Crockpot Short Ribs: Asian Flair

Just because I am a mom doesn't mean I have to always cook like a mom! My crockpot Asian short ribs over sesame pasta received a "my compliments to the chef" from my 8 year old. High five to me! Here's how I made them:

What You Need:

Short Ribs

Korean BBQ sauce sauce

Pam oil spray

Olive Oil

Salt

Ginger Paste

Soy Sauce

Sesame Oil

A Crockpot

Angel hair pasta

Spray the crockpot with Pam olive oil- makes clean up super easy. Place short ribs in crockpot. Mix one cup of Korean BBQ sauce with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of ginger spread (minced works). Pour over short ribs. Cook on low heat 6 hours. 

Before serving cooked short ribs boil a box of Angel hair pasta. When finish drain water. Add pasta back to pot. Pour two tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of sesame oil over pasta and stir. 

The most easiest yet yummy dinner ever!

Mommy CT Is In 3rd Place: Please Vote

Please Vote for MOMMY CT I just got notified I am currently in third place for Best Social Media Mom In CT

Would be great to win and love sharing my love for CT places. 

I can't see who voted but currently am in third place. ❤️ to you all!! 

https://mommypoppins.com/CTbesties

Great Words To Live By: Rest in Peace

Source: Country Living Magazine 

Wednesday Motivation: Take That Step

Homemade Valentines: Super Sweet

Feel like being creative? Well I found some super cute and easy homemade Valentines that are perfect to create with your little ones.

Source: Facebook Crafty Morning

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As always I appreciate your continued support!

Restaurant Week At Mohegan Sun

Who says casinos are just for gambling?! I love walking around the casinos. Always so entertaining and now you get to catch a deal too during their restaurant week.

Check out which restaurants are participating: https://mohegansun.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/restaurant-week.html

The Ultimate Oreo Pie: Easy Too!

Calling Chocolate and Oreo lovers. I have found your match...Oreo Pudding Pie and super easy to make too. 

Ok ok you may have tried this before but I am going to share anyway. I made this over the weekend and it's yummy and easy. 

What you need:

Package of instant chocolate pudding

Milk

Package of Oreos

Already made pie crust 

Follow directions on package of pudding box. Break up Oreos. Start laying in already made pie crust. You can use an Oreo pie crust or a Graham cracker pie crust. One layer pudding. Next Oreos. Repeat. Chill in fridge one hour. 

I always bake with my girls. I guess it's been a while since I made pudding because my little one kept shouting "now add the eggs and oil" She wasn't grasping the concept that all pudding needed was the package mix and milk. 

Enjoy!

Want To Change The World? Then Lead By Example

Let's Give Each Other A Break...This Parenting Stuff Is Rough

It was a long day and finally the last kid up fell alseep I plopped myself on the couch,literally and closed my eyes. Within minutes I hear: Someone just woke up said my husband. "Oh crap" I shouted and ran upstairs.

My youngest was feverish so I brought her into my room and we layed in bed. Before I know it I woke up two hours later. She was super crappy. I gave her medicine and put her back into her room. She asked for me to lay on the floor just then her sister woke up. "God this has got to be a joke" I said to myself. I reassured her sister I was there and she asked me to lay in her bed.

I literally was hanging off her bed to please both children. At this point in the situation you begin to question EVERYTHING and pray to God. 

I mean all crazy stuff was going through my head. My eyes burned from

being up yet again. I knew I would have a full day today with getting three kids out of the house. Making breakfast lunch and dinner. Working and then after school activities and a meeting at school I had to be at tonight, so I just wanted some solid sleep. 

At that moment of praying for everyone to just sleep so I could sleep started to make me a little nutty, I started to think of any pressure I had ever felt from someone about my parenting skills or habits, it all started to come to surface and I was mad. 

Overtired, crabby and mad. Not a good combo. And I recognized it all real

quick. Being able to recognize that being tired was making me mad made it easier to calm down BUT it did make me want to say a couple of things...

Let's stop judging eachother. 

Let's focus on giving people more praise and credit.

If you can't say anything nice then stay quiet and keep your opinion to yourself.  

This parenthood journey is so tough. Truly it is! I don't even know if I got solid sleep last night and now I have to pull it together to get through my day and I know I am

Not alone. I bet most parents of toddlers slept like crap last night and I am sorry ! I wish you a great day and want to reassure you that you're an amazing parent. Even when your eyes burn from lack of sleep and you talk to yourself just to deal with your current situation. I get it. I do. And I have your back!

Stop Taking Things So Personally!

Mom Take A Picture

When your little says "Mom take a picture" you stop what you're doing and take a picture. 

