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Christina E. Peña

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March 26, 2021

10 Covid Friendly Things You Can Do With Your Kids For Free (or for very little $)

Spring is here!!! Is anyone else as excited as I am? After a year of being cooped up indoors and not able to do anything, it finally feels like it’s safe to start getting out a little (just a little). But since the pandemic still isn’t over, we have to do things that are fun but safe for the whole family. I’ve compiled a list of 10 Covid Friendly Things You Can Do With (or without) Your Kids For Free. Some I’ve already done and some will be on my bucket list for Spring and Summer.

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March 6, 2021

I Haven’t Hugged You In A Year

Dear Mommy,

Time is strange. It flies by but also stands still all at the same time. I had forgotten when the last time I hugged you was. So I looked it up. I read through countless text messages between you and I to figure out when I saw you and hugged you. I’d forgotten how much you and I used to text. It’s been a year. A year since I squeezed my sweet mother and soaked in the smell of your perfume. It makes me think about all the hugs that I didn’t get to have this year. When I think about those things, I break. I have a bottle of your perfume on my dresser but it’s not the same.

I remember always telling you how soft your skin was. Do you remember? It amazed me how soft your skin was. I touched your skin when I said Goodbye. I couldn’t hug you then, but I wish I could have. I wish that I could have breathed you in one last time. But they wouldn’t let me get too close. I hope you felt me there.

I miss you every day.

Love,

Christina

Filed in: Grief & Loss • by Christina Peña •

February 21, 2021

Cuban Style Shrimp Creole (Camarones Enchilados)

If you’re following lent in your house, like we do, or just not a meat fan, this shrimp dish is a very quick and easy meal that you can throw together with ingredients you likely already have at home.

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February 13, 2021

10 Things I Love About My Husband

I don’t often talk about my husband. Most people know me and know that we’ve been together for many years and we have a nice life together. But in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share just some of the things I love about Noelby and what makes him so special to me.

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Filed in: Marriage • by Christina Peña •

February 12, 2021

Strawberry Sauce

Fresh strawberry sauce is the perfect toping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream or your favorite dessert.

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Christina E. Peña

About Me

Hi everyone! If you're new here my name is Christina. I am a 35 year old mother of 2 beautiful boys, Ayden and Bryce. I've been married to my highschool sweetheart, Noelby, for 10 years and we have built a beautiful life together. I lost my mother to COVID-19 on April, 24th, 2020. The reason I mention this is because I feel that this traumatic experience has changed me and shaped who I have become. I don't think I'm particularly special, but I did graduate from culinary school and will be sharing delicious recipes as well as lightened up versions, as I am currently on a very long health and weightloss journey. THANKS FOR BEING HERE AND BE WELL!

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