About ME
Tell the world what you’re made of
Hello everyone!
My name is Claudia Diaz, and I'm excited to share a little bit about myself with you. I hail from the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, where the sun is always shining, and the culture is as warm as the weather.
My Shopping Obsession
If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I absolutely love shopping! Whether it's a trip to Target, a quick Amazon spree, or a browse through Walmart, I'm always on the hunt for great deals and new finds. Shopping isn't just a hobby; it's my way of unwinding and finding joy in the little things.
Teaching: My Passion
Professionally, I'm a full-time kindergarten teacher. Teaching young minds is not just a job for me; it's a calling. There's nothing quite like seeing the spark of understanding in a child's eyes or witnessing their growth throughout the school year. Each day brings new challenges and rewards, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
My Wonderful Family
Family is everything to me. I have two wonderful sons who keep me on my toes and fill my life with laughter and love. And there's even more excitement in store for us—I'm currently pregnant with my first daughter! My husband and I have been together for 15 years, and we can't wait to welcome our little girl into our loving family.
Looking Ahead
As I balance my roles as a teacher and a mother, I'm always looking forward to the future. My goals include continuing to nurture and educate my students, creating unforgettable memories with my family, and of course, finding new and exciting treasures on my shopping adventures.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me a little better. I look forward to sharing more of my journey with you all!
With 🫶🏻,
Claudia Diaz
Top 5 things to do this Holiday season
that won’t hurt your pocket
Celebrating the holidays with kids can add up fast! Between holiday parties, school events, baking delicious treats, and of course, the best of all, Christmas presents!
But how can you celebrate when you’re on a tight budget? And what if you’re looking for some quick and fun things to do during the holidays, don’t worry mama, I’ve got you!
I’ve done some research and came across a few things.
Friendsmas get together
Every year for the holiday season I host a friendsmas party at my house. I ask everyone to come in Christmas Pajamas and to bring a small dish of their choice. Once everyone arrives we begin to decorate gingerbread houses I purchase at Five-below. Together families work together to make the best looking houses. “I haven’t won YET!” After we finished with the gingerbread houses I play a Christmas movie outside under the stars, my son Jason loves it.
Gingerbread House Kit
Bayfront Park Holiday Village
Bayfront Holiday Village will transform Bayfront Park into a shopping and entertainment destination for locals and tourists alike. All accomplished while keeping high family values and a welcoming atmosphere. The Village will become one of Miami’s most iconic offerings during the holiday season. People will come for the weather, they’ll stay for great shopping and entertainment. The Village will host several unique elements such as “The Shops,” a collection of artisans in a retail setting; Bayskate, Miami’s answer to cold-weather ice skating; and “Bayfront Bites,” a food, beverage, and entertainment area to sit back, relax and enjoy the park and waterfront.
Santa’s Flight Academy at DolphinMall
Santa’s Flight Academy, a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience that culminates with a special visit with Santa, will return to Dolphin Mall from November 7 through December 24. The holiday attraction merges the physical and digital to provide a personalized adventure for every child.
Pictures with Santa at Bass Pro
Families who visit Santa receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo, as well as a free shareable video when you provide your email address. Additional photo packages are also available for purchase and print instantly at the store. Due to Covid you must make reservations.
Zoo Lights at Zoo Miami
More than one million bright and dazzling tree lights!
A brand new 26 foot tall LED holiday tree
Animal Appearances
Arts & crafts** (limited space available)
Appearances by Santa until December 23
Last appearance at 9:30 p.m.
Letters to Santa**
Snowman's River Boat Rides* ($3 per person)
Last ride at 9:30 p.m.
Hot chocolate and cookies*
Holiday Shopping at the Zoo Gift Shop*
Halloween isn’t OVER
Safe and Easy ways to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic
Halloween is one of my absolute favorite holidays. I love celebrating it with the boys. Our family costumes are planned months in advance. This year is going to be AWESOME, I cannot wait to share it with y’all. Just because Halloween is a little different this year, doesn’t mean its over. There is such a large number of ways you can participate in your yearly traditions around the house or even around your neighborhood. I’ve done some research and found some indoor and outdoor activities that we can really enjoy as a family or even with some friends if you’re comfortable with that.
