Hi friends! I hope every one is doing well, we have such nice weather here so I hope that brightens everyone’s days. I have been doing a lot lately but the biggest holiday that has recently passed is Mother’s Day. My mom is really my best friend. She is truly a superhero and she does […]
The Girl that Grew from Sunshine
#Swim Life
Hi friends! It’s been a minute, sorry about that. I hope everyone is doing great, my grades are not haha. No, but for real there’s only 19 days left before the last day of school so it’s most definitely crunch time. Finals, projects, essays and more, right as the school year comes to a close. […]
More Than Pink- The Most Heartwarming Event of Spring
Hi friends! I hope you all have had a great week and weekend. I have been very busy with swim practice, end of the year club meetings, and work. It was also Mother’s Day and I hope that you all celebrated the strong women in your life. I am truly blessed to have so many […]
Strawberry Cheesecake Breakfast Bliss
Hi friends, happy Sunday! I hope you are all doing supremely well and I have a delicious breakfast treat that may not even require extra groceries!! I mentioned wanting to make something, my mom suggested breakfast, and while doing some Pinterest- digging, I came up with this tasty layered goody. I adore cheesecake. Personally, I […]
Extracurriculars! Part 2
Hi friends! So last post was about everything I did while I was in middle school, but when I graduated to ‘the big leagues’ of high school, a whole new world of clubs opened to me. There were clubs for everything! Oh, and if there wasn’t a club for what you were into, you could […]
Extracurriculars! Part 1
Hi friends! I hope everyone is doing well. It is soo nice out here in P-town and I could not be happier. I’m hanging out with some super cool new friends (hi guys!), volunteering and wrapping up all my schoolwork. Another update, I’m now the Richwoods Spanish Club Secretary! Whoo! But it kinda gave me […]
A Day in My Hometown
My friend and I were seeking adventure- anywhere but here! But then I saw my gas tank and I reconsidered. Just kidding. But we did wind up staying in Peoria and we ended up having a BLAST. First Stop: Grandview Drive Grandview Drive is probably one of the most notable features of Peoria. A two […]
Spring Break Recap! featuring the Windy City
Hi friends! It has been a crazy week and I hope you all are doing well. It’s been a pretty quiet week. As I said earlier, it was spring break and I got plenty of R n R! It was well timed because I was beginning to go stir crazy. Sorry to report that I […]
Here’s why The Girl That Grew From Sunshine is going to melt your heart
Hi! I’m Carolina and this is my diary about my plants, cooking creations, and assorted things that make me happy (like sunshine!) This is showing you how to spread good vibes my way! i know, i know, another silly blog about succulents and green juice. except that’s not me! i have a lot to offer […]
All-Dressed-Up Elote Corn Salsa
Hi friends! Happy springtime! I’m on spring break at the moment so that means lots of time outside enjoying the sunshine as well as time inside the kitchen whipping up some fun snacks. I love Mexican food and even though guac isn’t really my fave (the texture is weird to me, okay!) I am a […]