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Attended PBR: Unleash the Beast last night.

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This weekend, Madison Square Garden is all about the Cowboys. PBR: Unleash the Beast is a bull-riding competition where riders must stay on a bull for 8 seconds. Both rider and bull are then judged by their performance. It’s pretty intense watching everybody ride, but also really fun. My friend and I had the best time.

Here are some photos (and a video) of the night.

Building a tow truck at Home Depot

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We are starting the new year by trying new things and learning! Every first Saturday of the month, Home Depot holds a free workshop for kids. This month, the workshop focused on building a tow truck. Staff provide you with everything you need to make it, including all the tools.

I wasn’t sure if my daughter would enjoy this activity, but she absolutely loved it. The instructions are easy to follow, and upon completion, they leave you with a sense of accomplishment. Each packet also includes a certificate of achievement and a pin to collect. The activity goes from 9 am – 12 pm while supplies last. I arrived around 9:10 am, and the area was already packed.

Next month, the project will be making a penguin mailbox.

2025 Recap in Pictures Part 4

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Looking back at October, November, and December.

In October, for my birthday, we had a blast at Disney World.
In November, for Thanksgiving, we got to see the balloons inflate and attend the Thanksgiving parade.

In December, my daughter had her dance performance! She did a version of The Nutcracker. She was a little mouse 🥰.

2025 is a wrap, looking forward to what 2026 has in store.

2025 Recap in Pictures Part 1

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It’s about that time for me to recap my year!

In January, my daughter and I made cards for seniors in a nursing home.
In February, we went on a Caribbean cruise. We had a fantastic time!

In March, I was honored as an Outstanding Volunteer by the New York Junior League for all the volunteer work I’ve done for the past 10 years.

The Calendar Kids Recipes Part 2

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Here are the recipes I made from July to December from ‘The Calendar Kids’ series.

The recipe is actually for watermelon popsicles, but we like our watermelon the old-fashioned way, especially in the summer.
The recipe was for a pencil waffle to celebrate the start of school. I incorporated the idea for winter, so this is our winter version. Complete with snowflake, Christmas tree, snowman, and candy canes.
The recipe was for applesauce. My daughter loved mashing this lol.
The recipe this month was pumpkin muffins. These were delicious.
The recipe this month was a Thanksgiving handprint on your favorite pie.
My daughter’s hand was a bit small for this but it’s overall a cute idea.
Last but not least, December’s recipe was for reindeer cookies, using your favorite cookie recipe. They turned out so cute! We loved this.

Overall, the book series was very cute and the recipes were a lot of fun.