Living it up today on Fat Tuesday? Or do you skip

Living it up today on Fat Tuesday? Or do you skip celebrating Mardi Gras? Did you know that Mardi Gras comes from the tradition of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you didn't see the post last week, @marlasmithphotography created a free downloadable recipe for Hurricanes which is the traditional drink for Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This will be the extent of my Mardi Gras this year! And that's ok with me 😉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I once went to Mardi Gras in my 20's and it was CRAZY! Glad I experienced it though I personally greatly prefer New Orleans when it is not Mardi Gras. It's such an interesting city that's so different than other parts of the US. And the food and music!!!To. Die. For. ❤🍽 🎷🎼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👆Click on my name is the bio to take you over to No Qualms Moms for this delicious drink recipe👆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#fattuesday #hurricanedrink #mardigrasdrinks #happytuesday #neworleansculture #neworleanslife #neworleansdrinks #noqualmsmomrecipes

I'm feeling lucky these days. How about you?⠀⠀

I'm feeling lucky these days. How about you?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Last week was productive and happy so I feel like I'm starting today off in a fantastic place! My health seems to be on an upswing (crossing fingers here!), Reina seems to be fully recovered from her car accident and concussion, both of my daughters are doing well with school and Steven's had a great week skiing with friend in Montana. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And the best part of the last week—⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I spent it organizing part of my kitchen, Reina's playroom, our den, my craft supplies and my prop storage room. It may seem like a disjointed collection of rooms and projects but believe it or not, they were all connected. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, things are located where we use them most, like things are together and things are labeled in clear containers for easy use. I cannot tell you how happy this makes me!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#gettingorganized #startingtheweekoffright #happymonday #mondaymonday #mondayMotivations #mondayfeels #herestoagoodweek #feelingaccomplished✔️ #organizedlife #organizedmom #noqualmsmom

Have you had one recipe that has been a long time

Have you had one recipe that has been a long time favorite? Though you have learned to tweak it and make it even better over the years? This Marinated Pork Chops recipe is just that for me and our family.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
They are perfect pork chops, if I ever had them. With a quick marinade and then grilled! So easy!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It is wonderfully flavorful and goes with literally any season and many side dishes and flavors. Head on over the No Qualms Mom to get the full recipe—-you will not be disappointed with this mouth watering it good recipe!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#noqualmsmomrecipe #marinatedporkchops #easyrecipe #goeswithalmosteverything #juicyanddelicious #musttryrecipe #porkrecipe #familyfavorites #recipeshare #easyrecipes #recipeideas

Wowza it's been SOOOO cold here in the mornings!!!

Wowza it's been SOOOO cold here in the mornings!!! Our days have been beautiful and sunny so I keep thinking it'll be warm out soon but nope! Think mega icy deck and car windows⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Makes me want to nest and re-do my house!! Like I said yesterday, I'm on a big mission to do a re-set of the house. Spring cleaning is in the air (at least the buds all around outside are suggesting it) and @teralangland just finished a fantastic post about the 11 Decorating Tips that Stand Up to Family Living and it is a MUST READ!!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check it out to see if my living room passes the test 🤔😉 Click on my bio name above 👆or go straight to noqualmsmom⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#familyliving #babyitscoldoutside #noquamsmomtips #noqualmsmom #decoratingtips #organizedhome #organizeyourlife #makelifebeautiful #makelifesweeter #tipsfordecor

Flowers for me today!!! I need ‘em! How can it o

Flowers for me today!!! I need ‘em! How can it only be Wednesday?!? It feels like a few days have been equivalent to more than a week 😂 It's been a good week so far, yet not a "normal" one. Isabelle has been continued her week break on break Monday and Tuesday, and Reina's regular tutors/school is out this week. More the point, it's been a lot of brain power expended as I'm mid way through a major re-organization in our playroom/kitchen/den and storage area. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You know Tetris? That's pretty much my life right now!! It's a GIANT puzzle of what makes the most sense. Where and while I love it...it's pretty exhausting. I know it'll feel awesome when it's finished though so I'm keeping my eye on the prize.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How's your week been? Should you be picking up some self care flowers too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#selfcaretime #itsbeenaweek #flowerlover #believeinyourdreams #tetrischallenge #organizedhome #ivegotthis #noqualmsmom #giveyourselfsomelove #happyhumpday🐪

It's a week away from Fat Tuesday for those of you

It's a week away from Fat Tuesday for those of you that are counting! In honor of it, we just posted a new cocktail recipe on the blog so you can make your own Hurricanes no matter the distance to New Orleans (or any of the other Mardi Gras loving cities in the South!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In the PNW people aren't very focused on Mardi Gras although who doesn’t love an excuse for a good celebration! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thanks to @marlasmithphotography for crafting the easy to follow recipe. Get your free downloadable copy by clicking the link in my bio name above 👆 or going straight to the noqualmsmom website.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mardigras #hurricane #classiccocktail #nola #enjoylifeanditwillgivejoyback #happytuesdayeveryone #fattuesday #celebratelife 🎉 #deliciouscocktails #noqualmsmomrecipes #noqualmsmom #mmmmmmgood

There's something so refreshing and optimistic abo

There's something so refreshing and optimistic about starting Monday out by cleaning up my light, bright kitchen! Especially because the sun's been shining in Seattle lately ☀! Our house is bustling a bit since everyone is home for President's Day yet it's still been possible to get things squared away and tidy 😁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I'm usually able to have a Monday morning 'Yay 👏! Everyone's-out-of-the-house and it's clean and calm moment but I'll just settle for clean without the calm this week!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I do have a strict prep the kitchen the night before habit, so it's not like it's out of control Sunday night, but the simple act of doing a bit of extra tidying and polishing at the start of the week really boosts my mood and sets a nice productivity momentum.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I know I'm not the norm when it comes to looking forward to Mondays though...how do you start most Monday's off? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#mondaymotivation #whitefarmhousekitchen #modernfarmhouse #starttheweekright #cleankitchen #sunisshining #sunisshiningonme #noqualmsmom #feelinggrateful #familyishome

💝I love a fancy chalkboard! I miss having this

💝I love a fancy chalkboard! I miss having this one at my fingertips 😥 But since it was permanently mounted slate in my old Seattle house, I had to leave it behind when we moved to Vashon.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸Ah well, that's what flashback photos are for right?!? Wishing you get a day filled with friendship, love and treats 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍽We're following the yummy menu idea that @marlasmithphotography showcased last week on NoQualmsMom blog except that I'm using up some nice cheese left overs for a main course of fondue instead of her easier pizza idea.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🎉What are you doing today to celebrate? And yes, a simple frosting covered cookie or glass of bubbly counts as a celebration!!! Happy Valentines Day from me to you! 💘🤗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#enjoytheday #enjoylifeanditwillgivejoyback #valentinesday2020 #chalkboard #chalkboardart #celebratelove #keeplovedonesclose #lovefondue #noqualmsmom #valentines_day

XOXO’s to you all! Quick (*Important*) question

XOXO’s to you all! Quick (*Important*) question for you...
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🤔I'm struggling with the best time to post here on IG to best connect with you...
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⏰What time do you usually hop on to IG to see feeds? Traditionally I've posted around 9:30 AM Pacific Time, yet over and over I've gotten advise from IG and other social media "experts" that I'd be better off posting around noon Pacific Time/3 PM East Coast. .
❓What's your fav time to scroll through IG? And what region are you in? Are you more of a Stories person or do you prefer scrolling through the original feed?
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#IGcommunity #survey #instagramsurvey #alittlehelpfrommyfriends #figuringitout #timemanagement #questionforyoy #galentines #valentines2020

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