445 posts by Amanda

August 7, 2014

30-Minute Chicken Sausage with Apples & Onions

I am all about the easy dinners so anything I can make in 30 minutes or less is a win for me. About a year ago, I was going out one night and decided to be a nice, little wifey and cook my husband dinner before I went out. I know, I know, ‘Wife of the Year’. I found chicken sausage with apples and cooked them up with some apples and onions. I was getting texts all night from him saying how great it was and he still talks about it a year later. So, after many months of…

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August 6, 2014

How To: Block Someone on Facebook Without Unfriending

Posted by Amanda in August

OK, let’s be honest here….how many of you out there have scrolled through your Facebook feed and rolled your eyes at a friend’s (or 5 friends) status that was either a huge TMI moment, over-sharing kid pictures, professing love for his/her significant other, or yet another “I went to the gym! and I then ate this (with a picture, of course)!” post? Instead of getting pissed off and wanting to throw your phone or computer at the wall to shatter it in a million pieces so you never have to read them again, the brilliant people at Facebook have…

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August 4, 2014

Frozen Snow Globe Craft For Kids

Posted by Amanda in August

If you have a young child, chances are they are slightly obsessed with Disney’s Frozen. My daughter has shirts, socks, books, hair bows, pajamas – you name it, we have it. The movie plays on a loop on any given day. My 3 year old will bust out with ‘Let it Go’ in the middle of Publix. Yeah, slightly obsessed. So on days when we are stuck in the house due to Baby O’s nap schedule, I like to have arts and crafts handy to keep her occupied. I had a bunch of glitter and bought some snowflake confetti…

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August 2, 2014

Endless Summer Jam at the YMCA’s of South Palm Beach County!

Posted by Amanda in August

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend with the kids? Check out the YMCA of South Palm Beach County Endless Summer Jam at the Y on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. Both South Palm Beach locations will be celebrating the end of summer. So be sure to stop by the closest Y for a fun filled evening that the whole family will enjoy – plus it’s free! The Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca Raton will have live music, a DJ, karaoke, food trucks, fire pits and s’mores, a bounce house and a movie to…

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August 1, 2014

Back To Cool Tax-Free Weekend Event at Gap Lincoln Road

Posted by Amanda in August, Shopping

Starting tomorrow, tax-free weekend is upon us! I have always loved this weekend of no tax on back to school clothes but what makes it even more better is the fun that will be going on at the new and improved Gap on Lincoln Road, in Miami. The Gap Lincoln Road will be having a ‘Back to Cool/Tax-Free Weekend’ event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring The Petite Poet. There will be pastries, a photobooth for fun snap shots, design your own folder and style selections from Mia’s Picks – The Petite Poet. If you purchase a GapKids bookbag,…

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July 31, 2014

Kiddie Eats: Hiding Veggies in Favorite Dishes + Veggie, Mac & Cheese Recipe

Posted by Amanda in July, Recipes

Do you wonder if your kids are getting enough nutrients in their diet? I often do because our sweet, precocious Little Diva only has eyes for certain eats: pasta, fruit, chicken, pasta, rice and more pasta. She does eat different proteins, which I am not complaining about, but it started effecting her in more ways then one (mostly going #2, sorry for the TMI) and I had to do something to get her eating more veggies, fruits and less starchy meals. I can’t fully cut out the pasta just yet because I am Italian and well, lets face it,…

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July 30, 2014

Le Feu de L’eau Handmade Soy Candles

Posted by Amanda in July

Looking for a great hostess gift or something special for a friend? Look no further because you need to check out Le Feu de L’eau. Founded by veteran celebrity makeup artist Jo Strettell and her longtime friend and designer Wendy Polish, all of the natural soy based candles are individually hand sculpted under water—so no two are ever alike—using a process that Wendy’s father actually invented. Each candle is sculpted under water with a high temperature wax. The color is hand mixed and the fragrances are custom blended into a soy candle filling. Each candle measures 3.5″ x 4″ and…

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July 29, 2014

Hair Styles For Girls From Cozy Friedman

Posted by Amanda in July

Are you looking for some cute and stylish hair styles for your little ones? Thanks to Cozy Friedman, author of Cozy’s Complete Guide To Girls Hair, you can have your little girl looking great with some fun and simple hair styles that are perfect for the summer and back to school! I have a few teases of what Cozy’s book has to offer with 3 fun styles you can try today! The Basic Bun This simple way of scooping hair up always makes girls feel grown-up, and most importantly, getting hair off of her face and neck during the…

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July 29, 2014

The Ultimate Green Store + Discount Code!

Posted by Amanda in July, Shopping

When I hear about new stores, products or anything I feel is fabulous, I have to share! I came across The Ultimate Green Store thanks to Bloggy Moms. It is an online store that is your one stop shopping destination for all things green. With so many products on the market made from god knows what, it’s nice to know there is a store out there offering eco-friendly products for the entire family from mattresses to toys to baby products and everything in between. Since the kids are headed back to school with in the next month, The Ultimate Green…

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July 23, 2014

Lunching At American Girl Bistro at The Falls Miami

Posted by Amanda in July, Shopping

If you have daughters, granddaughters, nieces, or know a special little girl that loves dolls, you have to let them experience all the girly fun that is American Girl! Back when I used to play with dolls, I always loved getting those random American Girl catalogs in the mail and begging my mom and dad for ‘Samantha’ all decked out in plaid with her cute beret. Sadly, I never got one, but was always envious of friends who had her or one of the other popular dolls back in the late 80’s early 90’s. So you can imagine…

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