tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19467177760785696982024-03-21T18:01:38.155-07:00Al2getherFITJourneys of a Tampa mom & wife trying to make everything in life "fit"Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.comBlogger369125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-70587695613985618302015-09-11T06:33:00.003-07:002015-09-11T06:36:47.234-07:00I Remember 9/11/01<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember exactly where I was on 09/11/2001. I was in school at Burns Middle School in my homeroom class with Mrs. Benton. She turned the TV on and everyone watched in straight shock with confused faces. We were 13 years old, so you may understand the innocence and somewhat immature outlook on the world we had. We'd never experienced something of this magnitude of evil. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were probably focused on our outfits, who we were going to sit with at lunch, and making sure we didn't have any food in our braces. Maybe not even thinking about the fact that our country was under attack. I don't think I had any understanding of what was going on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until I walked to my next period...Physical Education.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember going to the locker rooms to get dressed in my gym clothes and hearing about a couple students being brought to the front office. They had family in NY who were supposed to be in the World Trade Center building that day. I don't know if it was their mom or dad or uncle or cousin. But it was their family. That's when it became real to me. That's when I realized people were hurt, and people's lives were being changed that very moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember the somber looks on all the teacher's faces. I remember the eerie silence in the classrooms the rest of the school day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember in 2003, when Angelo told me he was moving to New York to go to college. In my mind, New York was a war zone, the most unsafe place in America. I thought about how crazy he was for going on a plane heading to NYC. I didn't want him to go, but he did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember in 2009 I took my first trip to NYC. Eight years after the tragic attack. I remember being scared out of my mind about getting on a plane to go to NY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember taking a Xantax...yes I was that scared to fly. (It's gotten better throughout the years, but I'm still very nervous about flying but I can do so without drugs.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ground Zero was completely under construction, but there was a make shift memorial museum where you could view the future plans of Ground Zero. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember taking these pictures and being angry. It was the first time I think the anger really hit me...eight years later. I saw people walk around this small make shift museum with tears rolling down their face. I saw all the photos, listened to stories, and feeling so much closer to this tragedy than I ever had before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I still remember all those different feelings I have felt about the 9/11 attacks. My feelings and understanding of those events have evolved through out the years, but I'll NEVER forget how I felt THAT day on 09/11/2001, as a student in middle school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As an adult, with children of my own, the feelings are the same, but amplified. I now fear for their innocent minds in this world and I fear the day they meet/experience/see what evil is, like I did on that day in 2001.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let us not forget those feelings we had that day in 2001.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let us never forget the incredible courage we saw from numerous individuals on that day in 2001.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let us never forget the 2,977 people who lost their lives that day in 2001.</span></div>
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-6088520867257851262015-09-10T13:15:00.001-07:002015-09-10T13:15:08.990-07:00Cilantro Lime Avocado Rice<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're anything like me, you find yourself serving your proteins with the same sides over and over again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh that chicken? Serve it with brown rice...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh that veggie stir-fry? Serve it with quinoa...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It gets boring, and you know it's bad when you're husband comes home and says "what kind of chicken and rice are we having tonight"? Well, he's only said that once.. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While this is still rice, it's so much more! I mean, anything with avocado gets eaten around here with no complaints!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This short but sweet recipe is the perfect side dish for Mexican night, or to serve under your favorite chicken! </span><br />
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-34533753866763646552015-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:002015-09-10T05:00:12.050-07:00Run For Your Life from Zombies<div class="MsoNormal">
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ever wanted to know what it’s like to run for your life from flesh eating
Zombies?! What about get a glimpse into what a zombie apocalypse would be like?
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Now is your
chance! <a href="http://www.the5kzombierun.com/">THE 5K ZOMBIE RUN</a> is coming here and I am GIVING AWAY <o:p></o:p></span><span style="background-color: white;">(2) entries to be used at either the Sarasota or Tampa run! </span></span></div>
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from you, and will chase you to get them! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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flag, if the zombies have already taken a “bite” out of you. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All participants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, tattoo, car decal and entry to the post-race apocalypse party complete with music, food, great vendors and a fun family atmosphere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Come
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Nathan Benderson </span><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Park</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> in Sarasota OR on November 14</span><sup style="line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="line-height: 115%;"> at Lake Park
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But wait! If you don't win my giveaway (unfortunately I only pick 1 winner) you can still register for the event and SAVE $5 with this code:<b>FIT5</b></span></div>
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-65457626633523845872015-09-08T08:33:00.003-07:002015-09-08T08:33:34.647-07:00Labor Day Weekend Recap<div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How was your weekend? Relaxing and full of good food, I hope!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I'm gathering up some pictures for this weekend recap post, it seems like this weekend was forever long. </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For example, we went on the boat on Saturday and it feels like that was last week. Well, technically it was but it feels more like a week ago rather than 3 days ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I guess that's a good thing?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday night we went over to the in-laws house. Angelo's mom is 100% Venezuelan and his father is 100% Italian; so no matter which one is cooking, it's always incredible! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday we finally got a boat day and headed out to Caladesi Island in Clearwater. The weather was almost perfectly cloudy so it wasn't scorching hot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday we had a dear friend's birthday brunch at <a href="http://www.ellasfolkartcafe.com/">Ella's Americana Folkart Cafe</a> in Seminole Heights. On Sunday's their menu is Soul Food style! Think BBQ and Fried Chicken with Waffles. This is where I regretfully didn't take any pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were at a table with 30 other people and I had Penelope on my lap. Once I got my phone out of my purse, Sophia had already chowed down on the chicken, and Angelo scarfed down half the fried pickles. I got nervous and dug in so I could get a taste before it was gone! ;) Anyone else get nervous around fast eaters!? Story of my life...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday, Labor Day, was a day of laundry, grocery shopping, and finally a cook out with the family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We tore down the Summer Tower Garden, preparing to start all the others this month! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have tons of dill, parsely, and basil to use up this week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Mom made her famous ribs. I'm not kidding when I say she makes THE BEST ribs around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, feeling guilty for stuffing ourselves, we did some core workouts before bed. ;)</span><br />
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-73285680964126819142015-09-04T12:49:00.001-07:002015-09-04T12:49:47.527-07:00Friday Faves<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's Fri-Yay!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We made it to Friday & through the first week of school! Glorious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week I visited a friends house. They just recently finished building their house, so everything was spankin' new! It made me run through the emotions of excitement (because I absolutely LOVE looking through new homes) and anxiety (because I need/want/have to have my house built ASAP). I haven't stepped foot in a HomeGoods in almost a year and I'm getting the itch! BAD! To make matters worse, I follow an Instagram account called Inspire_Me_Home_Decor, and I screenshot numerous pictures to send to Angelo daily. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have switched back to buying Lara Bars, in place of my beloved Quest Bars. Some of the Quest Bars started tasting too sweet for me and I couldn't even finish one. My favorites are the Blueberry Muffin & Chocolate Chip Brownie. I think the Cappuccino flavor is the only one I haven't tried yet. Call it my mission!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For some reason Halloween has come up at the dinner tables multiple times this week. Penelope keeps telling us she wants to be a lion, and Sophia wants to be a giraffe (again). Personally I think animal costumes on little kids is the absolute CUTEST thing ever. It all started with this..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://altogetherfit.blogspot.com/2015/08/fitsnack-subscription-box-review.html" style="font-weight: bold;">FitSnack</a><br />I did a post about FitSnack a couple weeks ago, and I have come to LOVE these monthly deliveries. I have been on the go this week, with school being back in, and there have been a few times I'm starving and grab a FITSNACK right before I race out the door. I will do a August Box Review next week. </span></div>
