tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11193701543638608562024-03-05T00:07:11.382-05:00Top Knots and Curly LocksAngela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-86200844601129755532016-06-09T04:30:00.000-04:002016-06-11T20:43:03.987-04:00Blueberry Streusel Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Blueberry Streusel Muffins</b></div>
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Are you ready for some low-carb muffins? You heard me right: low-carb muffins! These muffins use a mixture of almond and coconut flours to create a tasty treat. You'd never know these muffins are healthy! I've been known to crumble them up and use them as shortcake when making strawberry shortcakes -- they're <i>that</i> good!</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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For the muffins:</div>
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6 tbsp butter</div>
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1/4 cup sugar substitute (I use coconut sugar, my mom uses <a href="http://www.wheylow.com/" target="_blank">Whey Low</a>)</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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2 tsp vanilla extract</div>
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1 cup almond flour</div>
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2 tbsp coconut flour</div>
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pinch of salt</div>
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2 tsp baking powder</div>
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1/4 tsp xantham gum</div>
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1/3 cup almond milk</div>
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2/3 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, either is fine!)</div>
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For the streusel:</div>
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2 tbsp butter</div>
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1/2 cup almond flour</div>
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1 1/2 tbsp sugar substitute</div>
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1 tbsp coconut flour</div>
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<b>Directions:</b></div>
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees</div>
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In a mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until smooth</div>
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Add the eggs one at a time and beat well</div>
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In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients</div>
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Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet mixture</div>
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Mix in almond milk</div>
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Stir in blueberries</div>
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Grease a muffin pan and divide the batter (I usually get 9 muffins)</div>
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In a separate bowl, melt the butter</div>
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Add in the rest of the streusel ingredients</div>
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Stir until a dough forms</div>
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Sprinkle over the muffins</div>
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Bake for 22 minutes</div>
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Remove from oven, cool and enjoy!</div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-65991093825867059782016-06-08T04:30:00.000-04:002016-06-08T04:30:44.675-04:00Stranded With: Netflix Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Wednesday everyone! I'm linking up with <a href="http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shay</a> and <a href="http://tabanderika.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erika</a> for Stranded With... Today's theme is all about what 3 Netflix series we would take with us. I don't know about you, but I'm loving that this island has Netflix on it! :)</div>
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First up, I would take <i>Friends </i>with me. I was late to the party -- I was only 3 when the show came out -- but recently binge watched the entire series and am obsessed. It's such an easy, fun show to watch. I would come home after a long day of work and instantly press play on <i>Friends</i> and forget about everything else going on.</div>
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What to say about <i>Gilmore Girls</i>? I adore this show and need to have it with me when I'm stranded on an island. I watched this show with my mom and we can't wait for the reboot on Netflix! I love Lorelai and Rory and Sookie and Luke and Lane and Emily and Richard and you get the picture. The show is sweet, it's funny, it's emotional, it's perfect. My mom is my best friend and I love seeing the mother/daughter relationship between Lorelai and Rory in the show.</div>
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I love my crime shows so I'd have to bring along <i>Law & Order: SVU</i> with me. Let's face it, after watching as many episodes as I have, I'm pretty much a police officer. ;) haha. But seriously, can I please be Olivia Benson?</div>
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Here's a look at the themes to come:</div>
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I can't wait to see everyone else's shows, I'm always looking to add to my "to-watch" list. Also, I'm pretty pumped for next month!</div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-44136195926247270112016-05-25T04:30:00.000-04:002016-05-25T04:30:22.410-04:00Rose Recap: The Bachelorette Episode 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to Rose Recap for <i>The Bachelorette</i>. I'm so excited for this season and love JoJo (and her Mom)! </div>
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I would be lying if I said the first time a commercial for the season came on I didn't jump up and dance around.</div>
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Did you guys see the guys pictures and bios on <a href="http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette/news/updates/the-bachelorette-2016-season-12-contestants-revealed" target="_blank">ABC</a>? Is it just me or do all the guys look the same and just ehhh? Let's hope that it was just bad pictures and they're more impressive on the show.</div>
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Can we talk about JoJo's bod as she's walking on the beach? Would someone please get me her trainer's info -- and her stylist? Meanwhile, I'm over here eating Nutella macaroons while watching. Whoops.</div>
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Before JoJo can start her journey, she meets up with former bachelorettes Kaitlyn, Ali and Des. I love seeing all these former bachelorettes together, but since Des is the only one from the show who is married, I'd take her advice over the others.</div>
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Time to meet some of the "extraordinary" bachelors before JoJo does. Doesn't Grant look like the hot felon that made headlines a few years ago?</div>
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C'mon James, really, you're job description is "Bachelor Superfan"? We know that's just a creative way to say you're unemployed. </div>
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And then there's Evan who runs a chain of Erectile Dysfunction places. At least he has an actual job title...I guess. Alright, I have a soft spot for Luke. He's a farmer, a war vet and went to West Point. (I know people who went to West Point and went to a dance there my senior year of high school.)</div>
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First out of the limo is Jordan and he tells a sweet story that his parents only knew each other for a few months and have been married for 36 years.</div>
