed to the hospital. When the doctor examined me she said I was in labor and we were having the babies "as soon as the operating room was ready." <br />
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About an hour later, at 5:10 a.m. and 5:13 a.m. my babies arrived. Natalia is the big sister, weighing just 2 lbs 14 oz and Sebastian 3 lbs 15 oz. They were small, but healthy babies. I knew they were ok when they allowed me to take pictures with both babies before whisking them to the NICU. I was so thankful it was all over and my babies were healthy.<br />
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I had no idea what having a preemie meant until I had them. They had to stay in the NICU for 3 weeks until they learned how to eat, swallow and breathe all at once. Most preemies hold their breath while eating because they don't have the coordination skills it takes to do it all at once. <br />
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Leaving the hospital without my babies was probably the saddest day of my life. My heart literally hurt having to go home without them. I always pictured the day I would take my babies home from the hospital, and this was not the picture I had in my mind.<br />
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Three weeks later Sebastian came home. One day after, Natalia came home. My husband and I had no idea what to do with them now that we were 100% responsible for them. Somehow, we managed. Sleepless night after sleepless night we fought through to stay awake during the day to give our babies all the love and care they needed. Honestly, I was so excited to have them that sleep wasn't that big of an issue. Some nights I actually looked forward to them waking up at 3:00 a.m. so I could spend some quiet time with them. I learned to feed them at the same time, which kept them happy. After about 5 months, both babies were sleeping through the night and mommy and daddy had the rest they needed.<br />
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Even though everything I just told you about takes a lot of energy, patience and love (among other things) I wouldn't change it for the world! Still to this day, I put my babies down for the night and as soon as I do, I feel empty without them. I can't wait for morning time so I can play with them again.<br />
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I can't tell you about the joys of motherhood without telling you how thankful I am to have my wonderful mother. I have always loved, respected and admired her, but I sincerely have a new found respect for her now that I have my own children. She is an amazing woman and I owe everything I am to her. I love you mom!<br />
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Being a mom is not an easy task, but it has been the best reward ever! <br />
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<br />lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-62078788159277083722012-05-15T11:39:00.000-04:002012-05-15T11:39:44.240-04:00simple summer styleSummer is almost here! I love warm weather and enjoy dressing for it. Once summer kicks in, it will be really hot and humid here in Charlotte, so I took advantage of this nice 70 degree day to wear a maxi skirt and layered tank. Bright colors are all the talk this season, so I wore a neon yellow tank with a bright blue one under.<br />
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Don't be fooled by thinking you have to spend a lot of money to look fashionable. I tend to mix inexpensive pieces with others that are a little pricier. But not always. The outfit you see in the following photos is from forever 21 and old navy. The skirt, earrings, ring and bracelet are from forever 21, both tanks from old navy, sunglasses Marc by Marc Jacobs and the sandals are from the Jessica Simpson shoe line.<br />
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Use the hot weather as an excuse to braid your hair. Braids are so in right now and are super easy to do. Since messy braids are a total hit, you don't need to worry about your braid being perfect either. <br />
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This outfit is childproof also! LOL...no wardrobe malfunctions here! All you moms out there know what I mean. Hope you like it!<br />
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<br /></div>lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-23693684671538850142012-05-13T21:12:00.003-04:002012-05-14T12:56:25.156-04:00ten yearsYesterday was our 10th wedding anniversary. It seems like it was just yesterday we met. Some people find our story fascinating, so I will share it with you.<br />
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Sal and I met in Las Vegas. I was in Las Vegas for spring break with two other girls. It was our first time in Las Vegas and we were super excited to be there. We went to pool parties, fancy dinners, clubs, did some shopping, a little gambling and lots more! We were there five days and wanted to take advantage of our time there so we did as much as we could. We went to bed very late and got up early.<br />
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One night, we went to a nightclub which was then called "Ra." We left Ra and were walking through the hotel lobby when we first locked eyes. He was with a few other guys. They immediately approached us. I can't remember all the details because all I could see was Sal. I don't know what it was, but I really liked him. He tells me he felt the same way. He was on the phone with his brother and told him "I think I just found my wife". Our group joined and we all hung out together for a few hours. While all our friends drank and partied, Sal and I drank water and had a very long conversation. It was amazing. It was then we named our son Sebastian. We found out we both loved that name and really wanted to use it when we had a baby boy. Crazy coincidence! <br />
