It’s hard to believe that this time last year I was extremely pregnant, waiting on our loft to be turned into Sage’s room, and at the start of what I thought would be a week of social distancing. If only I knew then what I know now. I still remember putting the kids’ baskets together […]
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I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve posted a recipe… like a dinnertime recipe. I’ve missed this you guys!!! I feel like I’ve been in a groove with three kids for what seems like a while now, but I truly have been trying my best to focus on my kids this past […]
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Just one more sweet recipe before Valentine’s Day! I’m a little relieved because all of this sugar around the house is killing me. Target’s valentine section got me good and I find myself digging for all the candy bags in our pantry. It doesn’t help that I’m in full hibernation mode over here. It’s been […]
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I am that mom that gets very into valentines every year. It’s a tad bit ridiculous, but I can’t help it. I still remember my excitement making my valentine’s day box as a kid. My thrill for this holiday has lasted, and as an adult, I love getting creative with all of the puns and […]
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One of our favorite things to do when it’s warmer out is to walk to our downtown area with the kids, and every once in a while we’ll get cookies from one of the best restaurants in our area, MF & Co. Brett and I usually split their dark chocolate salty oat cookie, which is […]
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This year’s love boxes are packed up and ready for the kids, and I had such a fun time putting them together (like always)! I almost had to pinch myself when I realized this was the first time I was putting three together. Three boxes for my three little valentines – so surreal. I’m counting […]
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I’ve always been a sucker for Valentine’s Day and while I get that it’s a “Hallmark Holiday”, the cheeseball in me loves that it’s an excuse to dedicate a day to celebrate the love I have for my husband and my kids. I mean, every day is Valentine’s Day for them in our home – […]
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‘Tis the season for gingerbread houses and dressing up all types of breakfast. Breakfast is just better when there is icing and sprinkles involved! Last year, we hosted a pjs and pancakes party with some of the kids’ friends and I was hoping it would turn into an annual tradition, but we’re continuing to keep […]
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You know Dasher and Dancer, and the rest of them, but do you recall the most delicious reindeer of all? Yesterday the kids and I made these cocoa krispie reindeer treats. I melted the butter and marshmallows together, and the kids helped me add the cocoa krispies to the pot and topped them with sprinkles […]
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Two nights ago I had the biggest dinner fail ever!! I’m normally pretty good about whipping a meal up whether I’ve made it before or not, but Wednesday night was a complete disaster. I decided to cook chiles rellenos recipe. Please note, it was a new recipe and I have never made chiles rellenos before. […]
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Marina Makes 