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Will steals the first kiss of the season using his fortune teller but JoJo wasn't really feeling it. Then Jordan steals her and has the first <i>real</i> kiss of the season. JoJo is digging her time with Chad, but he seems really arrogant in his ITMs and has been putting other guys down all night. </div>
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The guys are really taking advantage of the free alcohol and Daniel really indulges in it and pokes Evan in the belly button which really puzzles/angers him. If only it stopped there, Daniel then takes clothes off and jumps in the pool. #theresoneveryseason The guys are so drunk and even walks in on JoJo's interviews but she stays classy and handles it well.</div>
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I loved Jake on Jillian's season of <i>The Bachelorette</i> but was let down with his season of <i>The Bachelor</i> then was ready to be rid of him after <i>Dancing With the Stars</i> and <i>Bachelor Pad.</i> But it's been a few years since he's been on camera so it's time to try to get back in the spotlight. Little did we know that Jake is a close family friend and JoJo says he's almost like a brother to her and she has no idea why he would be there. He says he wants her to find love and wish her luck. Please, like he couldn't have done that over the phone or before the show filmed? No, of course not, he needed to do that on camera.</div>
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Back to the rose ceremony, here's who's continuing on the journey for love with JoJo: Luke, Wells, James Taylor, Grant, Derek, Christian, Chad, Chase, Alex, Robby, Brandon, James F., Ali, Santa (aka one of the Nicks), Will, James S. (James is the new Lauren this season -- there were 4 last season!), Vinny, Evan and Daniel.</div>
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Happy Wednesday everyone! I'm linking up with <a href="http://shullfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shay</a> and <a href="http://tabanderika.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Erika</a> for Stranded With... Today's theme is books and you have no idea how hard this is for me; I love love love reading! I'm sure if you ask me again in a week I'll give you different answers. Can I just take my Kindle and have that count as one book? Kidding, kidding! Except not really. ;) These are my answers...for now.</div>
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<i>Sophie's Heart</i> by Lori Wick</div>
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This was the first book of Lori's that I read and was instantly hooked. It's such an uplifting and inspiring story and made me strive to be a better person. I often found myself asking "What would Sophie do?" Lori Wick is a great Christian romance/fiction author and this book has been one of my favorites for years.</div>
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<i>The Christmas Tree</i> by Julie Salamon</div>
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Now I know it's not Christmastime, but this book holds a special place in my heart. Before my Nana died, we would make Chex Mix and read Christmas books while it baked every year. This was one of the first books we read together and one of my favorite ones that we read. I would be very specific that the copy of the book I take with me be the copy my Nana gave me, that way I would have some of her with me.</div>
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If you're interested in linking up with us, here's a list of topics for the year!</div>
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It's Tuesday so that means I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: left;"> today for Show and Tell Tuesdays and today is all about my personal style. I don't even know where to start. I'm as comfortable in a plaid button down as I am all dolled up in a dress. I love anything from boho to girly and lots of bows. I figured the best way to share my personal style is to share my Pinterest boards. After all, that is what I would buy if I had unlimited funds!</span></div>
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<i>Orphan Train</i> by Christina Baker Kline</div>
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This was my book club read of the month and while it's not something I would have selected on my own to read, I'm glad I did. The story was very interesting. I'd never heard of orphan trains before. Back in the early 20th century, orphans were put on a train and it made stops allowing people the chance to adopt the orphans. This story follows someone who was an orphan on the train and then intertwines it into modern day as she forms an unlikely friendship with a teenage orphan.</div>
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<i>The Royal We</i> by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan</div>
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I'd heard so much about this book that I couldn't wait to read it. It's loosely inspired by William and Kate and as someone who loves all things royals, I had to read it. Parts of this book were really good and parts of this book were really long. The parts that were good were good! I'm talking staying up late reading good. The parts that were long were well...long. I'm not someone daunted by long books, but at 454 pages, there were parts of the book that were very slow moving and felt the book could have done without. All in all, though, I did like the book.</div>
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<i>UnSweetined </i>by Jodie Sweetin</div>
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I grew up watching her on <i>Full House</i>, recently binge watched her on <i>Fuller House</i> and am currently watching her on <i>Dancing With The Stars.</i> I knew Jodie Sweetin suffered substance abuse problems but had no idea just how much. At times, I felt like the book glamorized substance abuse because she would talk about what a great time she was having while using and I never really felt her pain when she hit rock bottom. It's sad what drugs can do to people. The book really skims the surface and doesn't get too deep when it comes to feelings or <i>Full House</i> details.</div>
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<i>Cupcakes and Cowboys</i> by Lindzee Armstrong</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By now you guys know about my obsession with <a href="http://www.lindzeearmstrong.com/" target="_blank">Lindzee Armstrong</a> books, right? Her latest book is a novella in the <i>Curl Up With a Cowboy</i> anthology. <span style="background-color: white;">First off, being from West Virginia and loving to bake, I instantly fell in love with the name of the book. I mean who doesn't love cowboys and who doesn't love cupcakes? As I read the book, I fell in love with the story and the characters, too. A small town girl is left at the altar by her Hollywood star fiancee. When a hot, new Hollywood star comes to her ranch to do research for his latest part, Cassidy must decide if she can let go of the past and let someone in, or if her ex-fiancee has scarred her for life when it comes to dating actors. Yet another great, clean read by Lindzee.</span></span></div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-82136095135014010912016-04-25T04:30:00.000-04:002016-04-25T04:30:11.567-04:00Garlic Garlic Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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By now you guys know how much I love Tastefully Simple's Garlic Garlic seasoning, right? Well, at more than $10 a bottle, I decided it was time to make my own version and save some money? It's super easy to make and tastes just like the manufactured version.</div>
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4 tablespoons dried, minced garlic</div>
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1 tablespoon dried, minced onion</div>
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1 teaspoon sea salt</div>
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1 teaspoon garlic powder</div>
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1/2 teaspoon dried chives</div>
