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    Pool Party Themed 1st Birthday

    June 25, 2026 /No Comments

    My new baby is fond of water. Yes, he's surprisingly, compared to my other two kids, a water fanatic. He loves everything water, including bath time, the pool, and, surprisingly, also the beach. He even eats the sand. So it was so easy to plan a Pool Party-themed 1st birthday party for my 1-year-old.

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    October 20, 2023 /No Comments

    My 40th birthday party was finally here! When I was asked what I wanted to do to celebrate such an important milestone, I wondered whether I wanted to have a party or go on a cruise. I opted to plan a small-budget party and have a cruise later on since I decided not to splurge much on this party. That, however, didn’t stop me from putting my thinking cap on and throwing my ideas together to come up with a low-budget chic 40th birthday party that I would love. Now I also had the option to have it done at a venue or planned by my event planner aunt, but…

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    I am at it again! This time it’s not for a kids’ birthday party but rather for an adult birthday party. I get to once again put my creative thinking cap on and plan another momentous occasion in my family. This time it’s hubby’s turn. Hubby just turned 40! Can you believe it? It was not so long ago that I planned a 30th birthday party and now I am back at it again for the 40th. I wanted to plan a surprise birthday party for him at home with some of his closest friends and family. I wanted to incorporate a theme that was unique to him from his…

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    How To Self-Promote Your New Book

    January 21, 2022 /No Comments

    I just self-published my first book. Do you know what I did? I just thought that you sit back, relax and let the book sales start coming in. Boy was I wrong! It took me a while to understand that there is more to just self-publishing a book. You also have to market the book to the correct individuals, in order to get your books in the right hands. That takes some time to do. However, it’s needed in order to see your book progress and reach its potential audience. Here are a few tips that you can use to self-promote your new book and get your book to the…

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    How To Self-Publish A Book

    January 14, 2022 /No Comments

    I just self-published my first book! I am not a “guru” as yet, since this is my first book. However, I had to write this blog post to encourage you as moms, wives, daughters, and sisters, to not hide your need to write your story or something that you want to share with the world. Writing I agree may look intimidating at first, but to be honest with you, it’s the fear that keeps most of us hidden behind our gifts and talents. I am here to encourage you to write and truly express yourself; if that is your talent. Have you always wanted to write your own book? Let…

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    How To Make Your Own Custom Family T-shirts

    January 1, 2022 /No Comments

    Here’s another DIY project I did to make my own custom family t-shirts that I was able to get done without spending a lot of money. My family is heading to Disney World! We are so excited as it’s the kid’s first time going to Disney. I fondly remember my first time at Disney when I was about their age. It was so much fun seeing and experiencing everything. Now they get to have fun as well, just like I did. So of course, I envisioned us all wearing Mickey Mouse T-shirts with our names on them. I first went to see where I could get them done for a…

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    Mario-Themed Birthday Party On A Budget

    October 28, 2021 /No Comments

    Wow, another 5 years have passed and my youngest son is at it again with his desired birthday party theme. I always like to give them an option when it comes to choosing the theme for their birthday party to make it unique and also special to them. This year was no different and my youngest son requested a ‘good old time’ favorite of mine Mario. Who would have thought that my kids would also love Mario as much as I did growing up? It was as much fun for me planning it as it was for them. So I took on the challenge, scoped around Pinterest for ideas, and…

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    How To Make Sensory Bins For Kids

    July 23, 2021 /No Comments

    Have you ever heard of sensory bins? If you haven’t, then let me introduce you to a super, cool, and amazing activity that you can do with your kids which is not only for fun but also for engagement and developmental play. Sensory bins are created with stimulatory objects that may include items such as sand, dirt, water beads, etc. Sensory bins are very good for: It is definitely a winner for screen-free access! To read more about this, visit my blog post on: Have you also found any ideas for sensory bins that you could share? Please feel free to add to my list, or ask your questions or…

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    How To Plan A Kids’ Birthday Party On A Budget

    July 16, 2021 /No Comments

    If you are like me, I am always planning a birthday party for my sons as the years go by. I like to create memories but let’s confess it. Birthday parties can get pretty expensive really quickly if you are not careful, especially when planning a kids’ birthday party on a budget. Both my kids had a 1st birthday party at an event space. My eldest had his birthday at The Florida Aquarium, while my youngest had his birthday at the Glazer Children’s Museum. They were hefty-priced birthday parties that I splurged on for their first birthday, but don’t think I want to repeat that every single year. So, here…

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    As promised, I wanted to give you the instructions on how to make the LEGO table I did for my kid’s toy room makeover (Decluttering and Organizing a Toy Room or Space) and the items that I used to create it. My kids 4 and 5 are already LEGO fans. They love creating and building with LEGOS. I love that it helps them with creativity and as such, I really try to expand their interest in this toy. My eldest son already wants to be an engineer, which is quite surprising because he already knows what he wants to do. He is always trying to figure out how things work,…

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I am Donae! A wife and mom of three kids, ALL boys! I would love to share with you my experience with living purposefully. Let my life Inspire, Encourage and Motivate you on your journey of living a purposeful life.

