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My Take on Atelier Playa Mujeres!

 Hey y’all!  Welcome back for another travel review at the stunning Atelier Playa Mujeres in Mexico.  This resort was nothing short of amazing, filled with impeccable food, views, and drinks that will blow your mind.  Whether you have always wanted to travel to Mexico or never wanted to, this resort will stay on your mind for a very long time.  And for good reasons…

My Take on Atelier Playa Mujeres!

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How To Fry Pork Chops in Less Than 30 Minutes

How to Fry Pork Chops in Less Than 30 Minutes! This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Learning how to fry pork chops can seem intimidating if you aren’t one to typically fry food, but I promise you that it’s super simple!  I’m giving you everything you need to know when it comes to cooking some…

How To Fry Pork Chops in Less Than 30 Minutes

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My Take on Hyatt Zilara Cancun

Enjoy my honest review of Hyatt Zilara Cancun in Cancun, Mexico.  Head to @simplymadisynn on Instagram for more behind the scenes! Hey hey, y’all!  It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written a blog, but I’m back baby. With a little love and travel, life finally turned itself around.  The first destination I traveled to after giving birth to Grey and after the world shut down from the Vid was to…

My Take on Hyatt Zilara Cancun

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Homemade Philly Cheesesteak - The Texas Way!

Homemade Philly Cheesesteak – The Texas Way!

Hey, y’all!  We are making homemade Philly Cheesesteaks – the Texas Way and we are sooo excited!  I say the Texas Way cause we do it bigger and better here, especially when it comes to food.  This meal is one of my favorites because it’s super hearty, beyond filling, and it’s quick to make which is just what we like!  You only need a few things to make this cheesesteak and they are listed…

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My Favorite Jeans from American Eagle

My Favorite Jeans from American Eagle

Hey, y’all!  I’m back with a blog post over clothes for the first time in what feels like forever.  I finally fit my jeans again after Grey and I bought some new ones, so I thought it’d be an awesome time to share everything you need to know about these bad boys!  I have 5 pair of jeans from American Eagle, but three of them are the same style so I’ll just be sharing my top three favorite jeans. …

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever!

Hi!  I’m back with a cookie recipe that I know y’all will LOVE!!  Just a heads up, this isn’t healthy in any way, but it is delicious so def enjoy!  Here is what you’ll need from the store: 1 stick of  room temperature Unsalted Butter 1 cup of White Sugar 1 cup of brown sugar 2 room temperature Eggs 3 tsp. of Vanilla A few dashes of Cinnamon – Trust me on this and make sure you can smell a subtle…

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Tostada Tuesday - Let's Eat!

Tostada Tuesday – Let’s Eat!

  Hey, y’all!!  I am back with a brand new recipe for Tostada Tuesday, so let’s eat!  This is the best meal when you’re wanting something good, but something super quick too.  Plus you don’t need a ton of ingredients, so it’s the best of both worlds.  Here is what you’ll need for the meal: 1lb. Ground Beef (I prefer 80/20 or 85/15) Corn Tortillas (I use the white ones, but you can use the yellow…

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Brisket Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers!

Brisket Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers!

Hey, y’all! I’m back with another recipe for y’all & it’s one I’ve loved for a hot minute now! We will be making Brisket Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers and they are sooo good.  If you’ve been here for a minute, then you know that I LOVEEE spicy food, so this recipe is pretty normal for this household lol.    I do want to preface that you can totally buy brisket from a local BBQ joint near you, that’s…

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Wash Day Favorites for Curly Hair!

Wash Day Favorites for Curly Hair!

Hey, y’all!  I have a brand new wash day routine on deck and wanted to share the products and the routine because it has been a saving grace!  It does take a minute to get through all the steps, so make sure you have a little bit of time to make it all happen.  I also want to preface that this is what works best for my hair, so if you start to notice it’s not working for your hair, don’t be…

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Creamy and Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy and Delicious Chicken Alfredo Pasta

  Hey, y’all!  Today, I am spilling all the tea on how I make my super simple and delicious creamy chicken alfredo pasta and I hope y’all love it!  Here are all the ingredients and seasonings that you will need. 1. Get a pot of water and start boiling the water and get a pan big enough to cook your chicken in and start heating the olive oil. 2. Clean your chicken and cut them into cubes or…

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My Super Simple Fried Chicken Tenders

My Super Simple Fried Chicken Tenders

Hey y’all!!  When I started my blog a few years back I was constantly uploading recipes and sharing my favorite food spots with y’all.  As I have grown up, my taste buds and the way I cook has grown as well, so I thought this would be the perfect time to start sharing my new recipes and sharing my new way of making some of my favorite meals.  The first recipe I will be sharing is my new and…

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Simple Chicken & Cheese Flautas!

Simple Chicken & Cheese Flautas!

Hey y’all!  I know it’s been a while since I have posted a recipe, so I thought I’d share the latest hit over here in my household and on my instastories.  I made shredded chicken flautas and it was delicious!!  I made a pretty big batch because I was cooking for my house and made some for my Pops, so you can shrink the amount of chicken that you use if need be.  The recipe below will make about…

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Easter Basket Ideas for the Babies! Hey, y'all!  With everything going on in our world today, I completely almost dropped the ball on Easter, which is why I wanted to create these Easter basket ideas for the babies. 

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Just because you have a lot of love to give doesn’t mean you should give it to someone that doesn’t deserve it.

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“I need a life that isn’t just about needing to escape my life.”

— Robert Polito (via hplyrikz)

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Greysyn's Birth Story - 7 Months Late!

Greysyn’s Birth Story – 7 Months Late!

Hey, y’all! I know it’s been a few weeks since I have shared a blog and it has been a hot minute since I had Greysyn, but I thought I’d finally post his Birth Story as it has been sitting in my drafts for about five months now lol.  If you follow me on social media, then you will know that Baby Greysyn “just got to earth” as my nephew says on July 26th! It was the best day ever and the most…

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Diaper Bag Musts: Hospital & Everyday Edition

Diaper Bag Musts: Hospital & Everyday Edition

Hey y’all!  Baby Greysyn has been here for five months now and I am finally back in the swing of things when It comes to the blog life.  I am currently working on my labor and delivery story, but before I go ahead and get that up I wanted to share some of my Diaper Bag Must-Haves in hopes to help other future mommas not feel so overwhelmed at one of the craziest times of their lives.

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