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1/2 teaspoon dried dill</div>
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You can use this as a seasoning, but to make the dip I love so much, mix 1/2 cup mayo with 1/2 cup sour cream and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning; chill for an hour and then serve.</div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-91114656623370819792016-04-22T04:30:00.000-04:002016-04-22T12:00:06.923-04:00Friday Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I'm linking up with<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Narci</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><a href="http://www.tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Erika</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to share this week's Friday Favorites! I don't know about you guy, but this week was tough and I'm so glad it's Friday. I'm headed into NYC today to meet up with a friend from high school who now lives in Texas.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Did you guys see my spaghetti squash pizza casserole? If not, you need to check it out <a href="http://topknotsandcurlylocks.blogspot.com/2016/04/spaghetti-squash-pizza-casserole.html" target="_blank">here</a>, it's super simple to make and yummy as well!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">The weather in Jersey has finally been nice and I was able to run outside in SHORTS!! Can you tell I was just a little excited about that?</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">My commute to work can take anywhere from 45-60 minutes so I've recently gotten into listening to podcasts. I've only listened to 2 so far from <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/allegedly-with-theo-von/id1020877360?mt=2" target="_blank">Allegedly</a>, but I've loved them. I was introduced the the podcast because Cheryl Burke from <i>Dancing With The Stars</i> was on an episode. These do contain some language and more mature themes at time, but it was worth it to get a little inside scoop on DWTS!</span></div>
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Is anyone else watching <i>The Catch</i> on ABC? I am and I love it! I'm pretty sure I was a spy/private investigator in another life because I love stuff like this. It took a little time to accept the fact that Peter Krause is the bad guy in this show, he'll always be Adam Braverman to me.</div>
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And speaking of TV shows, have you seen this picture from the relaunch of <i>Gilmore Girls</i>?!?!?! I died when I saw it! Kirk and Jess in one picture? YES PLEASE! I'm so excited for this show so I have a feeling it will make more than one appearance here on Friday Favorites. You can see more behind the scenes pictures <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/this-selfie-of-milo-ventimiglia-proves-hes-still-the-hottest#.bja3DAaxM" target="_blank">here</a>. #lukeandlorelaiforever</div>
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I'm linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/" target="_blank">The Pleated Poppy</a> today for What I Wore Wednesday.</div>
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I threw a black cardigan on before I headed out for the day. This cardigan is so old, it's from hen I worked at aerie in high school.</div>
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Who doesn't love pizza? When trying to be healthy, pizza is one of the first things to be eliminated. That is until you try out this spaghetti squash pizza casserole! It's low-carb and delicious.</div>
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1 pound Italian sausage (I use a mix of sweet and hot)</div>
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4 cups cooked spaghetti squash</div>
3 cups marinara sauce<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 tsp sea salt<br />
1/2 tsp oregano<br />
1/2 tsp garlic powder<br />
pepperoni<br />
1/2 cup parmesan cheese<br />
1 cup mozzarella cheese<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 9x12 inch pan<br />
Brown sausage and drain grease<br />
Add in marinara sauce, eggs, sea salt, oregano and garlic powder<br />
Stir in spaghetti squash<br />
Pour mixture into pan<br />
Top with a layer of pepperoni and sprinkle with parmesan cheese<br />
Cover with a layer of mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni<br />
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly<br />
Enjoy!Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-23040619396213027782016-04-06T04:30:00.000-04:002016-04-06T04:30:23.557-04:00What I Wore Wednesday<span style="text-align: center;">I'm linking up with </span><a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">The Pleated Poppy</a><span style="text-align: center;"> today for What I Wore Wednesday. Last week tricked us by thinking spring was here, but it's. We're back to 40 degree weather with a threat of snow. I wore this one day when it was spring-like and it made me so happy!</span><br />
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Top & Necklace: Charming Charlie's//Pants: Buffalo (From Marshall's!)//Shoes: Coach</div>
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Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I'm linking up with<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Narci</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><a href="http://www.tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Erika</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to share this week's Friday Favorites! </span><span style="text-align: center;">This week it's all about my new FabFitFun box! You can sign up to get yours </span><a href="http://xo.fff.me/cxNff" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="text-align: center;">! By using </span><a href="http://xo.fff.me/cxNff" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">this</a><span style="text-align: center;"> link, you'll save $10 and get $283 worth of product for just $39.99! Are you ready for a peek inside?</span></div>
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I get some of the best jewelry from FabFitFun and this one is no exception. The necklace says "dream" and I've worn it pretty much every day since getting it.</div>
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Herb Garden by Makerskit</div>
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I love growing herbs and vegetables and I can't wait to plant this! It came with mint, basil and thyme; plus, how cute is the wooden box?</div>
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Not only did I get all these items, I also got a gift card to 31 Bits and Sterling Forever. </div>
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Have I convinced you to sign up for your own box yet? If so, go <a href="http://xo.fff.me/cxNff" target="_blank">here</a> to save $10.</div>
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<a href="http://topknotsandcurlylocks.blogspot.com/2016/01/friday-favorites-fabfitfun-edition.html" target="_blank">Winter 2016</a></div>
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Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-20428720421008132012016-03-31T04:30:00.000-04:002016-03-31T17:33:38.862-04:00March Book Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If that's not true love, then I don't know what is. Here's a look at the books I read this month.</div>
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<i>Me Before You</i> by Jojo Moyes</div>
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I read this book several years ago but it was the assigned book for my book club this month so I read it again. The first time around, I thought it was just okay, but enjoyed it more this time around. After reading the book and seeing previews for the movie, I'm excited for it to be released in June. </div>
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<i>Where You'll Find Me</i> by Natasha Friend</div>
