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6 Potty Training Tips to Success
I am about to potty train my fourth baby. Not only that but I also potty trained my niece and nephew – so that’s a total of 6 babies I have tried, error-ed and succeeded in the marvelous journey of potty training (no sarcasm there LOL). After trying every single method in the book, here are some of my favorite tips for potty training. Rewards Galore: As a parent I really try to stay away from this method, but when it comes to potty training all bets are off. I have found bribery to be the absolute best way to get kids interested in going potty. I have always used…
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Easy Authentic Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
I am a Thai food maniac! Honestly I could eat Thai Food every single day. The only thing is I am kind of picky – my Thai food has to taste authentic. Because I am so picky I have been hesitant to make my own Chicken Pad Thai at home. Well not anymore my mom and I spent some time over Christmas break playing around and came up with this insanely simple and affordable recipe for Easy Authentic Chicken Pad Thai! Ingredients 1 package Pad Thai Noodles 1.5-2 lbs Chicken Breast, Tenders or Thighs 5-6 TBSP Thai Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce 1/4 cup Green Onion 1 egg, scrambled 1-2 Lime,…
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6 Tips to Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Why do we (parents) scream at our kids? Why do we think it will make a difference? I ask myself this nearly everyday! It seems nearly everyday I find myself becoming irritated, overwhelmed and fed up – which then results in me yelling at my kids. It is so sad. Sometimes I feel as though it is more that they got caught in the crossfire of my emotions and stresses of my day, rather than that they did anything that bad. I am sure I am not the only parent that has experienced this. In fact you have probably been there: your child says or does something that just pushes…
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe
Who doesn’t LOVE Loaded Baked Potato Soup? Ok I know there are probably people out there…but I am a HUGE soup person. I love soups – all soups! This Loaded Baked Potato Soup recipe is definitely one of the best out there! I personally like it more than any restaurant soup I have ever tried. It is loaded with flavor, packed with bacon and makes the perfect cozy meal on a cold winter day! My family literally begs me for this meal on a regular basis. I try to make it as often as possible (however it is not necessarily low fat LOL). I will say that highly recommend picking…
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Healthy Green Juice – That Tastes Delicious!
Sometimes I just crave some fresh all natural juice, and well lets be honest buying it from the store can be so expensive. That’s why I absolutely LOVE juicing my own fruits and veggies. The best part is if you have fruits (or veggies) that are about to go bad those make the best ingredients for juicing…they already have own natural sweeteners enhanced so you won’t need to add any sweetener AT ALL! Plus you will be able to save yourself from the agonizing feeling that you let food go to waste! For this recipe I used a pineapple I let get a little too soft and browned to want…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls (with Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle)
You really don’t need a special occasion to enjoy these delicious little bowls of amazingness! I am one of those who just loves ice cream and hot cookies. So to add a little twist to one of my favorite desserts I decided to try making my cookie into the bowl for the ice cream! BRILLIANT! Not only is it super tasty but come on – it’s super cool! I made these up one night for my family (just because) and boy were they a BIG hit! They were all gone in a matter of seconds! So here it goes…Let’s first say I recommend using your favorite Chocolate Chip recipe. If…
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How to Have the “American Girl” Experience for a Fraction of the Cost
If you have a little girl who loves the idea of an American Girl Doll, but a $100+ doll is just not in the budget – than this Our Generation Doll is perfect! She is wonderfully made, designed with fabulous details. You can also purchase fabulous accessories like the ones you find at the American Girl store made specifically for Our Generation Dolls or go HERE and grab some super affordable accessories. My daughter has an American Girl Doll and the Our Generation Sydney Lee Our Generation Doll! She actually prefers her Our Generation doll over her American Girl Doll. The Sydney doll is the perfect doll for the inspired ballerina. She…
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Surviving Depression Without Meds
First lets just say that I am not sure if there is really such a thing as “surviving” postpartum depression. Secondly, I am not a doctor, just someone who has been there. I can tell you from experience postpartum depression (or any other type of depression) is no joke. Depression runs in my family, however I have always felt like I could fight it away, or that I was stronger than everyone else and would not ever let it affect me. Well I felt that way until my last miscarriage – then it hit! Postpartum depression took over my life, my mind, my actions, my ability to function. It came on…
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8 Must Have Truffle Recipes
Truffles are some of my favorite desserts for sure! They taste amazing, are so easy to make and fit with any occasion! So whether you are looking for a truffle recipe perfect for Christmas, Valentines, a birthday party or really any special occasion we’ve got all of the best recipes gathered up for you here! Chocolate Oreo Truffles – This Oreo Truffle recipe comes together in just a few minutes with only a handful of ingredients. The best part is you can put this recipe together for any occasion on even the shortest time span. Berry Sweet Oreo Truffle – With just 3 simple ingredients you can make these adorable little berry…
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Amazon Daily Lightning Toy Deals – Black Friday Prices
Here are today’s Amazon Holiday Toy Lightning Deals! Everyday between now and Christmas, Amazon will have some super HOT deals for toys, household products and more. These deals last for a couple of hours HOWEVER the better the deal the faster it sells out (even within minutes)!!! So get ready, set…and bookmark (and note the time they are set to start) so that you can ensure you get the deal! Also, new to this years Amazon Lightning Deals Amazon Prime members can begin purchasing items 30 minutes before the official start of select deals. If you are not an Amazon Prime member you may want to go HERE and see why I recommend signing up. Plus if you sign up HERE now for a free 30 day trial you can get free shipping and perks through the holidays at no cost! 7:05 AM PST/8:05 AM…
