Fashion

Marc Jacobs Medium The Tote Bag Review

This Marc Jacobs medium tote is my favorite new workhorse bag. It is made of solid woven jacquard (kind of like a sturdy canvas), and can fit just about anything. Sometimes I use the handles as shown in the photo, and sometimes I attach the shoulder strap to make it a crossbody, which is also …

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Fashion

Links for June 12-18, 2023

Here you’ll find links to everything on my TikTok and Instagram for the week. June 12 LOFT Lou and Grey dress Soul Naturalizer wedges Apple Watch and band David Yurman bracelets and ring June 13 Cardigan sweater Yellow Papermoon mixed media top J.Crew Factory linen-blend city skirt Leopard print Tieks flats or similar here Colorful …

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Product Reviews

Bento Box Review and Comparison

I love using bento boxes for my four kids’ lunches. In my opinion, bentos make it easier to pack healthy, whole food options. Plus my kids seem to like the variety that bento boxes offer. They get a different lunch every day, and they seem to enjoy it. Bento boxes aren’t just for kids, though! …

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Recipes

Slow Cooker Gluten Free Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Now that summer has ended (boo!), I’ve been trying out more Crock Pot recipes (yay!) so dinner can cook while I’m running between schools, violin lessons, choir rehearsals, and Target. Plus I love smelling the crock pot simmering throughout the day if I’m lucky enough to be home for a bit. I’m technically a stay-at-home …

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Parenting

Five Ways to Cut Down on Stress on Busy School Mornings

School is back in session! Over the last two weeks, all four of my kids have gone back to school. Extra-curricular activities are back on the calendar. I’ve written at least 20 checks for different PTA memberships, mascot-emblazoned t-shirts and hoodies, choir fees and uniforms, dance tuition, etc. It may still be over 90 degrees …

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Recipes

Cream Cheese Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Today I’m sharing one of my personal favorite recipes, my Cream Cheese Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas. I could eat Mexican food all the time. Seriously, I could eat it every single day and never get tired of it. My husband is the same way. My kids will eat pretty much anything that cheese is melted …

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Parenting

Tips for Big Families (that work for every family!)

Hi! I’m new around here and should introduce myself. I’m Emily, and I’m a mom of four. I have a 13-year-old son, an 11-year-old son with special needs, a 10-year-old daughter, and a 4-year-old daughter. I stay at home with the kids and my husband is a software engineer. With all the activities, lessons, concerts, …

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