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This is another one of those books I picked up from work and it was just okay. The story follows a middle school girl who is forced to live with her dad and stepmom after her mom is diagnosed as bi-polar. To top it all off, her BFF has just dumped her and her stepmom is only 10 years older than she is. I wish the relationships would have been developed more than what they were.</div>
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<i>I Said Yes</i> by Emily Maynard Johnson</div>
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If you guys know anything about me by now, you know I LOVE The Bachelor franchise. As soon as Emily's book was released, I had to get my hands on it. She is a WV girl, you know! ;) The book was an easy read but nowhere near as juicy as I would have liked. I wanted more details than what she shared. I liked learning about her life before the show, but the portions about the show and the failed relationships were just kind of blah. Then when she got to present day, I felt her relationship with her husband was rushed in writing and just kind of thrown in there. Also, I wish there would have been pictures in the book, I want to see behind the scenes pictures from the show! Maybe it was just my e-reader edition?</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">What books have you read this month? I'm always up for suggestions! Be sure to follow me on </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10065567-angela" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Goodreads</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to keep up with all my reads!</span></div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-86845064069625976542016-03-30T04:30:00.000-04:002016-03-30T04:30:20.125-04:00What I Wore Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/" target="_blank">The Pleated Poppy</a> today for What I Wore Wednesday. My mom and I went to Lord & Taylor last week and did some serious damage. Everything was on sale, everything. One of my favorite tops is from this shopping spree. I just got it but have already worn it approximately 54864 times. #sorryimnotsorry It's perfect for this weather and I'm obsessed with it. </div>
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My shoes are from last year and almost sold out, so I found <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/toms-desert-wedge-bootie-women/4034024?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=BLACK+SUEDE&resultback=396" target="_blank">this</a> option for you, too.</div>
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It's Tuesday so that means I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: left;"> today for Show and Tell Tuesdays and today is all about the mixtape to different stages of our life! Ohhhh, this is a hard one. I love music and am always singing a song of some sort so to narrow it down is going to be tough. Just go ahead and assume that if I could, I would list every Taylor Swift song, but I'll try to limit myself.</span></div>
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<i>Ironic</i> by Alanis Morisette</div>
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I must have been about 5 and my dad and I would drive around Miami to "get gas" (meaning we drove for 45 minutes to an hour listening to this CD, sipping Dr. Pepper and finally stopping for gas). This is one of my earliest memories of music and I loved that time spent with just my dad listening to <i>Ironic. </i>Along with Alanis, he would also throw in a little bit of this</div>
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<i>Brown Eyed Girl</i> by Van Morrison</div>
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Elementary school brought lots of Hanson, 98 Degrees (my first concert!), NSYNC, Britney Spears, Spice Girls, Christina Aguilera and my introduction Broadway.</div>
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<i>Where is the Love?</i> by Black Eyed Peas</div>
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<i>Welcome to My Life</i> by Simple Plan</div>
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Then, in high school, my world changed. I still loved pop and Broadway music, but I was introduced to country music by way of Taylor Swift.</div>
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<i>Teardrops On My Guitar</i> by Taylor Swift</div>
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<i>Don't Stop Believin'</i> by Journey</div>
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My sophomore year of high school, I was in the show <i>CATS</i> and we played this song nonstop: before shows, after shows, during intermission, whenever! I still can't help but smile with this song comes on because <i>CATS</i> was a really important time in my life when I made so many new friendships and deepened others.</div>
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<i>In Better Hands</i> by Natalie Grant</div>
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Tragedy struck my small down several times during high school and this song helped me through. A car accident claimed the lives of two school members my sophomore year and then my senior year, a friend's mom and sister died in a car accident. I remember hearing this song and just crying thinking of the lives lost and knowing they were in better hands.</div>
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Then came college. I had never been away from home before so moving 4 hours away was a change for me. While the transition was fairly easy, I did have a rough month or so and this song really helped me get through that time.</div>
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<i>Sweet Silver Lining </i>by Kate Voegele</div>
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<i>Home is Where the Heart Is</i> by Lady Antebellum</div>
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I love listening to these songs when I miss West Virginia because they both give us a shout out!</div>
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<i>Valerie</i> by Amy Winehouse</div>
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Performing at an open mic was something on my bucket list and this was the first song my brother and I performed together in public.</div>
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<i>Play it Again</i> by Luke Bryan</div>
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<i>Welcome to New York</i> by Taylor Swift</div>
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<i>This is Me</i> by Rachel Reinert</div>
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I can't wait to see everyone else's mixtapes and be introduced to some new music! Happy Tuesday! :)</div>
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Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I'm linking up with<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Narci</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><a href="http://www.tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Erika</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to share this week's Friday Favorites!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I know I'm a little late to the party, but I'm obsessed with <i>Friends</i>. I just binge watched it for the first time and can't believe it took me this long. My life feels so empty now that I can't end my day with an episode (or four) to relax. I have a feeling this show will be on repeat when I need a break from watching dramas.</span></div>
