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Jungle Island Easter Eggstravaganza!!!!!!!!!

For all of you Miami Locals you don't want to miss this years Jungle Island Eggstravaganza that makes the already super fun all year round park even better! with Brunches, daily egg hunts and so much more its the perfect weekend for your kids and the inner kids in all of us so put on your bunny ears and work on your egg hunting skills because it is going on now!

And for the rest of you that are not close enough to this celebration you can find your own local fun at http://www.easteregghuntsandevents.org/.

Happy Hunting!

Kraft Easter Egg Brownie Recipe

My friend posted this on FB from Kraft Foods and it looked so yummy and so cute I had to share it

What You Need
4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
Assorted decorating gels
Assorted candies
Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends extending over sides. Grease foil; set aside. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts until well blended; spread into prepared pan.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely.

USE foil handles to lift brownies from pan. Cut into egg shapes with 3-inch oval cookie cutter. Decorate with decorating gels and candies to resemble Easter eggs.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Size-Wise
Enjoy your favorite foods on occasion but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Use Your Stove
Place chocolate and butter in medium saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate and butter are melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Continue as directed.
Substitute
Substitute 13x9-inch glass baking dish for the baking pan. Prepare brownies and bake as directed, reducing oven temperature to 325°F.

What You Need
4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
Assorted decorating gels
Assorted candies
Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends extending over sides. Grease foil; set aside. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts until well blended; spread into prepared pan.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely.

USE foil handles to lift brownies from pan. Cut into egg shapes with 3-inch oval cookie cutter. Decorate with decorating gels and candies to resemble Easter eggs.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Size-Wise
Enjoy your favorite foods on occasion but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Use Your Stove
Place chocolate and butter in medium saucepan; cook on very low heat until chocolate and butter are melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Continue as directed.
Substitute
Substitute 13x9-inch glass baking dish for the baking pan. Prepare brownies and bake as directed, reducing oven temperature to 325°F.
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nutritional information
per serving


Calories
170
Total fat
10 g
Saturated fat
4.5 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Sodium
40 mg
Carbohydrate
19 g
Dietary fiber
1 g
Sugars
13 g
Protein
2 g
Vitamin A
4 %DV
Vitamin C
0 %DV
Calcium
0 %DV
Iron
6 %DV

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Farewell to a Faithfull Loyal Friend! RIP Roxy

Today was a very sad day because my adoptive mom and best friend lost her best friend.
Roxy was the most beautiful smart and loyal black lab, her face would make you fall in love with her the second you met her.

She lived a great life with wonderful mommy who gave her everything, a woman with a heart of gold.

But life took its toll on Roxy's body and she stopped being the playful happy dog that we all knew to become ill.

We will never forget her presence on this earth, and those who were lucky enough to know her will always hold a special place in our hearts for her.

With tears in my eyes and a heavy heart I write this as I look at the picture I just received by text.

Rest in Peace Roxy!

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100 Truths

100 Truths

Another blogger over at Frazzled Mama posted this and I thought it would be fun to repost and let you guys find out a little more about me.

WHAT WAS YOUR:
1. Last beverage: Water
2. Last phone call: Cyndee(adoptive Momma)
3. Last text message: Facebook
4. Last song you listened to: Max and Ruby theme song
5. Last time you cried: Last week just for the heck of it!

HAVE YOU EVER:
6. Dated someone twice: Yes :)
7. Been cheated on: Yes
8. Kissed someone & regretted it: Yes
9. Lost someone special: Yes, I miss you Mommy
10. Been depressed: yes, I am human
11. Been drunk and threw up: Twice

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
12. Blue
13. Red
14. Green

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU: (2011)
15. Made a new friend?: Yes
16. Fallen out of love? No
17. Laughed until you cried?: Yes
18. Met someone who changed you?: Yes
19. Found out who your true friends were?: Yes. While going through a hard time. The ones that stuck by my side we're the true friends
20. Found out someone was talking about you?: Yes
21. Kissed anyone on your FB friends' list?: Yes


