I never understood when people go, 'Oh my gosh, it's so easy being pregnant.' No, it's hard. It's the most beautiful thing, yes, but it's hard.
— Camila Alves
I love having my daughter in the kitchen with me as I prepare meals. We talk about anything and everything!
Easter is one of my favorite holidays with the kids. They get to run loose, and we always have our family and loved ones all around us!
The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.
I like to keep Valentine's dinner light so you don't crash after and can keep the fun going through the night!
Being engaged is absolutely a time to cherish!
I love wearing dresses that hug the body, but then, at the Oscars, I had a big dress, and I really loved that. It's a style I never thought I would wear, but I saw the dress, and I was like, 'Oh my God, that's it!'
I just throw on foundation and under-eye concealer, then dust bronzer on my cheeks so they look defined.
I like a little bit of a rough look because it's sexy. But when a man has a rough look, and he goes and gets a cleanup, then it's very sexy as well.
One thing that we decided very early in the relationship is that when he goes, we all go - the whole family.
I have vintage things that I got nine, 10 years ago, and every time I clean my closet, I can't get rid of them. I think, 'I will never find this again!'
You need to let your hair produce its own oils and be healthy.
When I had my first child, I started to try and make fresh food for him daily, and I became frustrated with the amount of work - and time - involved in making baby food at home.
Education is so important.
A lot of the time, you see something really beautiful, but if you don't have the perfect figure and are a really small size, it won't work well for you.
I've never been a size 0.
My most joy that I have is dancing.
As a mom of three young kids, it's difficult to reserve a big chunk of time for shopping, so I try to get my gifts little by little throughout the year. I think this is especially helpful for those of us who are budget conscious.
I loved seeing my mom put her own twist on years-old family recipes and also create new dishes. This made me develop a passion for cooking at a young age and would eventually inspire me to prepare meals and host wonderful family dinners.
It's a balance. But you have to have your cheat day; you have to take your time to have the pleasure. Otherwise, what's the point?
I am very proud to say that America is my home! I have so much respect for this country and the people in it. I'm so grateful that you guys have taken me in with care and respect.
When I lived in Greece and off the coast of Italy, I enjoyed a branzino dish so much that I created my own version.
I was never the girl who tore pictures out of wedding magazines.
The main thing for me is to make sure our home is peaceful, that it's healthy, that the kids are good.
We're just like a regular family.
Vida's definitely a beautiful and peaceful girl.
I'm a mother of three. I don't really have the time to put very elaborate outfits together, so I keep it casual but dress it up with shoes, a bag, and jewellery.
I love Austin for vintage shopping, and there are some really good places in L.A., too.
It's a myth that you have to wash your hair all the time.
My kids love going to school. When my son started going to kindergarten, we asked him, 'How was it?' and his only complaint was that he didn't get to stay in there longer.
If you think about it, all of us have one or more teachers who were instrumental.
I have a really hard time finding good denim.
My father always told me, 'Before you become a queen, you have to learn how to take care of your own things.' So I knew how to do all of it, but I had never really done it on a daily basis. So I was cleaning houses, and I started working restaurants.
I love dancing.
This shared love of cooking and celebration has allowed me to create a strong bond with my family.
One of my favorite memories from growing up in Brazil is being in the kitchen with my family and watching everyone bake and cook.
I love ice cream, and I love chocolate.
We are all so busy and constantly trying to save time and balance everything.
I enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day. It's a nice way to say you're thinking about your family, someone special, or dear friends.
A lot of times, you think you want something, and then you find something completely different.
I'm still learning how to do things - like lining my eyes? Forget it.
English is not my first language.
I'm very excited to have a girl.
If there's one thing any mom should have for fall, it's a peplum top.
Because my hair is curly, I used to do all the straighteners, the Japanese this and the Brazilian that. And at the end of the day, your hair ends up not having a texture, not having the body - no shine. You're pretty much frying your hair. So understand the type of hair you have and do the best with what you have.
Growing up eating fruits and vegetables fresh from our farm added a lot to the way I taste and look at food today, and I wanted the same for my kids and other kids.
Education is a way of empowering people; it opens up so many doors and is fundamental to everybody. And teachers are not often appreciated in the way that they should be.
I don't like exercising; I'll be honest with you.
I'm curvy.
I come from a simple background, so I couldn't call my father and say, 'Come pay my bills,' so I had to get out there and work.