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For Christmas this year, I got a Kitchenaid Immersion Blender and was a little puzzled at first. What was I going to do with it? Sure, I love to cook, but I'd gone 25 years without one so why now? Let me tell you, 25 years without one was too long! No wonder this was our go-to wedding present for everyone last year, I love it! I use it for everything: to make smoothies, to make muffins, to make mousse, even to make oat flour! Sorry, Santa, for questioning your judgement when it came to this gift. ;)</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Can I just say how excited I am that JoJo is the new bachelorette? I was totally Team JoJo during Ben's season and was heartbroken he didn't pick her. Chris Harrison really had me going during the announcement and when he finally said it was JoJo, I may or may not have screamed in my hotel room! Also, did you see this picture that ABC Exec <a href="https://twitter.com/Millsy11374?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank">Robert Mills</a> tweeted?</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">LOVE that JoJo's mom is drinking from the bottle again! Also, I love JoJo's dress. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">If you have an extra $450 laying around, you can pick up the Alexander Wang dress for yourself <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-by-alexander-wang-slash-detail-stretch-blend-bandeau-dress/4201766?contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&resultback=853&cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=15&cm_ite=1&siteId=QFGLnEolOWg-3Ns9jmfUqTAaO6mF3GyK9Q" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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I posted this on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelampino/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> earlier this week and couldn't help sharing it again. Ain't that the truth though? #ihearttarget</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Have you guys had the Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic Seasoning? If not, you need to. I'm obsessed with garlic and make a dip out of it and it's seriously the best thing ever. I made it on a Sunday evening and it was gone by Thursday. Sadly, I live by myself so I have no one else to blame for the disappearance of the dip. #iheartgarlic #gottakeepthevampiresaway #maybethisiswhyimsingle</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend! xo</span></div>
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If you're anything like me, you live for Chili's Skillet Queso...and I mean live for it. As in you'll sometimes order it and eat it as your meal. Does anyone else do this? No? Just me? Ok. #sorryimnotsorry. Anyway, I was really craving it the other day, but didn't want to <strike>put pants on and leave my couch</strike> head out so I decided to make it myself and guess what? It's super easy to make! All I need now is the personal sized skillet and I'm good to go!</div>
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16 oz block of Velvet cheese, cubed</div>
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1 can Hormel chili with beans</div>
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1/2 cup to 1 cup of milk (depending on desired thickness)</div>
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Combine all the ingredients on the stove over medium heat, stirring frequently until cheese is melted</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-72060496288390707252016-03-02T04:30:00.000-05:002016-03-02T04:30:14.153-05:00Rose Recap: The Bachelor Episode 9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We've heard time and time again that this week is the most pivotal week because it's fantasy suites and the bachelor and the ladies get time off camera to "talk."</div>
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We start off with Ben walking through his hotel room in Jamaica and he tests the bed by pressing down on it. Anyone else catch that?</div>
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Ben opens up about Caila and how loves her smile, but he's worried she can't express herself and he's not sure that she can love someone.</div>
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Next up, Ben reflects on Lauren and how seeing her was the closest thing to love at first sight but he wonders if this is too good to be true. He's already saying he can't picture his life without her.</div>
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And last but not least, Ben talks about JoJo and how he's more himself than ever around her but her hometown date is still in the back of his mind.</div>
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It's date time and Caila is up first, Ben says he feels that their relationship is the deepest one.</div>
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The two go rafting on something that looks like it's a little more than logs taped together.</div>
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As they travel down the river, conversation isn't <i>flowing</i> easily -- there's a lot of silence.</div>
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Caila is too worried about disrupting the mood of the date to ask the tough questions she has.</div>
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Caila opens up to Ben and says she was off today because it finally hit her that there are two other women in the running.</div>
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Then she drops the bomb that she's in love with him and she "can feel in his breath that he feels the same."</div>
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Now that Ben knows Caila loves him, it's time to give her the key to the fantasy suite and of course she accepts.</div>
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Fresh off his overnight with Caila, Ben has his date with Lauren. Question: Does he go from one overnight date straight to the next or does he get a day in between?</div>
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The two take off in a boat and go to a private beach where they will help release a nest of sea turtles.</div>
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I've seen sea turtles hatch and go to the ocean and it's the sweetest, funniest thing ever.</div>
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During their conversation, they both agree that the other one is too good for them.</div>
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Lauren wants to tell Ben she loves him, but, like Caila, she's letting the other relationships get to her.</div>
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Did these girls not know what they signed up for? Of course there are other relationships! That's the whole gist of the show.</div>
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Lauren tells Ben he is the man of her dreams which prompts Ben to invite her to the fantasy suite -- which she accepts.</div>
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Once they get to the room, Lauren is all, "There's something I've been meaning to tell you" and she says she's in love with him and has wanted to tell him that for a while.</div>
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Instead of the usual awkward thank you, Ben responds by telling Lauren he's known that he's in love with her for a while as well.</div>
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And he tells her this not once, not twice, but FOUR times on camera.</div>
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I'm pretty sure that's breaking the rules. You're gonna be in trouble, mister!</div>
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After dropping the L-bomb on Lauren, it's time to go have a date with JoJo.</div>
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Thank you, JoJo! It's about time we got one of these run and jump hugs!</div>
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It's been a while since we've had a helicopter date so that's what these two do: take a helicopter to a waterfall. Isn't that what everyone does on a date?</div>
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Also, Ben totally needs to pull his trunks up...or not! ;)</div>
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JoJo doesn't wait until dinner, she tells Ben at the waterfall that she loves him and he responds with another I love you! What a rule breaker!</div>
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Ben says how incredible it is to get to spend the night with the woman he loves...ummmm, didn't he just do that last night?</div>
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And if things weren't awkward enough after telling two girl in 24 hours that he loves them, JoJo and Ben talk about her hometown date. JoJo says they were protective and nervous and they will love him once they seem them in real life. I doubt they'll love him anywhere near as much as they love her.</div>
