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Bonding with Teens and TweensLifestyle

Bonding with my Teen and Tween

I often feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to parenting. This is especially true (and painful) when it comes to parenting and bonding with my teen and tween son and daughter.  My kids are currently 11 and 14, and I'm learning that parenting these…
Michelle Tucker
August 30, 2022
minestrone soupEats

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup This is the time of year when my garden is exploding with fresh vegetables.  When I have more veggies than I know what to do with, I make Minestrone Soup.  It's my go-to dish because it is so easy, hearty, and delicious. Use what you have The great…
Michelle Tucker
August 23, 2022
Safari WestTravel

Safari West

An African Safari has always been high on my bucket-list.  Africa isn't exactly right down the road, so I know that it might be a while before the family makes it over to that magical continent, so I decided to do the next best thing -- I booked a safari…
Michelle Tucker
August 2, 2022
GazpachoEats

Chunky Gazpacho

Editor's Note: This post was originally published July 8, 2019, and has been largely revamped with new photos and rewritten for better clarity and comprehension. -- Michelle When ever I have fresh garden vegetables, I love to make this chunky gazpacho.  It's one of my go-to recipes when I have…
Michelle Tucker
May 23, 2022
Lemon CookiesEats

Luscious Lemon Cookies

When life gives you lemons... lots and lots of lemons, you make something lemony, and in this instance it’s time for Luscious Lemon Cookies.I just love our lemon tree, and I don't know what I'd do without it.  This lemon tree bestows upon us an abundance of luscious lemons all…
Michelle Tucker
April 24, 2022
SwimsuitLifestyle

Swimsuit Season: Our Favorite One Piece Swimsuits

I've always prefered bikinis.  Mainly because it's always been hard for me to find one-pieces that fit properly.  I'm 5'11, so yeah, I'm on the taller side.   Most one piece swimsuits tend to run short.  This makes it especially hard to find one that fits if you have a longer…
Michelle Tucker
March 21, 2022
banana breadEats

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Be honest, who right now has bananas sitting on their countertop going bad?  If so, it's the perfect time to make this moist and delicious chocolate chip banana bread recipe. I try to make banana bread whenever we have extra over-ripe bananas laying around.  Lately, we've had bunches and bunches…
Michelle Tucker
February 24, 2022
Silk ScarfLifestyle

Channelling my Inner Starlet with a Silk Scarf

* “This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something Staying Blonde may earn a small commission. Of course, I’d never post about something I didn’t truly love!”Don't mind me, I'm just channeling my inner starlet! Nothing feels more old-school glam than cruising down the boulevard…
Michelle Tucker
February 17, 2022
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