GENERAL:
22. How many people on your FB friends list do you know in real life? Handful maybe.
24. Do you have any pets? No
26. What did you do for your last birthday? We made a weekend put of it and went to Lunch with my boys and my AM.
27. What time did you wake up today?: 7:45
28. What were you doing at midnight last night?:Hmmm
29. Name something you CANNOT wait for: Naptime
30. Last time you saw your Mother?: 1999
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life? Nothing
32. What are you listening to right now? My boys playing
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom?: Yes
34. What's getting on your nerves right now? Nothing right this min.
35. Most visited webpage?:blogger and FB have to be a tie
37. Nicknames: Annie
38. Relationship Status: Happy
39. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
40. Lady or Gent?: Lady
41. Elementary?: Ida Fisher Elementary, Miami Beach. FL
42. Middle School?: Nautilus Middle School
43. High School?: Miami Beach Senior High
44. Hair Color?: Dark Brown
45. Long or short?: Long
46. Height? :5'9
47. Do you have a crush on someone?: Yes
48. What do you like about yourself? Im trying to be a good mama
49. Piercings?: Just my ears
50. Tattoos? None. Not a fan of needles
51. Righty or lefty? righty
52. First surgery?: C-Section
53. First Piercing?: Ears
54. First best friend?: Leslie a family friend
55. First sport you joined? Volleyball
58. Notice 56 & 57 missing?: No

RIGHT NOW:
59. Eating: Carrots
60. Drinking: Water
61. *Poke*: Ok
62. *Poke*: Stop it!
63. Waiting for?:!:30 to put my boys down for nap
64. Want kids? I already have two amazing boys, that's enough
65. Get Married? I will
66. Career? Right now a Stay-at-home mom. Internet Marketing.

WHICH IS BETTER :
67. Lips or eyes?: Eyes
68. Hugs or kisses: Both
69. Shorter or taller: Taller
70. Older or Younger: a few months youner is just right :)
71. Romantic or spontanous: Both
72. Nice stomach or nice arms: Both
73. Sensitive or loud: both
74. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship.
75. Trouble-maker or hesitant: Depends on the situation

HAVE YOU EVER :
76. Kissed a stranger?: yes
77. Drank hard liquor?: yes
78. Lost glasses/contacts?: yes
79. Had sex on first date?: not really
80. Broken someone's heart?: Yes
81. Had your own heart broken?: Yes many times
83. Turned someone down?: Yes
84. Cried when someone died?: Yes
85. Fallen for a friend?: No

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself?: Yes
87. Miracles?: Yes
88. Love at first sight?: Yes
89. Heaven?: Oh yes
90. Santa Claus?: Of course who doesn't
91. Kiss on the first date?: Yeah
92. Angels?: Definitely

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
93. Had more than one bf/gf at the same time?: No I beleive in karma
94. Is there one person you want to be with right now? Im with my boys that is perfection to me!
95. Did you sing today? Not yet. But I'm sure I will
96. Ever cheated on somebody? No
97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go, and why? I would go back two or three years and do things a bit differently
98. If you could pick a day from last year and relive it? Christmas
99. Are you afraid of falling in love? No
100. Posting this as 100 truths? Yes, on my blog

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When we were little we dreamt of being astronauts and firefighters and superheroes.
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Single mom Raising boys

Raising kids is very rewarding to me its the best job in the world, I would not trade a second with my boys for anything in the world. But there are days that raising two boys as a single mom does leave you going huh???
One thing I have to say is that raising boys really shows you how men are because ultimately they might be taller but they are boys. They want all and they want it now lol!!!
But I was raised by my mom(my parents split when I was 7). I am an only child so no brothers. And my selection of boyfriends has been poor to put it nicely. And here I am raising two boys well so far I have to say I must be doing something right. My boys 2 and 4 are great little guys. They are loving, smart, sweet, caring and just all out wonderful.
My first challenge was potty training, how am I supposed to teach my little boy to pee?? Well I tackled it, so what if he pees sitting down. ut my point is what abut the rest of the challenges how do we deal with them to make sure our boys are good people. I guess that is the question on every parents mind. But I guess there is only one answer do the best you can and hope your child makes the right choices.

