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Grilled Blackened Key West Chicken
Although most of the year you will see me, in the kitchen, preparing and cooking most of our family meals, there is a welcomed shift in routine during the warmer months. My job has always landed me home a couple of …
Mondays w/Mom: Oh, To Be Vulnerable
As a parent, there is nothing worse than when you realize the lesson you’re teaching your child is a lesson you need a little refresher on yourself (cringe). Presently, I am working on encouraging my first grader to be confident, …
Mondays with Mom: A Gratitude Formula
“Gratitude takes your breath away. You stop thinking and you connect to something more powerful than yourself. It’s such a profound moving experience that it comes from your heart.” This was my friend’s response to my a.m. phone call to …
Yummy Tummy: Homemade Applesauce
Who can resist the smell of freshly picked apples simmering on the stove? A freshly made, warm bowl of applesauce is a tasty and satisfying snack for the little ones. It is not only delicious, but also a good source …
Yummy Tummy: Halloween School Snack
I have some time management issues…if it takes too much time then it’s an issue (impatience of a multi-tasker with a long task list). So when the holidays roll around, and it’s time to bring in a Halloween snack for …
Mondays With Mom: Being You Is Under Rated
Me, Myself & I the (humbly) real lessons of being true to oneself. My six-year-old son, R., is learning to read, something that I try to include in our daily routine with tons of gusto. So, when we read …
