I’ve found that the easiest way to get kids to eat veggies is in smoothie form. Peyton will usually eat any veggie we give her and often asks to eat them raw (she’s something else), but Emory has a select group of veggies he will eat and others kind of have to be “hidden” in […]
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Our St. Patrick’s Day celebration isn’t ever anything big, but one things for sure, we eat corned beef and cabbage. I actually just bought some from our local meat company for the first time and I’m so excited to cook it in the slow cooker this weekend. Other than that, we don’t really celebrate in […]
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Can you tell I’ve been really digging my Mediterranean roots with the recipes I’ve been posting?! Spanakopita salmon, whipped feta and now falafel. Give me all the Med foods all day, every day. This recipe is a special one for me because as I was creating it, it took me back in time. Falafel was […]
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When my husband and I first got married we lived in Chicago and absolutely loved it. We were obsessed and never wanted to leave. And then I got pregnant and our priorities changed. Being closer to family and living in the suburbs made more sense and allowed me to start working part-time. It was really […]
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We all have a favorite grocery store. One that we’re super dedicated to and will always choose above all of the other options. The others try to compare, but they just can’t. When a grocery store wins our hearts, it’s game over. My ride or die has become Whole Foods. Now, do I buy everything […]
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I was born January 23, 1990 – right at the start of the greatest decade ever. I’m a 90s baby through and through. My life was filled with Spice Girl songs, Giga Pets and of course, too many beanie babies to count. In the summer, you could find me eating Lunchables and drinking bottles of […]
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A little fun fact about me: I was Dorothy in my middle school’s production of Wizard of Oz in sixth grade. It was by far the highlight of my childhood and really sparked my love for music and singing even more. My love runs deep for the Wizard of Oz and all things Judy Garland, […]
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Alright… it has snowed for the millionth time in the suburbs of Chicago and I am going CRAZY!!! I feel so bad for our kids because things have started to get pretty boring indoors and we could all use some fresh air and sunshine. Sure, we can get out of the house and run around […]
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What does everyone have planned for Valentine’s Day? Are you spending a night out on the town, staying in with a romantic meal, or do you not plan on celebrating? Because I’m sure you’re at the edge of your seat wondering what my husband and I will do, we’re staying in and plan on enjoying […]
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I’m all about heart-shaped everything when it comes to February. Do any of you remember last year when I made this heart-shaped french toast? Give me all the heart-shaped foods all month long! Yesterday, I made some heart-shaped strawberries to go on top of these strawberry and whipped cream crepes. The crepe recipe is my […]
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Marina Makes 