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How Do We do it?

We all become single moms for different reasons: divorce, death, different circumstances or by plain choice. Whatever our reasons are the fact is that we are all on maybe not the same but similar boats with maybe some variations like family support, childrens father in/our of the picture and other things that may make our situations vary on a day to day basis. But when it all comes down to it we are all single moms, doing it on or own and being the primary caregivers to our children with new daily pressure affecting our lives and more responsiblities as our children grow and look at us as role models. Do not get me wrong I think it is wonderful, I am raising my two boys and the joys they bring me make up for all the stress and pressure, but my question is how do we do it? What gets us through the day? What is the most difficult thing in your day? I am interested in creating a network for single moms to vent and support each other through those crazy days and to come together and celebrate on those joyous occasions where we can all give ourselves a pat in the back and say YAY! WE DID IT! So join me in this crazy but joyous journey called single mommyhood.
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We ARE what we EAT!

I have been hearing that saying for as long as I can remember. Well about 6 months ago I was very sick my thyroid was malfunctioning I had gained so much weight I was just not myself anymore. Well I was lucky enough to have the guidance of my amazing friend Cyndee, who has dedicated her life to teach people how to become healthier thru proper eating and exercise.
Well I stopped eating red meat all together increased my fruits and veggies and made sure to drink plenty of water.
All of a sudden my weight started melting off my energy skyrocketed and my Doctor could not believe his eyes, my thyroid function had increased 60%. He asked me what was I doing differently and I told him.

This proves to me that we are what we eat. When we eat raw fruits and veggies our bodies absorb the nutrients therefore giving us energy and making us feel GREAT!
 VS. Red meat for instance, you are eating an animal with a whole different endocrine system and expecting your body to absorb and digest all those hormones and waste that eventually turn into fat, how do we feel? full, tired lazy.

I still eat fish and shrimp because they contain iodine which boosts thyroid function. 

There are so many delicious thins to eat that are good for you, and let me tell you once you start eating right you will not want to go back. I am not saying you will not be tempted, we are human. just think moderation is the key.

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What is this world coming to?

For those of you that know me it is probably old news that I got hit by a car crossing the street with both my kids a couple of weeks ago. We are OK, the kids are wonderful and I suffered an injury to my leg and back.

But the guy is going to get away with it. Why??? because he was uninsured, yes the guy is irresponsible enough to drive a car without insurance drive like a maniac, run the red light, hit us and gets nothing. Well OK he probably got a ticket, but compared to what we went thru because of his wreck less driving he got NOTHING!

No attorney wants the case because there is no insurance, therefore no guarantee of payment.

So what is this world coming to, people are allowed to drive uninsured, hit people with their cars and no consequences?

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Work at Home Mommas

Nowadays with the rising gas prices, high daycare costs and the plummeting job market more mommies are working from home. It is not an easy decision to make, working at home involves a lot of factors to consider. What kind of work will you be doing ? Do you want to start your own business or work for a company?
And the most important thing is yes you will be WORKING from home so  will have to do work.  It takes a lot of discipline as well as organization but the rewards of spending more time with your kids is priceless. My advice make a plan and stick to it, make sure you put yourself on a regular schedule and stick to it and do not get discouraged. If you are still trying to decide what you want to do sit down and make a list.

These days more companies are outsourcing. They hire people to work from home and pay them by the hour. The best way to find these jobs is to register with a work at home company. I have researched the ones listed below and they are legit. You will have to pass some tests and pay for a background check but you will have a steady job and some of these companies even offer benefits.



