Gennifer Rose blog
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Thereβs a good chance you spent the week of Thanksgiving running around the grocery store picking up ingredients, followed by long hours laboring in the kitchen. Give yourself a break from all the frantic shopping and cooking with a premade holiday meal from Raleyβs.
We were lucky enough to get an early preview of Raleyβs Prime Rib Christmas dinner. We had no problems being taste testers of this family sized feast!
Read MoreWith both of my pregnancies I was extremely curious to know the gender of my babies very early on. Gender reveal ultrasounds are usually around 20 weeks, and it can be a long and impatient wait for eager parents. When you finally know the big news, itβs so fun to make a formal announcement with a creative photo!
Read MoreMy household is comprised of mixed heritages so we celebrate the holidays in all kinds of ways. My husbandβs family comes from Mexico and on my side we are mostly English and Irish. Our kids are lucky to have so much diversity because it just means more reasons celebrate!
Christmas Day is the big event for most Western cultures with a morning family brunch, opening gifts and then a big Christmas dinner. In Latino households Christmas Eve is known as Nochebuena which translate to βA Good Nightβ in Spanish. Nochebuena is the biggest evening of celebration for traditional Mexican families and itβs the one my husband remembers most from his childhood.
Read MoreWeβre about to re-enter the crazy world of labor and delivery, and then having a newborn. But this time around we also have a 2-year-old toddler in the mix, which definitely makes things a bit more complicated.
By the time your second baby arrives youβre already in full-blown parent mode. Fortunately we already know how some of the journey ahead will go, but learning to balance our attention to two children is a new experience.
Having the right gear can definitely make the transition easier for both the parents and the children. You may also want to refresh your baby gear with new and upgraded products. Some items can be re-used from your first baby, and others may have to replaced.
Read MoreHedgehogs are charming and fascinating creatures that make unique and rewarding pets. The photos in this blog post are of Melon, my sisterβs blonde African Pygmy Hedgehog. Whenever I visit her in Austin, I get to spend some quality time with this adorable little pincushion.
In this article, we will provide a complete guide to owning a pet hedgehog, including information on their breeds, lifespan, care, feeding, supplies needed and more. To be a responsible and knowledgeable pet owner, itβs important to learn all about what goes into owning your own pet hedgehog.
Read MoreThere are many moments in motherhood when youβre just too tired or busy to spend time in the kitchen cooking healthy meals from scratch. But that doesnβt mean you want to resort to fast food or overly processed junk food.
This guide will give you helpful tips that you can resort to when youβre crunched for time or in a pinch. Iβve also taken into account scenarios when youβre low on fresh groceries and freezer or pantry foods are your only option.
Read MoreHalloween is coming up quickly this October and we decided to get crafty with some DIY pumpkin painting. My 2-year-old daughter Scout insists that Halloween shouldnβt be scary, so instead we decided to make it colorful and full of art.
Keep reading to see my step-by-step guide to planning and creating your own Yayoi Kusama inspired painted pumpkins for the fall season.
Read MoreLetβs the honest, as women our periods are a bit of a drag. And it adds insult to injury that they also wreck havoc on our environment because most period sanitary products on the market are not designed with eco-friendly materials.
The average woman will dispose of 11,000 sanitary items in a lifetime, most of which contain plastics and are not biodegradable. Many of these disposed products end up in landfills and our oceans.
The good news is thereβs a growing market for both eco-friendly and zero waste period sanitary products. For all my frugal savvy gals, investing in these products will actually save you a lot of money in the long run. It takes an average of 3 period cycles for these products to pay for themselves.
Read MoreWe often associate IV drips with sickness and hospital stays. You may not realize that IV drip bags have recently become a new wellness trend and IV bars have started opening up in wellness hot spots cities such as Los Angeles, New York City and London. Instead of going to a juice or smoothie bar, you can actually go to a IV bar to get boost of vitamins and hydration.
With the increasing interest in IV treatments, it is helpful to know more about the different options. IV treatments deliver vitamins and electrolytes straight into the bloodstream, which is ideal for those who may use them at a pace the body canβt keep up with or for those who have difficulty absorbing vitamins and minerals.
