Inspiration & Reflection

An Ella-Bella-Ful Day

February 22, 2012

Good Day Peeps!

PEEPS!!!

My nickname for y'all has taken on a whole new meaning with Easter on the horizon. I like it. I love it. I want some more of it! wink...

SoOOooOooOOOooOOOooOOooo I've come here right now, to post that I'm not really going to post anything substantial today. Why? Well, I spent the WHOLE DAY on 

AUNTIE DUTY!!!

More specifically,

heartQT with My Ella Bellas Princess Pie heart

After a VERY lengthy day at pre-school (3 hours), I picked honey bunches up, and we painted the town

RED, ya'll! 

...And we also painted our nails all the colors of the RAINBOW!

...and we had bagels, "Glazers" specifically (whole grain bagel, glazed in sugar-AMAZING)...

...and then we went SWIMMIN'!!! ..Did I mention it's 80 degrees here?!?! Summer has arrived, Pumps!

Annnnnd, Miss Ella Pie is STILL here, snuggling with her Auntie... heart

Life is GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD ... My Munchkins really put everything into perspective for me. This sounds very cliché, but nothing else matters when they're around. laugh

<Sigh>... On that note, I've got to get dolled for an adults-only fiesta dinner esta noche! ...

Adios Mis Amiguitos! ...

heartLove & Besosheart

kissMrs. Daily Dubie Delight xoxo kiss

P.S.: SPECIAL VLOG is shooting TOMORROW! GET READY for a SERIOUS DOSE of ADORBS!!! xx

Vitamin D SaWce!

February 21, 2012

Good Eves My Sunny Bunnies! How are y'all feeling tonight?!?! ....

Although it might seem like my life is a cake walk this week-off in Californialand, soaking up some sunshine...

Let's get clear.

It's not.

The fact that I spent my morning at the DMV should really put things into perspective for ya!

Here's a little Fact Checking for your eyeballs:

  • FACT: Mama Daily Dubes is in sunshiny California visiting family! cool
  • FACT: I'm kinda in "vacation" mode! smiley
  • FACT: It makes me SO BEYOND HAPPY to be here, relishing in QT with the FAM-LY smiley
  • FICTION: I'm laying out by the pool all day throwing back Skinnygirl Margs.--> Truth is I have soaked up some rays, and have a nice golden hue as a result (WOOP!), BUT, it's been nothing but quick bouts with Mr. Sunshine---think 1 hour tops...annnnnnnd there isn't anyone taking my orders, or offering an Evian spritz. I wipe my own ass, thankyouverymuch! Pun intended.
  • FICTION: I have a lot of down time --> I have ZERO down time, peeps! Between squeezing in quality moments with every family member-(walks with mom and dad, yoga with dad, dinner with sis, movies with babies, park with babies, big family dinners, baking for everyone, etc.), taking care of bidness (client calls, website revamping, article writing), and other nonsense (today I had to go to the bloody DMV to renew my driver's license)-things at Casa de Dubie are a massive bunch of bah-nanas! 
  • FICTION: It's quiet & restful. These two words don't exist in the land of Babyville. 99% of the time, we're running, jumping, singing, dancing, or having mini meltdowns. CONSTANTLY. That's just the cycle of Munchkinville...and it sucks every ounce of energy out of me, Buuuuuut I LOVE it! It's all precious to meheart.-(I say that because I get to go home and sleep afterward, but I'm sure my Sister's eyeballs are rolling like cray cray <cringe> a la momento!)

So there you have it! Mrs. Daily D keepin' it real always & foreva, eva! yes NowSince we're on the topic of FACTS, and I'm in Sunshiny CA, I thought I'd share some MUY IMPORTANTE info on a VERY (if not most) beneficial VITAMIN y'all should be giving your bod!

Meet: VITAMIN D!

Here's the skinny:

(Info adapted from "The Healing Powder of Sunlight and Vitamin D" -an interview with Dr. Michael Holick. Written by Mike Adams) 

  • Most Americans are deficient in Vitamin D, and this is NO BUENO! Why? Because...
  • More studies are revealing just how vital this vitamin is by it's ability to prevent the following:
  • Osteoporosis, depression, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and MORE! 
  • Sunlight OUTSIDE is the BEST way to get and absorb Vitamin D! -Contrary to popular belief, Vitamin D can't penetrate through windows at home or in car. 
  • It's produced by your skin, upon being exposed to natural UV rays.
  • It's impossible to get the adequate amount of Vit. D by diet alone.
  • You would have to drink 10 tall glasses of Vitamin D fortified milk a day, just to get the minimum amount of Vit. D in your bod!
  • The darker your skin, the more exposure you need to sun to get enough Vitamin D!
  • Without Vitamin D, your body cannot absorb Calcium! --> If you're taking Calcium supplements, you might not even be absorbing them if you're deficient in Vitamin D! 
  • Vitamin D is one of the most powerful healing chemicals, that your body makes for FREE! 

So, to my pale-as-hail friends, or those who shy away from sunshine, PLEASE, get yo'self some VITAMIN D saWce!

NOW!