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Now it's time for Ben to offer JoJo the fantasy suite key which she happily accepts.</div>
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Ben and JoJo are so adorable the next morning telling one another how cute they are. </div>
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I mean is this not the cutest? How precious is Ben with his backpack getting ready to leave?</div>
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So let's recap the on-camera I love you's: Lauren and JoJo are at 4 while poor Caila is at 0.</div>
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<strike>The producers</strike> A little birdie told Caila she needs to remind Ben she's still there so she heads off to his hotel room to find him.</div>
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If you're dating 3 people, how awkward must this be because you legit have no idea which of your 3 girlfriends it is.</div>
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Instead of spending the afternoon together like Caila had planned, Ben takes this as his opportunity to send her home.</div>
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After Ben puts Caila in the car, she jumps out and wants answers to questions, mainly if he knew before this week and he said no.</div>
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Sidenote: I'm very proud of Caila for putting on a seatbelt in the car...even if she didn't put it on correctly. #canyoutellimadoctorskid?</div>
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She also said she feels like her purpose in life is to love people, but hasn't she been saying the whole season she isn't sure she can love him? I'm confused.</div>
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It's time for the rose ceremony and let me tell ya, it's a real nail biter.</div>
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Always. Isn't that right? I was so against e-readers until I traveled abroad and realized I couldn't pack all the books I need. Now that I have one, I'm obsessed. Don't get me wrong, I still prefer an actual book, but thanks to my e-reader, I have an endless supply of books at my fingertips at all times. Isn't that crazy?</div>
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<i>Big Little Lies</i> by Liane Moriarty</div>
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<i>The Choice</i> by Nicholas Sparks</div>
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I read this book several years ago but wanted to reread it before I saw the movie. This isn't one of my favorite books of his. That being said, I love Gabby and Travis' relationship, but after reading all but one of Nicholas Sparks' books, there are others of his that I like more.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">What books have you read this month? I'm always up for suggestions! Be sure to follow me on </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10065567-angela" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Goodreads</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to keep up with all my reads!</span></div>
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Let me start by saying, I think Ben's stylist was on vacation this week. Did you see the pants we was wearing in the beginning the episode? His short shorts? What about the old-man cardigan he was wearing when he went to JoJo's?</div>
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We start the date out on Laguna Beach with Amanda. She gives Ben a quick rundown of her girls and then they arrive and hearts all over Bachelor Nation melted as we were introduced to Kinsley and Charlie.</div>
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Look at those cute little pigtails and the sass Kins is giving Ben and all the cameras! How precious!</div>
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Kinsley (the older daughter) is a little more receptive to Ben than Charlie is, but they're going to make him work for their friendship. They have him building sandcastles, chasing one another and flying kites.</div>
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After a day at the beach, Amanda's girls are worn out as they drive back to meet the parents.</div>
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Amanda's parents aren't completely sold on Ben just yet and question if he's ready to be an instant dad.</div>
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Amanda sits down with her mom and opens up about how embarrassed she was when she got divorced and she completely broke my heart.</div>
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Meanwhile, Amanda's dad grills Ben and reiterates how the kids need to come first and how much his life would change becoming a stepdad.</div>
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Next stop is Portland with Lauren B. and we learn that Portland is the city of roses. I can only assume that the city sponsors the show and that all roses used are from Portland.</div>
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Then, Lauren takes Ben to a whiskey library. I didn't know these places existed, but I need to visit one now. This place is gorgeous! Is anyone else up for a trip to Portland with me? Before you get too comfy, it's time to meet the family.</div>
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And in a shocking turn of events, Olivia is there -- just kidding! Did anyone else see a resemblance between Olivia and Mollie? Luckily the resemblance stops with looks and doesn't go onto personality.</div>
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The family sits down to dinner and we learn that Lauren's dad calls her Lo-lo and I just can't. I think I'll stick with Lauren.</div>
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Mollie sits down with Ben and sister isn't going easy on him. She asks him how she can believe what he's saying when he says how amazing every girl is to their families.</div>
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Mollie asks Ben what stands out to him about Lauren and he chokes up she says he answered her question. Bottom line: she likes Ben a lot but is still hesitant.</div>
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Lauren tells Mollie that Ben is "her person" and she loves him but hasn't told him yet because she wanted him to meet the family first.</div>
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Now it's Dad's time with Ben, he lets him know this process is fast and that he dated his wife for many many years before they got married. WHAT? You mean normal people don't date someone for a month and then get engaged? I had no idea! ;)</div>
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Lauren's fears get the best of her and she doesn't tell Ben she loves him and now she's kicking herself.</div>
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We then travel to "The Heart of It All" and go to Ohio! Guys, I am so excited for this hometown mainly because Hudson, where Caila lives, is 9 miles from where I went to school at Kent State, so I felt like I was coming home!</div>
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Caila deems Ben worthy enough to be taken the bench where she has seen so many other couples sit together.</div>
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I don't know about you, but Caila gives me major hair and skin envy. Girlfriend, please please please share your secrets!</div>
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Caila's dad is the CEO of a toy company so she takes Ben to the factory where they design and build their dream house.</div>
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Then she takes Ben home to meet the parents and we learn that since her mom is Filipino, it's not uncommon to <i>forgo your individual utensils and use your hands to eat</i>.</div>
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Caila's dad gets right down to it and asks what it's like having "microwave fame." Caila quickly says that's not the way to get to know somebody.</div>
