Aug22

Roasted Red Pepper, Eggplant, & Mozzarella Sandwich Recipe

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easy dinner ideas

There are many combinations of red pepper, eggplant, and mozzarella out there, but here’s how I create my own mouth-watering roasted red pepper, eggplant, and mozzarella sandwiches. It’s one of my favorite go-to dishes.

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Aug18

The New Jersey Children’s Museum in Paramus, NJ

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The New Jersey Children's Museum

We recently spent the day at The NJ Children’s Museum is Paramus, NJ. It’s a great place to keep active toddlers and preschoolers busy and using their imaginations.

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Aug14

Coxsackie Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease: Signs, Symptoms, Survival

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Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease

The week my daughter battled Coxsackie Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease is a week I want to forget and a week I’m glad she’s too young to remember.

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Aug10

DIY Hair Bow Holder in 3 Simple Steps

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DIY Hair Bow Holder

Tired of finding hair clips and bows strewn all over the house, I tapped into my creative side and made this adorable DIY Hair Bow Holder in 3 Simple Steps! It’s cute, functional, inexpensive, and also makes a great gift or kid’s craft.

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Aug02

Baby to Toddler Toys: 5 Little Toys with Lasting Entertainment

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Favorite toys for babies

I’m happy to say that there are a few toys that have transitioned with my daughter from the infant stage to the toddler stage. Here are 5 favorite little toys with lasting entertainment.

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Jul24

DIY Baby Headband to Kids Hair Clip in 10 Simple Steps

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Arts and Crafts for kids

In 10 simple steps, I transformed my daughter’s newborn headbands to kids’ hair clips. This easy DIY gave my daughter’s infant accessories a second life.

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Jul19

Hospital Stay After Delivery: Five Things I Wish I Had Known

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What to expect at the hospital

I knew there was nothing that could fully prepare me for motherhood, but at least I thought I was prepared for my hospital stay. I was wrong. Here are 5 Things I Wish I Had Known about My Post-Delivery Hospital Stay.

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Jul16

NJ Playgrounds: Snyder Ave Park & Sprayground in Berkeley Heights

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Snyder Ave Park Berkeley Heights

This week has been HOT! We dodged the thunderstorms and made our way to Snyder Ave Park and Sprayground in Berkeley Heights, NJ. It’s a small, fenced in park with a JETS-themed sprayground perfect for cooling off and keeping the kids busy.

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Jul10

NJ Playgrounds: Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains, NJ

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Best NJ Playgrounds

As soon as I saw the forecast for temperatures in the 90s, I started searching for a place to keep my toddler both cool and busy. This week, we headed over to Ponderosa Park and Sprayground in Scotch Plains, NJ.

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Jul05

BYOB Cooking Class at Trattoria Bel Paese in Cranford, NJ

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cooking class for beginners union county nj

I recently took a cooking class called, Secrets of Pasta Sauces, at Trattoria Bel Paese in Cranford, NJ. It was a great way to learn some Italian cooking secrets and enjoy a unique and entertaining date night, too.

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