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<br />Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-18754136400345420512015-09-03T07:42:00.000-07:002015-09-03T07:42:56.007-07:00Help Yourself - Ways to Reduce Stress<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi friends!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How's your week been? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like this week has been extra stressful. Today was the first day this week I feel like I have my life (a teeny tiny bit) together. Today was also the first day this week I was able to go to the gym...coincidence?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybe it's just the "first week back to school" mess. Meetings, paperwork, and getting back into the school routine after being on Summer mode for 3 months. That will do it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But next week there will still be stressors, just different ones or even the same.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, is it possible to live a "stress-free life?" </span><br />
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Honestly, I don't think so.</span><br />
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There will always be stress.</span><br />
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Even when you're retired, sitting on the beach somewhere, you'll still get stressed out about SOMETHING. Maybe it'll be the fact that you forgot sunscreen, but stress is stress is stress. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The one thing you shouldn't do is complain bout the stress, because most of the time, whatever is stressing you out is under your control. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YOU can change something. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YOU can do something.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've said it before and I'll say it again. Nature is a natural de-stressor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Exercise. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we're stressed, exercise is good.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all learned from Legally Blond that <span style="background-color: white;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don't." </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether it be an intense workout, a relaxing workout, or just dancing in your living room; get moving. </span><br />
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<b>Eat the Right Foods. </b><br />What are the right foods when you need to reduce stress? CARBS! Yay carbs! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From Prevention.com: <span style="background-color: white;">"<span style="color: #444444; line-height: 24px;">When high-carbohydrate food isn't bogged down by the presence of protein or fat, they allow an amino acid called tryptophan to flood your brain, where it morphs into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that boosts mood and curbs food cravings (such as your chocolate yearnings). As a bonus, it helps you tolerate pain and can even help you sleep like a baby. And all that happens in just half an hour."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">So grab a bowl of popcorn or a loaf of Cuban Bread, and chow down. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Get off Facebook.</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not completely (God Forbid), but tone it down a bit. Limit it to once a day, or a few times a week. </span></div>
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life. Can we agree that most people only post the good, great, and
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Forgive someone and let go</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is there someone in your life that you're feuding with? If so, forgive, forget, and let go. Not for them. For YOU! It's not healthy to rehash a feud over and over again. I know there are some people in your life that would be nearly impossible to get out of your life. But if a certain someone harbors nothing but negative feelings in you, limit your time around that person. Don't talk to them if you don't have to. It's your life, and you choose who is in it. </span><br />
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<b>Watch a good movie</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever felt like just getting out a good cry? No? Am I the only one? ;) Watch a tear-jerker movie with a happy ending. The Notebook always does the trick. With the kids? Watch Toy Story 3! Yes, I cried in that one too.</span><br />
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<b>Get Your Mind Busy</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sitting around the house watching reruns isn't going to do you any good, especially if you're watching shows about people's glamorous, nanny filled lives. Good grief. <br />Finish that book you've been trying to finish for months, get in the kitchen and make something wonderful,or take the kids to the park and hear them laugh! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go in a room by yourself, count to 10 with deep breaths in between, and scream into a pillow. :) Works like a charm. </span><br />
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-65634259780357440102015-09-02T10:36:00.001-07:002015-09-02T10:36:25.276-07:00New Home/Family Photos<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Hump Day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was reminded last week that I never posted my family photos from our "New Home Phase 1 of 3" photos. (What a title...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I told y'all that we are doing a three part photo series to document our new home. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We purchased a piece of property last year, sold our home, and now building a custom home on that piece of property. In the mean time we are living with my parents...it's not that bad. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We FINALLY got the plans approved by everyone (HOA and County), but still waiting for some papers for the loan, digging up the septic tank, the well, and about 2 feet of dirt to bring in new dirt since the land was a phosphate mine many many years ago. Do you know what all that means? That means the actual building hasn't even started and there is still things to do before it starts. Boy..oh boy has it been a process! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just talking about it requires a martini! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But getting these pictures makes this waiting game a lot sweeter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">XOXO</span>Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-61475982622087761402015-09-01T10:51:00.002-07:002015-09-01T11:02:05.046-07:00Recipe: Massaged Kale Dressing<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey yall! How's your Tuesday going? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can you believe it's September?! Get prepared for pumpkin everything...everywhere! ;)</span><br />
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I just got home from a morning of go, go go! I have a love/hate with these kind of days. Sometimes it's when I get the most done, and other times it's when I get absolutely nothing done.</span><br />
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I slept through an alarm clock and didn't wake up until 6:55. Then the rush started.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I rushed to get myself and the girls ready. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I rushed to Publix to pick up a fruit bowl for a meeting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I rushed to school to drop off Sophia, then went upstairs to join the Parent board meeting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I left the meeting early to take Nelps to swim lessons across town, and now we're home for a couple hours before it's time to go get Sophia. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nelps is sleeping, which means I get maybe an hour of computer time to work and write lovely blog posts for you to read. It's all in a days work! ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well..there's still half a day to enjoy over here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Onward!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meatless Mondays are still going strong! I've even dragged my parents and sister-in-law to join the meatless Monday gang! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angelo & I went vegetarian years ago for a couple months, and I have to say the hardest thing about it was finding things to eat without feeling like you're eating a bed of lettuce every day. This was before Pinterest, so feel the struggle! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would cook a meatless meal and Angelo would say "so what else are we having?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was almost embedded in our minds that a meal without a piece of chicken isn't really a meal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why can't we just eat this kale salad and pot of lentils and be satisfied?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apparently because lentils cook WAY faster than I expected and my pot of lentils turned to mush, so this kale salad is all you get. It's beautiful, so just eat it and smile until Tuesday comes around and you can eat your piece of chicken. <-- That's me talking to my husband outloud. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you HATE kale and think it's gross, you aren't alone. Personally I think plain kale is bitter and atrocious. But, after you get your hands dirty and give those kale leaves a good massage...it's wonderful! I usually massage my kale with lemon juice, olive oil, and dash of salt. It's simple and perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This took it to a new level. This dressing gives the kale a slightly sweet garlicky flavor that will knock your kale hating self out! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I added chopped, roasted butternut squash to the kale to give the salad more umph, but as you know, salad additions are endless! Get creative!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Recipe adapted from a recipe in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Isa-Does-Amazingly-Delicious-Recipes/dp/0316221902/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441129182&sr=8-1&keywords=isa+does+it">Isa Does it.</a> )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3 tbsp. EVOO<br />
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar<br />
2 tsp. pure maple syrup<br />
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard<br />1 tsp. lemon juice<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
¼ tsp. salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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8 cups chopped kale, washed with stems removed<br />
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Put all ingredients, except kale, in a large bowl.<br />
Whisk together until well combined. <br />
Add kale & massage with hands for a good 30 seconds or more. You really
have to squeeze the leaves firmly, making sure dressing is completely covering
