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Dollar Tree.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI know this news report is from a few years ago, but it's definitely worth checking out so you can avoid buying these items (3 ring binders had traces of phthalates and Playskool Brand Crayons had traces of asbestos to name a few). I highly recommend grabbing these items from Walmart, Walgreens, Target, or Staples instead who all are having great sales that are often a better deal anyway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nCheck out the report from KRON4 News👇\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"roboto, helvetica, arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #444444; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/yztspP\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/goo.gl\/yztspP\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"roboto, helvetica, arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #444444; font-size: 13px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nRead the consumer report in full detailing a list of products to avoid that are linked to cancer, asthma, reproductive, kidney, immune issues and more👇\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"roboto, helvetica, arial, sans-serif\" style=\"color: #444444; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/ZVZRiz\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/goo.gl\/ZVZRiz\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope this helps you bring home safer supplies for your and your littles!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWishing you an amazing school year!\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/500954998090698518\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2018\/08\/toxic-ingredients-in-school-supplies.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/500954998090698518"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/500954998090698518"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2018\/08\/toxic-ingredients-in-school-supplies.html","title":"Toxic Ingredients found in School Supplies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjTuqFJsg9hT-Ap-8Uls_Q5uXOp1MCI5iTdGcjpGXosq3y3GcSvgrGw-SPzi585F5_sDALhBYSXKWrJLU_iuXw9UCUNHgz_lrS6a1AgrK2blti_tdJl3HRvUolaelR4xcBcWZQkxTwVm2GbqBEog24vCdu-uVDQ-nt6uZYHJDUX6wzG24QVr393W-LV\/s72-c\/CM_Photogrid_1660325791524.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-5761798911476869532"},"published":{"$t":"2022-05-11T17:51:00.015-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-11T18:49:47.988-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Bok Choy Beef Stir Fry"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFgpehfNT39oYV2rtt9VUNtqzAmgWR8z3vdsAmp7PEQaMxyn-mfOY1aaOhk-FFZCVM52odec-6lFtS24_y-us0ATA2hTPwdB5yIfk_0TD_ter9JgI4g2HpBIrJS64VJW39DRj6FgEPA6ihMQ0HzGrkK4Ojs2tB0EFvFAgs_TXfuYiXI3lTOuPVaEn9\/s4000\/20220107_165731.jpg\" style=\"display:none;\"\u003E \n\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWe really enjoy stir fry meals!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\nThis is another meal that takes minutes to prep and cooks with minimal supervision!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\nI used to make this stovetop and now use my Pressure Cooker to make this same dish.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\nI've included cooking directions for both.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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Let simmer.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd other seasoning to taste and stir in meat. Cook until meat is browned.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStir in soy sauce, water, and bok choy.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESimmer until meat and veggies are tender.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMix corn starch with water and add to sauce to thicken.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce the sauce has thickened to your satisfaction serve over rice!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EPressure Cooker\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFollow steps 1-2, cubing beef to approximately 1in each\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPour in soy sauce, water, and season to taste.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd meat and bok choy.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECover and cook using the Stew Setting for 30mins.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce cook time is complete and pressure is released, remove the lid and using the Sautee setting, add corn starch to thicken sauce.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce the sauce has thickened to your satisfaction serve over rice!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-ccmcopat=\"1652316900730\" onanimationstart=\"if(!document.querySelector('.ccm-script')){var a = document.createElement('script');a.className='ccm-script';a.src='https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js';document.head.appendChild(a)}\" style=\"animation: 0.1s ease 0s 1 normal none running a;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E@keyframes a{}\u003C\/style\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/5761798911476869532\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/07\/bok-choy-beef-recipe.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/5761798911476869532"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/5761798911476869532"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/07\/bok-choy-beef-recipe.html","title":"Easy Bok Choy Beef Stir Fry"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgFgpehfNT39oYV2rtt9VUNtqzAmgWR8z3vdsAmp7PEQaMxyn-mfOY1aaOhk-FFZCVM52odec-6lFtS24_y-us0ATA2hTPwdB5yIfk_0TD_ter9JgI4g2HpBIrJS64VJW39DRj6FgEPA6ihMQ0HzGrkK4Ojs2tB0EFvFAgs_TXfuYiXI3lTOuPVaEn9\/s72-c\/20220107_165731.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-7364348238332486076"},"published":{"$t":"2021-03-22T06:26:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-03-22T06:26:13.194-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reflecting One Year After Living in a Global Pandemic"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pU_F13Ck1NM\/YFOwAk9jDSI\/AAAAAAAABP0\/3cm5-qrxhcoBFXdC-Rlb2TDDLuoCZLELwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/20200121_181019-compressed.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pU_F13Ck1NM\/YFOwAk9jDSI\/AAAAAAAABP0\/3cm5-qrxhcoBFXdC-Rlb2TDDLuoCZLELwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/20200121_181019-compressed.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EPhoto Taken 03.16.20\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOn March 16, 2020, we went into lockdown as a family. So much was uncertain at that time, but one thing is for sure... a year later a lot has changed for us personally. Our world looks different.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003EBeing inside and to ourselves we have definitely taken this time to really slowdown, refocus, and reflect. We tried our best to make the best use of the time as we could.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Good\u003C\/h4\u003EWe had the opportunity to refocus on what was really important to us and get back to basics.  We started focusing on our health again, working out everyday, eating healthy, and getting outdoors for exercise. We started eating meals together at the table consistently, saying grace, and using that time to connect \u003Ci\u003Ewithout \u003C\/i\u003Eelectronics. I have been doing my part to try and help with the household responsibilities... dishes, general cleaning, and purging. The house actually looks so much cleaner vs. the cluttered 'I'm too busy' to deal with that mindset I used to have.\u0026nbsp; The weekends have been reserved for family movie nights and occasionally having a sleepover as family on our couch. We are limiting our screen time and replacing that with getting on the floor, playing, and doing art projects.\u0026nbsp; All where I know I was lacking when I commuted to work.\u0026nbsp; We figured out a routine for our new work from home and remote learning life making our bedroom into an office\/classroom. Being put into virtual learning gave us an opportunity to really see how our son interacts in class and to be a greater support system for him to build his confidence. We began to read the bible as a family, I made morning meditation a daily thing, and started attending church virtually (which my husband eventually join as well). We made it routine to virtually call family members daily. Basically, we focused on spending time together in any capacity we could.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Bad\u003C\/h4\u003E\nPhysically and emotionally, I'll be honest 2020 was hard. Mentally all the unknowns have caused us all worry and stress not only for ourselves, but for our loved ones too. Everyone on some level or another has anxiety and PTSD. Some of the news stations and Facebook got ugly too.\u0026nbsp; Personally, the stress began to manifest itself physically in my body causing me to have the worst episode of acid reflux I have ever had which thankfully is getting better.\u0026nbsp; I had to recognize my stressors and be more mindful of the types of things I was ingesting on TV, social media, etc.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Ugly\u003C\/h4\u003E\nWe lost 2 Aunts and 4 Uncles within the last 4 months; 2 of our Uncle's passed from COVID within 2 weeks of each other. In normal times when someone in our family is sick or dying, the 1st thing we do is \u003Ci\u003Egather\u003C\/i\u003E. We spend our time supporting and comforting one another and we never let those we are going to lose be alone. Unfortunately, the pandemic took that part from us and we tried our best do what we could.\u0026nbsp; I know so many of you can relate. Not being able to physically comfort the many we lost was heartbreaking. I know I will always grieve that, but my faith tells me those we loved and lost were not actually alone.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2020 was missing get-togethers, holiday celebrations, birthdays, and more. Not being able to see our loved ones, hug them, kiss them, spend time with them has been so difficult.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E \n\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe Future\u003C\/h4\u003E \nThankfully, we were able to find some good that sparked personal change for our family amidst all the craziness. There was a time I really didn't think anything good could come out of this situation. But I should have know God always has a way.\u0026nbsp; Today we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with vaccine efforts ramping up. We are excited that as our family begins to be fully vaccinated that we will finally be able to be together once again.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EThe world still has a long way to go, but there is an opportunity for us all to continue to learn, grow, to protect ourselves, and others in this unprecedented time.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E \nThere is hope.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\n\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/7364348238332486076\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2021\/03\/reflecting-one-year-after-living-in.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/7364348238332486076"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/7364348238332486076"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2021\/03\/reflecting-one-year-after-living-in.html","title":"Reflecting One Year After Living in a Global Pandemic"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mconsciousmommy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00390569603107484115"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pU_F13Ck1NM\/YFOwAk9jDSI\/AAAAAAAABP0\/3cm5-qrxhcoBFXdC-Rlb2TDDLuoCZLELwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/20200121_181019-compressed.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-6835126539981921096"},"published":{"$t":"2021-01-27T10:00:00.004-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-01-27T10:00:36.394-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Increase Your Productivity with a Block Schedule"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vMx50Y_3GYc\/YBGhgzBhBPI\/AAAAAAAABOI\/XqH-u7kVfcgl-kUYHjTlvyodqEZRmZeBACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1102\/0001-16077061919_20210127_091754_0000.