Here are some super helpful sources to read about what's best for YOUR BOD, and ways to get supplementation if sunshine is scare in your neck of the woods:

Dr. Andrew Weil
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02812/vitamin-d

Vitamin D Council
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/


Dr. Mark Hyman
http://www.ultrawellness.com/blog/not-getting-enough-vitamin-d-old

That's all for now, Suckas...

heartMUCHOS BESOS!!! heart

kissMrs. Daily Dubes xoxo kiss

P.S.: Can't get enough of my shenanigans? Check out ANOTHER PUBLISHED article by MOI! BAM! That's the Hotness! --> http://bit.ly/yIpLUm

 

Because It’s Sunday…

February 19, 2012

Good Morning Preshies! 

Happy Sun-to-the-FUN Day!!!

You know the drill, no major posting goes on over the weekend (unless otherwise specified, of course)...

BUT!...

I thought ya'll could use some HONEY BOO BOO CHILD + Honey Boo Boo's Mom in your life. With that said, and 

Just Because it's Sunday...

fest your eyeballs on this fotografía

kissPeace & Besos kiss

heartMrs. Daily Dubes xo heart

I’m Going, Going…Back Back to Cali Cali!

February 17, 2012

What is UUUUUUUPPPPPPPP My Brothas & Sistas?!?!?!

F R I D A Y ' S in tha HOUSE!

...And yours truly is getting her buns on an aeroplane (airplane) and heading BACK to the golden state to see her fam! Thus, I'm up and at 'em, ready to get my Namaste on bright & early! 

BUT, before I go ahead and do that, I thought I'd get my VLOG UP for all the world to see!

HIT your eyeballs with THIS baby, and learn how "Mrs. Professional Traveler" (Moi!) ensures herself a smooth sailing trip! 

*Note: I think it's one of my MOST entertaining videos of all! I'm learning how to "come into my own," if you will...Eat it up, Buttercupswink

 

 

See y'all on the WEST COAST!!!!!!

Wishing you HAPPY + HEALTHY + WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKENDS!!! 

heartPeace kiss Love heart & Besos kiss

heartMrs. L-to-the- D-C! xoxo heart

 

TWO WORDS

February 16, 2012

EDIT + THURSDAY

Hence, there will be no new material today.

...Brace your ears & eyeballs for yet another hot saucy VLOG. HINT: We're takin' it to the WEST COAST, Pumps!

See ya all in la mañana!

kissPeace, Love, & Besos kiss

heartMrs. Daily D xoxo heart

Cuz I’m Keepin’ It Real

February 15, 2012

Good Day Dollie Muffins!

While I had full intention of posting another major-maje update for you today, I'm gonna give it to ya straight

Mama Daily Dubes is

T-O-A-S-T!

...And, frankly, needs to spend the remainder of the eve chillin' out, and filling her head with terrible, horrible, no good, very bad TV...i.e.: Real Housewives of OC that I missed last night

So what?!?

We're all guilty of it, aren't we now?!? wink Like Murray...

I'm keepin' it real y'alls!...

<Insert: CLUELESS flash back>

<SIGH> ..... CLUELESS is the bomb, diggity, no doubt...

...Moving right along...Since words are scarce today, I thought, possibly, some photos would suffice...Starting with...

Last Night's Spaghetti-and-a-Meat-a-ball SaWce! 

Some Flower Power Because...Flowers make my world go-round, baby!

Holy Bloom Balls! 

My Valentine's Bouquet from My Honey Bunny Pie heart

...And guess what else...

My prayers were answered!!!!!!!!!

WAHOO'S FISH TACOS is opening up right up the street from us!!!!!!!!

WAM! BAM! 

Thankyouma'am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

heart

That does it, Dollies! 

I'll be back to really attack shortly! As always, 

Keep 'em Peeled! ...eyeballs that is...wink

heartLOVE & BESOS kiss

kissMrs. Daily Dubes xoxo heart

 

 

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S VLOG!!!

February 14, 2012

GOOD MORNING MY BEAUTIFUL SWEET VALENTINES!!!!!!!

As promised, I shot a special

heart Valentine's Day Vlog heart

for your eyeballs & ears!

Che-che-check it OUT!

 
Sending you all MAJOR MAJE...
 

heart Love heart Hugs heart Besos heart

Muah! kiss

Mrs. Daily D xoxo 

 

Practice Gratitude

February 13, 2012

Good Morning, Afternoon, & Evening My Beautiful, Beloved Daily Dubie Readers from around the GLOBE! 

I am totally that person right now, celebrating the life, music, and VOICE of Miss Whitney Houston! As I speak, I'm on track 3 of 33 ("Greatest Love of All") on the Greatest Hits album that I, along with MILLIONS of others, just purchased on iTunes, two days after her unexpected and early passing.  

As much as I'm saddened by her passing, I'm not going to launch into a weepy and emotional saga on the matter. Instead, I choose to CELEBRATE the incredible talent she was...by dancing my socks off to her MAJOR HITS! (What else is new?!) Namely, I Wanna Know, Dance With Somebody, Run To You, I Have Nothing, I Will Always Love You, & So Emotional...Yeeeeeeeeah, that's what I'm talkin' about, People! I think this week's VLOGS will have to feature some SERIOUS Whitney tracks, what do y'all think about that?!? I think yes heart.