the kale leaves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This past weekend was the last official</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> weekend of our summer! Enter mixed emotion emoji here. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sophia was off and on with her excitement all weekend</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. It went between "I can't wait for school!" and "Why is summer over?!" I was the same way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We didn't have much stuff planned this weekend, because I thought a good weekend of little to no plans was needed before "the big day". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday we attended a live Insanity class at the gym. Angelo & I did the Insanity program back in 2012, after I had Sophia. I 100% believe in it and 100% think it's the hardest workout program ever. I wish I would of taken a video of this class. Everyone was drenched in sweat, the room was a hot mess, and the windows were completely fogged up. Excellent. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The instructor was a fellow Tampa Bay Blogger, <a href="http://www.katrinaelle.com/">Katrina Elle</a>. During the class I kept thinking about how familiar she looked, then it hit me when she said her name was Katrina! What a small world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday afternoon we had a birthday party for one of Sophia's friends at a bounce house place in town. The girls, and Angelo, had a blast sliding down the huge slides, running through the blow up obstacle course, and trying the hurricane simulator. Basically a Bonnaroo for Kids in there. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The past two Sundays after church we've been picking out a new restaurant to try, and we've decided this needs to be a weekly occurrence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week's foodie adventure was <a href="http://www.thesteinandvine.com/">The Stein & Vine</a> in Brandon, Fl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thesteinandvine.com/">The Stein & Vine</a> has been around for about 3 years now and I can't believe we've never been. I guess I was judging a book by it's cover, which you should never do...right?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's a tiny place in a Big Lots plaza. From Bloomingdale Ave, you can only see the big red "PUB" sign and the place doesn't look very family friendly. I kept telling Angelo we needed to take a date night there, but as you may know, those are few and far inbetween.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After talking to a friend about it the other day, she told me it's definitely kid-friendly, especially during the day. They open at noon daily, so I thought it'd be a perfect place to go to after church with the family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After ordering some beers (their local, craft beer selection is pages long), we ordered the Tater Tots appetizer, all the way. All the way in Stein & Vine terms means tater tots topped with chili, cheese, onions, bacon, and a fried egg, with sour cream for dipping. My girl's had never seen a tater tot before and were reluctant to try them. They ended up liking them, but only the plain ones that hadn't been touched by the chili yet. (Sophia is in this food stage where all her foods must be separate, not touching each other at all.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angelo & I were quite the opposite and went to town! I think an egg just about goes on top of anything right now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For our entrees, we ordered 2 burgers, and a kid's chicken for the girls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angelo ordered the Double Funk Bomber burger which is stuffed with an <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 23.625px;">aged gorgonzola & Bleu cheese blend, topped with onion rings and a mustard aioli. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I ordered the PB&J Burger, only because I was told this burger is phenomenal. If I would of never heard that from a 3rd party, I would of never ordered it, because the description just sounds funny to me. From the menu: "<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23.625px;">Lacey burger stuffed w/ our blend of concord grape jelly & creamy peanut butter then topped w/ apple-wood smoked bacon & cheddar cheese. Trust us."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 23.625px;">I trusted them, and I was VERY surprised! From the picture it looks like a regular bacon cheeseburger, but once I cut it in half, the creamy peanut butter oozed out and things got real. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 23.625px;">I mean, does that sound appetizing to you? Have you ever eaten peanut butter on a hamburger before?! No people...it's not normal! But it was bizarrely tempting and pleasant! </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was told this isn't always on the menu, since their menu changes daily, so if it's on the menu when you visit The Stein & Vine, I suggest you give your taste buds the pleasure. You owe it to them on the weekend...right? ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rumors were true. The Stein & Vine is a must-go-to place in Brandon and I'm so glad it's there! Brandon needs more places like this, and I believe they are slowly growing around town. <a href="http://www.thesteinandvine.com/our-menu">The Stein & Vine</a> can definitely hang with the big boys...I'm looking at you South Tampa & Seminole Heights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The rest of Sunday was spent in our bathing suits because that's what you do when you eat enough for one day in one sitting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This morning Nelps & I dropped Sophia off for her first day of VPK! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why does time go by so fast?! She was so ready and I'm so proud of the little lady she has become. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She walked in her class, wrote her name down on the sign in sheet (WHAT?!) and told me she'd miss me. ;) </span></div>
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1 ½ cup blueberries<br />
2 cups old fashioned oatmeal<br />1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon<br />
½ tsp. salt<br />
2 cups almond milk<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tbsp. butter, melted<br />
2 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1/3 cup pure maple syrup<br />
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-39891865091354993852015-08-26T06:28:00.001-07:002015-08-26T06:28:44.441-07:00Review: Dining At Cinderella's Castle<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Sophia's birthday we made reservations to dine at Cinderella's Castle inside Magic Kingdom. This was our first experience having to make a reservation 6 months in advance with a $150 deposit for a four year old's birthday.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My food expectations weren't too high for this. I wasn't expecting to eat the best meal I'd ever eaten. It's Disney and there is a line of 1 million toddlers behind you waiting to do the exact same thing. I was expecting a great experience though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our dinner reservations were at 4 pm (the only time slot available when I booked it 6 months prior). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We were roaming around the park before these reservations, so we weren't in fancy attire at all. In fact, we were hot, sweaty, and needed a shower. Same with everyone else in there. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This view never gets old and Sophia's face lights up every time she sees it.</span></div>
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When you first walk in you are greeted with a ring of the castle bell and a holler of your family name. Then you're waiting in line to take a picture with Cinderella. </div>
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After meeting the princess, you are taken up a winding stair case into large room with vaulted ceilings and banner kingdom flags. </div>
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This is what you are paying for. </div>
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Once we sat down we were greeted by a elegant waiter. He played the part and spoke to us with such royalty, calling us lady, sir, princess, and queen. </div>
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I was pleasantly surprised by the menu. There were no french fries, burgers, or pizza on the menu.. I don't know why, but I was totally expecting them. </div>
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All meals, including the children's, including an appetizer, entree, and dessert.</div>
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The girl's ordered the cheese and grape bowls.</div>
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Angelo & I shared the Castle Salad: <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Mixed Greens, Apples, Cucumbers, and Candied Walnuts topped with shaved Romano Cheese with a hint of Herb Vinaigrette</span></div>
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and the "Royal Tasting of Cheese"</div>
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Pan-seared All-Natural Chicken <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">served with Farro Risotto, Seasonal Vegetables, Rendered Pancetta, and Poultry Jus</span></div>
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All the food was appealing and satisfying. Add a little salt and you got yourself a great meal. </div>
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This was an up-charge and add-on for Sophia's birthday.<br />
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I didn't get any pictures of the girl's entrees, and to be honest they barely touched them. Sophia ordered the Beef Tenderloin and only ate the corn. Penelope ordered the Roasted Chicken leg and only are maybe a bite or two. </div>
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I didn't do this for the food and I wouldn't recommend someone to do it just for the food. I did it for Sophia to DINE IN CINDERELLA'S CASTLE. We could of ordered a 4-count from Chic-fila and brought it inside to eat and it would of been just as magical for her. </div>