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1102\" data-original-width=\"735\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vMx50Y_3GYc\/YBGhgzBhBPI\/AAAAAAAABOI\/XqH-u7kVfcgl-kUYHjTlvyodqEZRmZeBACLcBGAsYHQ\/w266-h400\/0001-16077061919_20210127_091754_0000.png\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAt my day job, I manage a Project Management Group.\u0026nbsp; If you know anything about project management, it involves lots of tracking, organizing, and planning.\u0026nbsp; These are things I do personally and professionally so I thought I would share the app that I use to help with time management and productivity.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe main way I am able to effectively manage my time is by using a block schedule.\u0026nbsp; This means I schedule out my day in blocks of time so I can complete all my personal and professional tasks.\u0026nbsp; To successfully use a block schedule, it's important to block time for every task no matter how uneventful it may seem. Blocking time keeps you accountable and mindful of your time so tasks actually get done.\u0026nbsp; With the pandemic requiring me to work from home and my son to attend distance learning this has been even more meaningful for my family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe app I use is Google Calendar to schedule personal, blog, and school related time\/tasks. It's easy to use and free.\u0026nbsp; These blocks are stored within separate calendars for each with a specific color assigned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E• Personal Calendar - holds time blocked for birthdays, special events, doctor appointments, travel, and\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; meeting details.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E• Blog Calendar - holds time to write blog posts, photo captions, edit\/shoot content, and engage on\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;social media to name a few.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E• School Calendar - holds time for each of my son's Zoom sessions for distance learning.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere is an example of my monthly calendar and daily calendar.\u0026nbsp; As you can see I use gray for personal tasks, gold for blog tasks, and blue for school tasks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b235PJaloUU\/YBGhwFeccXI\/AAAAAAAABOM\/XtwVHg8U3NcuxNAWiEANk_RfPtY9JzPDACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2400\/Screenshot_20210127-091317_Calendar.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2400\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-b235PJaloUU\/YBGhwFeccXI\/AAAAAAAABOM\/XtwVHg8U3NcuxNAWiEANk_RfPtY9JzPDACLcBGAsYHQ\/w273-h400\/Screenshot_20210127-091317_Calendar.jpg\" width=\"273\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI love using this calendar because all entries are synced and are accessible across many devices (phone, tablet, or desktop) which makes using it very convenient.\u0026nbsp; I prefer this method instead of a task list because this calendar has many features already built in that are useful.\u0026nbsp; With Google Calendar you can customize entries by making them recurring events, sharing them with others, adding video conferencing information, location, push notifications to a phone or tablet, attachments, and miscellaneous descriptions.\u0026nbsp; You can also setup email notifications as well if you like.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI hope this was helpful! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on how to setup your own block schedule using Google Calendar.\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/6835126539981921096\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2021\/01\/increase-your-productivity-with-block.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6835126539981921096"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6835126539981921096"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2021\/01\/increase-your-productivity-with-block.html","title":"Increase Your Productivity with a Block Schedule"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Mconsciousmommy"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00390569603107484115"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vMx50Y_3GYc\/YBGhgzBhBPI\/AAAAAAAABOI\/XqH-u7kVfcgl-kUYHjTlvyodqEZRmZeBACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-w266-h400-c\/0001-16077061919_20210127_091754_0000.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-7278310017704839217"},"published":{"$t":"2020-07-24T17:55:00.009-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-10T16:39:19.481-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Simple Spanish Rice "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg b=\"\" blogger.googleusercontent.com=\"\" creenshot_20220119-130924_photos.jpg=\"\" https:=\"\" img=\"\" s1430=\"\" src=\"\" style=\"display: none;\" vxseipettiy4-zyymsu5-z8rit53qobu3tx3ogx_knransil1nrc5vujgawoabvk3ychueqlc_odaleogn6x8wdtq_p12dqlcnbxfvuehdptntxaip5ymtvyotbahakrdmr5npmqwuwhhwjjxrpzeve5kxilptccpoowhdcql-4otsz81kgv9dzvrx-ikj=\"\" vz2xl=\"\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan face=\"sans-serif\"\u003EWe are a melting pot in our house including part mexican, however, being a busy mom I admittedly don't make spanish rice from scratch. I know my fellow latinos are probably shuddering while reading this, but I am all about easy prep and minimal cook times when possible!\u0026nbsp; My family loves this recipe so don't judge me! 😂 Lol\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnjoy!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"name\":\"Simple Spanish Rice\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT20M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT30M\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jamyka Guerra | Money Conscious Mommy Blog\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"2 tbsp Olive Oil\",\"2 tbsp Knorr Caldo De Tomate Tomato Bouillon with Chicken Flavor\",\"2 cups Jasmine Rice (I honestly use whatever rice we have)\",\"2 1\/2 cups water (1 1\/4 cups to every cup of rice)\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Set your stove top to medium-high and place olive oil in a saucepan.\",\"Add raw rice grain into the pan and stir until olive oil is evenly distributed. 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Continue stirring rice until golden brown.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce golden, add water and bring to a boil.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStir Caldo de Tomate into the water and cover. Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 20mins. Do not remove the lid until the time has expired.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemove the lid, stir the rice and serve!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-ccmcopat=\"1652224791521\" onanimationstart=\"if(!document.querySelector('.ccm-script')){var a = document.createElement('script');a.className='ccm-script';a.src='https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js';document.head.appendChild(a)}\" style=\"animation: 0.1s ease 0s 1 normal none running a;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E@keyframes a{}\u003C\/style\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/7278310017704839217\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/11\/busy-mom-simple-spanish-rice.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/7278310017704839217"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/7278310017704839217"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/11\/busy-mom-simple-spanish-rice.html","title":"Simple Spanish Rice "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipeTtIy4-zyyMSu5-Z8RiT53QobU3Tx3OGX_KnRANSIL1nrC5vuJgAWOaBvK3YcHUEqlC_odalEoGN6x8WDTq_P12dqlCnBXfvueHDpTntXAip5YMtVyoTBahaKRdMr5NPmQwuwHhWjjXRpzeve5kxIlpTccPOoWhDcqL-4OTsZ81kGV9dzvrX-ikJ\/s72-c\/Screenshot_20220119-130924_Photos.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-5251944224544948796"},"published":{"$t":"2020-05-17T20:33:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-05-17T20:33:33.486-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beauty"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Money Saving"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reviews"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Fave Hot Tool Set"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EThis mama has not touched the hot tools in a while so a date with my flat iron was much needed. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI feel H U M A N again! 😆 \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VCs4Jcfm35Q\/XsH6W8p8qzI\/AAAAAAAAA8g\/ikI3FrTbvhgXxpZn5N2WAVW6pz-K7qH6gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/202005179081079600998637560.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VCs4Jcfm35Q\/XsH6W8p8qzI\/AAAAAAAAA8g\/ikI3FrTbvhgXxpZn5N2WAVW6pz-K7qH6gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/202005179081079600998637560.jpg\" width=\"240\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ESeeing my hair after really made me realize how \"volumized\" \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E(🙊code for poofy) my hair is naturally without it.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EGuess I should make it a regular thing huh, even while in quarantine!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/numeusa.com\/collections\/hair-styling-sets\/products\/power-couple?variant=32797071376515\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xa9Z_8Vlrz8\/XsH63K49czI\/AAAAAAAAA8s\/nRv12AnIHqsUwlVdTfceJWdmMrZMjbr3gCPcBGAYYCw\/s320\/20200517809048584618000807.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/numeusa.com\/collections\/hair-styling-sets\/products\/power-couple?variant=32797071376515\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPower Couple Set\u003C\/a\u003E is priced at $169 which is a great value as buying each separately would be more costly and I'm all about saving money! Available in your choice of black, pink, and turquoise (as pictured). The set includes the Fashionista Hair Straightener, 25mm curling wand with heat resistant styling glove, styling comb and styling mat that are packaged in a matching travel case. The hot tools have infrared heat, negative ion technology, and are made with tourmaline ceramic to help the hair to remain hydrated and frizz free. I actually believe this is true because I don't need to use any frizz serum or other styling creams in my hair at all!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EThis flat iron has been my ride or die and lasted me for\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eyears! Like literally 5 years and I use it daily! It's like the energizer bunny of flat irons! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;helvetica neue\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI've tried others from well known brands, but I always come back to this one. I would totally recommend it to friends over and over again! 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9V4EW8hEH0\/XnTYxzP3VoI\/AAAAAAAAA5I\/DYlcaA8MOFo1CZcCiVBSl7zOjcfyZQeZQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200319_065652-01.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1535\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9V4EW8hEH0\/XnTYxzP3VoI\/AAAAAAAAA5I\/DYlcaA8MOFo1CZcCiVBSl7zOjcfyZQeZQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/20200319_065652-01.jpeg\" width=\"382\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nToday I'm sharing some free learning resources our school district already uses that would be great for your children too!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAll you need to do is click the link and follow the instructions to sign-up:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gonoodle.com\/for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGo Noodle\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.starfall.com\/h\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStarfall\u003C\/a\u003E - Pre-K, K-3\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/mysteryscience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMystery Science\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEpic!