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YOYO Art Exhibition at Grand Central Terminal

Posted on July 12, 2026 by mlenoach
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I took my daughter on a mini adventure on Friday. We took the LIRR to Grand Central and enjoyed the YOYO Art Exhibit.

So adorable

We got Luke’s after for a yummy snack.

Posted in Curiosity Corner, Exploring, Familia, Mom and Daughter Adventures | Tagged Adventure, Explore, Grand Central Terminal, Mother and Daughter moments, YOYO Art Exhibit | Leave a reply

Watercoloring Challenge Week 1

Posted on July 9, 2026 by mlenoach
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This month, I decided to do something fun and creative for myself – a watercoloring challenge. Here is everything I made for week one.

Water balloons
A tennis raquet
A flag
Fireworks
A beach hut
Tomatoes on the vine
Evening sky
Posted in Creativity, Inspiration | Tagged Arts and crafts, Creativity, watercoloring challenge | Leave a reply

Making memories in Shirley, New York

Posted on July 7, 2026 by mlenoach
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Posted in Exploring, Familia, Holidays | Tagged Explore, family time, Exploring, Shirley New York | Leave a reply

Happy 4th 🎆

Posted on July 4, 2026 by mlenoach
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Tribute to BB

Posted on July 2, 2026 by mlenoach
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We lost our best girl yesterday.

Brittany, aka BB, turned 17 in May. We’ll miss her terribly.

Until we meet again, sweet girl. ❤️

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This Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2026 by mlenoach
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Piano Recital

Posted on May 20, 2026 by mlenoach
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My daughter Maxine had her piano recital earlier this month. It was held in the Church in the Gardens in Forest Hills.

The venue was beautiful. Maxine did her best. We practiced, but she kinda froze up. It happens. This will be the first of many, I’m sure.

Posted in Creativity, Familia, Mom and Daughter Adventures | Tagged Celebration, family time, piano recital | Leave a reply

My Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2026 by mlenoach
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I had a fantastic Mother’s Day.

Mani and Pedi with my daughter.
I got three plants
And roses 💕
Isn’t this the cutest!

Posted in Holidays, Mom and Daughter Adventures | Tagged Mother and Daughter moments, Mother’s Day | Leave a reply

Latest Home Depot Kids Workshop Adventures

Posted on May 9, 2026 by mlenoach
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Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot has a kids’ craft workshop. In April, we made a planter, and this month we made a keepsake box. It’s a fun activity we really look forward to each month.

Posted in Creativity, Mom and Daughter Adventures | Tagged Home Depot Kid Workshops, Mom and Daughter Fun | Leave a reply

Craft & Sip Night

Posted on May 1, 2026 by mlenoach
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Last week, I attended a Craft & Sip fundraiser for my daughter’s school. We made a teacup planter using decoupage techniques. It reminded me of paper mache 😂. It was a lot of fun and a good girls’ night out for us Kindergarten moms.

It came out great, right?!? Now I need a plant 😆.

Posted in Creativity, Girls Night Out, Inspiration | Tagged Craft night, Girls Night Out | Leave a reply

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