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5 Ways to Make New Mommy Friends
You’ve got this! Making friends later on in life is tough as it is but making mommy friends is downright impossible or it seems. I moved to a new state when I got married and knew absolutely no one! After I had J it was lonely and the only support I had was speaking to friends over the phone! It just wasn’t enough, I enjoy play dates, going out for girls nights and dinners, all of which ceased to exist for me! I mean spending time with my husband was great but he works long hours and having girlfriends is just a different ball game altogether. Fret not, here a…
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My New Go-To Chocolates and Their Astonishing Story!
This post is sponsored by A Fresh Look but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Ethos Chocolate, chocolate, come and get your CHOCOLATE! I jumped at the chance to work with Ethos Chocolates/Fresh Look because it is of utmost importance to me as a mother to know where my food comes from. These days its quite easy to just pick up an item at the store or order it online without knowing exactly where it came from or even where it has been. A Fresh Look has created Ethos Chocolate, a brand of chocolate custom-made using GMO ingredients like beet sugar and fruit flavoring I mean how…
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Spicy Queso Bean Dip
Game Time with Spicy Queso Bean Dip! With the Superbowl right around the corner, this Spicy Queso Bean Dip would be a perfect accompaniment to your spread! I use the leftover the next day in quesadillas and tacos! I mean come on who doesn’t love a good queso and bean dip? A family favorite in our household and i’m sure it will become one of yours as well! Check out my Loaded Vegetarian Nachos for another option! I promise you’ll have to make more than one tray! *Tip*- You can make this a day ahead but just make sure you warm it up right before serving in the oven, stir…
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Easy Plant-Based Pasta Recipes
This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. #TeamCleanPlate #MastersofPasta @BarillaUS Yum! Some days I struggle to find a healthy meal to make for my family. During the day I’m pulled twenty different ways by J, at the end of the day I just want to eat and not rack my brain about making it healthy. When I usually think of healthy food it’s usually tastless and not appetizing at all. Well, I guess I don’t have to worry anymore, Barilla has introduced Barilla Chickpea Pasta! Barilla was already my go-to pasta of choice and now they have completely outdone themselves!…
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Our Stay at Best Western Harrisburg North, PA
My family and my brother in laws family stayed at this hotel while visiting Hershey Park a few months ago(I have since stayed there twice in the winter for business) and it was perfect for us and myself. With 5 adults and 4 kids in between us, we were definitely looking for something that would accommodate all of us. We booked two rooms both with double beds. Here is an overview of our stay: Check-In We got to the hotel to check-in around 5 on a Friday and the parking was pretty full in the front and sides but there was ample parking in the back. The hotel is located…
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How I Unwind with A Cup of Tea for Hot Tea Month!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #MyHotTeaMonth #CollectiveBias My Long Standing Affair with Tea As a mother, the days are long(really long) and nights shorter so unwinding with this amazing tea is always the highlight of my day! My tea of choice for National Hot Tea Month is Bigelow Constant Comment. Being home all day with a VERY energetic and extremely active toddler is not easy when all you want to do is sleep and maybe a breather just for yourself! Constant Comment is the tea to turn to when I need a break from…
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Live in the Lap of Luxury – Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao in Bangkok
We stayed at the Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao for 5 days and I loved every single minute of it! The hotel is located in Chatuchak an area in Bangkok that is close enough to the hustle and bustle of the city yet it’s far enough that the environment is much calmer. It is easily accessible by the train system and taxi. Beware the traffic is pretty bad even though it is a little further out of the center of Bangkok. The Lobby Here is a picture of the entrance/lobby of the hotel. It is absolutely exquisite. The check-in area is to the left after you enter and…
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Thailand Diaries Part One-Bangkok
It all started with us boarding our transpacific flight to Bangkok from JFK with a layover in Shanghai. We arrived in Bangkok and went through customs, note that a Thailand entry visa is not required for USA passport holders. For passports other than US passports, you are required to obtain a visa on your own to enter Thailand. Here is a link with more information https://thaiembdc.org/visas/ Exploring Bangkok Day 1 Home to nearly 9 million people, Bangkok fuses über-modernity with age-old Buddhist traditions. We visited the Temple of Golden Buddha (Wat Trimitr), home to the world’s biggest solid-gold Buddha statue, measuring 10 feet high, weighing over 5 tons, and valued…
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5 Motherhood Resolutions for the New Year!
1. Be the Fun Parent: I think when it comes to being the “fun parent” my husband takes the win. I spend all day with J and I think by the end of the day he just gets bored of me. I mean let’s face it, I’m exhausted by the time 6 or 7 pm rolls around! My husband works 10-11 hours a day so J sees me way more than him so when Papa gets home its time for J to have some fun. I think it’s about high time I try some new activities with J and save him and myself of boredom and the same ol‘ routine!…
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Pumpkin Pie Mousse Cups
Pumpkin Pie is a favorite of mine during the holidays but making it can be tedious. So, I decided to make it easier by putting the pumpkin pie in mousse form! Light, airy, and perfect for the holidays! Pumpkin Pie Mousse Cups are easy to make and save you so much time compared to making a pie! Make them for your next get together and have your guests swooning! It’s like having a PSL but instead of drinking it, you eat it with a spoon! There are three cups in this picture and I just might have eaten them all in one sitting! For a healthier option make the mousse…
