May 4, 2018 In Parenting

6 – 9 Month Must-Haves Part 2 | Kitchen Essentials

Remi is getting older and with that comes eating and drinking more than just out of bottles. Today I am going to share with you our must-haves for 6-9 month olds in the kitchen. Did you have any products for the kitchen that were key for this age range? https://youtu.be/9RvHY0g2MaQ Discount Codes: Little Nomad: CHRISTINEB for $10 off https://www.little-nomad.com Lil' Lemons: CHRISTINEB20 https://www.lillemons.com LovEvery: CBULLOCK10 for a playmat purchase https://loveverybaby.com  ...

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April 26, 2018 In Parenting

My 6 – 9 Month Baby Must-Haves | Developmental Toys | Home Safety

With so many products for babies available it can be overwhelming choosing what is best. Remi and I are sharing with you our tried and true baby must-haves for 6-9 months when it comes to developmental products and home safety. https://youtu.be/6cPcJdVD6XM What are your favorite developmental products for this age range? What were your tricks to babyproofing?   Discount Codes: Little Nomad: CHRISTINEB for $10 off Lil' Lemons: CHRISTINEB20 LovEvery: CBULLOCK10...

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April 11, 2018 In Parenting, Wellth Wednesday

Gifts That Give Back

Hi everyone, This is something that’s really near and dear to my heart. We’ve shared with your some of our baby essentials, but it was also really important to us as we shopped for our daughter Remi to find presents for her and our friends' children that give back to women and children around the world. Today I’m going to share with you my...

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February 14, 2018 In Abs & Core, Cardio, Fitness, Fitness & Health, Fitness Apparel, Move Monday, Total Body, Workouts

Cardio Dance Blast With Celebrity Trainer Erica Hood

Welcome back to Friends With Benefits! I am so excited to share with you this new series I am starting for 2018 where I visit the top celebrity trainers in Los Angeles and bring them into your home. Today we’re here with Erica Hood, an LA trainer who brings the sweetness of Texas to her workouts. She mixes everything from dance to high-intensity and even...

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December 12, 2017 In Parenting, Pregnancy

What is a Doula?

Hi Mommas and Mommas-to-Be! Our doula, Ambrosia, has been such a special part of our baby story with Remi Rain. When my husband first approached me about getting a doula for our adoption I, who had always learned that a doula was more for the prenatal and birth, said "A doula? Honey, you don't know what you're talking about." But once we met with Ambrosia...

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December 7, 2017 In Uncategorized

Tried and True – My 3 to 6 Month Must-Haves

With so many products for babies available it can be overwhelming choosing what is best. Remi and I are sharing with you our tried and true baby must-haves for 3-6 months. We found our favorite things that are both stylish and help her development at this age. Watch my video re-cap of all my favorite 3 to 6 month products! Comment below with your favorite products...

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November 15, 2017 In Bread & Muffins, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes, Skincare, Uncategorized

Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins with Mashed Potatoes

Prep time: 25 min   Cook time: 18 min  Total time: 43 min  Serves: 12    INGREDIENTS 8 cups bread cubes (about 1 loaf)  3 tablespoons butter  1 medium onion, diced  4 cloves garlic, minced  1.5 cups celery, diced  1 teaspoon thyme  1 teaspoon rosemary  salt and pepper to taste  1 egg  2 ½ - 3 cups vegetable broth  oil for greasing muffin tin   DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Spread bread cubes out on baking sheet. Bake until toasted (about 10-15 minutes)....

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October 30, 2017 In Recipes

Midday Magic – Blue Majik Zucchini Smoothie

  My favorite midday smoothie to give me a second burst of energy and make it through the busy day is this Midday Magic - Blue Majik Zucchini Smoothie. Blue Majik has been making its way into cold-pressed juices, protein powders and even lattes - but what is it? Blue green algae is the very first protein and most ancient food on our planet. At the...

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