The Domestic Buzz

Posted by Mariana on May 15, 2012

Springtime shopping at Lowe’s

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Updates. Thanks for visiting!While some moms may have been sleeping in or getting breakfast in bed, I spent Mother’s Day morning at Lowe’s with my family. Judging by how busy it was, I wasn’t the only one with that idea! It was a beautiful day, though… bright and sunny. I could see how so many were thinking about...

Posted by Mariana on May 9, 2012

What’s inspiring YOU this Spring?

I look out at my patio, and it’s so sad. There’s nothing there other than a few empty planters and a set of old, faded chairs, whose matching table was ruined after a big snowstorm two winters ago shattered the glass top. Our over-sized umbrella was destroyed by hurricane-force winds last summer to boot. This does NOT keep us from entertaining, however! Far from it. We host frequent...

Posted by Mariana on May 9, 2012

Taking it off | 4 months on #Medifast

“Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” - Chinese proverb I can’t believe I’ve been on a diet for 4 months… I never thought I’d get to 4 WEEKS! I haven’t updated in a while, I know… because, well, I’m not sure if I even have an excuse. I’ve been busy. Focusing on other things. Like going to Disney World, registering my little girl...

Posted by Mariana on May 5, 2012

A few margarita recipes

Kittens make everything better. And so do firemen… who can make a good margarita. Here’s a simple recipe (with a twist!) for a margarita using Sauza Blue tequila. If you were too distracted to get the recipe from the video (I don’t blame you! Did you catch the part where he took his shirt off?!), here it is: SAUZARITA Ingredients: 1 part frozen limeade 1 part water 2 parts beer 1 part...

Posted by Mariana on May 2, 2012

Pinch me! I’m dreaming!

That’s just about how I felt all weekend long. I’ve been to Walt Disney World three times in the last three years, and the third time was definitely the charm. The best trip yet! This photo kind of sums it all up… _________________________________________ As always, one of the highlights of the trip were all the character meet & greets. When editing my photos Friday night, I came...

Posted by Mariana on May 1, 2012

Surprise! We’re going to Disney World!

Last Thursday morning, I woke my girls up ridiculously early, instructed them to get out of bed and get dressed. Then, a few minutes later, over Cheerios at the kitchen table, I told them something I’d known for several months – that we were going to Walt Disney World. I pulled out their new (and fully-packed!) suitcases, and we were off to the airport! It was awesome. This is video I shot that...

Posted by Mariana on Apr 19, 2012

Movie of the Week: Chimpanzee

I almost bought this little guy at the Disney Store this morning… The last thing we need is another stuffed animal, but he’s just so darn CUTE! I have a feeling my girls are going to love this movie, so we may just go back and ‘adopt’ him eventually. Everyone’s loving Oscar! The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimpanzees, who’d rather make...

Posted by Mariana on Apr 18, 2012

Taking it off | Week 15 [helping others/myself]

From a fortune cookie a couple of days ago. I just placed a Medifast order for my mom (out of my own pocket). It’s been a long time coming. I’ve been hoping (praying!) that my success on the program would motivate her to get on it herself, but she’s made up a ton of excuses not to. “It costs too much… I won’t like the food… I hate chocolate… I can’t...