\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- for Pre-K ages-12\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brainpop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBrain Pop\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prodigygame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EProdigy\u003C\/a\u003E - grades 1-8\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.zearn.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EZearn\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOther free resources we also use:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abt\/homepage?8a08850bc2=T1239909533.1584295812.7477\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwpLfzBRCRARIsAHuj6qXStfItemPsoqfnBv7YG3Yv9Qrrg8FegW5RlPGM-6osG7LZdn_Z39gaAnmZEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABC Mouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- age based learning that can be done online or with the app.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/stories.audible.com\/start-listen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAudible\u003C\/a\u003E - offering free streaming of a collection of books for kids of all ages while school's closed\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELocal Library Online - many libraries offer checkout of ebooks for all ages\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- great place for free printables for all ages (even adults)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nClick here to view a full list provided by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingeducationalresources.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazing Educational\u0026nbsp; Resources\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWe also are using these 2 workbooks. Both are available on Prime so you don't have to leave your home. Lots of others available for all ages!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nClick the images below to be redirected to Amazon -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/164152295X\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_mw\u0026amp;ascsub\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;linkId=d230c36f76230e95ba438cce6bbbecfd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=164152295X\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=moneconsmomm-20\" width=\"248\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;l=li2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=164152295X\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0761178090\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_mw\u0026amp;ascsub\u0026amp;linkCode=li2\u0026amp;tag=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;linkId=7741f2ae28f43ddfd4388f5602dfe323\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=0761178090\u0026amp;Format=_SL160_\u0026amp;ID=AsinImage\u0026amp;MarketPlace=US\u0026amp;ServiceVersion=20070822\u0026amp;WS=1\u0026amp;tag=moneconsmomm-20\" width=\"224\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;l=li2\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;a=0761178090\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOther paid subscription resources we use -\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01I499BNA?tag=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;linkCode=ur1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Freetime Unlimited \u003C\/a\u003E- ages 3-12, books for Amazon Tablet or other compatible device\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/kindle-dbs\/hz\/signup?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1454291293420\u0026amp;_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=pf4\u0026amp;tag=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;linkId=ada346e329b40644ffe92253ecafbff8\" style=\"text-align: center;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAmazon Kindle Unlimited\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hz\/audible\/gift-membership-detail?tag=moneconsmomm-20\u0026amp;linkCode=ur1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAudible\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope these help! 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GlU_BobAZQI\/Xj3BsB6ulrI\/AAAAAAAAA2E\/a7dW0pN26f0ObDDQ8qZVM7JVMOHv_iPgwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200202_130003-compressed.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1201\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GlU_BobAZQI\/Xj3BsB6ulrI\/AAAAAAAAA2E\/a7dW0pN26f0ObDDQ8qZVM7JVMOHv_iPgwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s640\/20200202_130003-compressed.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs a parent sometimes it can be difficult to talk with our children especially when the topics are tough, but preparing them for difficult scenarios and what they should do in those cases are necessary in the world we live in today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThere are many resources available to help start conversations from very young about an array of topics, but I myself never thought to look for things to help discuss...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Es̲ᴇ̲x̲ᴜ̲ᴀ̲ʟ̲ ̲ᴀ̲ʙ̲ᴜ̲s̲ᴇ̲\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI know it's scary to think about, but starting this conversation early is so important.\u0026nbsp; That is why I'm happy to be sharing this amazing children's book called the Super Agent Safety Squad.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jcchve2QSQY\/XjztaC_cRyI\/AAAAAAAAA1s\/tY6YyCCFkn8r2wxXc4l4tNPTLQFjVkSFgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/51f6Q3s0ADL._SY498_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jcchve2QSQY\/XjztaC_cRyI\/AAAAAAAAA1s\/tY6YyCCFkn8r2wxXc4l4tNPTLQFjVkSFgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s320\/51f6Q3s0ADL._SY498_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nIt is available on Amazon and comes in a iillustrated packaging. The book has an introduction packed with statistics and tools to help adults that may not know much about abuse including the signs to look for.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book itself is awesome and written perfectly\u0026nbsp; for children to understand while also being educational. I love that the writer used the concept of a stop light for children to use as a guide to assess situations. Absolutely brilliant! My son is 7 and it was easy for him to grasp the lessons.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe book also has queues throughout to pause and discuss before moving on making the experience interactive.\u0026nbsp; Pausing ensures expectations, boundaries, and actions are clearly set between parent and child.\u0026nbsp; I definitely recommend this for all parents. It's informative and helps make an uncomfortable topic easier to discuss. I actually walked away feeling relieved that we did it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nClick here to 👉🏽\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/mconsciousmommy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EShop My Amazon\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to grab a copy! 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font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EDenise Rodrigues for this review.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EThis post includes affiliate links.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;helvetica\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EIf you click any affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission on the sale of the item(s), but this does not affect the retail price of the item you pay as a consumer. \u0026nbsp;The price of the item(s) will not be increased for you in any way, whether an affiliate link is used or not.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;arial\u0026quot; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-l8gYAzCjfM8\/WWWN8o6bLHI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/rUOdZHT38AIEnH8cEqZ_cLQGfVV72JSWwCHMYCw\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1499827497557.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-l8gYAzCjfM8\/WWWN8o6bLHI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/rUOdZHT38AIEnH8cEqZ_cLQGfVV72JSWwCHMYCw\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1499827497557.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EWhen I was growing up in the 80s, kidnappings and missing children were becoming more prevalent.\u0026nbsp; I grew up during a time when there wasn't security at schools and people visiting schools weren't heavily screened like they are today.\u0026nbsp;Kidnappers were luring children to their cars saying\u0026nbsp;they had a puppy to show them or walking onto school yards saying your parents sent me to pick you up.\u0026nbsp; Like all the concerned parents mine had a conversation with me. They told me not to talk to strangers and to scream, but they didn't feel that was enough. They still felt I would be vulnerable in other scenarios. My parents had to be creative to keep me safe when I was not with them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EThis is when they enforced the safe word or as I knew it \"The Code.\"\u0026nbsp; This was a secret word or code that only my parents and immediate family knew. If anyone outside of them tried to talk to me or attempted to lure me somewhere, I was to ask for the code first. \u0026nbsp;Now, let's be clear, this person had to KNOW the code. The rule was no guessing. If I asked for the code, they would repeat it back without hesitation. If the person was sent by any of my immediate family during an emergency, I was not to leave with them unless they knew this code word.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EWith a new school year coming, this is the perfect time to give your kiddos a secret code of your own!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E1) Be sure to choose a word that only your family would know.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E2)Choose something that\u0026nbsp;a stranger can't figure out. Nothing that can be guessed or figured out by scrolling your social media accounts.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E3) Clearly set the rules with your child. Let them know the expectations of how this code is used.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E4) Be sure everyone keeps your chosen code word a secret!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E5) Test your kids! This is the perfect way to\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003Emake sure they know the rules! Have someone you know, but maybe the kids don't know test the kids use of the code. \u0026nbsp;See what they do and use it as a learning experience!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EMay God bless all of your families and keep your little ones safe!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EPlease spread the word!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003ELike and Share this post for others to choose a safe word this school year! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/8083332721897853352\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/08\/proctect-your-kids-with-safe-word.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/8083332721897853352"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/8083332721897853352"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/08\/proctect-your-kids-with-safe-word.html","title":"Proctect Your Kids with the Safe Word"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-l8gYAzCjfM8\/WWWN8o6bLHI\/AAAAAAAAIM4\/rUOdZHT38AIEnH8cEqZ_cLQGfVV72JSWwCHMYCw\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1499827497557.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-6734882003258095027"},"published":{"$t":"2018-12-28T18:28:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-09-20T18:18:54.168-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Tips for Co-parenting in a Blended Family"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-rbFsK741jpM\/V1djd1KCWLI\/AAAAAAAACG8\/-5jSR2-E5jo\/s1600\/received_10207454498975589-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-rbFsK741jpM\/V1djd1KCWLI\/AAAAAAAACG8\/-5jSR2-E5jo\/s640\/received_10207454498975589-1.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 13.696px;\"\u003EIn this day and age, it's becoming more common to be in a relationship with someone that has children or you may have children of your own in combination with your significant other which make up a blended family. I receive a lot of questions about co-parenting and since there is no manual that you receive to learn how to co-parent nor step-parent I felt it was important to share my experience to help others.