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If you're child is into Cinderella or any Disney Princess it's a must do. You sit down to eat and the princesses come to you! No standing in lines for hours to get a picture. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I ran a race without headphones and this is what I heard:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"How were they allowed on the course" </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is from a person complaining about our stroller and I heard him say this while we were passing him. I wanted to turn around and say "eat our stroller dust!" but I didn't. I understand strollers may be a nuisance to people at the front of the pack, really trying to get a certain time, but that's why strollers start in the back of the crowd. Also, the two people I heard complain about our stroller were walking. We maybe inconvenienced them for a total of 0.7 seconds when they had to move a pinky toe to get out of our path. Another thing, this was a Zoo 5K, not a Boston Marathon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"That's great you have them here with you" </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So opposite from what we just heard someone else say 1/3 a mile back. Every time I see someone running with a stroller I want to give them a high five. It's not easy running with a stroller, and at times it may seem like the worst idea ever (like when your child is screaming to get out). But jogging strollers have been a saving grace to me. At a time in my life when I was a stay at home mom to a 6 month old and just needed to get out of the house sometimes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"When is this over?!"</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love when I hear someone say this because it usually gets a response from someone else. Either a laugh, a "I hope soon!", or the actual answer to how much longer there is to run. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>"Finish strong!"</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A lady at the three mile mark kept yelling "Finish strong!" over and over again at everyone passing by. She was encouraging everyone to give that last 0.1 mile their all. This doesn't sound like much but when you see someone stop to walk with only 0.1 mile left to go, you look to see if they have headphones in because you know they need to hear those "Finish Strong" words.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. There is a community out there.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although there will be some people not so motivating along the way (see above), the majority of runners will be cheering you on, cracking jokes, or saying something to give you that extra boost you needed.There are also people on the side lines yelling out encouragement or funny running sayings like "This is the worst parade ever!" :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. There is nature out there.</b><br />A race is set on a pretty thought out course, that may include beautiful scenery or architecture. Trust me when I tell you, you will not enjoy any scenery as much as you will without music blasting in your ears. It's kind of like when you turn down the radio when you're trying to follow directions in the car. There is sure to be entertainment for your eyes and ears along the way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. It's safer.</b><br />Running without headphones allows you to hear other runners, dogs, or someone who might need your attention. If you're pushing a stroller you definitely need to be able to hear your child in the stroller. By removing the headphones, you remove the risk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Don't depend of the music. </b><br />When you're used to running with music, you start depending on it. You depend on those fast upbeat songs to get you through a rough patch, and you may get annoyed when a slow jam comes on, slowing your pace. I've read that your music needs to be at least 90 beats per second to keep you at a good pace, but don't let music determine your race.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Less to carry or worry about.</b><br />Without worrying about having your playlist ready, or if you forgot your headphones or phone carrier, you have nothing left to worry about other than running. It's a little freeing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know running without music isn't for everyone. Some people listen to podcasts or books on tape. I know music makes running ENJOYABLE for some. You will probably NEVER see me running on the treadmill without music, because running on treadmill almost requires music or TV. That's why I'm encouraging you to just take a little run outside without headphones, then do a 5k without headphones. See if you like it. If you don't, you can always turn the music back on!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">XOXO</span>Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-9248716546145871332015-08-24T05:43:00.000-07:002015-08-24T05:43:56.464-07:00Weekend Recap: ZooRun & CASK Social <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friends! How are you?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, let me congratulate all my giveaway winners! Winners were randomly chosen (out of a hat, picked by Sophia) and notified on Friday evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm up early today, getting breakfast ready, and bags packed for a busy day! This is officially our last week of summer, so we're gong to make it 7 AMAZING days! A lot of stuff on the agenda....to the point where I'm probably stressing myself a little too much. School may be starting but we always have next weekend and probably the next 15 weekends until the weather doesn't feel like summer anymore. Gotta love Florida.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nelpe doesn't start school until November (when she's two), so she still has 3 more months of summer. Although it'll be a more boring kind of summer without her sister and following me to the office most days. Poor Nelps... :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of your kids have already started school or will be tomorrow (in Hillsborough County). Anyone celebrating with breakfast cocktails?! Mimosa anyone?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This weekend was a blast! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday night we stayed in and ate pizza. Angelo said he needed carbs for the race on Saturday morning. It was a 5k, but he'll say anything if it means he gets to eat pizza. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday morning we woke up early for the Zoo Run 5k at Lowry Park Zoo. This race was one of the best 5ks I have ever run. The course was mostly shaded and half of the run was in and around the zoo. We stopped for a brief minute so the girl's could look at the monkeys and turtles during the race. They were such troopers the entire time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the first race (in the past couple years) that I ran without headphones. Usually I'm a music person </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">100% </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">when I run. I used to think it was the only thing that kept me going but for some reason I didn't even want it that morning. It's kind of a freeing experience, if you're used to running with headphones in. It was very interesting, to say the least, so stay tuned for a post this week: "I ran a race without headphones and this is what I heard..." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday afternoon we had a coed baby shower to attend and celebrate a precious little boy making his arrival soon! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday was a no plans day. After church Angelo asked what I wanted to eat. I gave him 2 options, he added a third, and we chose <a href="http://casksocial.com/">Cask Social in South Tampa.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opening in June, I've wanted to give <a href="http://casksocial.com/">CASK</a> a try ever since. I've read and seen so many delicious things about it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CASK (an acronym for Craft A'fare Social Kitchen) has an old Southern/Industrial feel to it. The decor is rather simple, although definitely something to look at with exposed brick and wood planked walls. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We arrived to <a href="http://casksocial.com/">CASK </a>at 1pm, thinking we may have missed the brunching fun, but CASK serves Brunch on Sundays until 4pm. Perfect, because brunching is my favorite. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angelo is more a burger person, so he was all smiles when he saw burgers on the menu!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After looking at the menu, we ordered a round of beers (they have a great local craft beer selection) and were served a bucket of Brown Sugar & Cornflake Popcorn. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead of a starter like bread, CASK serves different flavored popcorn throughout the week. I love popcorn, so it was a great start for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sweet Potato waffles and buttermilk fried chicken served with a spicy bourbon syrup and spiced watermelon. The waffles had the perfect sweetness to them which would have been delicious on their own, but adding the chicken just took it to the next level. By far the best tasting Chicken & Waffles I've ever had. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angus burger topped with bourbon bacon onion jam (can I get some of that in a jar to-go?!), fried egg, arugula, provolone, and spiced mayo served on a brioche bun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took one bite of this to taste because I looked over 2 minutes later and the plate was clean. I can say Angelo was quite impressed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The girls ordered a hamburger and chicken off the kid's menu. The kid's hamburger was huge (in a good way) and the chicken was the same chicken served on my waffles. They are not skimpy with the kid's meals and they are served with the same supremacy as the others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall, CASK Social is a win! The atmosphere and food were wonderful. A breath of fresh air in the South Tampa restaurant scene. I look forward to returning to try some of their mason jar cocktails and supper options. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone enjoyed great company and heavenly food this weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week FLEW by for me! So much so that I forgot to do payroll yesterday! You know your life is going in 10 different directions when you forget to pay your employees, along with yourself! Geesh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't worry...all checks were cut at 6 a.m. this morning and everyone got their Friday payday. Does this mean I win the Best Boss Ever award? Probably not. ;) LOL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before we go on to Friday Faves, you MUST enter all three (3) giveaways that are closing in a few hours! For more details <a href="http://altogetherfit.blogspot.com/2015/08/happy-blogaversary-why-i-blog-giveaways.html">Click HERE!</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I received these products in my first Influenster VoxBox and have been using them for the past 3 weeks. I don't like to do reviews on skin products until I get to use them for more than a week or so. I think some things are amazing for the first couple days, then either your face breaks out or it just doesn't seem to work like it did in the beginning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This wasn't the case with these YSL Touche EClat products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The purpose of these products is to help one achieve "perfectly blurred" skin, something you'd hope to see by using Instagram filters. You know the look, the perfect soft skin with no visible pores or fine lines. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The box contained two products: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Primer is a light weight gel/liquid that contain gold specs. (Don't worry, the gold specs don't show up on your skin like Edward Cullen.) It contains 4 nourishing oils, leaving your skin incredibly soft, like velvet, with a glow!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Perfector comes in a compact case and transforms from a balm to powder when applied to the skin. It can be used 3 different ways: alone as a complexion perfector, to set your makeup, or as a through-out the day touch up product. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I liked both products, I absolutely LOVED the Blur Primer! I used the primer before putting on makeup each day. I used the Perfector a few times as a "touch up" tool later in the day and I'm not one to remember to touch up my makeup throughout the day. These products are definitely worth the spurge for me. I took a dangerous stroll through Sephora on Wednesday to purchase a full size Blur Primer. I discovered their <a href="http://www.sephora.com/le-teint-touche-eclat-illuminating-foundation-spf-19-P375365?skuId=1451665&icid2=_complete%20the%20look_p375365_image">YSL Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation</a>, that I will grab on my next foundation purchase!