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Marriage advice brought to you from the other side of ten beautiful years!
To celebrate our ten year wedding anniversary ala blogger style, I organized a sunset photo shoot while we were on our little getaway to Santa Barbara. I wanted to do something special to capture the love we still share after 10 years of marriage. I will cherish these photos forever as our photographer, Lauren MaeveMarriage advice brought t, did a wonderful job and they turned out beautifully. So today on CCG, I wanted to not only share our amazing sunset Santa Barbara pictures but also talk a little bit about what I have learned over the last decade being married and share with you some marriage advice and valuable things that I have learned over time.
This is a sponsored post for Simpson House Inn, Santa Barbara. However, all opinions are my own.
Two weeks ago, Neil and I spent our 10 year wedding anniversary away for 4 glorious days! We hadn’t been away from the kids for that long since my surgeries and I’d been looking forward to this little vacation for months. Needless to say, it was an amazing time and I am so excited to share all about it with you. After two days in Ojai, we made our way down to Santa Barbara; where we spent 2 wonderful nights at the Simpson House Santa Barbara celebrating our anniversary and exploring the wonderful surrounding areas.
This is a sponsored post for MBK on their MBK Eye Rejuvenator, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I feel a little like a naughty child for not posting in 2 weeks. Neil and I went on our 10 year wedding anniversary vacation and then it’s been a struggle to get back into the swing of things again, especially with all the kids sports games and activities. It’s back to the grind, that’s for SURE. Anyhoo……one skin care product I have actually been dying to tell you about is the MBK Eye Rejuvenator. I came across the brand Methode Brigitte Kettner on Instagram and scooped up this amazing little tool to try and help these poor under eyes of mine. I have used it for two weeks and wanted to share with you all the details! So, today on CCG, let’s talk about skincare and this awesome MBK eye rejuvenator!
I am hardly an expert when it comes to self-care. I’m not a psychology major and I didn’t take courses on the subject of taking care of yourself, but I’ve had some pretty big life experiences that have definitely been stressful and anxiety-inducing causing me to find ways to cope.
I have spent a large amount of time looking into new ways that can help alleviate stress because let’s face it, us moms definitely have our hands full. Couple that with work, deadlines, difficult situations and everything else you have piled up, and you have the perfect recipe for stress! I think everyone deals with this differently and for that reason, I have put together my favorite 10 self-care ideas that I have used to help me combat stress and anxiety for Monday Motivation. I hope you find something here that resonates with you and that you try it yourself!
Living in this super warm coat all January. Also, this song has been stuck in my head all week…..
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Putting the last of the Christmas decorations away today. Does anyone else feel like your house looks so empty (but in a good way)after you store it all? 🤣 I love decorating for Christmas but I also feel a sense of calm once’s it’s all clean and back to normal. #blueandwhitekitchen #blueandwhiteforever
Love a good #LBD I’m sharing some of my favorite little black dresses over on my website. Go take a peak!
Ready to head back to Lake Tahoe and take in all this beauty. #laketahoe
#happynewyear from the Wagner 6 and Happy Happy 10th Birthday to my youngest baby, Nicky James. I can’t believe he’s double digits and what’s crazy to think about is that in 8 years, I’ll have 4 ADULT children…😭 Swipe left to the cutest little video of 3 year old Nicky thinking we’re at the North Pole. 🤣 #nye #familytime #momof4
Twirling into the New Year……. On the agenda, getting my health figured out, cleaner eating and more DIY home projects.
SAVE THIS RECIPE! These Ham and Gruyere Hand Pies are SO SIMPLE to make and DELICIOUS 🙌🏻 These make for a fun brunch/lunch idea and will be loved by all. You can also make in batches and reheat for later! You can even use that leftover ham from the holidays to make these too!
•preheat oven 400 (this will bake for 15-20 min)
•puff pastry cut into 12 equal sizes
•leftover Holiday ham for the win
•gruyere cheese (Swiss or brie work too)
•Dijon mustard
•egg brushes on the top
Make sure to use your fork around the edges to push the two pieces of pastry together for when it cooks. Cut a few small knife holes in the top to prevent bubbling. Enjoy! #handpie #puffpastry #puffpastryrecipes #forthoveofmeat
‘Tis the season to wear #plaid
Getting the table #christmasready Have to wake up early for my MRI and then hit the grocery store for some odds and ends. Then wrap all the Santa presents for 4 kids. 🥴🤣 Wish me luck. 🙈
“Keep the change ya filthy animal” This Home Alone sweater/hat set is a staple come #holidaytime
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! This was a big hit last year so I wanted to share it again! These brie and cranberry puff pastry bites are SO EASY to make and a crowd pleaser for that Holiday gathering.
•mini muffin pan
•store bought puff pastry
•brie cheese
•cranberry sauce
•fresh rosemary
Preheat your oven to 425. Do not put these in until your oven is preheated! Place squares of puff pastry into the muffin pan, followed by cubes of brie cheese and a scoop of cranberry sauce. Bake for 10 min and add rosemary sprigs for garnish. It’s that easy!!! #easyrecipes #holidayrecipes
Brrrr it’s a cold one today! #holidayoutfit
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS RECIPE! Super easy and fun to make with the kids, these Puff Pastry and Nutella Gingerbread men are the perfect easy holiday treat!
•1 pack of store bought puff pastry
•Nutella
•powdered sugar
Preheat the oven to 400. Roll out the puff pastry, spread a thin later of Nutella and add the second piece on top. Don’t forget to use the rolling pin to thin out the puff pastry. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the shapes and bake for 15 min. Sprinkle powdered sugar to the top.
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SAVE AND SHARE THIS HOLIDAY RECIPE! I’m sharing this one again because it was a hit last year! My Fig and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites are the PERFECT appetizer.
•puff pastry cut into squares
•fig jam
•goat cheese (cream cheese if you aren’t a goat cheese fan)
•walnut pieces
•mini muffin pan
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin tin with non stick spray and place one puff pastry square in each muffin area and push down. Add a teaspoon of goat cheese and add the fig jam on top. Sprinkle walnut prices on top and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!!! Happy Holidays! #appetizerideas #holidayrecipes
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SAVE THIS RECIPE POST! It’s another #puffpastry #recipe for the win 🙌🏻 Check out this SUPER EASY appetizer that’s perfect for Holiday party or football game coming up! You really only need TWO INGREDIENTS!
•Preheat oven to 400 (this will bake 12-15 min)
•Puff pastry
•pesto (I love the Costco pesto!)
•egg for egg wash over the twists
Make sure to put a good amount of pesto on the puff pastry. Twist and put on a non stick pan. Brush egg over the top to give it that golden color and bake for 12-15 min. Serve with marinara sauce and voilè you have yourself a crowd pleasing #holidayappetizers Enjoy! #holidayrecipes
Having a plaid moment! #holidayoutfit
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