All posts in April

May 24, 2016

Classic Chicken Patty Sandwich

Posted by Amanda in April, Carousel, Recipes

Back in high school, there were certain days that I told my mom to skip the brown bagged lunch: cheese fries day, pizza day and chicken patty sandwich day! I don’t know what it was, but that giant chicken nugget smushed inside that bun was the best.thing.EVER! Didn’t hurt that they only cost 2 bucks either, but man, they were delicious. My new favorite market had some ground chicken on sale and for some reason I got the craving for a homemade chicken patty sandwich. Maybe it’s the fact that I am pregnant and once a craving is in my…

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April 20, 2016

21 Day Fix Approved Recipes ~ Roundup!

Posted by Amanda in April, Carousel, Recipes

Healthy eating has always been a struggle for me and my husband. It wasn’t till I started really understanding what healthy eating entailed, that it became second nature. About a year ago, I started 21 Day Fix from Beachbody that jump-started my healthy eating adventures. I learned portion control, the right & wrong foods for my body and how to cook healthy for not only me, but my family. So I am sharing with you today 10 of my favorite 21 Day Fix approved recipes that you (& your family!) will love. Even if you aren’t into the 21 Day Fix, these…

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April 29, 2015

Rodan + Fields Mini Facial Giveaway

Posted by Amanda in April, Carousel

I have gone and drank the Kool-Aid. The hottest beauty regiment is sweeping the nation and I have official jumped on the Rodan and Fields bandwagon. You may have seen some of your Facebook friends promoting this company and there is a good chance someone you know is a consultant or you may be one yourself! Rodan and Fields is determined to give you the best and most effective anti aging products, I mean, they did bring you Proactiv after all. I am all about helping other moms build their empire so when a friend of mine, Mandy (who happens to be…

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April 28, 2015

4 Reasons Why We Love Dial Baby & Dial Kids! + Giveaway

Posted by Amanda in April, Carousel

Dial has finally ventured into the children’s personal care department with Dial Baby and Dial Kids! Both of Dial’s new kid personal care products were developed with Pediatric Dermatologists for the gentlest and safest products you can trust. With all the scary ingredients that we read about in our children’s body washes, shampoo and lotions, it is a nice relief to know that Dial is on our side in this mission for protecting our kids. Dial Baby Body + Hair Wash and Dial Kids Foaming Hand Wash were made with no added parabens, no artificial dyes, hypoallergenic and pH balanced for a cleaner, healthier…

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April 22, 2015

The Boca Bacchanalia 2015

Posted by Amanda in April

The husband and I got all dressed up and rubbed elbows with some of the areas most fancy and fabulous people. The Boca Bacchanalia was the kickoff event for Boca Raton’s hottest food and wine weekend, The Boca Bacchanal. The weekend brings a unique twist to your typical food and wine fest’s by bringing together some of the world’s greatest chef’s and vintners to create intimate evenings that would knock any foodies socks off. These Vintner Dinner’s are at different locations around Boca Raton, located at private unique residences. But the real star of the weekend is The Bacchanalia! The Boca…

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April 21, 2015

Avocado Turkey Burgers {21 Day Fix Approved}

Posted by Amanda in April, Carousel, Recipes

Have you ever been stuck in a rut and didn’t know if you could find a way out? Yep, that has been me. Totally exhausted, hating everything about myself, you know, the “self-loathing-whoa-is-me” whole nine yards. With suggestion and motivation from my blogging friend Mandi (check out her blog here, she rocks!), I decided to try 21 Day Fix. If you are seriously looking to change the way you think and look at food and exercise – this is the program for you! Already into my second round, and I feel like a whole different person. Since my life revolves…

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April 14, 2015

Brussel Sprout Salad

Posted by Amanda in April, Carousel, Recipes

If you like crunchy, crispy, chopped salad then you will absolutely love this Brussel Sprout Salad. I didn’t feel like screwing up the gorgeous bag of brussel sprouts I bought a few weeks ago (I tend to burn the crap out of them!) and I thought about a salad I had a brunch when visiting my girlfriends in Atlanta. It was so incredibly delicious and tasted like coleslaw – minus the fatty fat mayo-based dressing! I chopped up that bag, tossed in some fresh veggies, a killer dressing and have not stopped eating it since. We have literally had it…

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April 6, 2015

Dial Sugar Cane Husk Scrub Hand Soap + Giveaway

Posted by Amanda in April, Coupons

Mom Hands: dry, wrinkly hands caused by excessive hand washing from cleaning spit up, changing diapers, wiping boogers and consistent cleaning. How many of your suffer from Mom Hands? Do you dread pumping that soap dispenser knowing just how rough your hands will be feeling after the rinse? Raise those chipped manicured hands up high, because I know we all do. Well, there is no need to fear the wash anymore! I have found your saving grace and it’s in the form of The Boutique Collection from Dial Soap. Being a Purex Insider, I get to test out some of…

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July 3, 2014

DIY: Patriotic Fringe Tank For Girls!

Posted by Amanda in April, Coupons, July

Looking for a cute top for your girl to show her patriotism? Don’t go running around to the mall trying to find the perfect red, white and blues – I got you covered! For just $4.48, you can get your girl looking festive! Here’s what you need to make a fun Patriotic Fringe Tank: Flag T-Shirt from Wal-Mart Red, White, & Blue Beads Red, White, or Blue Ribbon Scissors And here’s what you do: Cut the sleeves, neck and bottom hem off the shirt. I made the arm holes a little more narrow, but adjust according your kid. Start cutting…

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April 23, 2014

Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder – Drugstore Alternative to MAC!

Posted by Amanda in April

While on a trip a couple months ago, I forgot to pack quite a few things. Typical. Your head gets effed when you have to pack 1 toddler, an infant, big kid husband and yourself. So a few essentials were left back in sunny Florida, including my MAC Studio Fix foundation powder. I know, I know – you are wondering how I was even able to walk out the door without my face on. It wasn’t pretty, believe you me. I just didn’t have the opportunity to get to a MAC counter in the time I had, so I…

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