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> One of us is wearing YSL Touche Eclat, and the other one is drooling... ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm strangely obsessed with this cake I made yesterday. My dad asked for a "refreshing" dessert for his birthday, instead of a traditional cake. I think we may be caked out from eating cake left overs all last week from Sophia's birthday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first I was thinking about making individual parfaits, but then I saw this idea on Pinterest and knew it was the chosen one! I will be making this cake many more times in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quick side note: You know the almond slivers on the side of the cake? How would you put those on? I did it by throwing them on the cake hoping they'd stick. And it worked, but I know there has to be a better way. How do they make those cakes with the perfectly sprinkled sides? I guess YouTubing it will work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you aren't familiar with Fit Snack, it is a monthly subscription box for "healthy" on-the-go snacks. They have 4 different plans available, starting at $23.90 a month. Each month you receive a box (pictured above) full of 7-10 products that are GMO free, high in protein, organic, raw, or vegan. You will either get a sample of the product, or full sized. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://www.columbiacountybread.com/">Columbia County Flax Granola</a>: I received the Fruit & Berry Flax Granola. At first I thought it was really strange, only because it's different. Instead of your normal granola made with oats, this is made with Flax seed. This granola is nut free, vegan, paleo, gluten free, and made without refined sugars. I used this granola on top of a smoothie bowl I made at home, and while it's definitely different, I thought it was good and a great additional to my bowl! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://justins.com/">Justin's Nut Butter</a>: I LOVED this little nut butter to-go. It was the Hazelnut Butter flavor, which I've never had before. It was deliciously paired with a banana for a quick and healthy snack. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. <a href="http://www.honeystinger.com/organic-energy-chews.html">Honey Stinger Energy Chews</a>: I've used Honey Stinger brand chews before for different races. I'm a fan. These were the grapefruit flavored chews. The only problem I have with Honey Stinger brand chews is the size of the packaging, and no where to put them during a race. But the flavor is great and they melt in your mouth! Also, they don't hurt my stomach, which is a major plus! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Overall the Fit Snack was a great first experience! I enjoyed a majority of the products I received and I'm glad I wasn't familiar with them. I love being introduced and trying new products!</span></div>
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-454141531363133362015-08-19T06:50:00.002-07:002015-08-19T06:50:57.923-07:00Reasons Why My Dad Is Awesome<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Hump Day!!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I feel like dad's are the unsung heroes. This blog, along with a million others, is mainly dedicated to moms. I know this happens because there are more mommy bloggers than daddy bloggers, and we're just writing about stuff we know...mom stuff. Nothing wrong with that. But, today I want to dedicate this post to my dad, on his birthday. I'm sure these reasons apply to uncountable number of dads out there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope this post inspires you to think about the nontraditional, sometimes strange things that make your dad awesome!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He was the most enthusiastic CPR
learner in the class we took together when I was pregnant.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He had an awesome mustache. Move over Tom Selleck!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He treats my husband like his own
son.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He’s been the best grandpa (G-Pa)
to my kids! Sophia woke up this morning asking to go to Publix. I asked why and
she replied “because I have to get G-pa a gift before I see him!”</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He raised 3 kids to be responsible
and independent. One of the best gifts you could give your child.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He was somewhat responsible for
Wendy’s serving baked potatoes in 1983. True Story.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He grills the best steak in the world! No restaurant compares and this is no tall-tale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He made me, my brother, and sister
breakfast every single morning growing up. That's love, and breakfast is the key to my heart. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He introduced me to the beautiful
creature that is a Great Dane.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is a fixer of all things and
professional bug-killer.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He taught me what a strong family
bond is made of: love and support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He showed me how to have a
relationship with God.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He made us laugh without trying.
He has some one liners that would make all us siblings look at each other, then
burst into laughter.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is proud of his children and he
lets us know it, almost daily, but still gently pushes us to improve.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He loves my mom and provided us
with a healthy model for family.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is always there to lend a hand,
because for some reason he has this “dad strength” that is required to open
some pickle jars.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dad, I hope your birthday is incredible, you get showered with good birthday wishes, and you feel like this at the end of the day. </span></div>
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-53771957676595112152015-08-18T05:21:00.000-07:002015-08-18T05:21:25.630-07:00Recipe: Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Friends!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is entering all my <a href="http://altogetherfit.blogspot.com/2015/08/happy-blogaversary-why-i-blog-giveaways.html">Blogaversary giveaways</a>!! I love all the responses/entries so far! Keep them coming! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night, as you know, was Monday, which means Meatless Monday happened. I've been wanting to make zucchini lasagna for a couple weeks now, and it finally happened! Originally I planned to make it using ground turkey, but that's against Monday's rules.. ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While this lasagna was delicious and had amazing flavor, I'm stumped on how to not make it so soupy. It didn't hold any form, and ended up being served with a big spoon. Maybe I made it with too much sauce? Any suggestions?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sitting here complaining about the form of this lasagna, when in reality the entire pan was gobbled up and Nelpe had 3 servings! So, soupy or not, this was a dinner winner!</span><br />
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salt</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 tbsp. EVOO</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 small yellow onion, chopped</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
2 cloves garlic, minced</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 – 14.5 oz. can crushed tomatoes</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1- 14.5 oz. can tomato sauce</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
½ tsp garlic powder</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
½ tsp garlic salt</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
2 tbsp. fresh basil leaves, chopped</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
½ cup </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Parmesan</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
10 oz. ricotta cheese</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 egg</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 tsp FlavorGod Garlic Lovers Seasoning</span><br /><span style="line-height: 115%;">
1 cup mozzarella</span><span style="background: white;"><br />
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Heat EVOO, garlic, and onion in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Sauté for 5
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Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic salt, and garlic powder to sauce
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In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, FlavorGod
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In a 9x9 baking pan, spread some sauce on the bottom.<br />
Layer 1 layer of zucchini across the sauce. <br />
Top zucchini with 1/3 ricotta mixture.<br />
Lightly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over ricotta, and add tomato sauce to cover.<br />
Repeat zucchini, ricotta, and sauce layers.<br />
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-61332916450951401482015-08-17T12:28:00.000-07:002015-08-21T15:32:02.276-07:00Happy Blogaversary! Why I Blog & Giveaways!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey yall!</span><br />
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This week is so exciting for me in Blog-land! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a year since I "relaunched" the blog! Well, its officially a year on August 21st. </span><br />
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I started the blog in 2011, then again in 2013 and again in 2014. Never have I been more motivated and passionate about it this past year. </span><br />
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I've had people message, text, and email me about how I've inspired them to get back into fitness, start cooking more healthy meals, or just how much they've enjoyed reading my blog posts. </span><br />
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This time when I started the blog it was different. I knew there was an audience out there because I saw the numbers. I didn't know who and why these few people were looking at my blog but there had to be a reason. As a mom and wife into healthy living, cooking, fitness, etc, I knew I had stuff to write about, that people might be interested in. </span><br />
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Recently someone said "whats the name of your blog?" </span><br />
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"Al2getherFIT" I replied.</span><br />
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"Oh ok, so you write about fitness?"</span><br />
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"No, not really..."</span><br />
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"What do you mean?..."</span><br />
