100 Days to One-Derland

This my friends is going to be the LAST before picture I EVER take.  I have decided to challenge myself to get the results I've been wanted AND to get back on track to a happier, healthier lifestyle!  My goal is to lose 67lbs in 100 days to get to 199 or one-derland.  I've tried to lose weight in the past and just never stuck with it long enough to make it count.  This time I've never been more motivated and hope to be able to share my successes with all of you!  My starting size is a 20/22 and when I got up to a 20 I promised myself I would never get any bigger than that.  And right now I am the heaviest I have ever been.  I've really struggled with eating right after my twin pregnancy.  I couldn't get enough to eat while I was pregnant and ended up losing weight during pregnancy because they were the hungriest fetuses around.  LOL.  But after they were born I still wanted to eat anything and everything and ended up back up to my pre-pregnancy weight in no time.  And after that I just kept going up!  I am OFFICIALLY done with being unhealthy and out of shape.  It's not about being a size 2 or being skinny.  It's about being healthy, happy, and setting a good example for my children.  Will it be impossible?  Maybe.  Is it an unrealistic goal?  Probably.  Will I bust my butt to reach my goal?  You betcha! 

Back to School Haul - Teen Edition

Today's fashion haul is brought to you by my 16 year old daughter, Arianna.  She will be starting her junior year of high school tomorrow - tear :'(

Kimono - Hot Topic     Bodycon Dress - Forever 21

This outfit while be one of my favorites, it also makes her look a little older than her age which is not good!!  But she looks beautiful and it fits great! :P

V-neck tee - Kohls     Premium jegging - Torrid

I love this color on her skin tone and I also like that the V isn't too deep on the tee.  Luckily Torrid started selling jeans starting in a size 10 and they are the perfect fit for my curvy teen.  I bought her, her first pair this summer and we have never look backed in the pants department!

Bralette, Vneck tee, and Jeggings - Torrid

While the jeans fit perfect from Torrid the tops are still a little big for her.  However she like the comfort level and with the bralette underneath it's the perfect everyday outfit!

Raglan - Kohls     Olive jeggings - Torrid

Plaid Shirt & Tank - Hot Topic     Shorts - JCPenney

This outfit is Arianna's favorite.  I love it too and I think I'm gonna have to get me a Peter Pan plaid too ;)

Graphic tee - JCPenney     Jeggings - Torrid

This tee is MY personal favorite and definitely another one I wish I could get one of too.  And the color of these jeggings are gorgeous! 

Graphic tee, Bralette, and Leggings - Victoria's Secret Pink

She has always wanted something from VS and I was glad I finally got her something because this outfit is adorable!  The leggings fit perfect but we could probably go down a size in the top for future reference.

Graphic tee - Kohls     Jeggings - Torrid

This tee from Kohls I got one size bigger because I thought it looked a little small.  I'm glad I did because this shirt ran tiny.  It looks cute but I'm gonna have to remember to NEVER dry it because I know it will shrink up to a dish rag.

Harry Potter tee - Kohls     Jeggings - Torrid

Being a fellow Harry Potter nerd, this is one of my FAVORITE tees.  I love the graphic on the front with the little speckles of stars.

Breakfast Club tee - Kohls     Jeggings - Torrid

When she ordered this shirt she has just finished watching the movie and I mean who doesn't fall in love with The Breakfast Club when watching it for the first time!

Plaid shirt - Hot Topic     Tank - Target     Shorts - JCPenney

This is another tank on her favorite combo.  And another thing I love about this outfit it that I have the same plaid ;)

And to end this blog of course here is my favorite outfit of the week!!

Cardigan - Torrid

Sleeveless Top - Torrid

Premium Jeggings - Torrid

Sandals - Payless

Back to School Haul - 3rd grade edition

My 8 year old daughter, Samantha, is going into the 3rd grade this year.  In one week school will be starting up again.  Our back to school ritual is putting on a little fashion show with all the new school clothes.  Today I will be featuring this little sassy pants. 

Bow: Dillards     Dress: FabKids.com     Sandals: Walmart

This first dress was from the website FabKids.  It's one of those monthly membership type places where if you order once you pay for the monthly "subscription" but you have the option to skip every month.  These dresses run very small.  I had to exchange it twice to end up with the right size.  But it in the end it's super cute and I'm glad I went through all the trouble to exchange it. 

Bow: Justice     Top & Skirt: Walmart     Sandals: Walmart

This little outfit is super adorable and both pieces were under $5.00.  It's hard to tell by the picture but the graphic on the front of the tee is in glitter.  There are also some cute faux patches on the attached vest.  The skirt is a cute and swingy chiffon, ruffle skirt with shorts attached.

Bow: Grand Champ Bows     Tee & Shorts: Kohls     Sneakers: Walmart

Samantha's favorite thing right now is Minecraft, so I really appreciated Kohl's having a totally adorable girls' Minecraft tee.  The shorts are by Mudd, and they also run very small.  She normally wears an 8 and these were WAY too tight.

