I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I hope that all of you had an absolutely wonderful, intimate, peaceful, relaxing holiday. 

Not going to lie, working two jobs from home with two kids under 6 in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, and I’ve really slacked in all other areas of my life. (My work/life balance has never been the best).

I’m hoping that the new year brings me a little more of a routine, motivation, and ability to multi-task and accomplish all of the things I want to accomplish. 

Do you have any big plans for the New Year? Lofty goals? Affirmations you’re taking with you? ✨
THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social di THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social distancing and I still made enough for 10+ people. 

.....my bad. 

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We don’t get out much these days and can get a l We don’t get out much these days and can get a little stir crazy, as I’m sure everyone has been experiencing lately. Jake and I decided to surprise Grayson (and Sawyer but mostly Grayson) with this Drive Thru @jurassicquest experience! Thank Goodness for some socially distant activities, am I right? JQ did an awesome job of creating this and making it feel safe for all who attended. And yes, I made sure to pick up some overpriced souvenirs 😂
We got lunch after and made a day of it...in the car. Hahaha.
Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 h Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 has been a hit! 

We *do* typically spend our Halloween’s at home—so it’s business as usual over here; doing fun stuff like baking and decorating cookies, and watching movies (Monster House and Hocus Pocus have been on heavy rotation this season), and we always get pizza! 

Only thing we’re missing is Jacob. 

Happy Halloween, friends! 

Stay safe, wear your mask, and practice social distancing...for the love of god. 🎃
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How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday aft How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday afternoon? 

Grayson has been loving these @seapakshrimpco Shrimp Pals, which are essentially shrimp nuggets...and of course we had to add some of his favorite fruit, and a salad with homemade ranch dressing that I hope he at least ate a little of. Rounding it out with some chocolate animal crackers. 

Let’s be real, not all bento lunches have to be super complicated and unattainable. You know the ones. I put this balanced ass lunch together in 10 minutes (and that is including cook time). 

What is your child’s favorite thing that you pack them for lunch?
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*GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED I can’t believe it’s Oc *GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED
I can’t believe it’s October already! 🎉 🎉

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. 

From the cool weather and cozy clothes, to the warm feel good meals that just hit the spot. (And of course, Halloween!) 

To celebrate, I got together with a few of my favorite foodies to give away $200 to Whole Foods. Grab some yummy groceries for your family on us to be delivered to your door, or peruse the aisles—whatever your heart desires! 

TO ENTER: Like this post, follow the accounts below, and tag your Whole Foods loving friends!

Giveaway ends Friday, October 2 @ 11:59PM. 

Winner will be picked and announced on Saturday, October 3.

*This giveaway isn't sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Whole Foods. Good luck!*

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This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, bu This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, but this meal needed to be shared because it was so damn delicious! 

Egg Roll in a Bowl (recipe courtesy of @bunsinmyoven) came together so easily, and only required a small handful of ingredients. *(Ground meat of choice-I used pork sausage, a bag of coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Green onions for garnish)* 

I was able to throw it together, on a night where I was super stressed and trying to get dinner together in a hurry. This went from skillet to table in 10-15 minutes! 

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a long time now, and it’s definitely going into the rotation. 

As someone who works late into the evening, easy dinner recipes are CRUCIAL. That’s totally one of the reasons that I started blogging and sharing my recipes, to combine an assortment of delicious quick and easy recipes all in one place. 

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I’m definitely feeling myself and this new color. 

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Motherhood and Parenting · August 29, 2016

One Year With Grayson

(Yes, my boob is now on the internet. I don’t know how I feel about that yet).

It has been one year with Grayson in our lives. I’m just letting that sink in.

Last week was emotional to say the least. How else are you supposed to describe such a special week/day? It hits you right in the feelings. You’re celebrating this beautiful and perfect human that you brought into this world. The one you carried with you (inside you) every single day for nine months. He’s out in the world now…having birthdays and biting you and stuff.
You’re reminiscing and cherishing every moment that you have spent with them up to this point. There are some days that are a complete blur and some that I will remember forever.
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On the 17th, we celebrated Grayson’s birthday. My not so little boy turned ONE.

Grayson’s birth story has yet to grace this blog, but that’s a post for another day that I promise I’m working on. I will say though, that he has been the greatest thing to have ever happened to me. He saved my life in so many ways. He brought so much light and happiness into my life that I wasn’t sure I would ever get to experience (not to mention countless dimpled smiles).