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Bad news was I only had one day left in Las Vegas. He didn't hesitate to ask me to dinner that evening and, of course, I said yes. That was our first date. He also offered to drive us to the airport, which I also accepted. He walked me all the way to the gate! As we said goodbye, not knowing what the future held for us, he stared at me until i blushed and said "i want to remember this moment perfectly." Tears filled my eyes as I got on that flight. My friends joked "you will be over him by the time we land in New York." To which I replied "I don't think so, this is different."<br />
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I was right. We dated long distance (he lived in Las Vegas, I lived in New York) for a year and 2 months. It all happened very fast. We met in March, he met my parents in April, I met his in May. He asked my parents for my hand in July and proposed in December. We got married 5 months later, in May 2002. Our wedding was in Long Island, New York, with 200 of our closest friends and family joining us to celebrate. A few days later I moved to Las Vegas, and a few days after that we departed for a week long honeymoon in Hawaii.<br />
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Our marriage has been great. Like most marriages, we have had our share of ups and downs, happy times and sad ones, struggles and lots of kissing and making up. But most of all there has been mutual forgiveness. Yesterday, lots of people congratulated us and then went on to tell us we should be proud because 10 years is unheard of these days. It seems people get married for the wrong reasons and end up being part of the statistic we all want to avoid. Yes, 10 years is a long time but, it is very far from the "til death due us part" we promise when we decide to get married. It takes hard work from both sides to make it last that long.<br />
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If I could give a few words of advice, I would say communication is #1. If you don't tell your partner what's bothering you, how will they know? Second, I think you should always have a solution available to the problem you are bringing up. It is way easier to fix a problem if you can tell your partner how you would like it fixed. This does not mean you are making all the rules. Be open to your partner's suggestions and come to a mutual solution. Don't just say "i hate that you take your clothes off and leave them on the floor" instead try, "next time you undress, can you please put your clothes here? That way I won't trip on them". Hopefully that will work and avoid an argument. Third, never go to sleep angry at each other. Pillow talk is probably the best uninterrupted conversation you can have with your partner.<br />
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I'm not saying you will never argue or that my husband and I never argue, that is close to impossible. I'm just saying these tips may help in a few unimportant situations that may cause unnecessary arguments and lots of stress to the relationship.<br />
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So now that I am done playing marriage counselor (LOL), here are a few pictures from our wedding day I would like to share with you...<br />
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<br />lisa saia, inspired by crumbshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330640637393517733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8526602757609192682.post-35043315074208379242012-05-12T00:06:00.001-04:002012-05-12T00:11:18.164-04:00blankey anyone?Everyone has a "security blanket". <br />
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Some children find comfort in that <em>one</em> special item. They love it so much they can't ever leave it behind! Usually, as soon as they realize they don't have it, they will let you know. Children that are old enough may tell you nicely. If you have a toddler, you might get crying, kicking or screaming, which usually works faster. Once you make the object available to them, they are "all better."<br />
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Well, I think we all have that<em> one</em> thing. Sure, adults may not call it a "blankey" or a "lovey" but, let's face it, we all have some item we keep close to us just for comfort. The purpose of a "blankey" is really to support psychological comfort to a child. But, if you think about it, that is also the purpose it would serve an adult. Like I said, not a blankey, but maybe you have your grandmother's hair pin or your grandfather's watch, or an old picture of the one person you run to when you have a problem. I would consider any of those items a comfort object.<br />
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In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with carrying an item around if it makes you feel better. I'm all in for that same feeling. I have a religious prayer card in my wallet, which somehow makes me feel safe, even though I don't read it that often. I probably should. Anyway, back to my security blanket subject...<br />
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Sebastian got a plush duck from his aunt and uncle when he was a baby. Natalia got the same one. Sebastian is totally in love with this duck and has taken ownership of <u>both</u>. Natalia doesn't seem to mind. <br />
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I wish adults could look this cute holding our comfort item...<br />
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