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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita How-To
Spicy margaritas are perfect for hot summer nights, breezy days at the lake, and fun get-togethers with friends. Make one today and enjoy this twist on a classic margarita with grapefruit, chili powder, and jalapeno as the stars of this cocktail. Ingredients: Juice from 1/2 of a grapefruit 2 ounces lime juice plus a few lime wedges Simple syrup- sugar and water 2 ounces tequila 1 jalapeño Chili powder Salt Directions: Add 5-6 slices of jalapeño to the tequila and refrigerate for 4-24 hours (the longer, the stronger) Make the simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a pot on the stove. Stir and bring…
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30 Books to Support Growth in Anti-Racism and Understanding for Teens and Adults
The collection below includes poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and options suited for both teenagers and adults. These books are all intended to teach and support anyone learning how to be an ally, interested in reading more by Black authors, wanting to better understand, and looking to better support the Black community. Please consider adding some of these titles to your home or classroom collection. If you have additional books that you think I should know about, or a way that I can improve upon this post, please let me know! I am learning too, and I am sure there is plenty more out there that I don’t know about. This post…
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Be the Change: Diverse Toys to Raise Compassionate Children
Every day, wherever I go, I am a teacher. I am a teacher in my classroom with my high school students, I am a teacher at home with my son, and I am a teacher on the sideline with my athletes. I think right now it can feel overwhelming to find a meaningful way to go beyond posting a black square and actually do the work required of all of us to end racism and show support of, acceptance of, and love for, the Black community. For me personally, I feel that teaching is my way of helping. I feel it is my duty to try harder to raise children…
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Memorial Day
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Best of Baby Gear: My Favorite baby items
Favorite burp rags and bibs: Copper Pearl brand for both- Quality material, stands up in the wash, soft, thick, and absorbent. Plus, I like bandanna bibs best in terms of shape and fit and Copper Pearl’s products are adorable. Favorite lotions and soaps/shampoos: Aveeno and Burt’s Bees products are wonderful smells and nice on baby’s skin. The lavender products make for a good bedtime wind-down vibe. Favorite diaper rash product: Aquaphor is good for this use, but also for rough patches on baby’s skin or rashes. It is a multi-use thing you’ll get great use out of all the time. Favorite bath products: fun hooded towels, thin wash cloths are…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day! In celebration, I wanted to say thank you to the women in my life who help me, encourage me, and inspire me. Grandma Mumaw: Thank you for letting me spend hours sketching fashion designs or dancing to the Tarzan soundtrack. Thank you for teaching me how important dogs are in our lives, letting me pick out desserts from the Schwan’s catalog, and always telling me when my butt looks good in a gown. Thank you for pushing Daniel and I to get things done like replacing our smoke alarms and getting new furniture. Thank you for taking me on trips around the country (and letting me turn on…
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Maternity Travel Tips: The Secrets to Traveling During Pregnancy
I had a handful of travel plans already in place before I got pregnant, and the closer I got to those trips, the more nervous I got about the whole thing- How would my body react? Would I be so exhausted from the flights that I couldn’t recover once I got to my destination? Was it safe? How could I make it easier and less stressful? I started searching for advice online and I was frustrated to find that most articles simply suggested traveling during your second trimester. Ummm, not helpful. When your best friend is getting married and you are the Matron of Honor and your husband is the…
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Must-Have Maternity Leggings
1. Foucome Women’s Over The Belly Super Soft Leggings These are my most commonly worn pair- I love that they come with an adjustable band to tighten and loosen as my bump grows. They come in five colors and are under $20! They run VERY small- Mine are a size large. They are soft and cottony (with a touch of spandex), great for wearing with tops or under dresses, and absolutely no worries on being see-through. I like them just as much for out and about (often paired with sweatshirts and baseball hats at cheer practice) as I do for snuggling on the couch. Snag them on Amazon! 2. Blanqi Everyday Maternity…
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Perfect Autumn Cocktail
There is nothing quite like sitting around a fireplace, curled up in a blanket, watching football on a crisp fall weekend. Wait, yes there is- doing all those things while sipping the perfect autumn beverage. I love apple cider, so naturally I decided to pair it with my favorite alcohol to see how it went. Hint: It went well 😏 If you are looking for a great cocktail that will give you all the fall feels and will make you think you are sitting in the middle of a pumpkin patch, then here ya go: The Bourbon Apple Cider Ingredients: Glass Rim- Maple Syrup Granulated Sugar Cinnamon Drink- Bulleit Bourbon Apple Cider Cinnamon…
