We have a lot of flowers/bushes to plant in our backyard this spring. Last summer, we expanded and reshaped some of our garden beds in the back and front of our house, and discussed taking a year to think about what we wanted to plant and how we’d want to landscape everything. Spoiler alert: we […]
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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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While we didn’t plan on getting together with our families for Easter because we knew we would be having a baby the week before, it’s still strange that family gatherings will be looking very different on Sunday and that most churches will be streaming their services online. I’m sure a lot of families will carry […]
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Me again! Sending you some Easter cheer in the form of pudding cups. Did anyone else eat the good old worm cups with “dirt” growing up? I think I remember having a couple when I was younger and thinking it was the coolest thing to be eating something that looked like it came from the […]
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How are you all doing? Hanging in there? We have our great days, and our not-so-great days. Our days filled with different activities, and days when all I want to do is sleep or get housework done. It’s strange not seeing anyone and barely going anywhere besides the doctor’s office and the Target parking lot […]
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I have this ongoing note in my phone with recipes I come up with on a whim. Whether I’m in the grocery store and see a food I’d like to use in a recipe, or if I’m at a restaurant and become inspired by a dish I’m eating, I’m always adding to the list. I […]
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I’m a sucker for bunny ears this time of year. The kids always look SO adorable in them. Target sells them every year, but to be honest, I wasn’t crazy about what they had at the stores near me. There are so many cute small shops that make the most gorgeous floral ears, but because […]
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One of my good friends, Natalie, brought over a hash brown casserole a couple of years ago and it was one of the best breakfast casseroles I’ve ever had. I mean, my mouth just filled with saliva thinking about it. It’s literally drool-worthy and now my go-to for any breakfast/brunch gatherings we have. The casserole […]
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Two or three months ago, we went to another couple’s house for light appetizers and desserts. They invited us and another couple over. It was so nice being in an adults-only setting with other parents. We broke bread, laughed, and of course, talked about the commonalities among our toddlers and newborns. Not only was the […]
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Carrot cake and I are always good friends this time of year. It’s one of the cakes I truly enjoy, especially with cream cheese frosting. Due to my obsession, I find myself always making some sort of carrot cake dessert Easter weekend, and this year I plan on making carrot cake cupcakes. I found a really […]
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Marina Makes 