So many times we are standing behind the camera capturing the moments of others that we tend to not think of ourselves. I was making lunch and she was sitting on the counter. My back was to her as she wrapped her arms around my neck. That's when she starting saying picture. Finally she shouted "Mom take a picture" and so I did and it melted my heart. 

Will You Be Marching? Women Equality That's The True Fight

Will you be marching? Why will you be marching?

I am not marching. Not because I don't believe in the cause I am not because let's face it I am on Mommy duty today so watching my kids BUT with that being said I need everyone to think about this. 

We shouldn't March to say Trump shouldn't be president. Let's face it enough Americans voted him in. We SHOULD March to not be degraded. Women we have come so so so far with being able to vote and work and take jobs in corporations and have a choice with abortions and our bodies, not be standing behind our men but beside them and some even infront. 

I know I know what media put out there could be "locker room" talk I mean who hasn't heard men say so much crap and degrading nasty things about women BUT we don't want our leader, our nations voice to have that mentality. He has daughters and a wife and he is now in the public eye to protect us. He's our leader and well let's face it President Trump you catch more bees with honey. Soften up a little bit and we all will be eating out of the Palm of your hand. 

Meantime who ever is Marching today. Do it with class and be safe! Rock On and Cheers To Girl Power!

Marchers and Protestors Know Your Rights: 

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-if-your-rights-are-violated-demonstration-or-protest

Source for picture: Scary Mommy

We Are All In This Together...Remain Hopeful!

Winter Festival at the Earthplace in Westport Saturday Jan 21st

While some people look for indoor activites during the winter the Earthplace is embracing this winter with their Winterfestival. Join them in Westport on Saturday January 21st. Admission $5 a person. Learn more here: Festival

 

Stop Being Practical...Start Being Happy!

"Life is short. Each year passes more quickly than the previous one. It is easy to deny yourself many of life's simple pleasures because you want to be practical. Forget about practical and decide instead to become a joy collector." Barbara Johnson

Just love this photo I came across online.

Source; The Drugs Don't Work, Discover What Does: Life is short, enjoy it!: http://thedrugsdontworkdiscoverwhatdoes.blogspot.com/2012/09/life-is-short-enjoy-it.html 

Cute Kids Bear Craft With Your Footprints

This just melted my heart. Super cute and super easy. 

Source: My Incredible Recipes 

Please Excuse The Mess I Have Children...

We Made Finals! Voting Crunch Time

So excited to be a Finalist for Best Mom Social Media in CT. Please vote for me Mommy CT 

link: https://mommypoppins.com/CTbesties

THANK YOU to all of those who already voted and helped me become a finalist. Appreciate the support xo

Have a great day!!

Why Social Media Is A Funny Thing

Let's face it you have those who love social media and those who hate it. My clients actually pay me to run their social media accounts because let's face it I am one of the ones who loves it. 

I am a mom who works from home. I don't get everyday interaction like full time working moms do. So social media is my outlet. I use it for the news. I use it for product updates. I use it to share my life...which yes sometimes I tend to be personal but I never post anything I wouldn't say to someone in conversation. I say what I post. It's just who I am. 

Here's where it can get tricky...

People who don't share much are looking, and I mean constantly looking. Don't kid yourself they are there watching. Which is totally fine because those who share on social media share for a reason. You share to share your story or events or to be inspired, or post to do the inspiring. Those who do not is totally fine but it's like going to the gym. You should never mock, judge, make fun of or use something against someone you see working out. They are trying to better themselves. They are trying new things, taking a chance, improving themselves sharing so others see they can do it too. 

Ok ok so maybe this is a better explanation. Social media connects you to avenues you can't connect solo anymore. It helps you stay connected to people near and far. I have a lot of family overseas and we feel close from connecting on social media. I have learned about a ton of events and deals from social media. 

Where things get personal...never take anything on the internet personal. Never let it cause a fight or judge a character or ruin friendships or cause family drama. Set that aside. If you're going to use social media be prepared for what you see and hear and those posting be prepared to be judged...because you will be whether people tell you or not. But most of all do it because you have good intentions whether posting or viewing. Don't view to judge! Don't post to cause trouble. 

Social media sites have really taken over all our free time so when you use it try to let it be worthwhile and most of all try to use it in a positive way. 

Stop Caring So Much About Being A Perfect Mom

It was a long day. Fun but long. By bed time I had enough. My oldest daughter asked me "Mom do you still love us even when you yell at us?" "Of course" I replied "I will always love you all no matter what. Whether I am happy, sad, mad or angry. Do you still love mommy even when I yell at you?" "Yes mommy of course."

There's no "perfect mom" just be you and you'll be just fine!

Admire Those Who Stand Up For What They Believe In

Whale Exhibit At Maritime Center: Such A Fun Morning

What a great opportunity to have this aquarium in our town. It's always so much fun and information. The kids really enjoy seeing the animals and fish and all the interactive games they can play.