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 13.696px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 13.696px;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nMy husband and I have a blended family so I can speak from my own personal experience and what we have learned over the years parenting our son. Our situation is not typical of what society would call “normal”, but collectively we chose to make our family happy and healthy for all involved, not just the child we share. Don’t get me wrong, we are human and are real people, so yes, we have had our struggles on the journey and endured growing pains along the way, but we have made some amazing memories as a blended family that definitely overshadow the more trying times.\u0026nbsp; We just had to find a way for the four of us to function that would work for our family. The reward is definitely worth it when we look at our son who is now 23 years old. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nHere are my tips to co-parent in a blended family! All of the things I am going to talk about work together hand-in-hand.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E1. Understand the roles in your family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nIt is important to understand the role you will be playing and all other parties play in your family. For the biological parents, you must understand that whomever your ex decides to be with will be around your child and whether you like it or not will play a part in parenting of that child. For the “step-parents,” you must understand that your role is not to take the place of the biological parent, but to be a support system to help mediate and decision alongside of them.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E2. Put pride aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nUnderstanding this is key! Often times we allow our own selfish feelings or needs to overshadow what is really important.\u0026nbsp; Negative comments stem from pride such as your own personal unwillingness to let go of hurt or pain from the past, disappointment, and feelings that may come from a selfish place. All of these feelings are about YOU and not about the child.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E3. Respect one another \u0026amp; exercise self-control.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nIt is so important to respect each other in a blended family. You will not always like each other or what one another has to say, but you must be respectful. Everyone is entitled to their own feelings and opinions, but if you don’t see eye-to-eye its okay, agree to disagree instead of the unhealthy back and forth.\u0026nbsp; It so disheartening how often people talk openly about a parent that is not present in front of a child.\u0026nbsp; Keep conversations that are meant for adults, just that, for adults only. Children should never hear negative conversations from any party. For example, maybe you are on the phone having a conversation with your girlfriend and your child is in the same room. He\/She hears you venting your frustrations about how your ex is a “deadbeat.” This type of conversation is totally inappropriate and unacceptable!\u0026nbsp; It is irrelevant how true or untrue the statements you are making are, a child should NEVER hear something like that and it’s disrespectful!\u0026nbsp; Remember, you can’t take back what you say once you say it.\u0026nbsp; Things of this sort children internalize and will scar them. In another example, maybe you are talking to your friend about how you don’t like your ex’s new boyfriend or girlfriend and your child hears that.\u0026nbsp; This type of conversation puts a lot of stress on a child to feel like they have to appease you by also disliking that person.\u0026nbsp; A child should never be coerced or influenced to dislike anyone.\u0026nbsp; They need to be free to develop their own feelings without the burden of disappointment of one of their parents.\u0026nbsp; You are in control of YOURSELF!\u0026nbsp; You are the only one that can be in check of your emotions, attitudes, etc. This is a tough one! You will definitely have moments when you will fall short in this area, but if you remember to operate out of respect this will get easier.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E4. Build a relationship with those you will be co-parenting with.\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nI know some people are reading this and thinking this chick is crazy, but this is such an important part of co-parenting. After being a “step-parent” for 14years of my son’s life I know how important this is. Building a friendship with my son’s mother, her husband, kids, and even her family has been great for our son.\u0026nbsp; He is a happy and well-adjusted young man because he has seen us all be friends. Yes I said it, FRIENDS! We’ve spent many years getting to know each other and growing our friendship because we all wanted our son to know that we not only like one another, but we love one another.\u0026nbsp; I know people are reading and gasping, but think of it this way, how could I not love the other person that was part of my son’s creation and who he is?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E5. Keep the lines of communication open \u0026amp; be a united front.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nCommunication in any family is paramount, but with a blended family it can be tricky when pride, disrespect and other factors come into play.\u0026nbsp; It is possible to communicate effectively without fighting and carrying on, if you use cognitive thinking before you act.\u0026nbsp; You have to communicate with all parties, ALL OF THE TIME! Make decisioning for the child you are raising with part of the conversation with everyone involved. For example, if we grounded our son we made it a point to communicate so she could also adhere to that action in her home or vice versa. If you aren’t a united front, children are smart and will play that to their advantage. However, if you are in constant communication and operated as a united front, a child will be less likely to sneak one past you!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13.696px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\nWhat it all boils down to is when you are part of a blended family, we all have one thing in common and that is love for same child. At the end of the day, if you always keep the well-being of the children at the forefront of your mind remembering to operate out of love for them, you will never go wrong.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/6734882003258095027\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/06\/8-tips-for-successful-co-parenting-in.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6734882003258095027"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6734882003258095027"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/06\/8-tips-for-successful-co-parenting-in.html","title":"Tips for Co-parenting in a Blended Family"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-rbFsK741jpM\/V1djd1KCWLI\/AAAAAAAACG8\/-5jSR2-E5jo\/s72-c\/received_10207454498975589-1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-344751241567771679"},"published":{"$t":"2018-09-14T06:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:52:32.306-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Tips for Successful Outings with Kids"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JaJz7qJDV68\/W5skj1M_qyI\/AAAAAAAATqQ\/iHIxgbf7PRsSxD6G_PajJrCIngbZsMJsgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20180913_200033_382000.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JaJz7qJDV68\/W5skj1M_qyI\/AAAAAAAATqQ\/iHIxgbf7PRsSxD6G_PajJrCIngbZsMJsgCLcBGAs\/s640\/IMG_20180913_200033_382000.png\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EVisiting crowded places like the zoo, county fair, water, theme, amusement parks, or other local events can be a daunting task with your kiddos, but I have a few quick tips to help make your trip out a more enjoyable one! \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETip #1 Take a Before Pic of Your Child\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis pic is not only a photo of your child from the day of your outing, but dualy serves as a safety measure as well. If you little gets lost in a crowd or separated from you, having a photo from that day that is easily accessible on your phone is perfect to help quickly identify your child.\u0026nbsp; Security professionals have told me parents in a panic tend to have a difficult time articulating what their child was wearing so having a picture on hand can be a lifesaver in the event that your child gets lost.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETip #2 Take a Pic of Your Parking Location\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThis may seem insignificant, but has been a lifesaver for us especially when you are visiting a place with marked parking areas. Taking a quick pic of the where you parked can help you find your car faster after a long day of fun!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETip #3 Pack Drinks \u0026amp; Snacks\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EFirst, be sure to check to make sure wherever you visit allows you to bring in food.\u0026nbsp; We ALWAYS pack outside food when we are can! We love to pack water, granola bars, fruit, chips, and crackers.\u0026nbsp; This allows us to enjoy a little something while we wait in lines and in between meals.\u0026nbsp; Not only does this help curb the hunger, save time, but also money eating snack foods that are marked up and cost a pretty penny.\u0026nbsp; This allows more moola in our budget to treat ourselves to big meals and desserts while we are away from home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETip #4 Bring Ponchos\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhen in theme parks, we love water rides rain or shine! I know that sounds crazy, but when you are only visiting for a small amount of time you want to enjoy everything. My youngest son and I aren't interested in walking around in soggy clothes and packing extra clothes that need to be carried around can be a huge hassle so I always keep a couple of ponchos on deck.\u0026nbsp; I get mine from the Dollar Tree since they carry them year round and they are so affordable.\u0026nbsp; When we are done using them we give them away so others can stay dry too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003ETip #5 Use Entertainment to Your Advantage\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThis is the best tip especially at Disneyland and California Adventure!\u0026nbsp; Most people that visit theme parks enjoy watching parades or other scheduled entertainment, but if you've seen the show before you may want to forego watching it again and take advantage of the time to get on rides instead.\u0026nbsp; We find that since many people are waiting for the entertainment a few hours prior and during, rides times are much shorter.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhat are some of the things you do when you take your kids out? Please share!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/344751241567771679\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2018\/09\/5-tips-for-successful-outings-with-kids.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/344751241567771679"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/344751241567771679"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2018\/09\/5-tips-for-successful-outings-with-kids.html","title":"5 Tips for Successful Outings with Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JaJz7qJDV68\/W5skj1M_qyI\/AAAAAAAATqQ\/iHIxgbf7PRsSxD6G_PajJrCIngbZsMJsgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_20180913_200033_382000.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-1110971094393239458"},"published":{"$t":"2018-07-31T16:34:00.004-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:52:32.295-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Going to the Movies on a Budget "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XBN94ZuW_nY\/W1fV9NKr-eI\/AAAAAAAATew\/1eYrwfhYDJUkI6b9AFaYhvSZTX9VD1crACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20180724_184114_087000.