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How cute is Caila's mom? Talk about great family genes -- they seriously look like they're sisters, not mother and daughter.</div>
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Ben opens up to Caila's mom about how Caila is worried she can't love him and he's worried he's unlovable.</div>
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Meanwhile, Caila tears up while telling her dad that this is it. However, he's worried that she'll end up getting hurt in the end.</div>
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When Caila sits down with her mom, she tells her that she's in love with Ben, but again, the night ends without the girl telling Ben she loves him.</div>
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And now, it's time for the <i>most dramatic hometown date ever</i> with JoJo in Dallas.</div>
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JoJo walks up to her house to see roses and a sweet handwritten letter; however, as she reads the letter, she realizes it's not from Ben and is from her ex, Chad, in hopes of getting her back.</div>
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JoJo can't deal with this and calls Chad to tell him it's over, but is still visibly shaken and teary-eyed when Ben gets to her place.</div>
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Here's the old-man cardigan I was talking about earlier. Also, the Dallas weather isn't good to Ben, his hair looks wet the entire time he's on the couch with JoJo. Did anyone else notice that?</div>
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So JoJo tells Ben about her afternoon and you can tell he's worried she's going to say that she's leaving Ben for Chad, but she doesn't. She tells Ben she's there for him and she's not going anywhere.</div>
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And now, things go from bad to worse for poor JoJo.</div>
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There's a very fine line between being a protective older brother and being creepy. Her brothers crossed that line as soon as she walked in. The one in the pink shirt would not stop kissing her and neither of the brothers could pull themselves away from JoJo long enough to be introduced to Ben.</div>
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Can we talk about how cute Dallas JoJo is? She's dropping y'alls left and right and I love it!</div>
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Things seems to be going well until the brothers start talking. One of them says they're "really really really attached to Joelle" and he "loves everything about her." And yes, he really really really did use 3 reallys.</div>
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While the brothers are interrogating Ben, JoJo is opening up to her mom and saying she's in love with Ben.</div>
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JoJo finally sits down with her brothers and things start to get good. She tells them about her dates and says that only 2 have been 1-on-1s and that's all they can focus on. They tell her how can she fall in love with someone she's only been on 2 dates with and she comes back swinging saying she's been on many dates with him where she gets good alone time with him.</div>
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The brothers tell her to keep her heart guarded.</div>
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This brother is getting ready for a fight. He tells Ben that he brainwashes the girls too much and he doesn't get the same read on Ben that JoJo does. He also accuses Ben of being coached on the answers he's given that evening. Does anyone else feel like we're watching Des and Sean's hometown date all over again?</div>
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Meanwhile, Momma's had enough and hits the bottle.</div>
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That's right, Momma can't deal with brother bear anymore and drinks the champagne straight from the bottle.</div>
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Momma then says JoJo has been holding back emotionally and needs to open up more. Brother bear tells his mom she needs to take a step back. EXCUSE ME?!? Did he really just say that to his mom and on national TV? Go to your room, brother bear!</div>
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Dad decides it's time to have the final word and says he believes Ben and he's answered all his question. In other words, his sons have embarrassed him enough and he wants this night to end.</div>
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Saying goodbye to Amanda broke my heart, I really thought she would make it to at least the top 3 after Ben brought her girls into the situation. I was so proud of how Amanda handled herself during her goodbye, though, she was so poised. Her only question was why he didn't do it during the hometown and he said he didn't know then until he saw how the other relationships progressed. Fair enough. I don't think this is the last we'll be seeing of Amanda, though! Future <i>Bachelorette</i> or <i>Bachelor in Paradise</i> cast member perhaps?</div>
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It's Tuesday so that means I'm partnering up with <a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: left;"> today for Show and Tell Tuesdays. Today we're talking about our favorite pins on Pinterest. I can't pick a favorite, so instead I'm sharing some of my favorite Pinterest boards. I can't wait to see everyone else's and pin away! ;)</span></div>
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Happy Friday, everyone! Today, I'm linking up with<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Narci</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><a href="http://www.tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Erika</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to share this week's Friday Favorites!</span></div>
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"Have mercy!" Have you guys seen this? It makes me so excited for <i>Fuller House</i> and gives me all the feels. I can't wait for the Tanner family to be back on my TV. Plus, how amazing does the cast look? I just wish Michelle was going to be on the show. Fingers crossed for season 2!</div>
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These <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1031033&vid=1&pid=597518102" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> compression leggings came in the mail 3 days ago and I'm obsessed. They're cute, they're comfy and more importantly, they have a hidden pocket that's perfect for my house key when I go out for a run. They're on sale right now, plus everything online is 15% off! I might be stocking up on some more of them with that deal. I usually wear a 4 but sized up to a medium and they're perfect.</div>
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Did you see my super easy chocolate covered Valentine's Day pretzels? They're perfect if you need a last minute <a href="http://topknotsandcurlylocks.blogspot.com/2016/02/chocolate-covered-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">treat</a> for Valentine's Day!</div>
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And speaking of Valentine's Day treats, who doesn't love homemade <a href="http://topknotsandcurlylocks.blogspot.com/2016/02/chocolate-covered-valentines-day.html" target="_blank">Rice Krispie Treats</a>.</div>
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Be sure to check out this week's <a href="http://topknotsandcurlylocks.blogspot.com/2016/02/rose-recap-bachelor-episode-6.html" target="_blank">Rose Recap</a>. This is just one of the many one-liners Olivia gave us this week.</div>
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It was the cliffhanger heard round the (bachelor)nation: Ben asked to speak to Olivia before the rose ceremony and then fade to black.</div>
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After a quick recap of last week's episode, we jumped right back in and we finally got to see what happened.</div>