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The name of my blog, Al2getherFIT, means everything in balance. Whether it be fitness, health, marriage, or parenthood. I'm writing about everything in my life, and how I'm making all those things come together and "fit" in my life. I guess it's in that "all of the above" category. Mom blogger, fitness blogger, food blogger, you name it; if it's in my life, I'm gonna tell you about it. And it all makes it in there with balance. </span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why I Blog:</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Blogging gives me the opportunity to share my story and tell it in a way that I want to. Whether it's a story someone wants to read, or just for my keepsake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am totally a "No New Friends" person. I'm kind of anti-social to a degree as I like smaller groups and more intimate settings. But, I've come to learn you can't be like that if you want to expand your blog in the community. This blog has taken me out of my comfort zone. I have met so many new friends through this blog it's unreal to me! I have never been to a blogging event that I didn't have a good time at, and most of the time I go solo wondering if I'll know anyone there. </span><br />
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<b>New adventures and experiences:</b> I've found myself saying "OH! I should do that for the blog!" so many times. It's fun to take an experience and do it just to tell the story. It's not that I do things JUST for the blog, but I do them to broaden my horizons and they give me something to write for you! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>For myself:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Right after I had Sophia, Angelo started his own business, and asked me to help him manage it. I do all the day-to-day book keeping for our two businesses, making sure all the legal stuff (licenses, insurance, etc), and accounting stuff (deposits, paying bills, etc) is taken care of. While I love that we have two thriving businesses, it's not exactly something I can say fulfills me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, I absolutely love/cherish/thank God for everyday that I'm a mother, but I can't say that laying on the ground playing with blocks all day fulfills me either. Eventually the girls start school, and I'm left at home working on Quickbooks all day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's where the blog came in. The blog motivates and inspires me to better myself and it's something I have that is "mine" (hugs blog with all my might!) There are times, multiple times a year, that I feel like I have absolutely nothing to say. Why would anyone want to read about how my day went or what I eat? Nobody cares...right? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I get a Facebook message from an old friend thanking me for inspiring them to get back into fitness after having kids. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT! </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For you:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This blog is really for you, my readers, and I can't thank you guys enough for being a part of my tiny sand-grain sized place in the interwebs. </span><br />
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To conclude this post, I am so happy to announce 3 separate giveaways going on this week for my "blogaversary". </span><br />
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<b>Instagram Giveaway: </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Heck Yeah" Spiral Notebook from <a href="http://www.papersource.com/?cm_mmc=cj-_-11738581-_-7274402-_-NA">Paper Source</a><br />"But First Coffee" Custom Candle from <a href="http://www.donmenow.com/">Don Me Now</a><br />SweatPink Shoe Laces<br /><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>For a chance to win: </u>Comment on the Giveaway Instagram post on my <a href="https://instagram.com/al2getherfit/">Instagram page</a> & tell me what makes you say "HECK YEAH!" <a href="https://instagram.com/p/6fyTSeme0L/?taken-by=al2getherfit">Click here to go to post!</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I Am Very Busy" 2015-2016 (17 month) Agenda from <a href="http://www.papersource.com/?cm_mmc=cj-_-11738581-_-7274402-_-NA">Paper Source</a><br />"Fishs Eddy Mug - Pig" Coffee mug from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/stores/us/fl/tampa-hyde-park-village/">West Elm</a><br />SweatPink Shoe Laces</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>For a chance to win</u></span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>: Comment on the giveaway Facebook post & tell me something exciting you have planned this year! </b></span><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/al2getherFIT?fref=nf">Click here to go to post!</a></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Best Lunch Box Ever" Book featuring ideas and recipes for school lunches!<br />Stainless Steel Sandwich Cutters: Flower and Train<br />SweatPink Shoe Laces</span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>For a chance to win</u></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">: Comment on THIS POST & tell me what inspires you to live a healthy life!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">**All Giveaways conclude on Friday at 12:00 p.m. EST (noon) and winners will be notified. No duplicate winners, 3 separate individuals will be winners.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">**Make sure you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/al2getherFIT">LIKE me on Facebook</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/al2getherfit/">FOLLOW me on Instagram</a> to be qualified to WIN these giveaways. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>ALL 1 Year Blogaversary Giveaways are CLOSED and winners have been contacted! Thank you to everyone who participated and everyone who made this blog year so wonderful!! Thank you for your support!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">XOXO</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-78175747929280845132015-08-17T05:43:00.000-07:002015-08-17T05:43:01.474-07:00Weekend Recap: Busy Days & Disney Days<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey guys!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sorry I've been M.I.A since Wednesday, it's got incredibly busy on Thursday and Friday morning we woke up and left to go have some fun at Disney World! (Probably our best time yet!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday morning was kind of insane. It was the Teacher's Welcome Back Breakfast at school and the first board meeting for the Preschool Parent Board I'm on. I put myself down to bring in a Vegan Banana Bread, and I was expecting to make it Wednesday night, not thinking we'd be at Sophia's birthday dinner all night. Wednesday night came and went and I still had no bread to bring to the teacher's. So, at 5:30 am I was in the kitchen baking.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We dropped the bread off at the school, went to breakfast at Panera, dropped Sophia off at the last day of Dance Camp, went to the board meeting, went to Penelope's swim lesson, came back and picked Sophia up after watching their performance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally at 4 pm I made it to the gym. I went there to get a few miles in on the treadmill, but when I got there I noticed people signing up for a H.I.I.T class that started in a couple minutes. So I joined the herd, and so glad I did! What a refreshing class. It was something different, and a great workout! I do a lot of my own HIIT when we're on vacation in hotel rooms, or at home when I only have 5-10 minutes to spare. It's quick, you can make it as hard as you want, and it makes you break a good sweat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the gym we picked up Sophia's birthday cake, home to shower, then off to Anthony's to celebrate Sophia with family over some pizza.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week we're celebrating something special on the blog! Stay tuned for another post later today!!</span></div>
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<br />Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-49728311784741349822015-08-12T05:35:00.004-07:002015-08-12T05:35:47.197-07:00To my dearest four year old....<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To my dearest Sophia, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Four years ago you came into this world; all 7 pounds, 2 ounces of you. You became the 3rd puzzle piece of our family, forever being a part of something wonderful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These past four years have flown by, molding you into a little girl who loves playing dress up, riding on her scooter, reading books, and making cards for all your friends and family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You've become the best big sister I could ever imagine you to be. You love your sister with all your heart, always so concerned for her, but always there to bug her to tears; just what big sisters are for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You have the biggest heart of any person I know. You are always asking to pray for someone special, or to make a card for them. You always ask if someone wants the last bite before you take it. If you think something is really yummy, you ask to save a piece to give to Kennedy or Harper, your "cousins", then put it in a ziploc for safe keeping. You always make sure to give hugs and bedtime kisses, saying "I love you" in the sweetest little voice before you drift off to sleep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You've become such a performer; putting shows on for us every night. You have boxes upon boxes of dress up clothes, but you're always missing something. This year you asked for a wig to complete your costumes. Hopefully they are really complete this time around, but if you decide you need something else, you know who to ask ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are now at the stage of wanting to do everything yourself. I'm not talking about when you were 6 months and wanted to feed yourself with a spoon. I'm talking much more than that. You want to pour your own cereal, cut up your own fruit, use scissors to cut hearts out of paper, dress yourself in the dresses with the most ruffles, swim across the pool, and write your own name on everything. You have become Miss Independent and it makes me beyond proud all while breaking my heart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so thankful you're still the biggest snuggle bug at night time, sometimes waking up out of a deep sleep to ask "Who wants to cuddle with me?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm so thankful you still ask me to hold you sometimes even if it is once every couple weeks. I still get to swoop you up like you are a 1 year old just learning to walk. It's these days that I realize one day I will pick you up for the last time, even if that moment is 5 years from now. You're the one who taught me how fast time goes by.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love you with all my heart as you are my heart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy birthday to you, my dear little child.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">XOXO, mom</span>Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-51921562581320979152015-08-11T07:06:00.001-07:002015-08-11T07:26:38.033-07:00You may find yourself…Tales from a Nursing Mom<h1>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">I’m no expert or lactation coach, but I do have about 4
years of experience under my belt. I breastfed
Sophia until she was 20 months; and I’m currently breastfeeding Nelps, who will
be two in November.</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don’t talk about it much though. Only to people who ask.