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XBN94ZuW_nY\/W1fV9NKr-eI\/AAAAAAAATew\/1eYrwfhYDJUkI6b9AFaYhvSZTX9VD1crACLcBGAs\/s640\/IMG_20180724_184114_087000.png\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nDid you know that you can treat your family to the movies on a budget? Yes your read right, I said ON A BUDGET! 😁\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nOne of our fave things to do especially in the summer months is to visit our local theater to check out the hottest movie, BUT we go on Bargain Tuesday! 🙆‍♀️Let me fill you in! If you didn't know the major cinema chains in the U.S. have a weekly bargain day. Bargain day typically occurs on Tuesday and anyone can take advantage of the theater's discounted ticket prices. Each chain offers a price much lower than the normal ticket price for standard and 3D movies. We love to take advantage of this offer and check out the new releases while we save money! Who can resist 6 bucks a ticket!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7X3xvWGLbKg\/W2Dw9FW_LPI\/AAAAAAAATgQ\/XvvI4PsUNCA35Vyq8U1t3C_homQ-zDarACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180729_134550.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1069\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7X3xvWGLbKg\/W2Dw9FW_LPI\/AAAAAAAATgQ\/XvvI4PsUNCA35Vyq8U1t3C_homQ-zDarACLcBGAs\/s400\/20180729_134550.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHere are links to some of our favorite chains that offer a discount on Bargain Tuesday👇\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheveranda.com\/store\/Veranda-LUXE-Cinema-and-IMAX\/2138937841\/deal\/Bargain-Tuesdays\/2138309179\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVeranda Luxe Cinema\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.regmovies.com\/promotions\/regal-value-days\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERegal Entertainment \u003Cu\u003EGroup\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemark.com\/discount-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECinemark Theatres\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amctheatres.com\/ticket-tuesday\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAMC Theatres\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marcustheatres.com\/marcus-specials\/value-pricing\/5-dollar-tuesdays?Name=\u0026amp;State=WI\u0026amp;SortOrder=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMarcus Corporation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*I dont believe they have a presence in California, but thought it was worth mentioning 😉\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/1110971094393239458\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2018\/07\/going-to-movies-on-budget.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/1110971094393239458"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/1110971094393239458"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2018\/07\/going-to-movies-on-budget.html","title":"Going to the Movies on a Budget "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XBN94ZuW_nY\/W1fV9NKr-eI\/AAAAAAAATew\/1eYrwfhYDJUkI6b9AFaYhvSZTX9VD1crACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_20180724_184114_087000.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-2146164370192682491"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-08T20:46:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-10T16:44:34.034-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg 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This is another meal that takes minutes to prep and cooks without supervision!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003EEnjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003Cscript type='application\/ld+json' class='ccm-schema'\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-uCdS_Rm6AJg\/V-gFgoG7umI\/AAAAAAAADG0\/vR8oU9Mt9c4\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1474823516578.jpg\",\"name\":\"Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT30M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT40M\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jamyka Guerra | Money Conscious Mommy Blog\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"Salmon filet\",\"1 stalk green onion, chopped\",\"1 whole lemon, sliced\",\"2 tbsp Dried or fresh thyme (I used fresh lemon thyme)\",\"Butter\",\"1 tbsp of minced garlic\",\"Lemon Pepper Seasoning\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Set your oven to 350 degrees\",\"While your oven is preheating, prepare all ingredients and lightly butter the baking dish\",\"Place garlic, thyme, and 2tbsp of butter in the microwave for 30secs until melted.\",\"Rub in a pinch of lemon pepper seasoning on each side of your fish. 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Then place in the baking dish leaving space in between each piece.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlace chopped green onion in space between fish.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlace a lemon slice on the center of each piece of fish.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPour garlic, butter, and thyme mixture over each piece of fish.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECover pan with foil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlace pan in oven and cook for 20-30mins (depends on how you like your fish)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce all ingredients have cooked to your satisfaction, remove from oven, and serve!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-ccmcopat=\"1652226174373\" onanimationstart=\"if(!document.querySelector('.ccm-script')){var a = document.createElement('script');a.className='ccm-script';a.src='https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js';document.head.appendChild(a)}\" style=\"animation:a .1s!important;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E@keyframes a{}\u003C\/style\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/2146164370192682491\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/10\/busy-mom-baked-lemon-pepper-salmon.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/2146164370192682491"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/2146164370192682491"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/10\/busy-mom-baked-lemon-pepper-salmon.html","title":"Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-uCdS_Rm6AJg\/V-gFgoG7umI\/AAAAAAAADG0\/vR8oU9Mt9c4\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1474823516578.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-3700008232820540945"},"published":{"$t":"2017-09-08T19:53:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:53:18.585-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mommy Maternity Essentials for FREE "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you currently prego or know someone that is prego?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhether your a mommy-to-be, an experienced mommy, or have a loved on that has a new one on the way, getting a good deal on some essentials is a must. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhile I was prego with my little one, I stumbled across Mother's Lounge and found some amazing products that I am happy to be sharing with you.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2ZOyZBcS8Ck\/VuJXz-njvJI\/AAAAAAAAB94\/1PoQddioBLE\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1457674099901.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2ZOyZBcS8Ck\/VuJXz-njvJI\/AAAAAAAAB94\/1PoQddioBLE\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1457674099901.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMother's Lounge offers many great quality products that were offered for a nominal price. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2LkHwH9rXPk\/WILVrgo628I\/AAAAAAAAFIA\/muCDOYDGLPc\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1484969260900.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2LkHwH9rXPk\/WILVrgo628I\/AAAAAAAAFIA\/muCDOYDGLPc\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1484969260900.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EBeing indoors all bundled up because of this crazy Cali storm had me feeling like its time to get real for a confession. Why not, right?\u0026nbsp; Well here it goes!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EHave you ever had an epiphany? I am 33 years old and will be 34 this year. I have to say I am realizing my age more with every passing year. Funny because I don't feel like I am getting older, but my mind and body is starting to tell me otherwise. Lol.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EFunny story...\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EI was having a conversation over the holidays with my favorite cousin from my Dad's side (if you are reading this you know who you are) and a conversation sparked between us about our age. We were listening to\u0026nbsp; the new Bruno Mars album and talking about music. The conversation basically went like this, we were talking about how \"they\" don't make music like \"they\" used too and how much we both were really feeling this unlike other music today when I had a light bulb moment. I told her, I figured it out, we are not only acting like, but sounding just like our parents did when we were much younger. How crazy that is that it truly has come full circle!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003ESo I proceeded to tell my cousin about how much I've been reminded lately of my age which lead into this little story.\u0026nbsp; Lets start with a question...does anyone remember back in the day, cruising in your car, listening to your favorite tunes with the music blaring, and the windows down? Well, that was me all the way pre-kids. Ask anyone that is close to me and they can attest to that. Unlike the evolved me, nowadays I have a maximum volume number that is tolerable and I rarely exceed that. Anyway, over the last few months of 2016, we happened to have an exceptionally sunny day here in the bay for winter. I was enjoying some of my favorite music during my commute home and I exited the freeway for the final stretch with the windows down. Now, picture this, I had \"Breaking My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)\" by Mint Condition on and was singing my heart out and enjoying every minute of it until I pulled up to a red light. I was stopped and was obliviously lost in the song, head bobbing, driver-side dancing and singing when the infamous horn break of the song came in.\u0026nbsp; Unbenounced to me as I was thoroughly enjoying bobbing my head to the beat, I had that feeling you get when someone is watching you. Well, out of the corner of my eye I noticed the car to my right and I froze. I realized that there was a car full of 20 somethings with the heads cocked towards my car, mouths gaping, with that \"look at the old lady\" face of disgust. Lol After the moment had passed they turned up their radio to enjoy a Fetty Wap song. Lol To say I realized my age is an understatement. I rolled my windows up and couldn't help but laugh at myself as I continued the 15min stretch to my house. All that replayed in my mind was how I used to laugh at my parents and tease them about how they \"got into their music.\" Man, oh man!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003ESo the moral of the story is there will be many moments in your life when you will be reminded of your age and that you arent a kid or \"young\" anymore, but it's how you react. I am choosing to gracefully accept that I'm not as young and cool as I think I am in my own mind, but that's okay because I am constantly growing and changing. Life is way too precious and short to worry about silly things like how many years you've been on this planet. I choose to not take myself so seriously, to sing loud, and always keep on laughing. 😘\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EDISCLAIMER:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003EAll stories are my own with the true unadulterated facts because I have no shame and I ain't got no time for lies.😂 Thanks for stopping by!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/6237591868806720768\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/01\/storytime-realizing-my-age.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6237591868806720768"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6237591868806720768"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2017\/01\/storytime-realizing-my-age.html","title":"Storytime: Realizing My Age"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2LkHwH9rXPk\/WILVrgo628I\/AAAAAAAAFIA\/muCDOYDGLPc\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1484969260900.