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Get kids to love good food- Have fun in the kitchen
Once again, the other day I didn’t have to worry about cooking. In fact I had a pretty special dinner. Youngest made those of us brave enough to eat it fried octopus! (It was delicious btw) And no I didn’t spend a ton on it either. I bought it on sale, around $4 dollars and some odd cents per pound. I stored it securely in our freezer to await the right evening. A couple nights ago everything worked out with the right combination of us home, and one kid feeling creative. In my house this is actually a pretty regular occurrence! Maybe not Octopus for dinner, but me not having…
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5 best ways to work on a positive attitude!
Having a positive attitude is good for you physically! Did you know that keeping yourself in a positive mindset will actually help you physically? They say laughter is the best medicine. They say it for a reason. Here are 5 best ways I’ve found really help maintain a positive mindset. 1. Meditate, or find some time to sit outside doing absolutely nothing! I’ve incorporated this into my morning routine along with my morning coffee and water. Sometimes I meditate, sometimes I just make a point to sit on the porch before I start my day. In case meditation is a new concept for you, it’s really just focusing on nothing…
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Eeek! My daughter went ahead and grew up!
Even if your kids are still a bit younger you know it’s coming. (Or maybe you wonder if it ever will) For me it’s actually here! It may even be a bit amplified since she’s also the one in our household who attends public school. My kid has turned 18, and will be graduating this year! Yes, she’s graduating in 2020! The idea of this is terrifying, and awesome at the same time! What an adventure! Current events make it even more of a landmark moment than it already was. Goals of a lifetime! I’ve been working toward these days since she was born. My main goal as a parent…
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More Photography Adventure in my backyard
Well, I missed any chance I had to take photos of my corner of the world with empty streets. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. The ones I saw that others took were quite impressive, and unlikely to be offered more than once in a lifetime. I did get chances to take some interesting shots for a newbie though. In this post I’ll discuss those photos of unique moments I experienced lately. Wildlife photography in my backyard First, on one of my walks out when I happened to be experimenting with my new camera I saw a fox basically in our backyard! I was almost in the…
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Mother’s Day Special- North Meets South- Drink Recipe
I by no means drink a lot- ok, a bit more while we’re all staying at home, but really not all that much. I do like to unwind with a drink every once in a while though. I’ve enjoyed mixing my own drinks since I couldn’t drink alcohol, and it was just juice. Since then, obviously, I’ve added a variety of alcohol to my repertoire. I couldn’t keep this one to myself- I call this drink recipe North meets South! The story behind North meets South! I added a new one while on my Myrtle Beach trip. While I was in Myrtle Beach I quite enjoyed my time. I highly…
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Explore your space- Photography Fun Near Home
Come take a walk with me. Sometimes in life we find ourselves more homebound than we want to be. I found this spot right up the road from where I live. I thought you might enjoy taking a stroll. Maybe when we’re done you’ll find a place to inspire you! My girls are almost grown. They don’t keep me moving! So recently I’ve been really advocating getting out and doing something, anything, no matter how small for yourself. It’s really not a lesson I learned easily. I personally have an awful lazy streak and am a strong believer in working smarter not harder. Physical activity always came pretty naturally due…
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40th Birthday Redo!
I hope this adventure inspires you! It definitely inspired me to get out of my comfort zone. Just a week later it served as a powerful reminder to embrace life as it comes, and don’t pass up an opportunity for an escapade! A weekend away! Last year’s 40th birthday was kind of a flop. Actually, it royally sucked. It wasn’t so much my birthday as events that transpired around my birthday. This year my husband was determined to make up for it. I’ve always enjoyed the timing of my birthday. At the beginning of March here it’s clear that winter hasn’t lost the battle yet, but If you know what…
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So Exciting: My very first blog!
Ok, so to start this may seem a bit rambling, but I’m going somewhere I promise. Enjoy the journey. (I’m including pictures, and I started this journey on the beach, so at the very least there’s that! 😉) So, this whole journey is definitely a new experience for me. To be clear I’m learning as I go, but I need to remember that’s the best way to learn something. Just jump in and do it. That’s really how my life has always been. I’ve been lucky enough to have some wonderful role models in my life. I hope to be one someday… Well, I’m a mother to three young ladies,…
