A Cinco Drinko – Coconut Mango Margaritas

Good morning everyone! Happy Cinco de Mayo! The quarantine is definitely making Cinco de Mayo plans look a little different for everyone this year!

Since we will be home and not out at a restaurant, we decided to share a twist on a regular mango margarita that you can make at home. My husband is OBSESSED with Bai Flavored water. They are SO SO good and there are so many different flavors! We’ve always said how tasty they would be in all different types of mixed drinks and cocktails – you could really get creative!

We decided we wanted to doctor up a coconut mango inspired margarita in honor of Cinco de Mayo. This is a slushie margarita and can be adjusted in many different ways to fit your taste palette.

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Thursday Thoughts: Dear Quarantine Time

Over the past several weeks particularly, I have found myself thinking what life is going to be like after we come out from our homes and gradually start returning to “normal” life (and I use that lightly). There are so many things we took for granted and having that “freedom” taken from us has really made me appreciate the little things more. During this time, I’ve also discovered to not be so hard on myself, which I explain down below. I’m sure so many of us can relate to this, and hope this can help you get through the “final” stretch.

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A Day in the Life – Stay Home Order Edition

“Just another manic Monday!” You know what makes me chuckle…is the fact that I should not be feeling this way towards Monday. We are at home. There is nowhere to go or be. Yet, I still find myself getting that Monday feeling still.

Anyway, Happy Monday – I thought today would be they perfect day to share a Day in the Life post! Last week I decided to take pictures throughout the day to show you how we go about our days around here. I LOVE when other people do these posts and so I figured I would do the same and share our Day in the Life – quarantine edition that is…

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What We’re Cookin’ Wednesday – Feeding Kids

I am always interested in seeing what other people are serving their kids for lunches and dinners. I try my best to feed my kiddos healthy meals as much as possible, but I also want them to EAT too. Luckily, my kids do crave fruits and veggies A LOT – so that is not the issue. Today I am sharing some lunches, dinners and snacks we have around here. By no means am I an absolute health nut. We do the best we can around here so I am sharing realistic meals that the kids really enjoy!

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TAKE TWO: Spring Garden Tour: Pruning and Maintenance

My plan was to share some pruning and maintenance tips from my garden last Thursday, but we woke up to 3 inches of snow…terrible!

This weekend I was out cleaning some of my gardens and decided to share some tips, pics and videos with you on how I maintain and prune in the spring. I live in Zone 6a where we have cold and snowy winters. Step 1, it’s important to know your zone – this will help you determine what plants will survive in your climate.

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Let’s Look: The Inside of Your Purse

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Today, I’m linking up with some of my favorite blogs to take a look at the inside of my purse. At first, I wasn’t really planning to join this link up because 1. It’s a mess. 2. It’s nothing to write home about, but when I thought about it, I felt like there were some completely random/useful things I could share.

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Let’s Look: Easter at Our House

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Today, I’m linking up with some of my favorite blogs to share a look inside Easter at our house. WOW, this post – so so fun to do, but also had me crying A TON. I was browsing my pictures looking through old videos and pictures to show you some examples of some traditions we have carried over from our families and sheesh did it bring on the waterworks.

Easter is my FAVORITE – not only the significance of this Holy Day – but I also love all the colors associated with this holiday and its’ season. Once we celebrate Easter, I start itching to get in the flower beds outside, wishing for warm weather to stay and start looking forward to many days spent outside!

Now, here’s a look at how we do Easter at our house! It is going to be sad that Easter will be celebrated a little different this year, but we will try to make the most of it…

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Tip Jar Tuesday: Easter Basket Ideas

One of the things I look forward to all year is putting together my kid’s Easter baskets! Just like Christmas, it is so fun to watch pure joy and happiness happen right in front of us.

This year though, circumstances are a bit different. I was lucky enough to HAVE to run in to Target to pick up baby wipes that I could not place for order pickup and quickly went through the toy/Easter section to grab some of the staple items I am always putting in their baskets.

I figured I would share some of the items I put in my kid’s baskets this year! It is nothing earth shattering given the fact I couldn’t browse through the store for things – which is one of my favorite things to do every spring!

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Look For Less – Spring Home Decor

Spring is here! Yay, I love the colors of spring decor. So refreshing and bright, that alone just puts me in the best mood! I LOVE seeing how other people decorate their houses every season and figured I would share some things spring things I place around our house!

I know I’ve mentioned this in other posts, I like to decorate around my staple decor pieces – adding seasonal touches here and there. As my decoration inventory grows year after year, I’m sure it may be a different story, but for now, this is how I decorate our house.

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What We’re Cookin’ Wednesday – Two Weeks of Dinner

I don’t know about you, but lunches and dinners have just been different around here lately. First off, the convenience of heading out to the grocery store whenever and wherever you want is no longer – therefore you are forced to map out your meals or “work with” what you have.

Second, is it me, or are the kids eating/snacking more than normal?! I think I have been more aware as I am “rationing” them given the circumstances – another factor, adding another adult to our lunch crew, that can chew up some of the goods too!

Anyway, I figured I would share a look into our dinners for the past two weeks to give you some ideas and/or provide some help during these not so normal times. If you are able to have groceries delivered or can do curbside pick up- I am hoping this can give you a sense of what you will need to have on hand (at least a broad overview!).

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