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Grilled Salad with Romaine and Portabella Mushrooms

July 2, 2020

Have you ever tried grilled salad? And, yes, I mean grilled lettuce. It's a thing! It really is. I know it sounds odd, but it's actually quite delicious. I created this grilled salad recipe with romaine and portabella mushrooms and it's a delicious light side dish that's perfect to enjoy in the summertime. It's very easy to make. Keep reading to see how easy. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for more details. Thank you:) The mushrooms must be marinated ... Continue Reading...

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Seaside House Rentals on the Gulf of Mexico

June 26, 2020

This past spring my family rented a beach house on the Gulf of Mexico. It's the second of this type of vacation in a row for us. We chose it for our family trip twice because we've enjoyed it so much. Seaside House Rentals on the Gulf of Mexico are a very fun, versatile, and economical family vacation option. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for more details. Thank you:) The first year we rented a beach house we rented one right on the beach in Florida ... Continue Reading...

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Self-Care

June 11, 2020

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Looking for some unique ideas for the man, dad, husband, or grandpa in your life this Father's Day? Why not choose something for his self-care? This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for more details:) This is a sponsored post. Opinions are 100% my own. Self-Care for Him Online I always see articles about self-care for women but rarely do I see any for self-care ideas for men. This is a great idea to focus on for self-care items this Father's Day. Why ... Continue Reading...

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Filed Under: Family, gifts for men, Holidays Tagged: Father's Day

Refreshing Homemade Foot Scrub for Summer Feet

May 31, 2020

I play hard in the summer, I don't know about you, and it always takes it's toll on my feet. From all the chlorine and rough surfaces going barefoot, I get cracked heels and rough skin on the bottoms of my feet. We swim a lot being pool owners so the chlorine takes its toll my my skin too. I needed a solution to prevent the painful cracks in my heels, which also trap unsightly dirt. So, I created a refreshing homemade foot scrub for summer feet. It's absolutely fantastic! This website uses ... Continue Reading...

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Breakfast Oatmeal Bar Self-Serve Toppings

May 24, 2020

We recently went on a trip to the Gulf of Mexico and on our drive we stopped at a hotel that had a self-serve Breakfast Oatmeal Bar. It was so cool, all five of us loved it. Each bowl of oatmeal can be highly individualized per a person's tastes because it's composed of a bunch of different toppings. It's like a salad bar for oatmeal. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for more information. Thank you:) The hotel served breakfast included with the room (I ... Continue Reading...

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10 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Weight in Your Forties

May 17, 2020

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Whether you are at your ideal weight or are still trying to lose weight, you will want to at least not gain weight because this trashes your goal. At the very minimum, you want to maintain a healthy weight. I'm in my forties and a common complaint I hear from other women my age is how difficult it is to maintain, and lose, weight once in your forties. I'm not perfect. I'm trying to lose more weight, but, I've learned some tricks to help me maintain a healthy weight while still trying to lose ... Continue Reading...

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Self Care For Women During Quarantine

May 16, 2020

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Being at home during the quarantine with the whole family can leave many moms without an easy outlet for stress, alone time can be tough. Even though we are home so much now with the lockdown, moms still need some time to relax and release. I'm sharing some ideas for self care for women during quarantine to help out other mamas. This account uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page in the menu for more details. Thank you:) Things to Do at Home: Self Care for ... Continue Reading...

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The Arch Family Visit Tips for St. Louis

April 30, 2020

The Arch

The Arch: Read the Story of Our Visit My family of five headed out on a road trip in the month of March with a destination of the Gulf of Mexico in coastal Mississippi. On our way down, we took one morning to go visit the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. Read on to find out how it went for us and what I learned for family visit tips so you can make the most of your visit to this amazing monument. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for ... Continue Reading...

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Easy Delicious Pesto Quesadilla for One

April 29, 2020

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This is a very easy simple meal to make, but it's very delicious. It's a great twist on the traditional Mexican quesadilla. This Easy Pesto Quesadilla will serve one person, or share it if using it as an appetizer or as part of a meal. I love easy little quesadilla recipes, especially when I want something hot and quick. This website users affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for details:) I love playing around with different quesadilla recipes. For one, they are easily ... Continue Reading...

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Cauliflower Cheese Bake Salsa Con Queso

April 23, 2020

Looking for a very simple two-ingredient side dish for dinner that uses the healthy vegetable cauliflower? This is the easiest most delicious side dish ever! This Cauliflower Cheese Bake Salsa Con Queso is just that and it's so good I could eat the whole head of cauliflower all on my own. It's. That. Good. This website uses affiliate links. Please see the disclaimer page for more details:) This recipe could not be any easier or quicker for prep. And it's seriously the best way I've ever ... Continue Reading...

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