Why? Because I know there are so many moms out there that don’t or can’t
breastfeed. I’ve been super close to someone who breastfeeding didn’t work well
the first go around and I know how much pressure and guilt she put on herself. I
don’t want ANY MOM to feel that way. If you’re feeding your baby nutrients and
they are thriving. Good for you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, if it comes up, I am guaranteed to get the question "How long do you plan on nursing that baby?" I don't have an answer to this question. I guess before she goes off to school. What's it to you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, <span style="line-height: 115%;">If you
breastfeed, see yourself breastfeeding future children, or have
friends/family who breastfeed; some of these situations may be familiar. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself crying and pleading with baby to
latch correctly (like they’re actually listening to you). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself biting on a
pillow while your baby latches because the shooting pain is almost unbearable. It goes away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself in unbelievable pain when your boobs are full. You think they may actually bust at any moment. Need.Baby.Now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may wake up smelling of old sour milk with your boobs out
of your shirt. Sounds like a bad night out at the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may get looks in public, not because you are breastfeeding (well, yes you will...), but
because your baby just pulled down your top and people are starring at your
naked boob.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find people starring at you while you breastfeed, even if you use a cover up. Angelo & I went out to dinner and we saw some high school friends at the same restaurant. The restaurant was packed so we decided to sit together and catch up. I pulled out my nursing cover, and starting nursing Sophia at the table...covered. The girl literally asked me 20 questions about breastfeeding after she informed me that she was sorry she would be starring at me the entire time. Not to make it awkward or anything...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself in the car, leaning
over, with the side of the carseat jammed in your ribs just to get the baby the
boob.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself walking around
Disney World totally forgetting that you were just feeding the baby that is
strapped to you. That baby is now looking around the park and your boob is out,
also looking around the park getting some fresh air. Once you feel a breeze,
you quickly cover up and try not to make eye contact with anyone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself sitting at a
restaurant, baby on left boob so you can use your right hand to eat. Just
sitting there and having a normal conversation with your husband. This is your
new norm-Baby always on the boob! This leads to...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself with two different sized breasts because you constantly have your baby on one side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may experience “Niplash”. At some point, your baby will decide to whip
their head around to see what a noise was, with your nipple still in their
mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself working out at
the gym in a sports bra, when all of a sudden your boobs start leaking
everywhere and you try to disguise it as sweat. Everyone knows that's not boob
sweat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself asking your
husband or whoever is around for water, snacks, the remote, your phone, a
blanket, your book, anything you need since you're stuck under a half sleeping
/ half eating baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself trying to stretch
out your arm as much as possible to try and reach your water bottle or remote. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may pull a muscle trying so
desperately to reach something, somewhere, while breastfeeding. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself doing exactly the
same thing you were doing before the baby came, just now with a nursing baby
strapped to you. If you saw me the first 6 months of Nelp’s life, she was in
the Ergo strapped to me, probably on the boob. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself unable to wear
certain bathing suits because your baby finds them so easy to pull them down, just for funsies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself going to sleep
and waking up to a beautiful baby's face that topped off their milk tank every
couple hours thru the night without even waking you. This is both laziness and
awesomeness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself accidentally
leaving boob pads everywhere you go. You may take it out, feed baby, and either
totally forget to put it back in or figure you have absolutely no hands to put it
back in. Then you feel sorry for whatever 16 year old busboy has to pick it up
and wonder what it is. Oops. My friends used to call me the boob pad bandit
since you could probably find me if you followed the boob pad trail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself being the answer
to all baby's needs. Baby's hungry? Sleepy? Angry? Bashful? Dopey? Give them
the boob. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself breastfeeding on
the toilet because you couldn’t possibly hold it anymore. Your husband may walk
in and give you a strange look, and you may reply, “What do you want me to do?!
I had to go!!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself getting angry
when you have to wear a bra or clothes. Especially at the beginning, it’s just
easier to walk around topless. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may never of thought you would want to slap a baby until one bites you while nursing. It's just that initial reaction. HAHA Totally kidding people! No babies have been slapped...pillows...not babies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself thinking nothing
in your closet is breastfeeding friendly. "I have nothing to wear! I can't
breastfeed in that!" Then you may find yourself cleverly finding any way
possible to get a nipple out of anything, no matter how much stretching of the
boob you have to do. With my first, I had a wedding rehearsal to go to a month
after she was born. I had already bought the dress before this breast feeding
adventure so I didn’t give the fit the dress any thought. When the time came, I
spent a good 45 minutes in the bathroom that night feeding Sophia with my dress
hanging on the door. There was no other way to breastfeed without taking the
entire thing off. Lesson learned: Always wear stretchy material!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may find yourself looking at your
boobs in the mirror with horror! You wonder what happened to them, and then you
quickly remember all the stretching you do to them. Your boobs will
never be the same. Ever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chance to attempt breastfeeding. “Will I be able to breastfeed?” “Will my baby
latch correctly?” “What will I do if I can’t?!” Instead of that, just relax, and
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-22907239745783478032015-08-10T11:43:00.000-07:002015-08-10T11:43:33.412-07:00Recipe: Black Bean & Onion Quesadillas<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've gotta say this whole Meatless Monday thing has been fun! It has forced me to look beyond my usual chicken recipes. And since I've been looking at recipes and pictures for inspiration, it has influenced me to make other meals meatless, not just on Mondays! :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My husband is a quesadilla person. He orders them frequently when we're at restaurants that serve them. He said these might be the best ones I've ever made. And that beats out his usual favorite; the buffalo chicken quesadilla! :)</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been using FlavorGod's seasonings alot and I know a lot of people don't have them, or don't even know what they are. FlavorGod offers 7 different types of seasoning. I HIGHLY recommend purchasing the combo pack for $27.99 on his site. <a href="http://flavorgod.com/flavorgod-combo-set/">CLICK HERE</a> Once you taste the difference in these seasonings you will find yourself only using them. If you use these in your recipes, you will find that you ONLY need these, no other salts or seasonings. It makes cooking simple...and delicious!</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you don't have FlavorGod, I suggest mixing together some garlic powder, onion powder, and basil to create a similar taste. (Totally not the same though)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Also, f</span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">or some quick </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">guacamole</span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">, I mashed up 2 avocados, added a couple squirts of lime juice, and sprinkled in some FlavorGod Garlic Lover's seasoning. It's was really good & simple quac! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">1 tbsp EVOO<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
½ small onion, chopped<br />
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed<br />
2 tbsp FlavorGod Garlic Lover’s Seasoning<br />
½ lime, or 1 tbsp lime juice<br />
2 cups shredded cheese (I used Colby jack and cheddar mix)<br />
4 whole wheat tortillas</span><span style="background: white;"><br />
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and garlic until golden and fragrant.<br />
Add chopped onion and sauté until soft.<br />
Add black beans and garlic seasoning and stir to combine.<br />
Squeeze the lime juice over the black bean filling. <br />
Set aside in bowl.<br />
In same skillet, spray with cooking spray and place 1 tortilla in skillet.<br />
Place a couple spoonful’s of the filling on one side of the tortilla.<br />
Sprinkle cheese on tortilla and fold over. <br />
Cook in skillet on both sides until outside is crispy and cheese has melted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-43376502491321006362015-08-07T05:57:00.000-07:002015-08-07T05:57:24.184-07:00Fails & Friday Faves<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey you guys! Happy Friday! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We've made it another week, phew! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the beginning of the week I was so exhausted come dinner time. Monday and Tuesday with the girls was rough. But by Wednesday we found our groove and now it's just a normal day when I have the two girls with me. We're so adaptable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sophia has camp next week but then the two weeks before school starts, she's back here with Nelps and I. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I tried working at the office with them on Tuesday and that was a complete disaster. So now, everything is back at the house with me, like the good ol' days when I worked from home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our routine has been to get out of the house in the mornings, then back home by late afternoon when they're tired and ready for a nap. Sophia has napped once all week, but she knows what "quiet time" means and doesn't (usually) bother Nelpe for a good hour while she rests.