• Pavlova: An Australian Dessert

    This past week, I did an activity where I took my residents on a trip to Australia. We learned about the government, wildlife, local sites, and Australian slang. To make it more enticing for my residents to come to the activity, I made a traditional Australian dessert called Pavlova. It’s a meringue cake with whipped

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  • Independent Tot

    Independent Tot

    How quickly my little one has grown up. My sweet pea is almost 16 mos. He amazes me everyday with how independent he is. I’m proud to see that he is so free-spirited, yet there is still a part of me that misses his always needing me. With my next bundle of joy due in

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  • Parmesan Zucchini and Corn in a Flash

    Have you ever been invited to a party or BBQ last minute and needed to whip up something to bring quickly? Well, this side dish is not only delicious but takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish to prepare. It’s super yummy, healthy, and will add a zest of color to any table. 

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  • Fun, Thrifty Summer Activities for Your Toddler

    The sun is shining and the weather feels great! If your little one is anything like mine, he constantly wants to be outside. He loves to run around in the yard, but that gets old after a while. So here’s a few fun and inexpensive activities to do with your toddler this summer: 1.) Sidewalk

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  • Yummy Lemon Bars

    Yummy Lemon Bars

    It’s summer time and I have been craving citrus so much during this pregnancy. Anything lemon or lime, I have been baking away. Which is rare for me, because most times I will tend to make more chocolate or creamy sweet treats. These lemons bars though are to die for. They will just melt in

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  • Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

    It’s summer time! Trying to avoid turning on the oven as much as possible? Trying to eat healthier to stay in shape for swimsuit weather? Need a recipe that won’t take a while to make? Well if you answered yes to any of those questions, then this quick and easy recipe should do the trick.

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  • 4 Things to Do For Your Fur Babies on the 4th of July Weekend

    It’s the holiday weekend and everyone is ready to celebrate! Cookouts and fireworks are fun and festive but don’t forget about your pets. Pets tend to get lost and run away the most on the 4th of July weekend due to getting scared from all the fireworks and commotion. Here are four tips that can

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  • Mom On-The-Go Chicken Fajitas

    Are you always on the run? Easy dinners make your life easier? Love Mexican Food? Well these Chicken Fajitas are for you. I am always looking for easy, fast, and delicious recipes. I work a full time job, have a 15 mo old little boy at home, and don’t always have time to cook a

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  • Determination

    Determination

     Everyone has dreams and goals they strive for. But life is not a steady ride, nor a walk in the park. Life has it’s ups and downs. For some, they are able to be whatever they hope easily because of knowing the right people or being in the right place at the right time. But

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  • And Then There Were Two

    Being mom is never an easy job, whether you are a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, especially with a toddler. Just a little over ago, I had the most perfect little boy. Now, I’m 17 weeks pregnant with the second one. This one was definitely a shock. The plan was to wait another year

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