One of the most popular options is the Myers Cocktail. It gets its name from John Myers, M.D., who pioneered the use of intravenous vitamins and minerals to treat various medical conditions. Hereβs all you need to know about the Myers Cocktail.
Read MoreOnce the weather starts to get cold in the autumn season, I immediately I want to bundle up with a hot cup of tea in my hands. You really canβt get the full hygge experience without a warming hot beverage to sip and enjoy.
Artisan teas are especially wonderful on chilly days because you are enjoying both the aromas and the warmth in your mug, itβs truly a delight for the senses. These loose leaf teas are handcrafted by tea connoisseurs who carefully select the best herbs, flowers, dried fruits and more to create these highly complex tea blends.
Read MoreI am a huge Etsy fanatic, both my home and closet are filled with handmade gems from artisans selling on Etsy. As a freelancer myself, it genuinely gives me joy to support a small business owner who is living the dream of being self-employed. Not only does the Etsy platform allow small businesses to thrive, but they also elevate and support artists who are pushing the limits in the design world and serving up fresh inspiration.
Read MoreChristmas truly is a special time of year, itβs as close to magic as we can get as adults. My idea of a hygge Christmas is making new memories at home and enjoying quality time with family. All the while indulging the senses with all the classic holiday joys.
The cold winter weather makes us naturally want to cuddle up and partake in nostalgic holiday rituals. All it takes is a little effort and preparation to really bring the season to life in the perfect hygge setting.
Read MoreIn my own personal opinion, pesto pizza gives the traditional red-sauced pizza a run for its money. The savory and salty flavor of homemade pesto adds a new layer of seasoning, and itβs complimentary to so many different toppings. Itβs very easy to customize your pesto pizza to create a crowd-pleasing culinary dish.
This cashew pesto pizza recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can alter the recipe to make it vegan, vegetarian, plant-based and even keto. Either way you decide to make this favorite food, itβs always a healthy yet still satisfying and filling.
Making your pesto with cashew nuts instead of the traditional pine nuts is a very easy swap, and the flavor is not terribly different. Both cashew and pine nuts have an abundance of healthy fats, which give your pesto a creamy texture and flavor. Cashews are also less expensive than pine nuts so you can save some cash too.
Read MoreWhen it comes to toys for our kids, we often think the fancier the better. But the reality is sometimes they can be so entertained by the simplest things. And if we are being honest, shiny new toys purchased from the store become βoldβ and uninteresting very quickly. The best part about using common household items is that many of them you have around your house will make perfect toys to entertain them for hours.
Read MoreI have been brainstorming creative projects where I can showcase my favorite Polaroid photos. Iβve always been drawn to vintage Polaroids, thereβs something so nostalgic and whimsical about capturing the moment without the advancements of digital photography.
I purchased both my vintage Polaroid cameras from Etsy vintage sellers and they work great! These days we rarely take the time to print out photos, they usually just live forever digitally. So having something tangible to hold and put on display makes Polaroids extra special.
Read MoreThis beet, watermelon and feta salad is the perfect addition to your summer backyard picnic table. The sweet and savory flavors compliment each other and the presentation is bright and colorful. It makes a great light side dish to entrees such as BBQ, sandwiches, burgers and kabobs.
This recipe only has a small handful of ingredients so it's fairly quick and easy to make. I've also listed alternate ingredients and dressings, so you can customize your salad for your guests.
Read MoreIn California we are so lucky to have a bounty of fresh produce available all year long. We are an agriculture state and many of our favorite fruits and vegetables are grown not far from where we live. I try use locally and seasonal produce whenever I cook and food prep. Making your charcuterie board with seasonal fruits and vegetables can both ensure freshness and make it extra festive special events.
Read MoreBecause I regularly suffer from migraines, I often have muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. Finding a drug-free solution to this chronic pain can be difficult, which forces you to open up and try new avenues of pain relief.
In this blog post I will describe my experience with cupping therapy, and hopefully provide helpful information for anyone interested in giving it a try for themselves.
Read MoreThis blog post includes different categories of gifts for all types of women. Thereβs definitely no one size fits all when it comes to the wonderful ladies we are celebrating. This guide has goodies for pampering at home, home decor to inspire a project, cute kitchen finds, and little jewelry gems.
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