Peace won’t find you, if you don’t make it a prior Peace won’t find you, if you don’t make it a priority. What you invest in will be your portion. As women we tend to put our peace on the back burner all the time.No wonder why most of us are running thin each day trying to keep up. We hide behind the mask each time with a long list of things to do that can rob our peace and our very existence if we don’t take care.Sometimes we wear “busyness” as if it’s a trophy and the more “busy” we are the more accomplished we feel.But I know that behind closed doors, many of us are at the brink of a major “burnout”.I see you and I completely understand. I wrote a blog post to specifically address the need for women to: FINDING PEACE IN CHAOS. Learn how to find and maintain peace in a chaotic life.Click on the blog link in my bio. 👆🏾#peace #findingpeace #self-care #innerpeace #apeacefullife
Loving yourself first does not come easy to a lot Loving yourself first does not come easy to a lot of us as women. We have been taught for so long to love others more times than the thought of loving ourselves first and foremost. If you look at it this way first, then you will see that the way to truly having freedom in oneself is  going to come from a place of self-love.How are you expected to give to others especially if your soul is depleted?  You would rather be giving the worse version of yourself. I know that I don’t want to give my worst self to my family or friends.So for me, the best balance that I can find, is to make sure I’m pouring more into myself. When I do that, the ones I love around me will also reap the benefits.Have you neglected yourself? Then read this blog post on : LEARNING TO LOVE WHO YOU ARE. You will learn truth about this simple exercise that will hopefully open your eyes to even more truth.Click on the blog link in my bio. 👆🏾#selflove #lovingoneself #self-care #lovingme #lovingwhoiam
I’m in a new space and phase of life in my 40s. I I’m in a new space and phase of life in my 40s. I am so blessed to have another little one join in on our adventures. Can I just say he fits our family vibes perfectly? It’s as if he was born for this.I am incredibly grateful for new life and new experiences once again after 8 years. But this experience didn’t come without a wait. With every passing moment, it can be easy to get discouraged if things don’t happen quickly or in our favor.However, I have learned one major thing on this journey compared to the one I first started out on: life has a way of shifting your focus toward practicing gratitude, rather than wanting someone else’s life.So, I wanted to write about a simple yet powerful topic: LIVING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE, no matter what season of life you find yourself in.Click on the blog link in my bio! 👆🏾#gratitude #livingalifeofgratitude  #agratefullife #thankful #familylife
It’s been a moment since my last blog post. Time h It’s been a moment since my last blog post. Time has definitely brought a new season of motherhood for me after 8 years. So with this new blessing in our life we decided to throw a pool-themed first birthday party, because this newbie right here is fond of everything water. So the theme was so fitting for him.I wrote a NEW BLOG POST, “POOL PARTY-THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY”, sharing with you tips on how to plan a special first birthday that’s fun and budget friendly.Click on the blog link in the bio. 👆🏾
#firstbirthdayparty #poolparty #kidspoolparty #kidspoolpartyideas
Have you ever heard of the saying "boundaries up"? Have you ever heard of the saying "boundaries up"? I have heard it so many times but in all honesty, it's true. We have to be aware of our own well-being at all times to be able to be more effective in interacting with others. You can't give from an empty or drained cup. You have to keep pouring into your own well-being then when you're full, you can easily pour into others. That's why when you're drained especially as a mom learn to say no more often than yes. It is needed for your sanity. ⁠
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As moms we don’t really get much time to ourselves As moms we don’t really get much time to ourselves when it comes to relaxing and not having mom duties on our hands. But thanks to @bestway_us for gifting us this wonderful Saluspa where we were able to relax the day away uninterrupted! 😇 @tryazon #Bestway #bestwayusa #saluspa #inflatablehottub #inflatablespa #tryazon
Self-care is essential for moms. We do need to con Self-care is essential for moms. We do need to constantly check in on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Do not neglect this basic principle. Otherwise, you will constantly be battling in a state of burnout and frustration. When you reach that state, you are of no help to the family you're called to nurture. So don't ever feel guilty about wanting to pour into your cup first before pouring into the lives of others. A healthy version of yourself is needed. ⁠
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2023 was really a good year for the books. We adv 2023 was really a good year for the books.  We adventured out to so many activities this year to name a few.Dali Museum
Tampa Bay art museum
Mosi (summer camp)
Firefighters museum (Tampa)
Great wolf lodge (Ohio)
Camelback resort (Poconos)
Amish country (Pennsylvania)
American Victory ship
Disney Typhoon lagoon
Monster Truck show
Heroes paradise
Glazer Childrens museumYes it was a busy year indeed and we can’t wait to see what 2024 brings us with adventures. Our first stop for the new year is my home town, Jamaica.Have a wonderful new year and I hope you all enjoy the time spent with your families!!!!#happynewyear #family adventures
There is absolutely nothing wrong with creating he There is absolutely nothing wrong with creating healthy boundaries in your life. I used to think that you have to put up with anything for the most part because it's the right thing or "Christian" thing to do. But I'm learning each day that it's rather not the case. Your ability to function at best is always going to triumph. If that means that you must guard your heart when positioned in toxic environments carefully, then that's what it will have to take to ensure your thriving at the end of it all. So be proactive about this and guard your heart at all costs. It's worth it!⁠
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