^^He has so much energy! We went to T’s soccer game the other night, and Mazen had a blast running up and down the bleachers and onto the field (in between the two small-side games). Good thing he likes oatmeal for breakfast to fuel him up!! I made a big batch of whipped banana with peanut butter for…
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The Hairy Truth About Motherhood
This post is sponsored by 2-Minute Club Pura D’or Remember how Mazen affectionally called my ponytail “Big Hair”? He has always loved my hair, and for years it was a character in our house. “Good morning, Big Hair!” “Hug for Big Hair!” I think it was a comfort to him going back to breastfeeding when he…
Blue Apron vs. Plated Comparison
This post is sponsored by Blue Apron Thomas and I made Blue Apron’s Curry-Spiced Cod & Summer Squash with Ginger-Lime Raisins and Garlic Naan together the other night. We always divide the tasks so that one person does the “entree” part (the fish or meat usually) and the other works on the sauces and sides. When…
Embracing Summertime
Happy Monday! We had such a full and fun day of summery activities: camp, pool, 2x soccer. The heat has finally arrived in Virginia! I started the day with hot coffee and a tropical fruit smoothie made with Quaker oats and Vega Coconut Almond. I took Mazen to camp and came back home for a…
Friday Favs
^^HAHAHA. I am so ready to put my resting beach face back on! We swapped out the rugs in the office so we could use one of Thomas’ family rugs from his old house. I love the look (and the light!). Also, we finally hung our height ruler. Newsflash: Mazen is taller! You know what’s…
Father’s Day Care Package
This post is sponsored by American Greetings. All thoughts and opinions are my own. What do you do on Father’s Day when your father lives in a different state? In the past, I have sent him coupons and gift certificates in the mail to be used when we were together or we have celebrated a…
Summer Break Begins
Mazen and I are off to a great start for our summer break! With all the traveling I just did, I was thrilled to wake up and have nowhere to be. Of course, I do still have plenty of work to do, but I am managing that as efficiently as I can in pockets of time!…