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At school during nap time they put on music. I know it works there, and I know a lot of my friends who use music to put their kids to sleep. We've never done it before, so when Sophia asked for "bedtime" music I was up to give it a try. Let's just say things that work at school, don't necessarily work at home. Nelpe kept waking up and looking for where the music was coming from. Then Sophia would grab the phone so Nelpe wouldn't touch it, then they'd start fighting over what music to listen to. It ended up with everyone being more awake and less sleepy. #Fail</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's another #Fail for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this while looking for Princess cake ideas for Sophia's birthday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sophia has changed her mind 3 times this week about what kind of cake she wants. It was Tinkerbell, then Princess, now Barbie. So, to make sure there are no disappointments, I'm going to order a cake with every single character on it. #WIN</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We don't normally eat out a lot for lunch, but these lunch dates with my girls while Sophia is home from school are the best. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday I promised Sophia a trip to the park. I've been wanting to check out Common Grounds in Lakeland for a while now and we finally made it! I was beyond impressed with the size and cleanliness of this public park! If you have kids ages 2-12, this is a must do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this dress! It's categorized as a "homecoming" dress but I think it's perfect for these Summer nights! <a href="http://www.windsorstore.com/product/CHIFFON-STRPLSS-SHELF-TOP-W-FULL-LINING-050023054">Found at Windsor for $39.90</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I had the pleasure of strolling around the beautiful Hyde Park Village with some fellow Tampa Bay Bloggers. We were wined and dined; and shopped til' we dropped! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been to Hyde Park Village many many times. To shop, eat, and for the fresh markets, so I thought I would of been in a "been there, done that" mood. It was quite the opposite!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did not expect the glam and new found loves I experienced on this stroll. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started the night checking out all the shops. I figured I'd get all the shopping done with, then head to the restaurants and end the night on a happy tummy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am in love! So much so that I've already been back. Two times in one week? That's worse than Target! Paper source has so many unique things, from both small businesses and national retailers. They carry one of my favorite brands: <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/">Ban.do </a>! I've followed them on Instagram for a while now and didn't even know I could buy their stuff in store! Paper Source also holds DIY workshops to help you bring your creative side out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Francesca's offers beautiful unique clothing and jewelry, plus fun gifts and a great little book collection!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not sure this even needs an introduction. Everyone knows how comfy these clothes are..right?! If not, go check out their workout clothes because they are the closest thing to working out naked...without all the awkwardness. So comfy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was surprised to find out they recently added some street clothes to the mix, including a LBD I have my eye on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">Being in this spot for about a year, I've passed by J.McLaughlin several times, not once giving it a look inside. I was pleasantly surprised as I made my way in. I want to mention J.McLaughlin's Catalina Cloth</span><strong style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 27.9972457885742px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">™</strong><span style="text-align: center;"> fabric. It's wrinkle free and super durable, perfect for traveling and just to have in your closet for that staple fall or summer dress you want to last for years!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ladies, this is a boutique you need to go to! All the clothes and accessories were stylish, affordable, and on every girl's want list! We were given a "Styling Staples" postcard with style essentials every women should have in her closet. Just in the 15 minutes I spent with Danielle in the boutique, I felt more stylish already ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you know someone who has their monogram ON EVERYTHING?! Send them to DixieLand Monogram, and join them! Dixieland offers everything you can think of from home decor, office supplies, phone cases, clothing, baby gear, and jewelry. Slap your monogram on everything while you're at it! Hey all my Plant City friends, this one is for you! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I had to describe Albisia in two words it would be Simple and Elegant. All jewelry is handcrafted right there at the store! The store is amazing and the individuality and creativity that is put into each piece of jewelry is jaw-dropping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you live in Florida (hi!) there is something in this store for you! Catering to the Florida lifestyle, Salt Pines offers clothes and accessories, plus the biggest Bourbon & Bowtie collection I've ever seen in a store. They have partnered with Smathers & Branson to bring us these exclusive needlepoint products featuring the Florida Flag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Carlton Ward is an environmental photojournalist from Clearwater, FL. Mr. Ward bring us beautiful pictures of the Florida wildlife to help with conservation. Makes you want to go out and enjoy where these amazing photos were taken. #LoveFL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm already married, but I totally think it's unfair I got married 7 years ago! You know, before Pinterest and my knowledge of THIS bridal shop! Ashley showed us how you can take a simple elegant bridal gown and add accessories to make it custom to you! So fun! Who's getting married next? I'll help you try on dresses! ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could browse this huge store all day. Not only are their clothes, accessories, and home decor amazing, the staff is so helpful and friendly! <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17.9999408721924px;">Anthropologie</span> offers FREE personal stylist services, and we got a small glance into that glamorous world while we were there. </span></div>
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<b><a href="http://timpanochophouse.net/tampa/?location=tampa">Timpano Italian Chophouse</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Timpanos is a great date night option and a staple in Hyde Park Village. We were greeted by their manager, Frank, who could not have been more friendly. Who isn't friendly when they have a tray of martini's in their hand? LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Wine Exchange is another Hyde Park Village staple. We were treated to a Rose flight and my favorite was the Renegade. It was sweet with a tart finish, perfect for a Summer night!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have enjoyed Piquant since I discovered it a few years back. Chef Rosana can do no wrong with her French handcrafted cocktails and delicious cuisine! FYI: We were some of the firsts to try their new Banana Creme Brulee Cronut, and my mouth is watering typing this! It's a must!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chef Rosana made us samples of their Don Monsieur. A grilled short-rib sandwich topped with a <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;">Béchamel</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.2000007629395px;"> sauce. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you've been to Hyde Park Village lately, you probably noticed all the construction going on, currently by Timpano and Anthropologie. I was told the project is being conducted in phases, this being it's 1st phase. I visited the management office and took these photos for you to see what's in Hyde Park Village's future!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you've enjoyed this virtual stroll through Hyde Park Village! I know this post has been monstrously long, but there is still so much more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to everything we visited here there is BarTaco, Aveda Level Salon, Blue Moon Trading Company, Color Me Mine, Downtown Dogs, Juxtapose Apparel & Studio, and L.A. Fitness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hyde Park Village also hosts a Fresh Market on the 1st Sunday of every month! I have been multiple times and it keeps getting bigger with more vendors!</span></div>
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Alexandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10070657566356795916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1946717776078569698.post-40338833356392220172015-08-05T06:39:00.002-07:002015-08-05T06:39:46.806-07:00Recipes: Dinner in 30 minutes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey y'all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy hump day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been so nice having the sun back here in Tampa! Especially since both girls are home with me this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Could you imagine us being cooped up in the house all week? Where's the whiskey?! Totally just kidding... :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we will be venturing out to the museum and probably Target to pick up things, like diapers...and whatever else falls in the cart. You know the Target drill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With both girls home with me this week, I have been completely exhausted when dinner time comes around. So anything super easy and super fast, but also healthy, is what I'm looking for!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last night I made a delicious kid-approved dinner and it only took me 30 minutes! Score!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I marinaded some chicken breasts in garlic cloves and Italian dressing and baked them for 20 minutes at 400<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">°. Then I threw together some Avocado Salsa to top the chicken, and cilantro Zucchini Corn salad for a side. Easy peasy guys!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Avocado Salsa </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can pair this with chips and use as an appetizer, but it's so good on top of your choice of meat! </span><br />
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 avocados, peeled,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">2 large </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">zucchini</span><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">, peeled and cut into quarters</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 cloves garlic, sliced</span><span style="background-color: white;">2 tbsp EVOO</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br />1 can corn, drained</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">1/4 tbsp basil</span><br /><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">1/4 tbsp oregano</span><br /><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">2 tbsp lime </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">juice</span><br /><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">2 tbsp cilantro, chopped</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese</span><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">In a large skillet, heat EVOO and garlic over medium high heat until golden.</span><br /><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">Add zucchini, corn, basil, and </span><span style="line-height: 19px;">oregano</span><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">. and stir to combine.</span><br /><span style="line-height: 14.25pt;">Let cook for 5-6 minutes until zucchini is tender.</span></span></div>
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