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Quick & Decadent Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

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It was a rainy this past weekend here in New Jersey, so what better time to whip up a gooey and satisfying chocolate chip mug cake? This mug cake recipe is just about as easy to make as those store-bought mug cake mixes, but tastes so much better! I'm sharing my recipe today as part of the monthly Taste Creations blog hop - we get together to share our recipes the first Monday of every month! Scroll to the bottom of this post to see my friends' amazing recipes! Easy Chocolate Chip Mug Cake Recipe My daughters and I love mug cakes, so I have a few boxes of store-bought mixes in our Continue reading...

5 Steps to Take If You’ve Locked Your Keys — and Your Child — in Your Car

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Locking your keys in your car is a very stressful experience. This stress is even worse if your child is in the car with your keys. However, this isn't a problem if your child s old enough to unlock the car from the inside. But, if you have a young baby in the car, locking them in the car is a massive cause for concern. Follow these steps in the event that you accidentally lock your child and your keys in the car for a safe resolution. Look for a Spare Key In a panic, you might forget that your cars may come with a spare key. When locking keys in the car with your kid, it's easy to Continue reading...

Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for the Season

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While spring and summer are two of the most anticipated times of the year, every season has something unique to celebrate or be happy about. Like, who doesn't love the beautiful scents and colors of fall! If you’re like most people, you will want to keep your home looking chic and smelling fabulous all year round, for all the seasons. The best part is that there are so many things you can do to bring the current season’s vibe into your home while maintaining a beautiful look. But sometimes the choices can seem overwhelming, and some decor ideas can be a bit expensive or difficult to pull Continue reading...

Tesalate Beach Towel Review & Giveaway

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Thanks to Tesalate for sponsoring this post. The summer beach season is officially over here in New Jersey, but for me, it's just beginning! That's because after Labor Day, my favorite New Jersey beach towns lift their dog restrictions, and I can bring my pup on the beach and the boardwalk! So I was excited when I was given the opportunity to review a Tesalate beach towel—it will come in handy for our beach excursions! My towel also works great for weekend picnics. Tesalate towels are lightweight and are designed to stay sand-free and dry in half the time of a regular beach towel. Plus, Continue reading...

Pimento Cheese Dip & Other After-School Snacks

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Happy Monday! Today my blogging friends and I are getting together to share after-school snacks for the Taste Creations recipe blog hop. We get together the first Monday of every month to share recipes, and today we are all sharing our after-school-snack recipes! My kids are in college now (sniff!) but I'll pretend that they are home so I can whip up a tasty afternoon snack—I am always up for a good snack! I tried some pimento cheese when I went to the Haven blogging conference a few years ago with my friend Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom. I thought the cheese dip was so good, so I decided to make Continue reading...

Lovepops Greeting Card Review

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Thanks to Lovepop cards for sponsoring this post. Both my twins recently went back to college—they are in their second year. I miss them so much! I like to send them special surprises throughout the year to let them know that I am thinking of them. I recently learned about Lovepop cards, really beautiful pop-up thank you cards and other 3D greeting cards designed for every occasion. Beautiful Pop-Up Greeting Cards I think both my kids will really enjoy receiving the Lovepops greeting cards that I've selected for them. I chose the flower pot notecards 4-pack, which gives me two Continue reading...

Favorite Amazon Finds

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Thanks to Long Rich for sponsoring this post. I am a big Amazon shopper and am always finding new favorite products. In this post, I'd thought I'd share some of my new favorite finds! Among my new faves are a soft and comfy plush throw, a dog bed for my pup, a cross-body bag, a monocular telescope, bluetooth headphones, and a set of silicone baking pans. Large and Comfy Dog Bed My Shih Tzu Mochi is my loyal companion. He sits by my side as I work in my office for my day job. I felt sorry for him since he often would sleep on the floor by my feet, so I decided to get a big fluffy Continue reading...

Vacation at Waterfront Finger Lakes Cottage

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My family recently returned from a week-long stay on Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes. Our waterfront cottage was located only a block or two south of Penn Yan, which was convenient for short trips into town for shopping or picking up groceries and takeout. Penn Yan is also a fairly short drive to towns like Hammondsport and Watkins Glen for day trips. We had a fun week of visiting local farms, shopping, and splashing and paddling in the lake. Beautiful Keuka Lake I love Keuka Lake. When I was a kid, my grandparents lived in Penn Yan a few blocks from the lake, and we used to stay a Continue reading...

Farmers Market Salad

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I live in Central New Jersey, which means that I have lots of wonderful farmers markets near me. I can drive just a few minutes away from my town in almost any direction and reach beautiful farmland. I love it! So recently, when I needed to come up with my family's Sunday night dinner, I decided to visit Lee's Turkey Farm, one of the local farmers markets within a few miles from my house, and pick up ingredients for a delicious salad filled with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. I also got some spring salad greens, avocado and fresh rotisserie chicken from my local supermarket. My Continue reading...

Traveling While Pregnant: Top Tips

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Pregnancy is a period when you may have to reconstruct  your habits and learn everything anew - you may choose different clothes and sleep differently, for instance. In some cases, you might even move differently. But you you can adapt quickly. However, having to travel during a pregnancy can cause a lot of anxiety. You may worry whether it's safe for you to travel. These questions arise for almost every pregnant woman (do not feel alone) who has not traveled before during her pregnancy. We hope the tips below will help to fight the fears you may face and make your journey Continue reading...

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