Not so spooky drive through adventure
A drive-thru experience where families can celebrate the season from the safety of their cars. Giving children the ability to trick or treat, pick pumpkins, take photos and have fun all while following social distancing guidelines.
Miami´s first ever drive-thru pumpkin patch:
Goodie Bags
Photo opportunities
Not So Spooky Drive-Thru experience
Trick or Treating
Harvest Market
Miami Children’s Museums Trick or Treat Drive Thru Event
Then on Saturday, October 31, drive by the Museum from 11AM – 2PM* to trick or treat from your car seat at MiChiMu’s Halloween Drive-Thru. The event is set up to be a contactless drive-thru trick or treat experience, sponsored in part by Florida Dairy Farmers, Caleb & Calder Sloan’s Awesome Foundation, Geico North Miami, ARA Food Corporation, and Fabricant & Company, PA. The first 500 children will receive a free pre-packaged trick or treat bag filled with candy, trinkets, healthy snacks, a book, fresh chocolate milk from Florida Dairy Farmers, and other surprises!
Burr Berry Farm
Enjoy the Harvest Festival at Burr’s Berry Farm, with a corn maze, a tire mountain and of course, a pumpkin patch for families and kids. On weekends enjoy the tractor-pulled hayrides.
Celebrating the fall holiday season, Burr’s Berry Farm at 12741 SW 216 Street is featuring a wonderful family-friendly experience for all, attracting hundreds of families for old-fashioned fun and good times.
Halloween Drive In Movie at Milandar
The City of Hialeah Is hosting multiple movie nights for their wonderful residents.On Saturday, October 17, 2020, they will be joining three outlandishly wild witches as they return from 17th-century Salem after some unsuspecting pranksters accidentally conjure them up in the movie Hocus Pocus.
Pumpkin Carving Party
This year my friend Lisa and I are planning a pumpkin craving party for our kids. We’ll be craving pumpkins, playing games, decorating cookies, and even painting faces. Lisa and I both love this holiday. We’re working on Halloween themed food, treats, and drinks.
Halloween Get together
On Halloween my sister is hosting a small family and friends get together event at her house. She knew how excited the boys were to dress up this year, the thought of them not being able to broke her heart. Being the phenomenal Aunt she is she planned this party for her nephews.
Halloween Movie Night at home
With the endless selections of Kid Halloween movies out there an outdoor movie night doesn’t seem like a bad idea. Amazon sells mini projectors that you can project off a bed sheet. If your not feeling that adventurous you can keep it indoors with pillows and blankets.
My Potty Training Adventure
Never having to buy diapers again is the best feeling in the world!!! Justin my 2 year old, is completely potty train (1& 2) I decided to potty train him not because I wanted to stop buying diapers, but because he kept on insisting to use the toilet. So I went for it, not knowing what to expect, his brother took a little longer to get it, and I honestly thought he was going to be the same. BOY was I wrong!! I purchased every single type of toilet. I bought a regular potty, the toilet seat and I even bought a urinal. I figured one of them would be a hit. I used a timer and rewards for every time he went. A few accidents later he got it! I am so proud of my baby, he proved me wrong!! Below I’m sharing a few tips that helped me with this milestone!!
Favorite Character Underwear
I made sure to stock up on Marvel underwear since Justin love superhero’s. This made wearing underwear AWESOME!! He was so excited to wear them.
Spider-Man Underwear
Setting up a timer
Most of us have a smart home devices, I would set 15 minute timers on our Alexa. Sometimes we get caught up in whatever it is we are doing at the moment and forget we’re potty training. Every time the timer rang I stopped what I was doing and took him, once he went I would set the timer all over again. I did this for two days. Then I changed the timer to 30 minutes.
Alexa Echo
Multiple Character Potty options
Before I started this adventure I made sure to have all the different potty options available to see which one he would prefer. I started with the urinal, thinking it was the easiest one for him to use, BOY what a mistake (he would pee all over the floor). I then started with the small potty. This was the winner! He loved it, I was able to move it all over the house making it easy for him to pee anywhere.
Paw patrol potty
Rewards
After every time he went I rewarded him with his favorite gummy snack. I purchased the marvel pack because again he loves superhero’s. Each pack brings like 8 gummies in them, I would only give him one at a time. He would get so happy to see the character he would get every-time.
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