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Bean Burgers: A “Nontraditional” Take On Dinner

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Sabrina MannoSalt & PepperLeave a Comment on Bean Burgers: A “Nontraditional” Take On Dinner

I’m a meat and carb lover, hands down. I grew up believing dinner consisted of a meat, a starch, and a vegetable—and I still do. It’s silly but I find it immensely difficult to break with “tradition.” That’s what my…

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Suffocation, No Breathing

July 28, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & Words4 Comments on Suffocation, No Breathing

I’m tired, so tired. I’m tired of worrying. I’m tired of being scared. I’m tired of overthinking and making decisions. I’m tired of parenting. I’m tired of feeling suffocated, being pawed at, hung all over, clutched and clung to. I’m…

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Sunflower

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & WordsLeave a Comment on Sunflower

I love sunflowers. Their sunny, smiling faces speak to me of happier times, commemorating the most significant, most precious milestones of my life: Dating: My second date with my husband, when he stopped suddenly at a NYC street vendor on…

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Oh, Hello, Mister Sambucs

July 26, 2020 Sabrina MannoBirds & BeesLeave a Comment on Oh, Hello, Mister Sambucs
Field Station Dinosaurs

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of behind-the-scenes maintenance work on my blog (tagging and categorizing) and in the process, I noticed how infrequently I write about my son. I was initially surprised by this because he is my sweet…

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Tidal Wave

July 23, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & WordsLeave a Comment on Tidal Wave

I had a terrible dream last night. This is significant because I rarely dream, and if I do, I never remember what happens, not with any clarity anyways. But today, I remember. My family are standing somewhere on the beach,…

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Breaking Bread, And Tradition

July 22, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & Words2 Comments on Breaking Bread, And Tradition

You see this pasta bowl? It’s a symbol of my family’s durability and commitment to celebrating each day as if it’s our last. This thought dawned on me last night as I was preparing dinner. It was pasta night at…

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Move Over Apple Pie, Here Comes Banana Cake

July 21, 2020 Sabrina MannoSalt & PepperLeave a Comment on Move Over Apple Pie, Here Comes Banana Cake

Remember when I admitted I’m a glutton for pie? Well, turns out I’m also a gorger for banana cake. There’s just something so traditional, so comforting, so homey about it, although I must admit I’m willing to try pretty much…

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The Road Map

July 20, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & WordsLeave a Comment on The Road Map

If I could have a road map for one aspect of parenting it would be for teaching self-love and self-esteem. I’ve struggled with these concepts all my life, but they take on a whole new dimension when viewed through the…

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When You Wish Upon A Star …

July 10, 2020July 14, 2020 Sabrina MannoWhims & WordsLeave a Comment on When You Wish Upon A Star …
EPCOT Food & Wine

Hakuna Matata! We’re not exactly living in a time of no worries, but there’s never a wrong time to dish about Walt Disney World. Am I right or am I right? Oh yeah, Disney, baby, that’s where my head’s at…

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The Simplicity Of Saying I’m Sorry

July 9, 2020July 14, 2020 Sabrina MannoBirds & Bees1 Comment on The Simplicity Of Saying I’m Sorry

Wanna know the one aspect of parenting in which I’ve become an expert? Apologizing. I’m ashamed to admit it but I scolded—scratch that, I flat out yelled at—my daughter last night after she deliberately disobeyed me when I asked her…

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This blog isn’t solely about parenting. Yes, I’m a stay-at-home mom but I wear many other hats: wife, sister, daughter, chef, baker, chauffer, personal shopper, party planner, cleaning lady, customer service and marketing manager for a local insurance agency, the list is endless. I live so much in my own head and writing is my therapy. I’ve been craving an open, honest, and nonjudgmental outlet for those thoughts, and this blog is it. Why not just keep a journal? Because knowing there are other moms out there going through my same experiences lifts my spirits and motivates me to stay strong. And if I can help and maybe even inspire these women or make them laugh while fulfilling my dream, well, then, that’s a wonderful thing!

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