Today we were able to go inside a giant 40 foot whale. Inside it showed the whales organs and we learned some history and information on Whales.  Like their teeth are no like typical teeth and they have three stomachs...Yep three! This exhibit is temporary but they do have a ton of other amazing things to see!

http://www.maritimeaquarium.org

Then the girls played with their interactive fish game. They pick a fish, color it, name it and then it swims out onto the big screen. It's so cool to see it come right to life!

Then off course all the fish tanks had some super cute and not so cute fish. My girls went nuts, especially my three year old, when they spotted "Dory"

If you're in town be sure to swing by and check out the Maritime Aquarium. Really worth the trip! 

Was a great morning!

Dear Sleep...When Will I See You Again?

Reality is having three little ones means someone is always up. Which means they can sense the others are awake and slowly all three climb into your bed which magically can fit all five of us. 

I try to rationalize and say they don't like sleep because we are such cool parents but to be honest I would be a much happier person if I didn't have to leave sleep before 6:00 am.  

Please Vote For Mommy CT

Dear Readers

I am so excited and honored that my Mommy blog got nominated for "Best Social Media Mom or Dad in Connecticut" for my Mommy CT blog 

Please take the time and vote for me Mommy CT 

Appreciate your support!!! 

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At My Age I Need Glasses...Magic Filled Glasses

These are the best type of glasses!

Source: Scary Mommy on Instagram

A Recipe Book Of Fairytale Cocktails: Cocktails by Cody

Perfect for Disney lovers and cocktail lovers- did you ever think you could pair the two?! Genius! This book is filled with fairytale cocktail recipes and images to go along with it. Pretty amazing!

Check them out: https://m.facebook.com/Codys.cocktails/

Good Morning It's A New Day!

We tend to carry out stuff from the previous day but how different would ️our outlook on life be if we woke up and viewed it as a new day. A new start. To leave the previous day's sorrow and worries and problems behind. Like a new beginning.  If we didn't hang on to things that bothered us from day before or week or year or years. If we didn't hang onto any of it then you would be truly able to wake up and enjoy the new day! Everyday! 

Parenting Humor...We Never Have The Right Answers

Calling All Runners Color Vibe Coming To Norwalk In April

What a fun event! Now they will be coming to Norwalk. You can learn more and register to run here: http://www.thecolorvibe.com/norwalk.php

April 8th at Veteran's Park Norwalk CT. 

Thursday Motivation: The Meaning Of Life

Kid Friendly Hair Salon Opens In Wilton CT

How cute is this new salon! A friend went to it and I had to share. Perfect for your little ones who can hang out in one of these adorable cars while getting a haircut. 

Check them out on facebook: facebook.com/SuperScissorswilton

Mommy's Payback Time...

Enjoy the laugh!

Source: Mommy_Scape on Instagram

Chocolate Lovers Chocolate Expo Is Coming To CT Jan 29th

Calling all chocolate lovers...I am sure there are quite a bunch of you who would love to be in a room full of chocolate. Well no need to dream any longer your reality is taking place end of this month! Come to the Martime Aquarium on January 29th and see it all for yourself.

Purchase Tickets Here:

http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/fun-learning/events/upcoming-events

The Type Of People You Should Have In Your Life

Source: Elite Daily in Instagram

Sleep Is So Overrated...I Still Am Trying To Convince Myself That!

How I Ordered Breakfast For Four People For $6

Weekly flyers are filled with coupons. Many we just toss, well don't anymore...

So we wanted to spend the morning at Costco before work and we had some time to pass since they do not open until 10:00. Normally we find ourselves in a different store like Walmart or Staples or a CVS spending money waiting for 10:00 am to hit. Instead my sister said I saved some coupons lets do breakfast. 

She grabbed her Burger King flyer and we picked out breakfast. Buy an egg sandwich of choice with hash browns and a coffee and get a meal free for $5. I know you're thinking what I am thinking.  "Like how do they even make any money this way..." Then I ordered with the other coupon- 5 french toast sticks for $1. 

We sat and ate with kids who were actually scary good. 

So next time you flip through those flyers and toss them aside, go back and think how you can actually take a time out and have a relaxing moment without it costing you a fortune. 

2017 Will Be A Great Year!

Danbury Wedding Expo Is Coming Feb16th

Calling all Brides-to-be....This is the perfect event to attend with your bridal party and family members. I attended one decades ago before I got married and found my videographer that way. So fun!

Enjoy Giveaways and deals. Chances to win some fun stuff that helps cut the wedding costs. Really makes the whole bridal experience extra special and fun! Be sure to attend!

Purchase tickets for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/danbury-wedding-expo-2017-tickets-31037165999

Monday Motivation: Go Out & Explore!

Source: Shruthi P on Instagram