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 Over the weekend my best friend of over a decade came to Florida to spend her birthday with us. On Sunday we had her over for dinner with t...

Super Easy Ice Cream Cake

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 Over the weekend my best friend of over a decade came to Florida to spend her birthday with us. On Sunday we had her over for dinner with this ice cream cake for dessert. I found the recipe on this food website that I just conveniently can't find now. But I remember what I did so let's get into it. 

INGREDIENTS

20 Oreos

1 tablespoon of milk

10 ice cream sandwiches

3 different ice cream flavors
1 8oz container of Cool Whip

METHOD

1. In a food processor, blend 15 oreos with the tablespoon of milk and set it aside. 
2. Working quickly, cut the ice cream sandwiches in quarters and stack them lengthwise around a spring form pan. 
3. Add the processed oreos at the bottom of the pan, pressing it down firmly creating the base and then freeze for an hour. 
4. Remove your ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften for 15 minutes. 
5. Transfer your first ice cream flavour into a small bowl and stir until smooth. Add that to the pan and then proceed with the other flavours. Transfer, smooth, layer. 
6. After you've done all three layers, add the cool whip to the top of the cake and make decorative swirls. 
7. Crush the remaining oreos and sprinkle them at the top of the cake. 
8. Freeze overnight and done. 

This was super easy and a big hit with the adults and kids. I used strawberry, chocolate and vanilla but use whatever flavours you want or just use one. Whatever floats your boat. 

If you try this, let me know in the comments or on Instagram. 

Mommy, 

xo.

The Monday before Halloween, Aiden's school hosted their annual Harvest Festival. The kids got to dress up, do crafts, play, listen to s...

Harvest Festival 2016

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The Monday before Halloween, Aiden's school hosted their annual Harvest Festival. The kids got to dress up, do crafts, play, listen to stories and carved a pumpkin. The boys had fun but there were a few things that could have been improved if there was more parent involvement. I did my best Harley Quinn face and the boys dressed up as Transformers. The event lasted about 2hrs but they got alot packed into that time. Especially since we were planning on staying in on Halloween, I wanted to boys to enjoy themselves as much as possible in a safe environment.

#happyhalloween ?? #transformers #optimusprime #bumblebee

A photo posted by Aiden And Kyle (@aidenandkyle) on Oct 31, 2016 at 5:50pm PDT

IDK why I can't get a good makeup pic ?? #kissyface454 #darkskin #harleyquinn

A photo posted by Kissyface454 (@kissyfvce) on Oct 25, 2016 at 7:46pm PDT

Did any of you trick or treat or attend any Harvest Festivals this year?
Mommy, xo

I promised Fred that I would make him porridge for breakfast one day during the week, but I wanted to do t the way that my mom does it, so I...

My Mom's Cornmeal Porridge

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I promised Fred that I would make him porridge for breakfast one day during the week, but I wanted to do t the way that my mom does it, so I kinda got her help on this one but with my own measurements.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
a pinch of salt
a splash of vanilla
a dash of nutmeg
a dash of cinamon
1 cup of cornmeal
2 cups of milk
Condense milk & brown

METHOD

1. In a large pot or sauce pan, add the first five ingredients and bring to a boil. While the water boils, mix the cornmeal and milk together and then slowly pour the mixture into your now boiling water. 
2. Stir for 5-6 minutes to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to medium low and allow to cook for another 15 minutes. 
3.  If it gets too thick, add milk to make it as thin as you want it. Sweeten to taste using condensed milk and sugar. 

Serve hot, as you know, and compare to my cornmeal porridge and let me know which one you prefer. 

Mommy, xo. 

Another Sunday has passed and we had some more people over for dinner. We made steak and potatoes, which were amazing to say the least. But ...

Super Easy Jamaican Carrot Juice

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Another Sunday has passed and we had some more people over for dinner.
We made steak and potatoes, which were amazing to say the least. But I decided that today was the day that I was finally going to use the can of carrot juice that was sitting int he fridge for months. This is definitely NOT for anyone under the legal drinking age in your country. You will taste less carrot and more alcohol lol but it's SO good. You can of course use carrots and puree them, but this is the Super easy cheat code version!

INGREDIENTS

1 can carrot juice

1 bottle of guinness 

1 shot of white rum

*supligen

condense milk to sweeten

METHOD

1. In a pitcher, add all of your ingredients. Supligen is optional, I didn't add any to mine but it will give some added sweetness. 
2. Serve chilled, over ice. 

Curry goat is the one thing that Jamaicans HAVE to have at every major event or gathering. It is possible, that something might be inherentl...

Jamaican Curry Goat

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Curry goat is the one thing that Jamaicans HAVE to have at every major event or gathering. It is possible, that something might be inherently wrong with you, if you don't like curry goat. We're having company over for dinner tonight and curry goat is the one thing that is easy enough yet "special" enough to serve to our guests.
I like to cook 1 pound per adult so I have a little over 5 pounds of meat. 1 pound will be enough for you tonight plus leftovers for lunch or dinner tomorrow. Unlike curry chicken that you can have with literally anything, curry goat, in my opinion, is best had with white rice, and white rice alone. Also, goat takes two times longer than chicken to cook, so patience is needed throughout this process. ... I kept my stove on med-high the entire time.

INGREDIENTS

Your goat meat... You'll have to go to your local butcher or meat store for this. 

Curry Powder

Black Pepper

Paprika

All Purpose Seasoning

Pimento Seeds

Scallions

Thyme

Onion

*Bell Pepper

**Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Potatoes 

Carrots

Spinners

Vegetable Oil

Water

METHOD

1. Wash your meat with vinegar. If you've seen my "How I Clean My Chicken" video, it's very similar to that.  I like to throw everything in the sink after and then put them  back in the bowl I just washed them to ensure that all the water is out of the bowl and off the meat. 
   