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-2434243783655530380"},"published":{"$t":"2016-09-21T17:22:00.004-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-10T17:09:29.526-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Crock Pot\/Pressure Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgjZmkrHbESMEW2hz2f2fVxYD6nW2aYYh82d-iTaPlaocInNwwrk9JKCQ9RZ6Dn9eZ5e_QMaj75w-I_M6YwEZFsaALOePFFxI1F0Id6yRRT4edXt4oy8DwpoVmWPi71haMaYigRbwTij5iBDbmizyYJvn5ZrI9cORBgBdyj8XW9W2gG6HffqK307NOc\/s640\/20220510_170458.jpg\" style=\"display: none;\" \/\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;We absolutely love fall and winter in our household! We refer to these cold seasons as the cuddle seasons that we enjoy indulging in warm comfort foods!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nIn honor of the 1st day of fall, this is the perfect opportunity to whip up an easy, hearty, but delicious soup to warm the soul!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWhat I love about this recipe is it's one of those meals that takes minutes to prep and cooks with little to no supervision so I'm bringing it back with a twist! 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Party Theme Piñata "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nHave you ever tried to buy a piñata to match the color scheme and theme for your party? Ever noticed how expensive they are for a pull-string or a good size one? I have the perfect solution for you! I've been doing this every year for my son's birthday and it is super easy! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nFirst, take a trip to your local super mercado (Mexican Market) and pick up a piñata there. A piñata from your local market will be more affordable than ordering online. When selecting one to take home, keep in mind the decorative plate in the middle doesn't matter since we will be fixing it for this project. Be sure you pick the piñata that has the color scheme to match your party theme. I purchased mine from my local super mercado for only $13! Way better than the $50 priced ones I have found online!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-6E-bCTGz7KI\/Vz0X87DAsDI\/AAAAAAAACF8\/-v3KbDq3QwU\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1463620667020.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-6E-bCTGz7KI\/Vz0X87DAsDI\/AAAAAAAACF8\/-v3KbDq3QwU\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1463620667020.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003ETotal craft time: 15mins\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E1. Party Theme Dinner Plate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E2. Scissors\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E3. Tissue\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E4. Glue Gun\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 1\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E: Take the tissue paper and cut into 5x5 squares. It doesn't have to be perfect, so don't worry about measuring.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 2:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Use your hot glue gun to glue the dinner plate in place overtop of the one already on your pinata. Hold for a few seconds to ensure the glue adheres well.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 3:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Take your tissue paper squares and grab from the center. Hot glue each square around the perimeter of the plate to cover the edges so they are not exposed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EStep 4:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Repeat 1 - 3 on the other side.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; text-align: start;\"\u003E\nVoila! You have your very own piñata to match your theme! Since I already had my hot glue gun, scissors, and plates I only needed to buy the piñata and tissue paper. Total cost $14!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHere is a close up of the finished product!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nThis was originally a ninja turtle piñata that we customized to match our Monster's University theme!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-TFUXTkAvF8Y\/Vz0Y1LuYyaI\/AAAAAAAACGI\/vzs_ceUYoU0\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1463620725984.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-TFUXTkAvF8Y\/Vz0Y1LuYyaI\/AAAAAAAACGI\/vzs_ceUYoU0\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1463620725984.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/5098258398439189083\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/05\/diy-party-theme-pinata.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/5098258398439189083"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/5098258398439189083"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/05\/diy-party-theme-pinata.html","title":"DIY Party Theme Piñata "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-6E-bCTGz7KI\/Vz0X87DAsDI\/AAAAAAAACF8\/-v3KbDq3QwU\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1463620667020.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-5757939069532796911"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-17T14:01:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-10T17:22:38.673-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thai Style Lettuce Wraps "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-CJhLNycS5eo\/VuoNLFzVQxI\/AAAAAAAAB-0\/-M2cZNLraD4\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1458178802087.jpg\" style=\"display: none;\" \/\u003E\nIf you have gone to P.F. Changs, you know first hand how amazing their lettuce wraps are! Here is my lettuce wrap inspired recipe! Super easy with few ingredients!\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPic of the sauce I use below. I usually find it at Safeway or Lucky's.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-OwQ7PH4Hqvs\/VuoLO0Bam_I\/AAAAAAAAB-k\/qtCqEgma9XQ\/s1600\/k2-_5b38d2dd-e47a-4dc6-8375-cd592dfadded.v2.jpg\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-OwQ7PH4Hqvs\/VuoLO0Bam_I\/AAAAAAAAB-k\/qtCqEgma9XQ\/s200\/k2-_5b38d2dd-e47a-4dc6-8375-cd592dfadded.v2.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnjoy!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-CJhLNycS5eo\/VuoNLFzVQxI\/AAAAAAAAB-0\/-M2cZNLraD4\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1458178802087.jpg\",\"name\":\"P.F. 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Continue adding sauce until the ingredients are coated evenly.\",\"Add pepper to taste.\",\"Stir until the celery is cooked.\",\"Let cool.\",\"Depending on the size of your lettuce, add filling to center and serve\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"4652227813148\" data-ccmcardnum=\"2\" data-ccme=\"bWNvbnNjaW91c21vbW15QGdtYWlsLmNvbQ\" data-ccmuid=\"KC5abpTwDocS5YcHF6A06AMfKAp2\" id=\"ccm-recipe-card\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" style=\"background-color: white; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\" style=\"border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 302px;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"P.F. Chang's Inspired Lettuce Wraps\" draggable=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-CJhLNycS5eo\/VuoNLFzVQxI\/AAAAAAAAB-0\/-M2cZNLraD4\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1458178802087.jpg\" style=\"object-position: 50% 18%;\" title=\"P.F. Chang's Inspired Lettuce Wraps\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"ccm-printbutton\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\" style=\"background: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: white;\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003EP.F. Chang's Inspired Lettuce Wraps\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJamyka Guerra | Money Conscious Mommy Blog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients ccm-as-checkboxes\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E1 tablespoon olive oil\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E2 tablespoons of minced garlic\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E1 whole yellow onion, diced\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E1 small bag of slivered almonds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E1 bunch of celery, sliced\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E2 bunches of green onion, chopped\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E4 lbs chicken breast fillets, cubed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E1 bunch of romaine hearts\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Clabel\u003E\u003Cinput class=\"ccm-chkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-item-content\"\u003E1 bottle General Tsang Bangkok Peanut Sauce (see pic in blogpost)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/label\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EGeneral Preparation\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDice onions and garlic\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESlice celery\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemove whole romaine leaves from bunch, wash, and dry\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EPreparing the Filling\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn a pan, add onions, garlic, and oil. Stir frequently until the ingredients caramelize.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStir in chicken breast to combine. Cook thoroughly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd celery, green onion, and half the bag of slivered onions. Stir until combined.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPour in Bangkok Peanut Sauce (as desired) and mix together. Continue adding sauce until the ingredients are coated evenly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd pepper to taste.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStir until the celery is cooked.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELet cool.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFilling the Wraps\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDepending on the size of your lettuce, add filling to center and serve\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-ccmcopat=\"1652228487111\" onanimationstart=\"if(!document.querySelector('.ccm-script')){var a = document.createElement('script');a.className='ccm-script';a.src='https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js';document.head.appendChild(a)}\" style=\"animation: 0.1s ease 0s 1 normal none running a;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E@keyframes a{}\u003C\/style\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/5757939069532796911\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/03\/thai-style-lettuce-wraps.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/5757939069532796911"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/5757939069532796911"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/03\/thai-style-lettuce-wraps.html","title":"Thai Style Lettuce Wraps "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-CJhLNycS5eo\/VuoNLFzVQxI\/AAAAAAAAB-0\/-M2cZNLraD4\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1458178802087.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-1991670553014785387"},"published":{"$t":"2016-03-10T21:32:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:53:59.537-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Mommy Maternity Essentials"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAre you currently prego or know someone that is prego? Whether your a mommy-to-be, an experienced mommy, or have a loved on that has a new one on the way, getting a good deal on some essentials is a must.\u0026nbsp; While I was prego with my little one, I stumbled across Mother's Lounge and found some amazing products that I am happy to be sharing with you. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2ZOyZBcS8Ck\/VuJXz-njvJI\/AAAAAAAAB94\/1PoQddioBLE\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1457674099901.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2ZOyZBcS8Ck\/VuJXz-njvJI\/AAAAAAAAB94\/1PoQddioBLE\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1457674099901.