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Second Trimester at a Glance
Third Trimester at a Glance
Alice's Birth Story
Alice's Mint and Coral Nursery
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The Anatomy of a Hospital Bag for Childbirth
5 things I miss about being pregnant
Freimann, Party of 4
Baby Bubbles is a...
Some FAQ's about the first trimester of my second pregnancy
8 tips for surviving the first trimester
10 Tips for Cruising When You're Pregnant
Baby Bubbles Nursery Inspiration
The second trimester of my second pregnancy
10 Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician
The Pros and Cons Birthing Classes
Baby Bubbles' Nursery: Before
Third Trimester Survival Kit
New Daddy Survival Guide: My Wife Is Pregnant. Now What?
17 things you must do before you have your baby
Baby Bubbles Nursery: Phase 1
New Mommy To-Do List
Postpartum Survival Kit
5 reasons we chose send our babies to the nursery at night
8 things not to say to a pregnant woman
The third trimester of my second pregnancy
The third trimester of my second pregnancy
Tessa's Birth Story
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  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is your favorite dried herb (or herb blend)?⠀ ⠀ I've always been partial to basil but over the years my mother in-law really got me into Herbes de Provence. They add such fantastic flavor, especially to grilled meats!⠀ ⠀ Herb Grilled Pork Chops are my absolute favorite way to enjoy grilled pork chops. Super quick and easy to make and mouthwateringly delicious (especially when dipped in applesauce!).⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ ⠀ Cooking spray⠀ 4 Boneless or bone in pork chops, a little more than one inch thick⠀ Kosher salt⠀ Ground black pepper⠀ Garlic powder⠀ Herbes de Provence⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/herb-grilled-pork-chops/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodporn #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #herbesdeprovence #easyrecipes #grilling #porkchops
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's your favorite salad dressing?⠀ ⠀ I'ma big vinegarette gal, but let me tell you a little something about this salad you see here. It came to be entirely because I accidentally created the most killer peanut dressing. It inspired the entire dish and thank goodness for that! Because this Rainbow Asian Chicken Salad recipe is dangerously addictive. It's perfect for a crowd and is also great to make as a healthy meal prep for the week!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ Butter lettuce⠀ Red bell pepper, sliced⠀ Baby cucumbers, sliced⠀ Edamame, shelled⠀ Carrots, shredded⠀ Red cabbage, shredded⠀ Thin chow mein noodles⠀ Cooked chicken (leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken is perfect for this)⠀ Cilantro, lightly torn⠀ Scallions, sliced thin on the diagonal⠀ Lime wedges, for garnish⠀ Peanut butter⠀ Sesame oil⠀ Soy sauce⠀ Lime juice⠀ Garlic powder⠀ Sriracha⠀ Honey⠀ Kosher salt⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/asian-chicken-salad/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #rainbowsalad #easyrecipes #peanutdressing #asiansalad
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like to bake?⠀ ⠀ I do, although I've had my fair share of baking mishaps! Which is why having a good no bake option up your sleeve is a good idea!⠀ ⠀ This No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is the dessert that dreams are made of! You will make this again and again!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ 1 cup creamy peanut butter⠀ 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar⠀ 2 ounces cream cheese, softened⠀ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract⠀ 1 pinch kosher salt⠀ 1 8 ounce container whipped topping, thawed⠀ 1 premade Oreo cooking crust⠀ Chocolate sauce⠀ 1/2 bag mini Reese's peanut butter cups, halved or quartered⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/peanut-butter-pie/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #nobake #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #peanutbutter #easyrecipes #chocolate #peanutbutterpie
