Author: missalaneyus
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Lemon, Garlic and Thyme Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
For several years, I’ve used my slow cooker regularly to cook an entire chicken. I had been using the 100 Days of Real Food cookbook’s version, which uses a combination of spices. But, several months ago, I started switching it up, and the results have been fantastic. Essentially, I now give the chicken the Ina…
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My Daily Beauty Routine
For years, I’ve used an odd assortment of skincare products, pulling bits and pieces together to create my own remedy. Well, it wasn’t working. My skin, which is normal to oily, was red, patchy and broken out. Luckily, my aesthetician stepped in while waxing my brows. She gave me samples of a few items to…
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13 Things to Know Before You Go on Your Disney Cruise
A few weeks ago, we went on a Disney Cruise with Keegan’s parents. We saw Cinderella, danced with Goofy and ate our weight in soft serve. Here are some of our favorite tips to help make your trip a success. 1. Bring a marker board. This may sound like a strange tip, but if you’re traveling…
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Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices
This is a rare, two-ingredient side, and I can guarantee your family will love it. We eat cinnamon baked apple slices almost every Sunday with chicken, peas and salad to reset our system after Saturdays spent eating pizza, brownies and other unwholesome things. I’m going to go out on a limb and say these apples…
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New Beauty Favorites
There are two, new-to-me products I’ve started using lately that I really like. The first is the RMS Magic Luminizer. This stuff is amazing and used as a highlighter. I like to swipe it on my cheekbones, in the corner of my eyes, on my lids, above my brows…….pretty much all over. The sheen is…
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The Girls
The Girls by Emma Cline is easily one of the most buzzed about books of the summer. I bought it a few weeks ago and finally cracked it open on our family vacation. The story centers around Evie, who is drawn into a cult in the late 60’s. Inspired by Charles Manson and the murders his…
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Tomato and Watermelon Salad
This simple, 5-ingredient dish works best with peak season produce, so you should probably make it soon. Here, tomatoes and watermelon are plated together with a faint sprinkle of salt and pepper. Then, they’re topped with feta and a drizzle of arugula oil, which sounds fancy, but comes together in minutes. Personally, I think this…
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Overland Park Arboretum Enchanted Forest
This weekend, we hunted for fairies, and while we didn’t see any, Ellie would let you know we saw their houses. If you’re in KC or nearby, be sure to check out the Enchanted Forest exhibit at the Overland Park Arboretum, which is now open through Labor Day. You and your little ones will not…
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Fall Beauty Product Haul
I’ve gotten a few beauty products recently that work as well now as they will into fall. For starters, I picked up this barely there lip tint from the Estee Edit line at Sephora (shown on the far left). This cocobalm is moisturizing, the packaging is gorgeous, and the sheer berry hue gives your lips…
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Tomato Basil Pasta
When I was a kid, we would go out for Italian as a family whenever we were out of town. Often, my parents would get the tomato basil pasta. (Like every time) So, in honor of tomato season, I decided to try my hand at my own version. With peak season ingredients, the sauce doesn’t…