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May 2024 Newsletter
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May bursts onto the scene with its vibrant colors and warm breezes. As nature comes alive, so do our plans to celebrate the amazing moms in our lives! Mother’s Day in May is like the grand finale of spring, a time to shower our moms with love, laughter, and fun. So let’s seize the moment, embrace the beauty of May, and give our moms the celebration they truly deserve with great food and thoughtful gifts!
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Begin with Brunch!
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Indulge your favorite moms with a delightful selection of dishes. I like to keep things simple yet elegant, like serving strawberries with goat cheese and balsamic cream, a tempting Lox breakfast board, or a flavorful avocado, pepper, and Parmesan frittata.
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Strawberries with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Cream
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Avocado, Pepper, and Parmesan Frittata
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Tip of the Month
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Make Your Bathroom Into a Spa with Eucalyptus
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Hang a bunch of eucalyptus in your shower for a spa-like effect.
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Cocktails Fit for a Queen
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With the late spring's abundance of fresh fruit, now is the ideal moment to savor the exquisite flavors of my peach and bourbon sangria, tantalizing strawberry Paloma, or the refreshing allure of this blueberry gin fizz. All three can be made as mocktails; simply substitute the liquor for seltzer water or lemon lime soda.
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Gigi’s Peach and Bourbon Sangria
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Product Spotlight
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Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager with Heat
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I love my massager. It is incredibly powerful, and the gentle kneading motion melts away my aches and pains after a long day. I put it around my neck and move it to the various areas that require a little TLC. I even bring in the car for long trips thanks to the car adapter.
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I am an Amazon Affiliate seller, and Very Smart Ideas contains affiliate links.
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I love giving gifts, especially to the women in my life. They know it is not the price of the gift but the care and thoughtfulness taken in choosing the gift. Please check out my small but thoughtfully-curated list of Self Care products, as well as my Tips for Gifts. Some of the items are great to give alone and others, like the candles, can be paired with the candle wick trimming kit for a one-of-a-kind gift.
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Treat Mom to Dinner
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For Mother's Day dinner, I've whipped up three delicious twists on classic favorites. Dive into a hearty pasta dish loaded with ramps and portobello mushrooms, delivering rustic flavors with every bite. Or, opt for a salmon BLT, where creamy avocado and chipotle mayo kick things up a notch. Lastly, there's a spicy one-pan chicken with black beans, rice, and chili peppers, promising bold flavors without the fuss. Be sure to check out my website for more easy, and delicious recipes!
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Pasta with Ramps and Portobello Mushrooms
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Salmon BLT with Avocado and Chipotle Mayo
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One Pan Chicken with Black Beans, Rice, and Chili Peppers
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"Each day we make deposits into the memory banks of our children."
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