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My Love for Coffee Finally Paid Off

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Hey, hey! Happy Friday, friends! I’m so glad that the weekend is just about here! We’re celebrating Mal’s birthday this weekend, and I cannot wait. I love birthdays so much! Well, ok, I’m just meh about my own, but I love celebrating other people’s birthdays! So, recently, I’m on the hunt for the perfect protein oatmeal combo that I can make in the microwave. I’m coming close to an awesome recipe, but I haven’t nailed it down yet. Will report back. Side note: I recently switched the type of collagen that I use to a marine one because I have a sensitivity to beef. I knowwwwww. With summer and barbecues right around the corner, it’s going to be so sad saying no to burgers right off the grill! After breakfast, I got to work on a “live” photo shoot that I did with the National Honey Board . I photographed four recipes on Monday, but then ran out of sunlight, so we bumped the final one. And, guys, I seriously can’t wait to share this collection of recipes with you!! So much deliciou

I Tried Goat Milk (and Liked It)

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Good morning, friends! How’s your Thursday going so far? I feel like this week has been a whirlwind, which is a nice change from the previous couple of weeks where I felt like I was a day ahead, but life was really a day behind. Whomp whomp. Anyway, my morning yesterday started bright and early with a walk around the neighborhood with my favorite pug dog. I typically walk Murphy before Mal leaves for school, and I soooo love our early morning routine together. After our walk, it was time for coffee! My taste for it has come back (hooray!), but I don’t crave it like I used to… well, in the quantities that I used to. I used to drink coffee all morning long. I would typically stop in the afternoon (unless it was a special occasion), but I would sometimes drink three 16-ounce glasses most mornings. Now, I’m good with one 16-ouncer in the morning and don’t crave anymore once I finish it. It’s quite the change for me, but I like it. It makes me appreciate my morning glass of Joe a lot m

Mother’s Day Eve

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Happy, happy “mudders” day to all you moms!! And daughters and grandmoms and friends and spouses of moms. And basically anyone who helps to raise our children —  teachers, doctors, coaches, counselors, friends — we thank you! After all, it takes a village. I’ll be sharing my Mother’s Day recap tomorrow but first, Mother’s Day Eve, as Mazen called it! Friday, Mazen was with Matt (making me a special MD treat!) and I worked till the clock struck 6, which meant I had a glass of wine to keep me company for that last hour ; ) The weather here Friday was dreary and wet, so T and I had a pizza and movie night. Saturday morning I took Mazen to cooking club!! They were having a special Mother’s Day class so the kids could prepare a special meal for their moms. Such a perfect idea! Thomas and I took the opportunity to go out to breakfast Mariebette . We had an epic breakfast of pastries, baked eggs, and cappuccino! Afterwards, we ran some errands and I treated myself to a gel man