Quotes from Camila Alves

My most joy that I have is dancing.

The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.

I have a hard time finding high boots that go up to your knee, because of the shape of my calves.

We tried every single way of giving birth. It didn't work. I wasn't too crazy about having to do a C-section and take all the drugs. Finally, I just had to be like, 'Let it go.'

I was never the girl that grew up saying I want to get married. I actually told my parents to not expect me to get married.

One of my favorite memories from growing up in Brazil is being in the kitchen with my family and watching everyone bake and cook.

Somebody showed me a picture of some event I went to back in the day, and I was really going heavy on the turquoise jewelry, and it was not good. I was like, 'OK, I guess that was a phase that needed to happen.'

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.

Most of my family doesn't speak English. It's so important for the baby. He's going to know all his American roots, but he also needs to know about his Brazilian side.

I respect marriage, and I think it's beautiful that people do it. But for me, more important than anything is having a peaceful life and a peaceful home.

The way we do music in Brazil is very different because we are so moved by music; we grow up with that.

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.

When I was a kid, I wanted a Chanel bob and bangs. My mom said no. I went to the salon anyway, and they said, 'No way - we are not going to do that to your hair.' So I did it myself. Big mistake. Instead of my bangs going down straight, they were sticking up like a cat. It was horrible.

I like to keep Valentine's dinner light so you don't crash after and can keep the fun going through the night!

I enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day. It's a nice way to say you're thinking about your family, someone special, or dear friends.

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.

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.

When I lived in Greece and off the coast of Italy, I enjoyed a branzino dish so much that I created my own version.

A lot of people, sometimes they're so stuck on, 'I gotta get married, I gotta get married.' They forget that the really important thing is to have a healthy home, a healthy family, a healthy environment for your kids and to have everything going in a good, peaceful way.

I love Austin for vintage shopping, and there are some really good places in L.A., too.

I'm very excited to have a girl.

English is not my first language.

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!