October 23, 2017 In Bread & Muffins, Breakfast, Nutrition, Recipes

Brandied Apple Cake with Figs and Walnuts

Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 min Serves: Makes one 9-inch cake INGREDIENTS ¾ cup dried Mission figs, diced ¼ cup brandy ¾ cup unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cardamom ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup golden brown sugar, firmly packed 2 large eggs 4 cups tart apples, peeled...

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October 20, 2017 In Parenting, Pregnancy, Travel

DockATot – Our Saving Grace

Every parent needs a DockATot - no question. As new parents with a newborn we were nervous every night while Remi slept. Bob constantly checked her breathing. Thus, she slept with us but she was too tiny to sleep in the bed for fear of rolling on her.  Our saving grace was the DockATot. Remi would sleep peacefully (unlike us) in her DockATot in-between us....

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October 15, 2017 In Fall, Nutrition, Recipes, Seasonal

Pumpkin Pie Butter

Pumpkin Pie Butter    Prep time: 1 hour 5 min  Total time: 1 hour 5 min  Serves: 2 ½ cups      INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups fresh roasted pumpkin  1 ½ cups walnuts, toasted  ½ teaspoon cinnamon  ¼ teaspoon ginger  ¼ teaspoon nutmeg  ¼ teaspoon ground cloves  sprinkle of salt  1 teaspoon maple syrup  DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in the order listed in a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined, about 1-3 minutes.    ** Notes:  To roast pumpkin,...

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October 6, 2017 In Parenting, Pregnancy, Uncategorized

Tried and True – My Newborn Must-Haves

Calling motherhood exhausting is an understatement. From learning all your newborn’s needs to learning how to provide them those needs is endless (and probably never ending). My saving grace is sleep and innovative baby products. When selecting the best products for my baby, I use Lincoln’s advice. Give him 6 hours to cut a tree and he will take 5 hours to sharpen his axe....

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September 21, 2017 In Parenting

Meet Remington Rain!

I am so excited to introduce you to the love of my life, Remington Rain! We waited so long for this tiny miracle and are so happy to introduce her to you. She brings us the greatest joy. You can follow our 3-part adoption journey to bringing this sweet angel home starting here: https://youtu.be/jifPuKMM_E4   [embed]https://youtu.be/yYGk2Q_CSS4[/embed]...

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September 12, 2017 In Beauty, Breakfast, Fitness, Fitness & Health, Health, Nutrition, Parenting

Baby-Soft Skin Smoothie

This Baby-Soft Skin Smoothie is packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients to rejuvenate your sun drenched skin. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz. Collard Greens 2 Kiwis peeled 3 Tbsp. Cashews 1 Cup Ice 1 Slice Honeydew 1 Cup Water DIRECTION Blend and top with fresh pomegranate or goji berries. • Top is from Carbon38 - use "christinebul50" for discount...

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September 1, 2017 In Fashion Friday, Fitness, Fitness & Health, Health, Move Monday, Parenting, Pilates, Workouts, Yoga

Labor Day Weekend Giveaway!

Hi guys, It's that time again! We're so excited to be giving away a personal favorite - a 4x6 Little Nomad play mat in the color of your choice! It has stylishly taken over our living room for playtime and home-workouts. You can see all of their colors and play mats on their site at https://www.little-nomad.com - aren't they so cute?! Head on over to my...

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