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We share such a special bond, him and I. One that is so hard to describe. I know that all of you mommies can relate to this. I am in awe of him every single day. Some days, it’s still hard to believe that Jacob and I created someone so absolutely perfect.DSCN0725

I remember laying in bed with Jacob a couple of nights before just talking about how we couldn’t believe that it had already been a year. Of course, that’s the cliche thing to say, and I will most likely repeat it every year on his birthday.

It’s true though, I can’t believe that it has been a year. In this last year I have learned some invaluable skills. Skills that I think will better my overall quality of life. Those skills include: cutting food into little tiny bits, changing a diaper one handed while trying not to get poop on my hands, carrying 500 things at once, pooping and showering at record speed, and preparing a bottle while asleep.12316065_4241168518497_5425771266713110624_n

Let’s not forget the cross country road trip in the dead of Winter with a baby. That’s gotta be a skill. The car was off and parked, calm your tits.
Seriously, I’m putting that in my resume.

I still remember the night before I went to the hospital to be induced like it was yesterday. I was nervous, anxious, and scared. “Am I really ready for this?” “Am I ready to be someone’s mother for the rest of my life?” In all honesty, I don’t think that we’re ever really ready. There is too much pressure to have your life completely one-hundred percent together before ever having children…no one would have children if we thought and planned like that. Just my two cents.

Jacob and I decided not to go all out for his birthday this year. In all honesty, we couldn’t budget for it right now, there are just too many things going on. We also don’t know many people, having just moved back to Tennessee. So, we decided to have family over for cake. My in-laws came all the way from California to spend the week with us and to spend Grayson’s first birthday with him. The week was spent gallivanting around town seeing the sights and eating way too much food.

Here are a few pictures from his birthday that I thought I would share. Shout out to Target’s Dollar Spot for the adorable ‘Celebrate’ banner, that I will definitely be using every year.

FullSizeRender (36)The cake is from Publix and was delicious. If you order a cake from them that’s $23.49 or more, you get a free smash cake. The word free just speaks to me on a spiritual level. We needed the smash cake for his first year and smash cake photos anyways.
They let me design and pick colors for the smash cake as well. Some moms that I’ve talked to didn’t know that Publix did this, so I figured I would share that bit of information. I’m hoping that the photos will be sent to me soon from his shoot so that I can share with y’all!

FullSizeRender (56)FullSizeRender (59)FullSizeRender (60)He hated this hat. It took Jacob and I 5 minutes to distract him and convince him that he wasn’t wearing it. It’s from Party City. Sidenote: Why do hardly any stores have First Birthday hats? Is this some shit I needed to order from Etsy like 8 months in advance?

FullSizeRender (46)FullSizeRender (49)FullSizeRender (35)Out of all of the toys that he got, his favorite was this broom. Yes. The broom. Not the car, the V-Tech laptop, or the water table. The broom. He holds it in the air and chases everyone around the kitchen with it.
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Celebrating Grayson last week was a not so subtle reminder to me of how far my little family has come—together. Jacob and I survived our first year as newlyweds and parents. We haven’t quite made it through all of the obstacles placed in front of us, yet, but I know that we will. I know in my heart that we will come out of every hardship we have faced this year better and stronger and still together. Always together.

It is with a full and grateful heart that I thank everyone for reaching out to us and wishing him a happy birthday. Thank you for visiting me here weekly and being a part of our lives. My hope is that I can become more present on this blog, I am working on it. The idea of being able to connect with so many wonderful people while sharing, inspiring, encouraging, and experiencing life together is what drives me.

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And, that’s enough pictures Mom!

 

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I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I I haven’t been around these parts much lately. I hope that all of you had an absolutely wonderful, intimate, peaceful, relaxing holiday. 

Not going to lie, working two jobs from home with two kids under 6 in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat, and I’ve really slacked in all other areas of my life. (My work/life balance has never been the best).

I’m hoping that the new year brings me a little more of a routine, motivation, and ability to multi-task and accomplish all of the things I want to accomplish. 

Do you have any big plans for the New Year? Lofty goals? Affirmations you’re taking with you? ✨
THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social di THANKSGIVING 2020: The one where we were social distancing and I still made enough for 10+ people. 

.....my bad. 

