Aseky At Home

How I weaned my toddler from breastfeeding, and how I’m coping

How I weaned my toddler from breastfeeding, and how I’m coping

Crying SO much as I type this, but I have officially weaned my 4th and final baby from breastfeeding. For the last 5 years of my life I have been consistently breastfeeding a baby. I nursed Elias until he was 15 months, and a couple […]

Homeschool/Distant Learning Essentials for a First Timer

Homeschool/Distant Learning Essentials for a First Timer

This year we are enrolling our kids in our county’s virtual school option. I couldn’t completely commit to home school (where we are not with the state/county but have our own curriculum) just because I myself need some structure, and want my kids to stay […]

How to make back to school feel normal, when they’re not going back to school 

How to make back to school feel normal, when they’re not going back to school 

This year back to school looks a little different, whether you’re homeschooling like we are, virtual school of traditional school. But one thing thats the same it’s BACK TO SCHOOL time, meaning back to school shopping and prep! Being a mom to four kids, and […]

Wednesday Faves: Burt’s Bees Edition

Wednesday Faves: Burt’s Bees Edition

This post is sponsored by Burt’s Bees and Walmart. I haven’t done a Friday faves in a while, but I think I should do one to share my favorite Burt’s Bees skincare products. These items are perfect for playing in the sun and caring for […]

Must have products when straightening my hair

Must have products when straightening my hair

About once a month I straighten my hair, and it can last me about 2 weeks if I take good care of it. And during those 2 weeks I apply minimal heat to it to protect my hair from any additional/excess heat. I often get […]

Arroz con Gandules- Rice with Pigeon Peas Recipe

Arroz con Gandules- Rice with Pigeon Peas Recipe

This is another staple comfort dish for my family. Arroz con Gandules- Rice with Pigeon Peas is something I grew up eating, my parents grew up eating, and their parents grew up eating! It’s awesome to be able to make this same dish for my […]

Creamy Spinach and Lemon Pepper Chicken

Creamy Spinach and Lemon Pepper Chicken

Prior to quarantine, my husband did 80% of the cooking. He would get excited about putting together new recipes, and trying things out. And I enjoyed not having to cook, and eating all of these yummy creations. If you follow me or my husband on […]

My Rice with Beans Recipe

My Rice with Beans Recipe

Only publishing this because I received so many DM’s on my instagram after I shared on my stories what I was cooking. Rice and Beans or “Arroz con habichuelas” has been apart of my life since I was in the womb. My mom is Panamanian […]

Friday Faves: Im stuck at home with these kids edition

Friday Faves: Im stuck at home with these kids edition

So I’ve been with the kids non stop since last week Thursday (that’s when their spring break started) and Tuesday we began social distancing at home. At first I was like, I’m home all the time, so nothing new. But once we were forced to […]

Spring Home Refresh

Spring Home Refresh

So our family room is probably the most bland room in the house. I mean, if it were a food item, it would be a saltine…without the salt. I think the only time it looks decorated is during the holidays. We recently bought a rug […]