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like peas?⠀ ⠀ I love them. So this pasta is right up my alley. My mom gave me this recipe, which she learned from a friend in Italy. She's added her own spin to it and so have I. So if you need a really quick and comforting dinner to feed the whole family, make this Pasta with Peas, it's seriously easy and totally satisfying!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ 1 pound Ditalini pasta (or the small pasta of your choice)⠀ 2 Tablespoons olive oil⠀ 1 cup onion, finely diced (1 medium onion)⠀ 4 ounces pancetta, diced⠀ 1 12 ounce bag frozen peas⠀ 1 cup chicken broth⠀ 1-2 ladles pasta water⠀ Salt and pepper to taste⠀ Romano or Parmesan cheese to taste⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/pasta-with-peas/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #quickdinner #easyrecipes #peas #pasta
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like a margarita with or without salt?⠀ ⠀ I say salt, all day long! Speaking of margaritas, these Margarita Chicken Skewers are a serious game changer! With a deliciously fresh citrus flavor, these are perfect to grill on a hot summer night!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ ⠀ 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts⠀ 1/2 cup lime juice⠀ 1/4 cup good tequila⠀ 1/4 cup orange juice⠀ 1/4 cup olive oil⠀ 1 teaspoon kosher salt⠀ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper⠀ Cooking spray⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/margarita-chicken-skewers/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #margarita #easyrecipes #grilledchicken #chickendinner
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is your favorite quiche?⠀ ⠀ I love them all. Especially a Classic Quiche Lorraine? Simple ingredients, minimal steps and a delicious quiche to elevate any brunch!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ Premade pie crust⠀ 3 large eggs⠀ 1 cup heavy cream⠀ 1 pinch kosher salt⠀ 1 pinch ground black pepper⠀ 1 pinch nutmeg⠀ 1 pinch onion powder⠀ 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded and divided⠀ 7 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled and divided(about 1/2 cup total)⠀ Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/quiche-lorraine-recipe/ ‎⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #brunch #easyrecipes #quichelorraine #quiche
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like shrimp?⠀ ⠀ I love it, but I love all seafood! Next question: Do you want to be the most popular person at the picnic? Then make my Grandma’s Very Best Shrimp Macaroni Salad! Meaty chunks of shrimp, crispy celery and onions and tender pasta covered in a creamy and super flavorful dressing. Everyone will be back for seconds!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ ⠀ 1 pound medium shell pasta, cooked as per package directions to al dente⠀ 2/3 cup onion, finely diced⠀ 1 1/4 cups celery, finely diced⠀ 2 Tablespoons parsley, chopped⠀ 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped into large chunks⠀ 1 cup mayonnaise,⠀ 2 Tablespoons lemon juice⠀ 1 teaspoon garlic powder⠀ 1 teaspoon yellow mustard⠀ 1-2 generous pinch sugar⠀ 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (I used Frank's Red Hot)⠀ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce⠀ 1 teaspoon kosher salt⠀ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/shrimp-macaroni-salad/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #shrimp #easyrecipes #macaronisalad #macsalad
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: What's your favorite alcohol to cook with?⠀ ⠀ I'm not a big bourbon drinker, but this Brown Sugar Bourbon Pork Chop Marinade is the stuff that all your summer grilling dreams are made of! A little sweet. A little boozy (don’t worry, it cooks off!). And a whole lot of delicious!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ 1/2 cup good bourbon⠀ 1/4 cup olive oil⠀ 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed⠀ 1 teaspoon garlic powder⠀ 1 Tablespoon soy sauce⠀ 1 teaspoon kosher salt⠀ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper⠀ 4 pork chops, around an inch thick, bone in or boneless works⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/bourbon-pork-chop-marinade/⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #bourbon #easyrecipes #grilling #porkchops