2. Begin adding your seasoning. I like to start with curry powder and then everything after.
   
   I don't measure anything, you just have to look at the amount of meat you have and know how much of what seasoning you want to add to bring out the flavor. Adding too much of one thing will alter the taste. A reason why I don't add things like garlic powder. **If you're eating without kids and love spice, chop up half of a scotch bonnet pepper and add it to the meat. *You can also add your bell peppers here if you want to. 
   
3. With gloves on, so you don't stain your nails, rub the seasoning into the meat. Let it sit for at least an hour. 
4. Add a bit of oil to the bottom of your hot dutch pot, just enough so that the meat doesn't stick to the pan, and slowly add your meat. 
   
5. Stir as the meat begins to tighten. When you see juices coming from the meat, fill the bowl you were using earlier to season the meat, with water, and slowly add it to the pot. 
   
6. Check on your pot every half an hour to ensure that the water isn't dried out. And if it is, just add more. 
   
7. **After about an hour and a half, add an UNCUT scotch bonnet pepper to the pot, this will give it the kick that goat should have without being too spicy, if you din't cut it up in there already. This is also when you'd add your potatoes, carrots, spinners *and bell peppers. Spinners are tiny boiled dumplings. This will help to thicken the gravy. 
   
8. Serve with white rice. (or whatever your heart desires)

 This seems simple enough to do, but apparently it isn't something that is well known. I HOPE that this post helps those of you who are ...

How To Fold A Fitted Sheet

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 This seems simple enough to do, but apparently it isn't something that is well known. I HOPE that this post helps those of you who are in this predicament where folding a fitted sheet isn't your forte.

The school year is coming to an end and we decided to get a gift for Aiden's teacher. I read a couple of posts about what teachers ACTUA...

End Of The Year Teacher's Gift

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The school year is coming to an end and we decided to get a gift for Aiden's teacher. I read a couple of posts about what teachers ACTUALLY want to receive and the one that stood out most to me was school supplies. This is something that teachers more often than not go out of pocket to purchase year round for their students. And while this may not cover his needs for an entire year, it will help tremendously. In total, everything, costed around $40.00.

1. Clip Board
2. Calculator
3. Glue
4. Markers
5. Crayons
6. Sticky Notes
7. Mini Stapler
8. Star Stickers
9. Scissors
10. Ruler
11. Journal - Captain America so he never forgets Aiden lol
12. Paper Clips - Thumb Tacks - Binder Clips  

If you decide to get something for your child's teacher, tag me on Instagram @mommy_xo! 
Teachers deserve so much appreciation for what they do and provide fro our children, and as little as this may be, once your heart is in it, that's all that counts. 

On Tuesday, March 31st, Aiden had his first award ceremony! He made me SO proud and brought home FIVE awards! Walking into the cafeteria, th...

Aiden's Kindergarten Award Ceremony

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On Tuesday, March 31st, Aiden had his first award ceremony! He made me SO proud and brought home FIVE awards! Walking into the cafeteria, the students were beginning to march in. Looking out for Aiden, I spotted his teacher, said hi, saw his friends, smiled, but no Aiden. I walked over to Fred wondering if he had seen him, but still no Aiden. After a couple seconds, I looked up on the platform and there he was. In his navy blue H&M blazer, grey pants, grey tie and grey striped shirt from Children's Place, his Chuck Taylor's and a super hero cape alongside four other kids! To say I was surprised would be an understatement. Before the ceremony began, they recited a cute little number about why they were super.



The ceremony progressed and the awards were handed out, and every time I looked over at Aiden my heart grew ten times bigger. This was my baby, making me proud, my first born, my first TRUE love. The most surprising award that he received was the Principal's award for perfect attendance, since he missed one day of school for Our Wedding. But I guess since it was an excused absence it didn't really count.

As I mentioned in my previous post and also on Instagram a few weeks back, Aiden got invited to attend a STEM school that is near by. He continues to make me so proud and I now see all that discipline and hard work from home, paying off.

HERE WE COME FIRST GRADE!

I wish we could've captured the emotion behind this hug :)

Aiden and his teacher. He was sad because he didn't want us to leave.

The Thursday before Mother's Day, Aiden's school had their annual Mother's Day Tea. This was my first time attending, and seeing...

It's now been over two months since we got married and this post is way overdue! We got married on February 18th 2016, on our 5 year ann...

Our Wedding

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It's now been over two months since we got married and this post is way overdue! We got married on February 18th 2016, on our 5 year anniversary. We went to the main courthouse in West Palm Beach which was over an hour away from us but made for beautiful pictures.

The reason why we chose to go the courthouse route is because we are saving for our first home together. Which is a part of our 5 year goals. in 2 years, 2018, we should be closing on a house no later than December, and then, in 2021, exactly 5 years from our wedding day, our 10 year dating anniversary, we'll have our vow renewal. Which will be much bigger than our courthouse wedding.

I had bought my dress the year before online from Shop Akira, it is a white leather spaghetti strap dress with a sweetheart laced neckline. My headpiece is Irresistible Me, and my purse is a replica Chanel 2.55 bag. Fred got his jacket and shirt from Macy's. Aiden Kyle wore blue blazers as my something blue, from H & M. My bouquet and the three boutineers were from A Floral, and because they are faux flowers, are displayed on my vanity. After the ceremony we went to our favorite Italian restaurant, Maggiano's Little Italy, and had an amazing meal with a bottle of wine. The manager noticed that we were celebrating and sent out a huge dessert tray for us on the house. It was the most perfect day. I think I covered all the details, so now, pictures!