Crispy Curried Tofu Over Confetti Rice

May 15, 2013 by 1 Comment
crispy tofu

Lately I have become bored with our normal dinner routine so the other day I decided to take some time and experiment with a new recipe.  I wanted to come up with a dish that didn't take a long time or have a ton of ingredients (because I would never make it again) and also something a little more exotic than our normal fare of chickenless nuggets and fries.  I have always loved creating meals from scratch but I rarely have time to, so whipping up this Crispy Curried Tofu was a real treat!  I love it so much that I HAVE to share, so read on to learn how to make this awesome dish for yourself! Before you start you need to know that this a two part process.  I know you're thinking … [Read more...]

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Make A Modern Dreamcatcher

May 10, 2013 by 3 Comments
make a modern dream catcher

Dreamcatchers have been around for what seems like forever.  They are beautiful, full of meaning and can be a great addition to any room decor.  You can find them all over Etsy but they all look the same - beads, feathers and leather.  So what if you don't want traditional?  What if you want something clean, simple and modern?  Follow along with my easy steps to make a modern dreamcatcher of your own! This tutorial focuses on  a simple updated version of the traditional dream catcher.  While I don't dislike the leather and feather versions, mine is more elegant and easier to personalize.  I have been making these for a few years now (they are a huge hit as gifts) and each one is … [Read more...]

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A Sally Hansen Birthday Celebration

April 29, 2013 by 8 Comments
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A few days ago I threw my mom a birthday party.  This wasn't just any party, it was a Sally Hansen #IHeartMyNailArt color blocking party!  She has done a lot for me lately and has a bit of a nail polish obsession, so I couldn't think of a better way to show her how awesome I think she is.  We had a blast giving ourselves manicures and trying out the latest color blocking trend, so read on to see a recap! I started preparing a few days before the party by checking out Sally Hansen's nail art page for some inspiration and went from there.  The color blocking trend is really hot right now so I used that as my theme and decided on a garden party with a nail polish bar, brightly colored … [Read more...]

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Mama’s Fruti Caribbean Cooler

April 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
fruti natural fruit bars

This is a compensated post written by me on behalf of Collective Bias and Fruti. Being a mom is hard work.  The hours are crazy, the labor is intense and between cleaning poop off the wall for the millionth time and being subjected to Caliou torture sometimes I want to run away screaming.  Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade my momness for the world, but sometimes I need a break!  I need to be able to put my feet up, sit back and enjoy my adulthood for the sake of my sanity.  Guess what?  This week I actually did it! My idea of relaxing is to lounge around outside reading a good book, sipping a yummy cocktail and being left alone. That is how I reconnect with myself and shrug off … [Read more...]

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It’s Earth Day, Are You Doing Your Part?

April 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
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Happy Earth Day!  As you know, leading an Eco-Friendly life is something that I strive for and hold close to my heart.  Even though we don't do as much as we should, I am proud of the steps my family has taken to help preserve the earth and reduce our impact on the environment.  If you haven't already started a "green" journey, there is no better time than now.  Don't know where to begin?  Keep it simple and start with these steps! Things You Can Do To Go Green These are just simple modifications that you can make in your everyday life that will help reduce your impact dramatically.  You don't have to do all of them, and they don't all require a big comittment, so read … [Read more...]

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How To Make A Vertical Flower Garden

April 17, 2013 by 13 Comments
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Spring is in full bloom and I have a tutorial to help you spruce up your outdoor space with a cute vertical flower garden!  This is fantastic if you want to add some floral accents without sacrificing space from bulky pots or flower boxes.  I have an awesome new back porch and adding these flowers is the first step in turning it into my oasis.  My porch isn't very big, so this craft was born out of my need to save as much space as I could.  I spent a few days Googling vertical gardens but none of them were what I needed so I came up with this! Before you start, you need to know that this will take roughly an hour.  If you are painting your pots before hand I would paint them the day … [Read more...]

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Make An Awesome Tent In Five Minutes

April 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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I was browsing Pinterest the other day and came across one of the easiest and coolest tent ideas I have ever seen.  I'll be honest, when I saw it I had a "duh" moment because it was so simple that I had to wonder why I've never seen it before.  I tried to hunt down the original owner but every link I clicked lead me to another share (not the original) so I can't post it here, but whoever came up with this YOU ARE AWESOME!!  To make this amazing tent all you need is a pack n' play, a knife, a crib sheet and five minutes.  FIVE MINUTES and your kids will think you're the coolest mom on the planet!  Now lets get started. First set up your pack n' play.  Kaia has never been a fan of … [Read more...]

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Autism Awareness Month – From In Home To Preschool

April 7, 2013 by 17 Comments
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Some of you already know this, but in case you don't Judah is Autistic.  He is very high functioning and super smart (which isn't uncommon, about 40% of people on the spectrum have an IQ well above average) but there are still areas that he needs extra help with.  He has been getting a number of in home therapies since he was diagnosed which is great, but he really needs peer interaction.  Well, in a few short months he will get it!  He qualifies to attend a special 3 year old preschool for children with PDD, Autism and sensory issues in August, a full year before normal preschool!  I am terrified at the thought of sending my baby to school already (who knew it started this young?!  I … [Read more...]

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Origami Owl Living Lockets

March 22, 2013 by 27 Comments
Origami Owl Giveaway

  I am sure you have all heard of Origami Owl by now.  If not, go ahead and crawl out from under that rock where you've been living!  I see it everywhere these days -  plastered all over Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and pretty much any other social media platform I can think of.  (Yes, it is that big!)  But what is it?  In short, it is a line of completely customizable jewelry.  But in reality it is so much more than that. Origami Owl was started in 2010 by an ambitious 14 year old who had the idea of selling lockets with interchangable charms to her friends and family to make some extra money.  Little did she know that her tiny idea would explode into the nationwide … [Read more...]

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Origami Owl Giveaway! (Ends 4/5/13)

March 22, 2013 by 14 Comments
Origami Owl

  Hi, and welcome to the amazing Origami Owl giveaway!  One VERY lucky reader will win a complete living locket consisting of a medium silver locket, a ball station chain and FOUR charms of your choice!  Awesome, huh?  I'm super excited to be partnering with Nicole from Life Love and Lockets to bring you this awesome prize, and if you haven't yet you can read my full review and see how amazing this line of jewelry is here. To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below.  There is only one mandatory entry and the rest are optional.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents.  One entrant per household, all entries are verified and duplicate entries will be deleted. Thanks … [Read more...]

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