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Pumpkin Pancakes
This season ushers in my love for all things pumpkin! Pumpkin patch Pumpkin spice Pumpkin decorations Pumpkin desserts Pumpkin pancakes! I can’t believe I waited until mid October before I started incorporating pumpkin in my recipes. This morning, I made pumpkin pancakes for my family. It’s basically my pancake recipe with pumpkin puree and additional…
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What I Learned During the Blogging Challenge
Since the sixth of July, I have blogged every weekday. That’s twenty blogs! In this post, I will detail some of the things that I learned during the July blogging challenge. Blogging is Alive Since joining this challenge, I have read more blog posts from other bloggers and influencers. I usually read entertainment blogs and…
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Family Fun
Before having kids, I decided that I didn’t want to put them on social media. I’ve considered revising this rule, especially when I see all the beautiful family photos on social media. My compromise has been a few photos here and there, and I show my son in my IG stories. I made another compromise.…
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First Day of Revisions
One week. Two weeks. In my last blog about #LameshaJuniorNovel, I mentioned that I wanted to give myself one week off and then start revisions. Well, I decided to alter this plan. I gave myself two and a half weeks of rest. In this blog, I’ll detail why this turned out to be the best…
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My Fitness Journey: Part 1
Prior to having my son, my weight stayed within a ten pound range. I wore the same sizes as my college days and could fit many outfits from high school. When I found out I was pregnant, I weighed 170 lbs. At that time, that was the most I ever weighed. During my pregnancy, I…
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DIY Manicure
A few years ago, my nail tech told me about dipping powder manicures. She convinced me to give it a try by stating dipped nails could last three weeks. Once I got my first dipping powder manicure, I was hooked. I loved that my manicure could last a few weeks instead of a few days.…
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The First Game
In honor of the NBA season coming back, I wrote a short piece. I’m a huge sports fan. A few years ago, I considered creating a sports blog. Note: This is fiction. It’s told from the point of view of a fictional basketball player. It had been months since I got to feel the excitement…
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Smoked Queso
I have been having a blast trying new recipes. Remembering to measure has prevented me from sharing some of my creations. But my family has enjoyed trying my new dishes. Foodies on social media convinced me to make a loaf of banana walnut bread a few months back. And they also convinced me to try…
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Grits
A big family breakfast prepared by my husband may include grits, sausage, eggs, and biscuits. He’s a great cook, and I am thankful that he enjoys cooking for our family. Though I cook most of our meals, he does a wonderful job helping me out. But back to the grits, we don’t prepare them the…
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Mango Smoothie
I love making smoothies for my family. When my son was in his picky eating phase, I ensured that he got in some greens by making him a green smoothie. He still loves every combination that I’ve created. Today’s creation features fruits that we haven’t purchased in a while. Recipe for Lamesha’s Mango Smoothie Ingredients…
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