You know that phrase, “New year, new me”? Do you buy into it? I don’t usually, because even though it’s a new year, it’s still the same old crap. I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions. I just aim to do better. I’m usually good…
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The Holiday movies
What are your go-to holiday movies that you have to watch every Christmas? I have three that are non-negotiable for me, or at least need to be playing in the background: The Holiday, The Family Stone, and The Last Holiday. I feel like The Holiday…
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Spread the calm…
Have you heard of magnesium butter? I recently stumbled upon it on Instagram, and being the easily influenced person that I am, I couldn’t resist looking into it. Did you know there are tons of different types of magnesium, each offering its own unique benefits?…
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Simple Crab Rangoon Puffs
Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? As I mentioned last week, we had a small hot pot meal, and it was delicious. We had two types of broths: miso and tom yum. For proteins, we had snakehead fish fillets, pork belly, and eye of round.…
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Thanksgiving with a twist
I love Thanksgiving—what’s not to love about a day filled with delicious food? This year, we’re celebrating a bit late. My brother and his fiancée are visiting the first week of December, so we’re postponing our family feast until they’re here. However, we won’t be…
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Come to MAMA!
You probably thought I flaked out again, didn’t you? I know I’ve been MIA for a couple of weeks, but it’s because my parents just returned after being overseas for three months. The house that was once quiet is now full of chatter and activity.…
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My happy place
Do you have a favorite place that stands out above all others? For me, it’s Las Vegas. I don’t gamble and rarely spend time in the casino, though I might try my luck on the slots occasionally. What draws me to Vegas is its convenience…
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My favorite zucchini bread
I’m not really a baker; the precision required is a bit much for me. However, I love the idea of baking. A couple of years ago, during the pandemic, I found a zucchini bread recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction that I look forward to every…
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Does anyone blog anymore?
Serious question: Does anyone still blog? It was really popular when I started in 2008. I went through so many domain names; my first one was “Stinky Malone”. I can’t quite remember why I picked that name, but I think it had something to do…