Adriana
Adriana was born and raised in Arizona as one of six children. She moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a lifelong dream, and while she remains a fan, Norwalk became her favorite place to hang her hat and her forever home. After over a decade of corporate experience, she dedicates herself to her passions of art, urban farming, fashion, and the jewelry trade. She volunteers as an advocate for children’s rights and sits on the board of an organization dedicated to the advancement of women’s education and leadership. She and her husband share a commitment to travel and adventure, the pursuit of a perfect meal, and making sure their two kids have a global worldview.
How to Plan Meals without Meal Planning
Dinner took a lot of space in my mind. Most parents think about it at least three times a day. What will I make for dinner tonight? What are we doing for dinner tomorrow?...
Motherhood and Fitness: Not One Size Fits All
Before I got pregnant with my first, I was weight training. I had a routine, a trainer I loved, and the ability to go whenever I wanted. I loved how it helped me deal...
Play Time: The Last Mile
As anyone with kids knows, changes can come slowly, and changes can come fast.
Suddenly, your child grows assertive and refuses pants. Suddenly, there is a fever, and the world comes to a halt. Slowly,...
A Beauty Must For Moms: Color Correction
It’s “New Year, New Me” time, and for me, that comes with a really important question: What can I do for myself this year that will reflect some self-love? I don’t usually frame a...
Declutter Your Mess and Your Stress
I read an article recently about the stress levels of moms being directly correlated to the amount of stuff they have in the home.
I had an epiphany. I was visually overstimulated with the amount...
What Gentle Parenting Means to Me
Gentle Parenting. We have all heard the term and have seen plenty of print on the subject. Those of us deep in the trenches of parenting know it sounds like a contradiction.
As any parent...
What We Can All Learn From Drag Queen Story Hour
I have a very heteronormative household. There is one dad, one mom, and two girls who identify as girls with all the typical girl interests, like science, sports, and theater, on their own accord.
Yet,...
Parenting Beyond the Toddler Years
I have turned into a life coach when I least expected it. I have met many life coaches in my day. When they first came onto my radar, I was graduating college, and the...
The Invisible Efforts and Why I Make Them
Sometimes, I get jealous of how much my kids celebrate and fawn over my husband. I know it’s a terrible thing to feel, but it happens. Particularly when I am working so hard to...
Happy Campers: Starting a New Summer Tradition
In today’s technology-filled era, few places offer the reset and primal joys of camping in the great outdoors. You don’t have to be “outdoorsy” to enjoy this incredible vacation opportunity for your family. In...