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I Been Eating

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I’ve been eating, I’ve been eating I feel chunky when them carbs get into me I’ve been snacking, I’ve been snacking Can’t keep my hands off the carbs I gotta eat it – na na (sung to Drunk in Love – Beyonce) So here’s where being home goes wrong. I have gained five pounds (gasp, […] Read more…

Feed Me!!!!

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Dinner time continues to be a challenge for me. I had gotten pretty good at meal planning for a while. Now that we’re a family of four and I’m back at work, it’s become clear that I’m going to have some issues with dinner time… again. By the time we all get home, I either […] Read more…

Thanksgiving… Giving Thanks

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When it comes to Thanksgiving many things come to mind. First on my list is spending time with my family and giving thanks! The crisp, fall weather. And of course, the food!   I am beyond thankful for my life and all that it entails. On this day, I just really want to focus on […] Read more…

Dinner is Served

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I’ve said before that dinner time at my house is a mad dash. I have about twenty minutes to pull it all together. Add to that a fickle eater and mommy has her work cut out for her. In all of my blog reading I came across this recipe for sausage and peppers from Tina […] Read more…

Mimi’s Knows Babies

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Having dinner out comes with a bit of hesitation lately. We never know how junior is going to behave. His flirtatious ways have done well by him so far but his high octave range could get us kicked out of some establishments for sure. One night we decided to chance it. In a last minute […] Read more…

Feed the Baby!

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It’s a common topic among mommy peeps. The baby weight! I think that’s the most common thing I hear about when people talk about pregnancy and being a mommy. People want their pre-baby body back. I admit, I am one of them. I thankfully lost all the extra weight I had gained but I think […] Read more…

40 Before 40 No. 9

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I have never claimed to be the best cook. I’ve set off a few smoke alarms in my day. The whole point of cooking for me, is to eat. I really only cook because I know we have to eat. I don’t really enjoy cooking. I wish I did though. I can watch the Cooking […] Read more…

Harmony Valley Foods Review

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When I saw the opportunity to review Harmony Valley Vegetarian Mixes I thought,  perfect timing. My son is not a big fan of meat at all and we’re always struggling to find a protein substitute he’ll eat. One can only serve so much peanut butter, beans and cheese. We also toy with the idea of […] Read more…

The Baby Ban

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“We feel that [our restaurant] is not a place for young children,” the owner, Mike Vuick, said to customers in an e-mail. “Their volume can’t be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.” – from mommytracked.com These are the words of the owner of McDain restaurant in Pennsylvania. He has apparently had […] Read more…