Bow: Grand Champs Bows     Dress: Kohls     Sneakers: Walmart

I think this dress was one of my absolute favorites.  It's made of a very soft knit which will be great for our hot summer weather.  The color combo is great and super trendy, and is also Sami's current favorite color, mint green :)

Head band: Hot Topic     Top & Skirt: Walmart     Sneakers: Walmart

This was another one of those cute and affordable, $10.00 outfits from Walmart.  The little kitty face on the front is in glitter and the skirt has shorts attached underneath.  The are the kind of little outfits that my daughter loves to wear because not only is it cute but it's also comfortable.

Backpack and Lunchbox: Justice

Samantha's favorite purchase by far this year is her new emoji backpack and lunchbox from Justice.  The picture does NOT do this Justice.  The print is absolutely adorable and it's made in a really sturdy material that is definitely made to last the whole school year.

Bow: Dillards     Dress: Kohls     Flip Flops: Walmart

This is another one of my favorites.  This little dress is easy, breezy, and adorable.  The neon orange is a great color for my daughter and the fit was perfect!  However, I'm not convinced that these shoes are a keeper for this outfit. ;)

Tees & Shorts: Kohls     Sneakers: Walmart

Both of these tees and the shorts are from Kohls and all were super affordable and the fit is great.  I don't really know what a Shopkin is, but a shirt with adorable kawaii food on it is a win for me!

Bow: Dillards     Top & Shorts: JcPenney     Sneakers: Walmart

This tee is not only my favorite of the bunch, but it's totally true about my little princess.  At least when she has this shirt on she comes with a warning!

Tee: Forever 21 Girls     Shorts: JC Penney     Flip Flops: Walmart

This was the first thing I've ever bought from Forever 21's girls department.  And sizing was definitely an issue.  I ordered the 9/10 because I've had sizing issues with my own clothes from there before.  However, I think if I had the change to order again I would definitely go up a size because I'm a little afraid it's gonna shrink after I wash it.

Favorite Outfit of the Week

Button down & Graphic Tee: Hot Topic Plus     Shorts: Torrid     Sneakers: Payless

My favorite outfit of the week was 100% today's outfit.  I have recently started binge watching Supernatural (currently on season 3) and can't believe I haven't been watching it for the past 11 seasons!! 

Forever 21 Plus Haul!

For my first official haul I tried out Forever 21 Plus for the first time.  I have always looked at their clothes and thought they were cute but this is the first time I have ordered from there.  My first outfit was  a day of the week emoji graphic tee and a simple black body-con mini.  The tee I loved and was the perfect fit.  The skirt was a little snug and will be exchanging for a size up but it's super comfy and I love the length. 
Outfit number 2 was my ABSOLUTE favorite.  I loved the strappy top.  The material was a super soft slub knit that was very flowy and airy.  I wish I could get one in every color!!  The shorts were also great.  The elastic waistband was of course a plus and I loved that they were long enough to feel comfortable in all day playing with my toddlers and running errands.  This was a perfect every-day outfit but could easily be dressed up with a jacket and wedges or heels for either date night or a night out with the girls. 
Outfit number 3 was an open knit ivory duster, a black graphic tee, and a boyfriend jean.  This was my least favorite outfit.  While I loved the tee and the duster, the jeans were just not for me.  The rise was a little too high and the destruction started a little high for my comfort as well.  I did like the look of them though and if I didn't hate my legs so much they would probably be a staple in my wardrobe.

FAVORITE OOTW (outfit of the week)

My favorite outfit of the week was from Saturday.  The whole outfit is Torrid with the exception of the shoes which are from Payless.  This is probably my favorite go to combo (cardigan, graphics tee, and boyfriend jeans) when I'm in a hurry or just super lazy and still wanna look put together and cute.

Proper Introduction

Welcome to my blog!

My name is Angela and I am 33 years old.  I am first and foremost a wife and mommy to four incredible kiddoes.  But I am also an aspiring family and lifestyle blogger.  I am currently a stay at home mom/ dance mom/ soccer mom.  We all love to try new things and I am the social media queen in my house so the next step was blogging!  But first things first.  Meet the Rodriguez Family :)

So first things first.  This is me:

This is my husband of 10 years David:

This is my oldest daughter, Arianna, who will be going into her junior year of highschool this year at George Ranch HS (tear)

This is my youngest daughter, Samantha, who will be a 3rd grader this year at Velasquez Elementary.  She is also a company member at her dance studio, Dance Du Coeur

And last but certainly not least my 3 year old twin boys Cooper and Jaxon.  Who will be playing their first season of soccer this fall!

So as you can see I have a full house and an even fuller heart.  I enjoy sharing my family with others and also enjoy sharing our sense of style, fun, and life.  I hope to meet some new people and hopefully make some new friends as well in my new blogging journey.

XOXO

Angela