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New Network TV Shows You Must See This Fall
What better way to welcome fall than by watching some binge-worthy TV shows? Snuggle up, settle down and switch off your brain in front of the TV. We hope this will help you decide what to watch this fall! Timeless The concept: Can this group of travellers stop a villain from changing the past and thus changing the future? Why you should watch: We are intrigued by this kind of twisty trope-filled time party. American Housewife The concept: This show is a comedy about a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, who raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring.…
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Fall Fashion Trends 2016!
Labor Day has come and gone and fall is officially only a couple of weeks away. Even though it may still feel like summer it’s never too early to be thinking about the trending fall fashion statement that you can make with that next purchase. Some of these trends you may have already in your closet! Florals – If you’re like me you may not be a huge fan of florals but they are super popular this Fall and I’m willing to give it a try! A lot of designers are using it in everything from sweatshirts to skirts and long dresses. I’ve already invested in a couple of tops to…
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What Every Tween to Teen Girl Needs. PERIOD.
This past weekend, I took my daughter on our annual mother/daughter getaway. This is a time where we eat lots of sweets, stay up late and talk a lot about dreams, aspirations and just life. Speaking of life, my daughter is 11 now, and I am aware that girls can start going through puberty, so it was time for me to start to have the PERIOD conversation. *sigh* Can time slow down right about now?! Ok, ok…back to reality. There’s nothing worse than getting your period when you are not expecting it, especially for your first time, so it is my job as the mom to get my girl prepare…
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Celebrate National Waffle Day on August 24
Celebrate National Waffle Day on August 24th with two of the greatest ingredient: BACON and CHEDDAR CHEESE! This recipe from FamilyFun Magazine offers the perfect combination of savory and sweet. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1¾ cups milk 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled 1. Heat oven to 200°F and preheat the waffle iron. In a medium bowl, help kids measure out and whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the milk, melted butter, and eggs until incorporated. 2. Stir the…
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Eight Road Trip Tips
This weekend, my daughter and I are getting ready to take a road trip through a few countries. That’s the great thing about living in Europe, how small and close countries are to each other. What do you define as a “road trip”? For me, anything longer than 8 hours constitutes a road trip. 🙂 I LOVE road trips. Throughout my childhood, my family took TONS of them, and I looked forward to them every time. Of course not all of our road trips went smoothly. I mean, my brother got carsick, we would get lost, tire would blowout, etc., but let’s not focus on the negative. 😉 As we…