#foodblogger #nashvillefoodblogger #buzzfeast #eatmunchies #epicurious #feedfeed #foodaholic #foodbeast #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodinspiration #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstyling #forkyeah #huffposttaste #instafood #seriouseats #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #bonappetit #eatingfortheinsta #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers #thanksgiving #thanksgivingplate
We don’t get out much these days and can get a l We don’t get out much these days and can get a little stir crazy, as I’m sure everyone has been experiencing lately. Jake and I decided to surprise Grayson (and Sawyer but mostly Grayson) with this Drive Thru @jurassicquest experience! Thank Goodness for some socially distant activities, am I right? JQ did an awesome job of creating this and making it feel safe for all who attended. And yes, I made sure to pick up some overpriced souvenirs 😂
We got lunch after and made a day of it...in the car. Hahaha.
Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 h Amabisca Kid’s Socially Distant Halloween 2020 has been a hit! 

We *do* typically spend our Halloween’s at home—so it’s business as usual over here; doing fun stuff like baking and decorating cookies, and watching movies (Monster House and Hocus Pocus have been on heavy rotation this season), and we always get pizza! 

Only thing we’re missing is Jacob. 

Happy Halloween, friends! 

Stay safe, wear your mask, and practice social distancing...for the love of god. 🎃
Showed all the way up. 🔵 Showed all the way up. 🔵
How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday aft How some Bento Lunchbox action for your Monday afternoon? 

Grayson has been loving these @seapakshrimpco Shrimp Pals, which are essentially shrimp nuggets...and of course we had to add some of his favorite fruit, and a salad with homemade ranch dressing that I hope he at least ate a little of. Rounding it out with some chocolate animal crackers. 

Let’s be real, not all bento lunches have to be super complicated and unattainable. You know the ones. I put this balanced ass lunch together in 10 minutes (and that is including cook time). 

What is your child’s favorite thing that you pack them for lunch?
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#foodblogger #foodie #nashvillefoodblogger #bentobox #bentoboxlunch #kidlunch #kidbento #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodlover #foodstagram #fork-yeah #instafood #spoonfeed #bonappetit #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers
*GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED I can’t believe it’s Oc *GIVEAWAY!* — CLOSED
I can’t believe it’s October already! 🎉 🎉

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. 

From the cool weather and cozy clothes, to the warm feel good meals that just hit the spot. (And of course, Halloween!) 

To celebrate, I got together with a few of my favorite foodies to give away $200 to Whole Foods. Grab some yummy groceries for your family on us to be delivered to your door, or peruse the aisles—whatever your heart desires! 

TO ENTER: Like this post, follow the accounts below, and tag your Whole Foods loving friends!

Giveaway ends Friday, October 2 @ 11:59PM. 

Winner will be picked and announced on Saturday, October 3.

*This giveaway isn't sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Instagram or Whole Foods. Good luck!*

Follow:
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@brandiamabisca 
@thegentlenursery 
@multiculturalmaven
@theurbenlife 
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@carefree_mermaid
@courtneyblacher
@momfriendblog
This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, bu This isn’t my typical “styled” food shot, but this meal needed to be shared because it was so damn delicious! 

Egg Roll in a Bowl (recipe courtesy of @bunsinmyoven) came together so easily, and only required a small handful of ingredients. *(Ground meat of choice-I used pork sausage, a bag of coleslaw mix, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Green onions for garnish)* 

I was able to throw it together, on a night where I was super stressed and trying to get dinner together in a hurry. This went from skillet to table in 10-15 minutes! 

I’ve been meaning to try this recipe for a long time now, and it’s definitely going into the rotation. 

As someone who works late into the evening, easy dinner recipes are CRUCIAL. That’s totally one of the reasons that I started blogging and sharing my recipes, to combine an assortment of delicious quick and easy recipes all in one place. 

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#foodblogger #foodie #nashvillefoodblogger #buzzfeast #eatmunchies #epicurious #feedfeed #foodaholic #foodbeast #foodblog #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodforfoodies #foodgawker #foodies #foodinspiration #foodlover #foodphotography #foodstagram #foodstyling #forkyeah #huffposttaste #instafood #seriouseats #spoonfeed #beautifulcuisines #bonappetit #eatingfortheinsta #foodbloggerfeed #foodbloggers
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#ad Using @esalon Custom Hair Color definitely darkened my tone, and created a really rich chocolate brown that I’m in love with. 🍫

Not only were my roots graying, but my ends were so dull and flat. 

I’m definitely feeling myself and this new color. 

e-Salon creates a custom, professionally mixed hair color for you...delivered right to your door. 

You totally deserve the best at home hair color, made simple. (Click through the link in my bio to find out more information about grabbing your own custom color). 
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