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Field Trip Friday: Jensen Beach, FL

Wow, it has been entirely too long since I have posted a field trip Friday adventure.  This all day adventure was actually on a Thursday and as you read along you will see why.  Hint:  I am a thrifty mama! My mom was in town for this adventure, it was so nice to have her …
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Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

May 17th, 2013 | Posted by Angela in Eating Real Food | Recipes | Side Dishes | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

We often eat Mexican dishes in our home and I am always looking for creative side dishes that compliment these spicier main dishes.  This cilantro lime coleslaw does the trick.  It is refreshing and has a touch of sweet that helps cool off a spicy main dish. This is a rare coleslaw that does NOT …
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Mamatography Weeks 18 & 19

May 15th, 2013 | Posted by Angela in Mamatography | Wordless Wednesday - (0 Comments)
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a href=”http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i109/Luschka/?action=view&current=mtbadge2.jpg” target=”_blank”>This post is part of the Mamatography 2013 Project with Diary of a First Child and Momma Jorje. We are taking (at least) a photo a day to keep a record of our year. Join us at any point during the year and start sharing your own daily photos!       It …
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Every Day Is Mother’s Day To Me

May 13th, 2013 | Posted by Angela in Natural Parenting - (1 Comments)
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Yesterday was Mother’s Day.   My two youngest girls were sick and my dude was thousands of miles away.  People kept calling me and messaging me saying that they were sorry I was having to spend my Mother’s Day with sick kids and an out-of-town hubby.  I don’t think that they believed me when I …
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Homemade Air Freshening Spray

Our house is a home full of love.  Our home filled with love has been created by my husband and I, our five kids and our many, many critters.  All of this love can stink at times.  When our home begins to smell a bit too funky, stale, or downright stinky I enjoy spraying my …
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Toasted Almond Quinoa Salad

I am always creating trying out new quinoa recipes.  Some never make it to the point of me raving about them because they just aren’t that good.  Today I made toasted almond quinoa salad and I am ready to share away because it was GOOD!  If you have read any of my posts before you …
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Mamatography Week 17: Family Fun

May 1st, 2013 | Posted by Angela in Mamatography - (3 Comments)
Earth Mama's World

This post is part of the Mamatography 2013 Project with Diary of a First Child and Momma Jorje. We are taking (at least) a photo a day to keep a record of our year. Join us at any point during the year and start sharing your own daily photos!       Day 105: (4/17/13) …
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Mama Guilt: Lessons I Learned From My Son

April 28th, 2013 | Posted by Angela in Natural Parenting - (1 Comments)
Mama Guilt:  Lessons learned from my son

I am a mama to five children.  My oldest two are my amazing step-daughters,  they were the first people in my life that made me comprehend how much love you can feel for a child.  My youngest two are also girls.  In the middle of these four girls is Alex.  Alex is the first person …
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Earth Mama's World

This post is part of the Mamatography 2013 Project with Diary of a First Child and Momma Jorje. We are taking (at least) a photo a day to keep a record of our year. Join us at any point during the year and start sharing your own daily photos!         The two …
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Asian Toasted Quinoa Salad With Snow Peas

April 22nd, 2013 | Posted by Angela in Quinoa | Seafood | Vegan | Vegetarian - (0 Comments)
Asian Toasted Quinoa Salad With Snow Peas

My husband loves scallops.  It is nearing time for him to travel for work again so I have been whipping up meals that he especially will enjoy.  This week I made Asian toasted quinoa salad using scallops.  This dish is very versatile you can easily substitute shrimp or chicken and if you desire a vegetarian …
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