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My daughter sporting her mask from Nocking Point at the Dallas Zoo where they’re required if you need the bathroom. @nockingpoint #nockingpoint #mask #maskon #daughter #mexican #irish @dallaszoo #dfw #dallas #dallastexas #tx #texas #covid19 #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #corona #bathroom #pandemic #may #2020 #spring #springtime #thursday #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #autism #autistic #autistickids #autisticgirl #autismacceptance

Wearing my mask from Nocking Point so I could take my daughter to the Dallas Zoo today as they’re required to use the bathroom. Got in my miles today thanks to all the walking. @nockingpoint #nockingpoint #mask #maskon #mom #mother #irish #irishmom @dallaszoo #dfw #dallas #dallastexas #tx #texas #covid19 #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #corona #bathroom #pandemic #may #2020 #spring #springtime #thursday @gap #fitness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #fitnessmotivation #walk #walking

Got new gear from Nocking Point just in time to restart my fitness routine. 😍 @nockingpoint #nockingpoint #sportsgear #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #mom #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #irish #irishmom #wednesday #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdayvibes #may #2020 #spring #springtime #spring2020 #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #health #healthy #physicalhealth

I honestly can’t say the last time I had my hair professionally done. In some ways I’ve felt for a long time it didn’t matter how I looked because I didn’t realize my depression had gotten that bad for that long. Spending time with Lindsay wasn’t just about getting my hair fixed up, it was a much needed and essential therapy session. She has the ability to show you how to fix what’s inside just as much as what’s on the outside. I’ll go toe to toe with any politician who EVER tries again to claim what she does isn’t essential! @ljhairtx #hair #beauty #beautiful #haircut #hairstyles #hairstylist #salon #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthisimportant #tx #texas #stayhome #staysafe #stayhealthy #staystrong #pandemic #covid_19 #covid19 #coronavirus #irishmom #irish

My girls visited their grandfather today. #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #memorialdayweekend2020 #memorialday2020 #usa #us #mexican #army #usarmy #vietnam #vietnamwar #memories #memory #medic #armymedic #sacrifice #hispanic #daughter #penny #grandfather #love #family #notforgotten #daughters #photography @goarmy @visitdfw #dallas #nationalcemetery #dfwnationalcemetery #dfw #texas

When my girls were old enough to understand how important their grandfather was, having been a medic in Vietnam, their dad took them to his grave to honor is sacrifices. Understanding that has only become more important over the years with the hatred shown towards Hispanic people. #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #memorialdayweekend2020 #memorialday2020 #usa #us #mexican #army #usarmy #vietnam #vietnamwar #memories #memory #medic #armymedic #sacrifice #hispanic #daughter #father #grandfather #fatherdaughter #love #family #notforgotten #daughters #flag #usflag #rose #photography #blackandwhite

The strength it takes to not commit a felony when your neighbor parks their car outside your house & it’s decorated with the confederate flag in ‘honor’ of Memorial Day 😑 Unlike those amadáns my daughters Mexican grandfather served in the US Army #memorialdayweekend2020 #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #army #usarmy #usarmysoldier #mexican #military #goarmy #grandfather #family #may #sundayfunday #sunday #sundayvibes #2020 #hispanic #racism #racisminamerica

My daughter made “Nano’s famous Apple Crisp” - a recipe that belongs to her teacher’s grandmother and can be found at BnB Kitchen: https://www.facebook.com/bnbkitchen1 She was lucky to have Ms Brooke Wright for her 3rd grade year who is one of those teachers whose inspiration stretches beyond the classroom and cuts through even the darkness this pandemic tried to bring Thanks to her this recipe is being enjoyed by more generations ❤️ Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 45-50 mins ——————-INGREDIENTS——————- Filling: •3 apple pie filling cans (we used the caramel apple because we LOVE caramel) •3/4 c Sugar (to start with) •1/3 c brown sugar •about 2 tbsp butter •top full of vanilla extract •sprinkle to taste—> cinnamon & nutmeg Topping: •1 box of yellow cake mix •2 sticks of butter (melted) •1 c of crushed walnuts or pecans Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Mix all of the filling ingredients to taste. 3. Put in a deep pan evenly. 4. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly covering the filling mix. 5. Marinate the mix with the melted butter (totally covering the mix). 6. Sprinkle the nuts all over. 7. Place dish on the lower rack at 375 degrees for about 15-20 mins (until boiling). 8. Move to the upper rack once boiling and turn temperature down to 350 degrees for about 20-25 mins ( until golden brown). #kid #kids #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autistickids #autistickidsrock #autisticgirl #girl #mexicangirl🇲🇽 #irishgirl #daughter #baking #bakingfromscratch #kitchen #saturday #saturdayvibes #may #2020 #spring #weekend #weekendvibes #irishmom #inspired #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoollife @bnb_kitchen

I let my youngest take over the kitchen to bake something special. Recipe and details to follow with finished product. My house smells so delicious with this baking in the oven right now. 😋 #kid #kids #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autistickids #autistickidsrock #autisticgirl #girl #mexicangirl🇲🇽 #irishgirl #daughter #baking #bakingfromscratch #kitchen #saturday #saturdayvibes #may #2020 #spring #weekend #weekendvibes #irishmom #inspired #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoollife