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you a Breakfast Pizza fan?⠀ ⠀ I seriously love two things (I mean, I seriously love a lot of things but these two things especially): Spanakopita and Breakfast Pizza.⠀ ⠀ I've been itching to make a variation of my Puff Pastry Breakfast Pizza. It's one of the most popular recipes on my site, and with very good reason! And this one has those fantastic Greek flavors we all know and love! Make this for Easter brunch!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ ⠀ 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed ⠀ Flour, to sprinkle on your surface for rolling out your puff pastry dough- optional⠀ 6 large eggs, divided ⠀ 1/4 cup milk, divided ⠀ 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided⠀ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divide⠀ 1 teaspoon dried dill, divided ⠀ 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided ⠀ 2 pinches nutmeg divided ⠀ 2 10 ounce containers frozen spinach, thawed, wrung out well and divided⠀ 1 cup feta cheese heaping and divided⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/spinach-feta-puff-pastry-pizza⠀ ⠀ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #foodieflatlays @foodieflatlays #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #puffpastry #easyrecipes #breakfastpizza #spanakopita
  • {#ad}QUESTION OF THE DAY: How do you like your beef cooked? ⠀ ⠀ I'm more of a medium rare kind of gal myself, it's only been that way for my adult like (as a kid they were always served to me medium well, which boggles my mind at this point!).⠀ ⠀ As you may have seen in my stories a few weeks back, I recently had the pleasure of touring a local meat case with Jean from @newyorkbeefcouncil. I learned so much and I wrote a huge post sharing everything you need to know about shopping for and preparing some of the common cuts of beef that you'll find in your local meat case. You do not want to miss this post! Hope over and check it out at: http://bit.ly/2IbKNqi #beeftogether #nybeef #beefitswhatsfordinner #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #beef #steakdinner
  • {#ad} I remember many sticky, humid summer nights as a kid playing hide and seek in the dark with all the neighborhood kids. Our moms knew that wrangling us all in was never an easy task. "Just a few more minutes" we'd beg and plead and negotiate until our moms were practically pulling their hair out. ⠀ ⠀ But my mom always had an ace up her sleeve...@PerrysIceCream Heavenly Hash. Chocolate ice cream and marshmallow swirled ice cream with the most perfectly crunchy bits in the form of Swiss chips and roasted almonds.The mere mention was enough to send me running home to get a nice big bowl.⠀ ⠀ Did you know that this year marks Perry’s 100th anniversary? That's a century of continuing the time-honored tradition of "making sure you put in enough of the good stuff." And boy did they!⠀ ⠀ To mark this exciting anniversary, Perry's has dug into their recipe vault and are bringing back four limited-edition retro fan favorites from the past: Parkerhouse (1950s), Heavenly Hash (1970s and my own personal favorite!), Butterscotch Sundae (1980s) and Malt Shoppe (1990s). ⠀ ⠀ And best of all, they were gracious enough to send me a container of each retro flavor to sample! Now, I have to tell you, Heavenly Hash is still my fav. But each of these flavors were insanely delicious, I could totally see why they're all major fan favorites! ⠀ ⠀ You can get more information and buy your own by going to www.PerrysGoodStuff.com (the link is also in my bio for your convenience). Give them all a try. Take a bite, close your eyes and allow all those happy memories to come flooding back. #PerrysGoodStuff
  • QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like ground turkey?⠀ ⠀ I do! It's tasty and it's healthy. These Greek Baked Turkey Meatballs are a tasty appetizer or an excellent main dish. They’re insanely easy to whip up and a healthy option as well!⠀ ⠀ Here's what you'll need:⠀ 1 pound ground turkey meat⠀ 1 teaspoon olive oil⠀ 1 large egg⠀ 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced⠀ 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs⠀ 1 Tablespoons lemon juice⠀ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano⠀ 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped⠀ 1 teaspoon kosher salt⠀ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper⠀ ⠀ PRINT THE RECIPE: https://www.thelifejolie.com/greek-baked-turkey-meatballs/ #eeeeats #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #kitchenbowl #girlsonfood #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #forkfeed #hackmyplate #huffposttaste #f52 #BHGfood #foodgawker #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #gloobyfood #foodblogfeed #instafood #superfood #foodstagram #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #mecookmeeat #instayum #roc #rochesterblogger #rocgirlgang #greekfood #easyrecipes #turkeymeatballs #groundturkey

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