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Ben told Olivia she's been a topic of conversation and asks how she's doing. She says she's just "different" from the rest of the girls. She doesn't like to paint her nails, she likes painting and "talk smart things." She tells him she's intimidating because she's confident. Then the tears start as she says the situation is hard.</div>
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Olivia then proceeds to show the entire world what a classy lady she is by saying "Come at me, bro." and "Suck it!"</div>
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It's rose ceremony time and here's who's safe: Caila, Lauren B., JoJo, Becca, Leah and Emily.</div>
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Jennifer is sent packing. No more Ben and Jen.</div>
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Ben tells Caila she smiles a lot and she responds with saying she's not 100% sure she's ready to cry on his shoulder. What a breath of fresh air. At least she's realistic and honest.</div>
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But in the same breath she goes on to say she feels like she loves him but that she's not ready to open up and she's worried she's going to break his heart.</div>
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Then when Ben asks her if she wants to be there, she says she feels like this is real and ends up getting the rose.</div>
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Leah starts the day out by saying she wasn't sure she was going to go on the date. Girl, this is your only chance to leave your hotel room. TAKE THE DATE!</div>
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Becca is reasonable and worried about sharks when in fact, she should be worried about swimming pigs. That's right, swimming pigs. </div>
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What I want to know is were the pigs brought out just for the date or do they live on that beach? Also, can you imagine all the poop on the beach and in the water from that many pigs?</div>
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Back to the group date, the girls are upset because they think Ben is ignoring them. Let's face it, group dates are awkward.</div>
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Leah finally gets her chance with Ben and tells him she feels like he doesn't want to get to know her.</div>
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Then to top it all off, when Lauren B. brings it up to the girls, Leah lies to all their faces and says it wasn't her. (Is anyone else thinking the off the Shaggy song?) Someone's pants are ON FIRE!</div>
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She says her whole reasoning for going over is to talk about Lauren B. and convince him she's not the girl for him.</div>
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Let's just go ahead and call this what it is: Leah realizes she hasn't had much screen time and knows this will get her some. This makes me sad. I wanted to like Leah. In fact, up until this episode, I did. I liked that she's an event planner and that she's from close to Ben. This week has proved differently though.</div>
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Ben decides enough is enough and tells her something is missing and says something doesn't feel right. He then says it's best for them to say goodbye.</div>
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It looks like that plan of hers backfired.</div>
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Olivia talks about how this is her first almost 1-on-1 date with the man she knows she's going to marry and then talks about how they're writing their love story.</div>
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Their boat ride looks just miserable. The weather, the wind, the waves, not fun.</div>
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Olivia gave in and pulled her hair back and I want to reach through the TV and give Emily my hairband. The wind is not being nice to her hair.</div>
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Ben steals Olivia away and she says her love with Ben is ever-growing and constant, she then goes on to talking about herself the whole time she has with Ben.</div>
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"Deep intellectual things are my jam." -- That is a direct quote from Olivia. Then she goes into telling Ben she's in love with him.</div>
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He gives Emily the rose instead and the two hop on the boat leaving Olivia on the island where she still remains today.</div>
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Ben decides against a cocktail party and goes straight for the rose ceremony and all I can think is what a waste of hair, makeup and dresses.</div>
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Lauren H. is sent home.</div>
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How cute are these? Plus, they're super simple to make and just in time for Valentine's Day. The best part? You can make as few -- or as many! -- as you want. There aren't exact measurements for the recipe you can adjust it to what you need.</div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
Melting chocolate<br />
Pretzel rods<br />
Heart sprinkles<br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
Melt chocolate according to package instructions<br />
Dip pretzel into the chocolate<br />
Top with sprinkles<br />
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See? I told you it was easy! Enjoy and Happy Valentine's Day!</div>
Angela Pinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773943386546808969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1119370154363860856.post-40246177603679254252016-02-05T04:30:00.000-05:002016-02-05T04:30:09.248-05:00Friday Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">I'm linking up with </span><a href="https://graceandloveblog.wordpress.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Narci</a><span style="text-align: center;">, </span><a href="http://www.momfessionals.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Andrea</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><a href="http://www.tabanderika.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Erika</a><span style="text-align: center;"> to share this week's Friday Favorites!</span></div>
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I helped interview Kelsey Ballerini for work and she is the absolute sweetest. She greeted us with a hug and was so friendly. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for her. PS. Doesn't the first picture make us look like besties? I love it!</div>
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I've heard so much about making chocolate mousse with avocados and our curiosity and in an attempt to get healthier, I decided to give it a shot! It did not disappoint! Seriously guys, it's so good. You wouldn't even know it has avocado and no added sugar. I made everyone at work try it. You can find the recipe <a href="https://dawnjacksonblatner.com/recipes/avocado-chocolate-mousse/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Hello, my name is Angela and I'm a TV addict. Among the shows I watch are the new NBC comedies <i>Superstore</i> and <i>Telenovela</i>. <i>Superstore</i> comes from the producer of <i>The Office</i> and I love it. Plus, it has Ben Feldman -- isn't he just adorable? <i>Telenovela</i> stars Eva Longoria and is about the cast of a telenovela. Everything is corny, over-dramatic and hilarious. Eva Longoria's character is great because she's Hispanic but doesn't speak Spanish -- sound familiar? ;)</div>
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Last weekend, a friend and I went into the city and had s'mores at a cute little cafe called DTUT. I mean is there anything better than s'mores, wine and girl time? I think not!</div>
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Have a great weekend!</div>
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