Needed a mental health boost so I spent time volunteering with my dad to clean up litter and do some landscaping at the edge of his neighborhood so it’ll look nice as people drive by and be safe for kids to play in the grass. Burned the crappy mood out of me working in that 90 degree heat lol! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #litter #fatherdaughter #father #daughter #love #monday #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #may #2020 #spring #cleanup #cleanuptheworld #earth #nature #family #depression #lockdown #lockdown2020 #stayhome #staysafe #stayathome #stayhealthy #mood #volunteer #volunteering #hot #sweat

Thanks to Covid I look like I had an accident.😑 At my dr getting a checkup and thanks to Covid after I checked in I had to go back outside til they were ready to take me to a room. I need my engine serviced so I couldn’t sit in the car with the AC running. It’s 90 outside so you can imagine how hot my car is!!😫😭 #covid19 #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #corona #satan #devil #hot #sweat #sweaty #sweating #dying #texas #tx #dr #medicine #medical #summer #spring #may #2020 #mondaymotivation #monday #mondaymood #mom #irish #irishmom #pandemic #outside #waiting

As a mother of 2 half Mexican girls it’s abhorrent this level of racism continues to be allowed and people think it’s acceptable. Anyone who thinks using “wetb*ck Wednesday” to describe eating tacos and is teaching her kids this behavior is acceptable doesn’t deserve to be on social media spreading that garbage. Especially when they admit to knowing it was racist then continues to use it towards people. #unbrokendesigns @wubinski #momlife #mom #momsofinstagram #momofgirls #méxico #mexican #mexicangirl🇲🇽 #daughter #daughters #motherdaughter #love #racism #racist #racisminamerica #racistjokes #hispanic #whiteprivilege #fitness #fitnessjourney #fitnessclothing #health #mentalhealth #hate

Enjoying the rain while drinking a Liquid Marijuana. #liquid #liquidmarijuana #alcohol #liquor #cocktail #cocktails #cocktailsofinstagram #nature #naturephotography #rain #saturday #may #2020 #saturdayvibes #satisfying #saturdaynight #adulting #momlife #irish #irishmom #green #wet #rum #midori #bluecaracao #coconutrum #spicedrum #sweetnsour #sweetandsour #pineapplejuice @captainmorganusa @maliburumus @midori_uk

Today’s activity with the kids - made pizza completely from scratch. Crust made from: -Type “00” flour from Italy -Semolina flour from Italy -Yeast -Golden Caster Sugar from the UK -Smoked sea salt flakes -Fresh garlic -Fresh Basil -Fresh Oregano -Oregano from Mexico -Olive oil from Italy -Butter from Ireland -Grated fresh Parmesan cheese Sauce made from: -Tomatoes from Italy -Olive oil from Italy -Butter from Ireland -Fresh Garlic -Fresh onions -Red pepper flakes -Fresh basil -Fresh oregano -Tomato paste from Italy -Fresh grated Parmesan cheese -Brown sugar -Smoked sea salt flakes -White pepper -Spring water Toppings: -Fresh made mozzarella -Pepperoni from San Francisco I can never eat commercially made pizza again! #pizza #pizzalover #homemade #homemadefood #dinner #dinnerideas #dinnertime #pepperoni #pepperonipizza #mozzarella #italy #italianfood #irish #sanfrancisco #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #kids #kidmeals #mealideas #meal #food #foodphotography #may #2020 #satisfying #saturday #madefromscratch #madefresh #freshfood @mulinocaputo #molinari

Truth - I love my girls but being locked down with them 24/7 since 3p on 6 March AND having to homeschool AND having to handle their speech/occupational therapy myself AND not getting to be around my friends AND having no ‘me’ time is breaking my mental health. I don’t remember the last time I slept properly so even Revlon can’t cover the dark circles forming under my eyes. So this morning I got up early and let the kids sleep in while I went for a walk in the rain. Then I grabbed coffee and stood in the rain drinking it and it was the most beautiful, healing moment I’ve had in a while. #momlife #mom #momsofinstagram #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #depression #rain #coffee #coffeetime #irish #irishmom #coronavirus #covid19 #covid_19 #saturday #may #2020 #socialdistancing #pandemic #beauty #smile #happy #sad #tired #angry #fitness #walk #healing #makeup

Working outside we found a nest of baby bunnies so the area has been marked to ensure they can grow in peace. #bunny #bunniesofinstagram #rabbits #rabbit #rabbitsofinstagram #bunnies #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #spring #springtime #may #2020 #momlife #irishmom #baby #babybunny #tuesday

My mom and her grandkids. #mothersday #mother #mom #momlife #momlifebelike #momlifeisthebestlife #momsofinstagram #momsofgirls #daughter #daughters #motherdaughter #love #irishmom #mexicangirl🇲🇽 #nana #grandma #grandmother #grandkids #autisticpride #autism #autistic #autistickids #autistickidsrock #autisticgirls #lightschurchfw @lightschurchfw

Happy Mother’s Day! @lightschurchfw #mothersday #mother #mom #momlife #momlifebelike #momlifeisthebestlife #momsofinstagram #momsofgirls #daughter #daughters #motherdaughter #love #irishmom #mexicangirl🇲🇽

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