Can you guys believe it’s May already? Where did the year go? This means travel season has begun and I’m sourcing getaway ideas near Jacksonville so we can explore our nearby states and vacation hot spots. We usually plan a one week vacation somewhere with several extended weekend getaways in between. Since we’re usually traveling...
Author: Nadia Policard (Nadia Policard)
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Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Sweet Plantains
– This is a compensated collaboration with Farmland® and Latina Bloggers Connect. However, all opinions expressed are my own. // I love plantains. Sweet or fried, I grew up eating these almost once a week. In Haiti, fried plantains are a snack. In Mexico, plantains are served either sweet or fried with a meal. My mom...
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3 Tips For Shopping for New Running Shoes
So you’ve taken that first step to becoming a runner and you find that in order to properly run you need a new pair of running shoes. With so many choices to choose from it can be overwhelming selecting a running shoe that will work for you. When I started running a few years ago, I...
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Top Ten Best Mexican Beaches to Visit
Mexico has a beach for everyone on every side of its coasts. I have traveled to Riviera Maya, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and can’t wait to go to Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas. From the talcum powder beaches, crystal clear Caribbean water to the giant waves of the Pacific where you can go humpback whale watching....
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How to Have a Spa Day at Home with Girlfriends
Thinking about planning a spa day at home with your girlfriends but not sure what to do? I love spending quality girl time with my friends. We sometimes head to the beach, go out for happy hour, or meet up for a night of dancing. If you’re due for some girl time, consider hosting a...
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Recipe: Grapefruit Margarita
National Margarita Day is February 22. Seems like a good time to share a recipe for Grapefruit Margarita, one of my favorites. I love a good margarita but the freshness and sour of grapefruit makes this one so delicious. Add some quality tequila and hmmm, you’ll have at least two servings. Let me tell you first...
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How to Start the Paleo Diet
Ready for my latest challenge? My friend put me on to this one and after two weeks she already looks and feels great. It’s called the Paleo Diet, aka, Cave Man Diet. I don’t even like to use the word “diet” because you are not counting calories, stepping on a scale, or eating boring food. ...
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Let’s Stop Feeling Bad About Being Working Moms
As much as I love to be a working mom, it comes with challenges. Some that make you feel like you’re not giving your full attention to your children and family. It can be especially hard when many of the moms at your kids’ school are stay-at-home moms. Today I had one of those days....
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From Child in Haiti to Blogger For Haiti
It’s been five years. Five years since we got the call that an earthquake had ripped through Port-au-Prince where nearly all of my dad’s side of the family was living. I stayed up until 5 am that morning waiting to find out if my family was okay. A lot of thoughts ran through my mind....
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Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Maple Glazed Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing
Although we usually gather at my in-laws for Christmas and Thanksgiving, I still like to make a big meal so that we can enjoy holiday leftovers. On our table, you’ll find a Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Turkey, homemade cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing, and a variety of other sides. The turkey recipe is fool-proof, really. The...