Moving right along, I'd like to further elaborate on my recent chatter-on-the-matter of heartLove-sweet-Love. heart Today I give you the gift of 

* GRATITUDE *

grat·i·tude noun \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Definition of GRATITUDE: the state of being grateful : thankfulness


Having Gratitude always comes first and foremost in my book, because I believe it paves the way for a path that’s forever filled with health & happiness! Without getting too talky and philosophical, I'm going to break down my pal GRATITUDE for ya as follows:

  • Recognize that being grateful is not just a state of being, but also an act of living. It is hugely important to DEMONSTRATE just how much you appreciate yourself, and the loved ones in your life. Treat them with kindness! Tell them how much you love them, care for them, and appreciate having them in your life! 
  • Be Present: How you act in the PRESENT moment is what matters most, and is what will follow you throughout life.The act of being truly thankful for all that you HAVE in your life is a priceless commodity, and will keep you fueled with positive energy! Gratitude allows you to relish in the now. When you only ever think/worry about the past or the future, you are doing yourself and your life a disservice, by robbing it of what's good right now?!
  • Be Unconditionally Thankful: Genuine gratitude shouldn't be dependent on the actions (or lack thereof) of others. If you feel grateful, there should be no reason not express it! Who doesn't like to hear "I love you, I am so happy to have you in my life?!?" You can't OVERDO gratitude! The more, the merrier for EVERYONE!
  • Contagious: Gratitude isn't super easy for people to give or have. Feelings of anger, frustration, jealousy, or sadness often overcome our ability to practice gratitude. If you find this to be true, I encourage you to start small. Say thank you more often. With time, and practice, you'll begin to feel much more comfortable demonstrating your thankfulness. If, however, you are an over-abundance of love, hugs, and kisses, I encourage you to continue to give give give! Spread the love, baby! I find gratitude to be contagious. When somebody tells you how appreciative they are of you, it fills you up with with love, and you are therefore, more inclined to give love to others in your life who are deserving. 

With that said, I'd like to extend great GRATITUDE to each and every one of YOU! Ya'll are the icing on my cake! You make the Daily Dubie World go-round, and continue to inspire me every bloody day!

I LOVE YOU!

So here's to YOU!!!!!!!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

That's all for today, Lovers! 

kissPeace & Besos kiss

Mrs. Daily Dubes xo heart

P.S.: SPECIAL V*DAY VLOG coming TOMORROW! SAUCY! SPICY! SEXY! 

I Chose Cupcakes

February 12, 2012

Pssssst Pssssst! It's me! ....

Now, I usually don't update on weekends, so you're all in for a major maje treat with this here post. wink

It boils down to the fact that it was important for me to PROVE to all of your precious ears & eyeballs, that I really do practice what I preach! This is how the story goes...

After dinner on Friday eve, I was really craving something decadent, and sweet, specifically in the form of buttercream frosting & cake (I know, shocker, right!?). It was a very strong feeling that did not pass with time, so I listented and picked up a special cupcake treat for myself!

I savored every last sweet, buttery bite, and did not place any food judgment on my decision. I neither deemed this as a "good" or "bad" choice,  but simply a choice that was the best choice for my body at the time...Now, let's be clear on a few things:

  • This is not a common practice for me - going out to buy sweet treats, and indulging in them often. You know that I usually always make my own desserts! 
  • I let at least 20-30 minutes pass, so that I knew it was not an impulse decision that would leave me feeling yucky and unconfortable.
  • I knew it was the right decision, because I felt great afterward! 

Say what?! ... that's right! Do you ever notice how even when we choose to eat things that aren't particularly nutritious or "healthy," we can be left feeling good inside?! wink ...That, my friends, is when you KNOW you've made the best choice for your body at the time...

That's all my juice for today! Enjoy your Sunday Fundays, and we'll be talking tomorrow!

Peace & Besos,

Mrs. Daily Dubie xoxo laugh

 

 

 

Vlog #6: Food: Don’t Judge!

February 10, 2012

Good Morning! Good Morning! My Sweet Cupcake Lovers!

Boy, is it a GORGE-E-MOUS day here in NYCizzle! Sun is shining, air is crisp...and our good friend

FRIDAY is in the HOUSE! 

...and you know what that means...

It's time for My VLOG of the WEEK!

Today I tackle Food Judgment for your ears & eyeballs! 

Hear me out as I explain how taking the focus OFF of food, actually HELPS us reach our goals, and get to that happy, healthy place! yes

 

 

I hope y'all enjoyed it! ....and for next time...

heartI ENCOURAGE YOU ALL to shoot me texts, comments, tweets, and or emails with ANY burning questions, or ideas YOU would like to hear/see me talking about! I do this all for YOU, so I take ALL suggestions to heart! Promise! heart

That's a wrap on the week, Pumps! 

Knock your socks off this weekend! ....

kissLove & Besos kiss

heartMrs. Daily Dubie Delight heart xoxo