Looking to host a baby shower, mother’s day brunch, game night, new year’s eve bash, or ladies night? We’ve shared some of our favorite DIY party decorations, themed events, and tips for effortless entertaining to help give you inspiration for your next get-together.
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In our house, we have been on a search for homemade snack options that are delicious and easy to make to help us in our weight loss competition with our family. We’ve tried things such as baked potato chips, popsicles, and yogurt bark. This weekend, I made these crispy chickpeas that turned out to be…
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As part of our weight loss challenge, I will be sharing with my family as well as with my blog’s readers a number of healthy recipes I’ve found along the way. This power salad is packed full of goodness and it’s even pretty to look at. Kale Power Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette Ingredients: 3 1/4…
Read MoreI’ve lost count of the times I’ve said I’m going to dedicate myself to losing weight and getting healthier, but every time I fail to change for the long-term. It’s always the best of intentions but I can’t help it…I love food! I love butter and sweets and seconds! But this year, I’m turning over…
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Like I shared in my post Another Decade of Adventure | First Up: Ecuador, my husband and I ventured through four continents to make it to his sister’s wedding last weekend. Of course it was not without its difficulty…missed, bumped, and delayed flights galore but after 4 days and a total of 41 hours in…
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This week, my husband and I are reflecting on our first date 10 years ago. As I was headed off to college and he was enlisted in the military, the world of possibilities was wide open for us. As we look back to that night that we spent sitting across the table from one another…
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With weather warming up for the dry season, I keep reminiscing about our barbecues back in the US every summer and sometimes into the winter, too. My mouth has been watering to make this cole slaw dish to pair with the perfect grilling weather we are experiencing. Having never been a fan of cole slaw…
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With the plethora of pumpkins available year-round here and missing the taste of Panera’s Autumn Squash soup that I got hooked on last fall, I couldn’t resist finding a way to make my own version with the ingredients available here. Of course, Sundays are best when they are lazy and this last Sunday was no…
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I never pass up an opportunity to throw a party! So, when a friend of mine asked me several months ago to co-host a baby shower with her I excitedly said, “ABSOLUTELY!” This was in my first few weeks after arriving in Kigali and I immediately took to pinterest and google to come up with…
Read MoreI’ve been meaning to post this for several weeks now but it got lost in my draft section with all the other posts I have been writing lately. Better late than never, I suppose! Things I’ve learned from our first move overseas: Most importantly, no matter how much you plan, prepare, and strategize, you will…
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During the first week after arriving in Rwanda, right before Christmas, I found myself searching through the local grocery stores to find ingredients for recipes that I wanted to make and bring to the parties we had been invited to. I quickly understood what everyone had prepared me for…be ready to have to go to multiple…
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A Hint of Ginger 