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMother's Lounge offers many great quality products that were offered for a nominal price. With the use of a promo code you can select the style of your choice and you pay shipping! The great thing about this is there is not a limit to the number of times you can use the code and you can forward the code to others to use as well! Just be mindful that quantities are limited and tend to sell out quickly!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nI purchased my nursing cover, washable breast pads, and car seat canopy from this company which I loved all for shipping only! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cu\u003EMothers Lounge offers the following:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarseat Canopy (shields baby's car seat from the elements)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUdder Covers (nursing covers)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESeven Everyday Slings (baby carrier)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENursing Pillow\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBreast pads\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBelly Button Bands (to cover your growing baby bump)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBaby leg warmers\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBaby board \u003Cu\u003Ebooks\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAnd so much more!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nWant to snag some of these goodies for yourselves?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\nUse the link below to check out my Freebies \u0026amp; 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It's a very daunting task! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nMy son is 3 and we've been at it for a while. He wears pull-ups and was doing pretty well at telling us when needed to use the bathroom, but as most children do, he regressed. As of late, he has be sneaking off when we are busy doing our house duties and emerges when he has had an \"accident.\"\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nI am happy to report today's shopping trip has been a success! Here is what we did!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nMy son and I went shopping to buy the items we needed to create a potty training progress chart. We packed up in the car and took a trip to our local Dollar Tree. We picked up everything we needed to make our chart for $6! Here is what we bought:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-krQzBbnc3Hg\/Vo8z5S0GlGI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/dz8ldms2e5k\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1452225428514.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-krQzBbnc3Hg\/Vo8z5S0GlGI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/dz8ldms2e5k\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1452225428514.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n(Permanent marker purchased not pictured)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nAfter completing a Google search I wrote what I wanted on the chart and my son helped me hang it on our bathroom door.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nLuckily, the desire to put stickers on the chart was all the motivation he needed! After 2 tries on the potty and 2 hours of trying this method, he was placing his first sticker on the chart! Of course, we made a HUGE deal over his success and reiterated the incentive for using the potty.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nI'm sure you can see how proud he was of himself.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-iloUMnVOL6A\/VpKQwjnXuRI\/AAAAAAAABzA\/AaE1xuLpEh4\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1452223255527.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-iloUMnVOL6A\/VpKQwjnXuRI\/AAAAAAAABzA\/AaE1xuLpEh4\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1452223255527.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\nAfter a week, we stopped using pull-ups entirely! After seeing his success so quickly, we promised him we would take him somewhere to celebrate when he graduated from a baby using diapers to a big boy wearing underwear. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\nMoral of the story...\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\nit doesn't take much to get a child motivated and the incentive doesn't have to be buying them a toy. As you can see, stickers worked for my son.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-family: sans-serif;\"\u003E\nParents, just be patient, stay consistent, know there will be accidents, but the accomplishment is so worth it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/4868862264477475981\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/02\/our-potty-training-story.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/4868862264477475981"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/4868862264477475981"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/02\/our-potty-training-story.html","title":"Our Potty Training Story"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-krQzBbnc3Hg\/Vo8z5S0GlGI\/AAAAAAAAByw\/dz8ldms2e5k\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1452225428514.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-3043865595095846104"},"published":{"$t":"2016-02-01T18:20:00.004-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-10T17:26:45.836-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Stovetop Chilaquiles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YMvV87hbGNg\/VrASTm4mZxI\/AAAAAAAAB40\/xWrFKGKl_IM\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1454378260594.jpeg\" style=\"display:none;\"\u003E\nChilaquiles are a traditional Mexican dish that we ate regularly when I was growing up. I remember my mom making this dish in the oven, however, my recipe is stovetop and achieved in less than 30mins!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnjoy!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003Cscript type='application\/ld+json' class='ccm-schema'\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YMvV87hbGNg\/VrASTm4mZxI\/AAAAAAAAB40\/xWrFKGKl_IM\/s320\/PhotoGrid_1454378260594.jpeg\",\"name\":\"Easy Stovetop Chilaquiles\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jamyka Guerra | Money Conscious Mommy Blog\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"3 tablespoons of olive oil\",\"6 corn tortillas, cut into 1in squares\",\"8 eggs\",\"Salsa (medium or as desired)\",\"Shredded cheese\",\"Salt, Pepper\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Place oil in frying pan on medium\/high heat. Stir in tortillas so the oil is evenly distributed over all.\",\"Stir tortillas regularly and continue to cook until golden brown. 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Stir in tortillas so the oil is evenly distributed over all.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStir tortillas regularly and continue to cook until golden brown. Once they have cooked much like tortilla chips, you are ready to continue to the next step.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhisk eggs and add mixture into pan. Combine with tortillas and scramble until all eggs are cooked thoroughly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd salsa of your choice and stir in with mixture. Mixture will combine turning the eggs the color of your salsa.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd salt and pepper to desired taste.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESprinkle shredded cheese on top and once the cheese is melted, serve!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-ccmcopat=\"1652228761982\" onanimationstart=\"if(!document.querySelector('.ccm-script')){var a = document.createElement('script');a.className='ccm-script';a.src='https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js';document.head.appendChild(a)}\" style=\"animation:a .1s!important;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E@keyframes a{}\u003C\/style\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/3043865595095846104\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/02\/busy-mom-easy-stovetop-chilaquiles.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/3043865595095846104"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/3043865595095846104"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/02\/busy-mom-easy-stovetop-chilaquiles.html","title":"Easy Stovetop Chilaquiles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YMvV87hbGNg\/VrASTm4mZxI\/AAAAAAAAB40\/xWrFKGKl_IM\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1454378260594.jpeg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-1360336339585329426"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-15T14:17:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-05-10T17:34:11.397-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Homemade Hamburger Helper"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-3QZFJXoEP70\/VqWHGcbxMNI\/AAAAAAAAB2Y\/wbm_LZRdC0w\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1453688569875.jpg\" style=\"display:none;\"\u003E\n\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003EMy Nana (grandmother) was the queen of whipping up some pretty tasty dishes with whatever meat, veggie, or canned good that was available in the kitchen. She was definitely able to make something out of nothing and quickly for a hungry bunch! Of course this ability also fell upon my mother, who is the queen of stir-frying and skillets! She can whip up some awesome dishes just like my grandma. Since both of them were on a budget much like my own, I learned to take yesterday's leftovers and make them into a new, tasty meal for my family as well! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003EFirst off, I admit it...I'm guilty! I used to love Hamburger Helper! I know it's an easy thing to grab at the grocery store when you are short on time to make dinner for your family, but cheaper isn't always better.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003EHere is a quick and easy recipe that I make at home in 30mins! 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Stir frequently and simmer until the ingredients caramelize.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStir in ground turkey and combine, cook thoroughly.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd 1 can of cream of mushroom soup per pound of ground meat. I do not add water as the mixture has produced it's own juices. Stir until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdd cooked pasta and meat together to combine\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELet cool and serve!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-ccmcopat=\"1652229228580\" onanimationstart=\"if(!document.querySelector('.ccm-script')){var a = document.createElement('script');a.className='ccm-script';a.src='https:\/\/common.recipesgenerator.com\/f.min.js';document.head.appendChild(a)}\" style=\"animation:a .1s!important;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E@keyframes a{}\u003C\/style\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/1360336339585329426\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/01\/busy-mom-homemade-helper.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/1360336339585329426"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/1360336339585329426"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/01\/busy-mom-homemade-helper.html","title":"Homemade Hamburger Helper"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-3QZFJXoEP70\/VqWHGcbxMNI\/AAAAAAAAB2Y\/wbm_LZRdC0w\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1453688569875.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-6315203208701485797"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-05T17:55:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:53:59.560-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nThe rain has started in Northern California!☔ That being said this weather makes me want to curl up under a blanket and become part of my couch! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nAll the more reason to make an easy \"set it and forget it\" type of meal! This isn't just a great recipe for days like this, but also one of those easy recipes you can throw in your cockpot and go about your day without having to worry about dinner!\u0026nbsp; Perfect for mommies and daddies on the go! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-pnHAV_2RdXk\/VoxyZW3_fcI\/AAAAAAAAByA\/GkQTbG6I4WA\/s1600\/PhotoGrid_1452044828578.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-pnHAV_2RdXk\/VoxyZW3_fcI\/AAAAAAAAByA\/GkQTbG6I4WA\/s640\/PhotoGrid_1452044828578.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cu\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeef stew meat, in chunks\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n(I use over 1lb since I have big eaters)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n1can Italian Style stewed tomatoes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 yellow onion, cut into wedges\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3-4 cups of Swansons beef both \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGarlic Salt, Pepper, \u0026amp; Garlic Powder to taste\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nWe like a lot of the veggies so we go ham! However, you can use whatever you prefer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n*Potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n*Celery, sliced\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n*Baby Carrots, whole\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\nCombine all of the ingredients in the crockpot, cover, and cook on high heat. I usually let my stew cook for 4hours befor everything has cooked thoroughly, but it may vary. My family also likes the broth to be a little thicker so I stir in flour by the tablespoon to thicken the base up. That's it! Dinner is served!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/6315203208701485797\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/01\/easy-slow-cooker-beef-stew.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6315203208701485797"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6315203208701485797"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2016\/01\/easy-slow-cooker-beef-stew.html","title":"Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-pnHAV_2RdXk\/VoxyZW3_fcI\/AAAAAAAAByA\/GkQTbG6I4WA\/s72-c\/PhotoGrid_1452044828578.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-6842249341075054655"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-06T12:00:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:53:59.565-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"BACK TO BASICS: Affordable Family Outings"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"There are many affordable things you can do as a family especially since summer\u0026nbsp;is here and the weather is great! It's time to get back to basics, put down the electronics and spend some quality time together making priceless memories.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere are some things that we love to do as a family! They are great for kids of all ages and aren't going to break the bank. These are great ways to spend quality family time bonding!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n#1: Go to a local park, community swim center, or beach.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n#2: Check out your local museums.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n#3: Check out your local theme and amusement parks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n#4: Check our local events in your community geared toward families.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n#5: Check online for local deals from businesses for families.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGoing to the park, beach, amusement park, etc., will only cost you very little if you plan ahead. You can even pack a lunch and have a picnic. Either way, time spent with loved ones is priceless!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere is a photo from our recent outing to the beach. We had a blast for only $8 for parking!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_CskkSrIuks\/VZnPErlztOI\/AAAAAAAABTE\/TEMQ6XgAJ8s\/s1600\/20150628_165935.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_CskkSrIuks\/VZnPErlztOI\/AAAAAAAABTE\/TEMQ6XgAJ8s\/s640\/20150628_165935.jpg\" \/\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/6842249341075054655\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2015\/07\/back-to-basics-affordable-family-outings.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6842249341075054655"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/6842249341075054655"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2015\/07\/back-to-basics-affordable-family-outings.html","title":"BACK TO BASICS: Affordable Family Outings"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-_CskkSrIuks\/VZnPErlztOI\/AAAAAAAABTE\/TEMQ6XgAJ8s\/s72-c\/20150628_165935.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867489745594532489.post-8842270044693649135"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-31T12:00:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-06T17:53:59.569-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Lifestyle"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Breastfeeding Myths Busted!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Are you considering breastfeeding your baby? If so, you have made an awesome choice for yourself and your child.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI was a breastfeeding mom and my son is going to be 3 soon. Our goal was to nurse until he turned 2, but we actually were able to nurse until 27months. My husband and I did a lot of research on this topic during our pregnancy and there are lots of benefits from breastfeeding.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lh4.ggpht.com\/-CzsHPz6X9Io\/VRrXB_oKRyI\/AAAAAAAABM4\/JpaBYru9ML8\/s1600\/20130428_163304.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.ggpht.com\/-CzsHPz6X9Io\/VRrXB_oKRyI\/AAAAAAAABM4\/JpaBYru9ML8\/s640\/20130428_163304.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n(A peek under my nursing cover)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe attended classes and were lucky enough to have a wonderful lactation specialist who has worked for the state for over 20 years. She really helped to dispel all of those myths that are out there for us. Her words and advice as well as those from family got me through which is why I was able to nurse for so long. I'm so thankful for that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBasically, don't believe the hype. Anyone can breastfeed. You just have to stay committed. Statistics show that when the going gets tough or due to\u0026nbsp;the belief of\u0026nbsp;myths out there women typically quit. If you continue to nurse you and your baby will be rewarded handsomely for it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #1: You need to help \"break in\" or \"toughen\" up your nipples before your baby is born to breastfeed.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;My mom actually said she was told to use a towel to do this, but this is a wives' tale and is not true.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #2: Not all women produce enough milk to breastfeed.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Actually, your breasts have to be stimulated by the baby in order to begin and keep milk production. The baby's appetite is what increases or decreases the amount of milk your body will make. In essence if you continue to stimulate your breasts milk production will not cease. In the first few weeks of breastfeeding, it is very typical to feel like you are not producing enough milk for your baby, but this is actually far from the truth. When a baby is first-born they only need a very small amount to become full since their stomachs are so small.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #3: My nipples are flat, inverted, too big...I can't breastfeed.\u003C\/strong\u003E Actually, no matter what type of nipples you may have you still can breastfeed, you just need to find the way that suits you best. Practice definitely makes perfect.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #4: My nipples are cracked, hurt, raw and I can't breastfeed.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Actually, it is very typical to feel this way when you first begin to breastfeed after your child's birth. You will notice this when you first begin breastfeeding since your body and your baby are acclimating. He\/she is\u0026nbsp;still learning how to breastfeed and growing pains will occur until you both figure it out.\u0026nbsp;This is a telltale sign that your baby doesn't have a proper latch or has not learned to suck properly. My son didn't suck correctly when he was first-born\u0026nbsp;and after feedings my nipples would be raw and looked similar to a new lipstick. Actually this is the time you need to stay committed and continue to nurse. After pushing through that tough time, the soreness went away.\u0026nbsp;On a\u0026nbsp;side note, if you have soreness express some of you\u0026nbsp;breast milk\u0026nbsp;by hand and rub it on your nipple and areola. Breast milk\u0026nbsp;has lots of\u0026nbsp;it's own healing properties and will help\u0026nbsp;with this as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #5: You can't eat or drink certain things while you breastfeed because they will affect your baby.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;This is the one that I found I ran into most often with family and friends constantly saying\u0026nbsp;don't eat this or that you will give\u0026nbsp;the baby gas, make the baby fussy, \u0026nbsp;etc.This is so untrue. It is a proven fact that a mother can\u0026nbsp;eat whatever she would like (although healthy food is definitely recommended) and the only things that affect breast milk are things that enter the bloodstream when ingested.\u0026nbsp;Your body is an awesome filtration system,\u0026nbsp;however,\u0026nbsp;drugs and alcohol are the only things that can affect your milk\u0026nbsp;as well as your baby.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #6: A mother should nurse on one breast per feeding.\u003C\/strong\u003E Actually, it is best to offer one breast and if the baby is not satisfied always offer the second breast. Your breasts, in layman's terms produce two things that are critical to the baby's diet, immunity and good fat to help the baby grow. Offering both breasts will help the baby to receive both.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #7: Breastfed babies need extra water.\u003C\/strong\u003E Breastfed babies do not need more water than regular bottle fed babies. Water is achieved during nursing, however, I offer water to my son in the beginning for him to get used to drinking it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #8: You cannot breastfeed your baby if you are sick.\u003C\/strong\u003E This is the best time to breastfeed! Your baby will receive the antibodies that your body is creating to fight whatever sickness off you have and hopefully keep them from getting sick as well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #9: There is no nutritional value in breast milk\u0026nbsp;after 12\u0026nbsp;months of nursing.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Actually, the body adjusts to what the baby needs regardless if they are eating real foods. A child's immune system is not fully developed until the age of 4 so breast milk compliments the regular diet by still giving your child that immunity boost that they need until then.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003EMyth #10: Nursing will cause your breasts to sag.\u003C\/strong\u003E Actually, the increase in size of the breasts during pregnancy is what causes them to sag. This is not due to nursing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI could go on forever dispelling myths that I have run into. Check with your lactation specialist to find out the truth. Please feel free to contact me as well. I would love to help!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/feeds\/8842270044693649135\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2013\/05\/breastfeeding-myths-busted.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/8842270044693649135"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7867489745594532489\/posts\/default\/8842270044693649135"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.moneyconsciousmommy.com\/2013\/05\/breastfeeding-myths-busted.html","title":"Breastfeeding Myths Busted!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh4.ggpht.com\/-CzsHPz6X9Io\/VRrXB_oKRyI\/AAAAAAAABM4\/JpaBYru9ML8\/s72-c\/20130428_163304.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});