It's Shanaka - more than a Mom, still a hot mess

The Caravelle Resort: Falling in Love with Myrtle Beach in Off Season #VacationMB

Thank you to The Caravelle Resort for hosting us during our stay, all opinions are my own. Jersey Boy and I decided to celebrate his birthday a little early and spend a few days in Myrtle Beach. We called The Caravelle Resort home during our trip. The Caravelle Resort is one of 9 buildings that… [Continue Reading]

National Smoothie Day with Daytime Blue Ridge

If you are a first time visitor to my blog today, I’d like to welcome you with a big “hey y’all”. It’s National Smoothie Day and to celebrate A Blender Mom was on a local tv show sharing a smoothie recipe! This was my first time being on tv and talking about myself and my… [Continue Reading]

Oven baked chicken breast recipe

I use my slow cooker a lot but sometimes there are recipes that just need a little oven love. My oven baked chicken breast recipe is one of those. There’s 3 steps to this juicy oven baked chicken breast recipe. oven baked chicken breast recipe Our kids all have certain types of meals that they… [Continue Reading]

How to Make Marshmallow Fondant

When I first began decorating cakes I was strictly a buttercream icing user. I never used fondant, ever. Finally I figured why not give it a try. I first bought some of the premade fondant for accent pieces on a cake. It worked for what I wanted but man oh man does that stuff not… [Continue Reading]

Cinnamon Sugar Keto Donuts Recipe

04/04/2020 by Shanaka · Leave a Comment

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Cinnamon sugar Keto donuts? If you had asked me about them before January I would have laughed and said no thank you. I started on the Keto journey the end of January. In 2 months I have lost 22 lbs. and gone down 2 pant sizes and 1 bra size. Thankfully Keto has been easier… Continue Reading

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Tutu Easter Basket Tutorial- Frozen 2 Theme

03/28/2020 by Shanaka · Leave a Comment

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The Easter Bunny appears to be under quarantine this year. What’s a mama to do? I asked Kaylee what she’d like for the bunny to bring her. Of course her answer was purple Frozen. Ok, I figured as much so here we go. This Frozen theme tutu Easter basket is sponsored by Oriental Trading. Oriental… Continue Reading

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Easter Egg Photo Magnet Craft #OTCEaster

03/22/2020 by Shanaka · Leave a Comment

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This Easter egg photo magnet craft post is sponsored by Oriental Trading. Oriental Trading is my one stop shop for Easter & crafting at home fun. It looks like the kids and I will be home a lot more now so bring on all the crafts! Right now Oriental Trading is offering free shipping on… Continue Reading

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Mini Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

03/21/2020 by Shanaka · Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for an easy snack to make for or with the kids? If your kiddos like peanut butter and Reese’s as much as mine do then they will love you forever if you offer them these no bake Reese’s peanut butter pie minis. There’s no baking, they are easy to make, and they… Continue Reading

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