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2)www.IntelliCare.com
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How to make your home safe for your toddler

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When you first bring a baby home, there is a new set of concerns everything from should I Co-Sleep or not to the brand of diapers you use, but about 6 months later after you get used to late night feedings and changing diapers around the clock another brand new set off worries start, because your baby is now moving she is either crawling or almost crawling but all these new things come to mind, and you realize that the safe peaceful place you call home is a jungle of new adventures for your new baby, and before you know she will be getting into everything, the cabinets, the bathroom the electrical outlets, everything you can imagine and things you cant even begin to think of. Just think, they have just gotten their independence they dont have to depend on you to move them around anymore so our world is their playground everything they can grab is a toy, and as they get older and start walking they can grab pretty much everything. So there are two things you can do, leave everything the way it is and watch them 24/7 or babyproof your home.

I went with the second choice, I have two boys a 2 year old and an 8 month old, they are the most amazing little guys I have ever known, but my toddler oh no no hes a terror a cute sweet one but that little boy gets into everything, my 8 month old is just crawling now but I know hes going to mimic his big brother, so thats why I childproofed, the sense of peace you get is amazing, its a process and yes you can hire someone to do it, and if you can afford it go ahead its the best but if you are a single mommy like me every penny counts.
I will tell you 5 very important things right now and will post the rest as I get the rest of my research done.
1. Security Gates ( Stairs, Doors Going outside, Kitchen etc...)
2. Electric Outlet Covers
3. Cleaning Products, Medications or anything dangerous OUT OF REACH
4. Door Knob Covers
5 Blind/ Curtain Chains up high.
There are so much more things that you learn with time and I will be posting them all, as well as giving you tips on how do keep your baby safe and stay on your budget.

Pre Eclampsia A silent but dangerous complication of Pregnancy

When a Beautiful time can turn scary.

Pregnancy is a beautiful time in any woman's life, knowing that your child is growing inside you feeling the little kicks, and we all do everything we can to make sure our babies develop right, we eat right, take vitamins and go to our regular doctor's appointments, but unfortunately it doesn't always go as we imagined so many times over and over since that pregnancy test showed positive for the first time.
There is a very serious complication called Preeclampsia also called Toxemia is a condition that women get during pregnancy. It is marked by high blood pressure and high level of protein in the urine, some women with preeclampsia can also have swelling in the feet, hands, and legs.
This condition usually shows up during the second half of the pregnancy, late in the second trimester sometimes in the third but sometimes it can occur earlier.
In cases that preeclampsia is not treated it can advance to Eclampsia the final and worse phase and that can cause seizures, coma, and even death of the mother and baby this can occur anytime during the pregnancy, during or after childbirth.
You should look out for any excessive swelling that does not go away with rest and is accompanied by : rapid weight gain(due to excessive body fluid), Severe headaches, abdominal pain, reduced urine output, dizziness and excessive vomiting and nausea.
Pre eclampsia is usually seen in first time pregnancies but it can occur if you have a previous history of it, I had it twice, both my babies were born extremely ill and spent time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,  Pre eclampsia can prevent the placenta from receiving sufficient blood, which can lead to your baby being born small for gestational age. This is the leading cause for premature births and can lead to serious complications for the baby to include: learning disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy as well as hearing and vision problems.
Both my babies were born via emergency C-Section due to this complication and they are both healthy and thriving now, but my advice is to stay on your doctor about this if you develop any of the symptoms, with my first pregnancy I was not treated by my doctor and ended up having a baby under 4lbs who stayed in the hospital for over 3 weeks, that is heartbreaking to any mother and I want to help anyone reading this avoid that.

About me

Let me start by telling you about myself. I am a 33 year old single mom of two amazing boys. RayRay will be 4 next week and Martin turned 2 in Nov. I started this blog because I have learned a lot about myself and about life in general recently and want to share it. My life has been difficult at times but I have learned from these experiences and become stronger and wiser.
In this blog I will cover everything from health to parenting to cooking. So keep checking back for more posts.