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Watermelon Feta Salad with Almonds (Panera Copycat)
Watermelon Feta Salad with Almonds — Inspired by Panera A bright, refreshing salad inspired by Panera’s seasonal favorite! Juicy watermelon, creamy feta, toasted almonds, quinoa, and peppery arugula all come together with a light champagne vinaigrette. Perfect for summer lunches, … [continue reading]
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Auntie Mae’s Sushi Rice
Auntie Mae’s Rice A colorful and comforting family-style sushi rice dish from Auntie Mae’s kitchen. I remember last having had Auntie Mae’s sushi rice during a family gathering in 2009. My daughter and her cousin had little adventures that day … [continue reading]
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KJ’s Cacao Banana Nut Smoothie
Smoothie-making is officially part of the daily routine now that KJ has her Vitamix in hand. Today’s blend sticks to a core trio she loves—banana, cacao, and nut butter—plus a few powerhouse extras for added nutrition and creaminess. Less ice, … [continue reading]
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My Daughter’s Chocolatey Banana Nut Butter Smoothie
My daughter whipped up this smoothie on the fly this morning, and it turned out so good I had to share. It’s rich, chocolatey, and packed with nutritious add-ins—perfect for a quick breakfast or midday boost. She blended two fresh … [continue reading]
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Erin Condren LifePlanner 2025–2026: Weekly vs. Daily Comparison
Planning for 2025–2026? Here’s Why I Still Use Erin Condren’s Weekly LifePlanner With so many digital calendars and apps promising productivity, it’s easy to overlook the simple power of a paper planner. But for many of us, putting pen to … [continue reading]
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Eastern Market Annual Flower Day 2025
Eastern Market Annual Flower Day 2025 is Sunday, May 18, 2008, 4:00am – 8:00pm. Check out their website for tips on when to get there and how to get the best deals. Detroit Historic Eastern Market is the largest historic … [continue reading]
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Berry Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Bowl
I came across an interesting treat at Costco the other day: Fichi Fig & Walnut Bites. Just two ingredients—fig and walnut. As a snack, I found them pretty wonderful. They’re smaller than a fun-size candy bar, but they deliver … [continue reading]
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Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie Bowl
I recently noticed that Earthbound Farm’s Organic Power Greens blend has disappeared from the shelves at my local Costco stores. This mix, which includes baby kale, baby spinach, and baby red and green chard, has been my go-to for smoothies … [continue reading]
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Math in Skating Budgeting for a Family Trip to the Roller Rink
Roller skating isn’t just a fun way to stay active—it’s also a great opportunity to teach kids financial literacy! Planning a family trip to the roller rink provides a hands-on lesson in budgeting, addition, and subtraction. Breaking down costs and … [continue reading]
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Finding Resilience in Unexpected Moments
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way—sometimes it’s the small stuff, other times it’s something that shakes us to our core. Recently, I encountered a situation that pushed me to my limits and tested my ability to … [continue reading]
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