The Self-Care Mom

Month: November 2014

  • Making Side Dishes: Tostones

    Me, cooking in the kitchen? Yup, and so can you! Stop making excuses as to why you don’t know how to cook but would like to learn. There are several recipes online, and your family’s traditional ones as well. So, get in the kitchen and try something new! I love making appetizers and side dishes with my meals from time to time. One of the easiest to make are tostones. These are mashed and fried green plantains. I love making these at home — or eating them from my parent’s house — because I know they will be low on salt. What

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  • Fried Plantains Recipe

    I love making appetizers and side dishes with my meals from time to time. One of the easiest to make is fried platains. These are twice-fried green plantains. I love making these at home — or eating them from my parent’s house — because I know they enjoy making these as well. What you will need: Frying pan Small plate (ceramic or glass) Canola oil Sea salt/regular salt Green plantains Cutting knife Paper towels Bowl/round plate What to do: Place the frying pan on the store at medium-high heat with about a 1 1/2 cups of Canola oil. You will

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  • Last Minute Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas From Dollar Tree

    Thanksgiving is a week away and I just got word that I will be in charge of decorations. I will take decorating the table over slaving in the kitchen any day of the week! Because I am an over-achiever, I have been thinking about bringing some dessert like a homemade apple pie. But this time, I will just stick to the decor and bring some virgin Jell-O shots we can all enjoy! I finished shopping for the decorations at Dollar Tree this morning. With all the holiday things near the entrance, I was tempted to purchase a few Christmas items

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  • IKEA Tips On Creating The Perfect Playroom

    Setting up a space in your home for your little one to explore is critical to helping them develop an imagination. And it contains the mess (a plus in every parent’s mind!). I shared the perks to having a playarea in a recent post, and tonight I joined the Bloggin’ Mamas South Florida Chapter at IKEA of Sunrise, FL to hear tips on how parents can turn even the smallest corner in their home into the perfect playroom for their little one. Your child does not need to have a room full of toys, all she/he needs is a tiny

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  • Chicken And Pasta With Alfredo Sauce

    Me, cooking in the kitchen? Yup, and so can you!  Stop making excuses as to why you don’t know how to cook but would like to learn. There are several recipes online, and your family’s traditional ones as well. So, get in the kitchen and try something new! Probably the yummiest dish I ever made has been chicken and pasta with Alfredo sauce.I used to purchase Alfredo sauce from the store, and it was good. It was not until I started making my own that I realized how delicious it really it, and a lot healthier. What you will need: A

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