Melissa

I am an aspiring super-mom, constantly focused on raising the kindest, sweetest, and most well-adjusted girls possible. I have a degree in counseling, which comes in handy from time to time. I'm a certified shop-a-holic who loves a great bargain, a planner, organizer, and a wannabe photographer.

    Quinoa Turkey & Chicken Sausage Chili

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    This recipe was originally posted last year by our friend and one of the OG’s of the Pier to Peer girl’s, Melissa. I made this yesterday for book club and it was a HUGE hit! Stay tuned for a book club post featuring, Gone Girl. You definitely want to make this recipe and share it with a [...]

    Easter Treats: Bunny Cake Pops & Krispie Chocolate Eggs

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     Ingredients: Donut Holes Lollipop Sticks Colored Candy Melts (Pink, White, Purple, etc) Pastel Candy Corns Styrofoam Block Confetti Sprinkles Jumbo Heart Sprinkles And don’t forget the chocolate: Yummy Chocolate Rice Krispie Eggs Ingredients: Rice Krispie Treats 40 Marshmallows 3 tbsp Butter Spring Time Sprinkles Colored Melting Chocolates

    Mirror Mirror ~ A Must See for Kids

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    Julia Robert’s Mirror Mirror is making it’s debut in theaters TODAY! When I heard she was starring in Mirror Mirror, it was a must see in my book. Lucky for me, My tweleve year old daughter and I were able to see a preview of the movie a few weeks ago. This fresh and funny [...]

    Sally’s Sweet & Simple Pork Tenderloin

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    One of the things we always seem to be discussing in our neighborhood is what we’re cooking for dinner. One night, we finally decided to have an “official” recipe exchange. We all brought copies of our favorite recipes and shared. We had such a great time and I walked away with about three weeks worth of new meal [...]

    Homemade Portuguese Sweet Bread

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    One of my absolute favorite comfort foods from New England is Portuguese Sweet Bread. By far the best I’ve ever tasted comes from a yummy little mom and pop restaurant in Swansea, MA called Corner Stone Bakery. Apparently I actually have my own family recipe passed down for at least four generations; however,  it calls for 10lbs of flour [...]

    Saint Patrick’s Day Traditions & Treats

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    I’m not Irish and I really don’t like corned beef and cabbage, but who doesn’t love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? My kids think that the idea of a little green leprechaun coming into their classroom or bedroom at night is about as good as a visit from the Easter Bunny – so I indulge them! [...]

    The 411 on Sunscreen

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    I met Catherine Markham,  during a visit to SkinMedix, my favorite skin clinic in the South Bay. I’ve been to Catherine several times now for facials and I’m absolutely addicted.  Along with regular facials, I use sunscreen daily. However, I always find it challenging to figure out exactly how much coverage I need to be protected. [...]

    Village Runner’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K – Redondo Beach

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    Start St. Patty’s Day with a 5K! Running not your thing? Go ahead and walk it! Just come out and be part of  Village Runner’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run/ Community Walk event on Saturday, March 17th, 2012. There’s also a Little Leprechaun Dash for the Gold for the kiddos. This race is the perfect example of [...]

    Order Pizza Tonight and Help Support Breast Cancer!

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    Fresh Brothers Pizza day is here! If you order lunch or dinner (dine-in or take-out), Fresh Brothers will donate 20% of your total bill to the Susan G. Komen LA County 5K Run/Walk in Team Pier to Peer’s Name! Haven’t tried Fresh Brothers yet? It’s been voted LA’s best pizza three years in a row! [...]

    Pier to Peer & Fresh Brothers team up to fight Breast Cancer!

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    Cancer sucks. However, the older I get, the more I am forced to deal with it. My uncle is fighting lung cancer, believe it or not, for the third time. My friend’s daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia when she was only 18 months old. Another dear friend of mine was recently diagnosed with her second bout of [...]