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A Single Girls Guide to Rocking Valentine’s Day

33 Ideas for the Perfect Romantic Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, forget the roses think outside the (chocolate) box and do something different for the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day. My husband and I were never big fans of Valentine’s Day but once my husband and I started getting creative now we love it. It’s become kind of a game that now for Valentine’s Day, birthday’s, anniversaries and any special occasion we now try to come up with creative ideas, instead of just reaching for the phone and making a reservation.

Beginners Fitness Plan – 5 Simple Steps

Beginners Fitness Plan – 5 Simple Steps. Try this Fun and Easy Beginners Fast Start Fitness Plan to jumpstart your weight loss plan, feel better or just get your body moving and feeling healthy.

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Muddled Mexican Mule Recipe

by Kelly DiMascio | May 4, 2020 | Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Spring Entertaining, Summer Cocktails, Tiki Cocktails

The Muddled Mexican Mule combines tequila, ginger beer, lime, and if you like spicy try adding a slice of jalapeno.

The Muddled Mexican Mule combines tequila, ginger beer, line, and if you like it spicy try adding a slice of jalapeno. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Strawberry Mint Margarita Recipe

by Kelly DiMascio | May 4, 2020 | Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Spring Entertaining, Summer Cocktails, Tiki Cocktails

Mango Margarita Recipe

by Kelly DiMascio | May 4, 2020 | 4th of July, Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Spring Entertaining, Summer Cocktails, Tiki Cocktails

Mango Margaritas are the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail for your celebration. This is the perfect twist on the classic Margarita.

How to make Irish Coffee

by Kelly DiMascio | Mar 13, 2020 | Cocktails, Eat & Drink, St Patrick's Day

Learn how to make Irish Coffee
An Irish coffee cocktail is a mixture of brown sugar-sweetened coffee, Irish whiskey, and topped with whipped cream.
This is so easy to make and prepare to feel pampered and enveloped by this warm coffee cocktail.

Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus

by Kelly DiMascio | Dec 18, 2019 | Camping Recipes, Labor Day, Latest Mermaid Tales, Man Food, New Year's, Party, Summer Cocktails

Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus designed to taste great and wow your guests. Guaranteed to get you out of the kitchen and into the party.

Easy Christmas Recipes and Menus via @mermaidsandmojitos

11 Stress-free Thanksgiving Menus

by Kelly DiMascio | Nov 23, 2019 | Camping Recipes, Labor Day, Latest Mermaid Tales, Man Food, Party, Summer Cocktails

Everyone loves Thanksgiving but no one loves spending the day in the kitchen while everyone else watches football and noshes on pre-dinner goodies.

Each stress-free Thanksgiving menu is designed to taste great and wow your guests, plus they are super easy to cook, fail-proof, and guaranteed to get you out of the kitchen and into the party.

11 Stress-free Thanksgiving Menus via @mermaidsandmojitos

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Does it ever feel like you have to choose between eating healthy or sticking with your budget? It can be tough. I've collected 25 easy things you can do - starting today - to eat healthy and stick to the family budget.

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Spicy Orange Muddled Margarita Recipe

Spicy Orange Muddled Margarita Recipe is the perfect fresh fruit margarita. Muddling the fruit all the flavor of both the juice and the zest.

Spicy Classic Margarita Recipe

Spicy Classic Margarita turns up the heat with a slice of jalapeno and paired with a sweet heat rim of sugar and chipotle chili.

Looking for a simple way to kick up your classic margarita? Try this Spicy Classic Margarita turns up the heat with a slice of jalapeno and paired with a sweet heat rim of sugar and chipotle chili. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Muddled Mexican Mule Recipe

The Muddled Mexican Mule combines tequila, ginger beer, lime, and if you like spicy try adding a slice of jalapeno.

Strawberry Mint Margarita Recipe

Mango Margarita Recipe

Mango Margaritas are the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail for your celebration. This is the perfect twist on the classic Margarita.

How to Make the Best-ever Vegetarian Lasagna

Best-ever lasagna recipe + it’s vegetarian! Filled with eggplant, portobellos, spinach, sundried tomatoes, layers of creamy ricotta and mascarpone cheese and red sauce. Rich and decadent comfort food the whole family will love. Best lasagna ever!

Simple Easter Recipes

Simple, Stress-free recipes for a laid back low-key Easter. Kick back and make this year’s celebration simple and easy.

Simple and Easy Easter recipes via @mermaidsandmojitos

Irish Onion Soup with Caramelized Guinness Onions

Irish Onion Soup is a riff on the classic French onion soup. The onions are braised in Guinness Beer and add a rich carmalized flavor.

Irish Onion Soup is a riff on the classic French onion soup. The onions are braised in Guinness Beer and add a rich caramelized flavor. via @mermaidsandmojitos

Easy St Patrick’s Day Recipes

Irish Eyes will be smiling with these easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes. 21 easy recipes to host a stress-free St. Patrick’s day party.

How to make Irish Coffee

Learn how to make Irish Coffee
An Irish coffee cocktail is a mixture of brown sugar-sweetened coffee, Irish whiskey, and topped with whipped cream.
This is so easy to make and prepare to feel pampered and enveloped by this warm coffee cocktail.

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How to Clean a Boat Hull – the Easy Way

Jul 5, 2018

Learn how to clean a boat hull – the easy way. Here in Florida, our boats are always exposed to the elements and to keep it looking great you’ll need an easy way to clean the hull. If you leave your boat in for a couple of days you’ll notice it has a ring around the hull at the waterline. Here’s an easy way to clean the hull and remove that waterline.

How to Clean a Boat Hull – the Easy Way via @mermaidsandmojitos

Easy DIY Hanging Rope Shelf

Jun 14, 2018

For about $30 and a couple of hours, you can build this easy DIY hanging rope shelf. A super cute DIY shelf that fits into any coastal or rustic decor.

Easy DIY Hanging Rope Shelf via @mermaidsandmojitos

Celebrate National Smile Day!

May 31, 2018

Celebrate National Smile Day today, by, well, smiling! When I smile I feel better, more optimistic and capable. You never know how just a kind, sincere smile can change the entire direction of someone’s day. Celebrate National Smile Day with me and just smile.