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This 10-minute homemade baby applesauce recipe is super easy to make and you can freeze it afterward for more than one feeding. Whether you’re a first-time parent or 10th-time parent life has gotten busier than you ever imagined. All you need is a blender or food processor, apples, apple slicer, and an ice cube tray. Just add them into your blender or food processor with 2 cups of water.

High above the city, with a replica of Michelangelo’s David, Piazzale Michelangelo offers stunning views of Florence’s old town. It’s a popular tourist spot but it’s still worth visiting as its one of the few places where you can marvel at the beautiful city strewn out at your feet. It’s a beautiful way to see the old city from a different vantage point and is a peaceful experience in the midst of a busy city. Not only is the wine delicious, but the Chianti region brings any romantic notion of Tuscany to life with rolling, green hills and rugged vineyards studded with rustic, old buildings.

With International Women’s Day in the review mirror, I wanted to create a fun, simple DIY that celebrates women all year! This tutorial for woman figure vase makes a great gift or activity for that long awaited girls night. The secret ingredient, your new craft best friend, is air dry clay. If you need more inspiration for your air dry clay – one of my favorite DIY bloggers wrote a whole book of ideas.

End your day with a romantic dinner one of Austin’s romantic restaurants. This hotel is in a high rise building so the higher floors offer sweeping views of downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake! Hotel San Jose, located on South Congress Ave, sits in a historic 1930’s building. The Saint Cecilia lounge is in the center of the hotel and provides both indoor and outdoor seating exclusively for hotel guests, maintaining an intimate experience throughout your stay.

Harry’s Bar and Burger started on North Main Street in Providence and have since expanded to include burger joints in Federal Hill, Lincoln, and Newport. Topped with applewood bacon, Vermont cheddar cheese, grilled Vidalia onion, and chipotle aioli and served with hand cut french fries, the Avenue N signature burger is classic perfection. Also one of my favorite Rhode Island brunch spots, Rogue Island in the Arcade serves up a delicious Aquidneck Farm grass fed beef burger with Vermont cheddar, house ketchup, garlic aioli, bread and butter pickles, and arugula, on a sesame seed brioche bun. Providence Burger Bar is all about the comfort food, serving up fried pickles, nachos, onion rings, cheesesteaks, burrito bowls, and, of course, burgers.

Whether you want to wear comfy pants, maxi dresses or rompers this spring, I got you covered with the best spring outfits from Amazon! Make sure you’re following me on Instagram for a try-on haul of all these items on my “Spring” highlight. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through any links! Make sure to follow me on Instagram for a try-on of all these items and more Amazon fashion finds!

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway in Texas, Houston’s diversity and culture are perfect. While huge Hermann Park is perfect for a picnic and day date overall, a stroll through the Japanese Garden would be the best place to base yourself for a romantic afternoon. The downtown location is walking distance from some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, like the Okra Charity Saloon. 12 Romantic Things to Do in Dallas, Texas: Best Dallas Date Ideas

A great way to get to know the area and enjoy the incredible views is to go on a walk through the vineyards and maybe even take a bottle of wine with you for the way. Enjoy some local wine or maybe even stop by a winery on the way and take some home with you as a way to remember your romantic trip. One of the most romantic things to do in Heidelberg is to try out all the little bakeries, cafes and restaurants that are located in the old town of the city. love places like the Chocolaterie St Anna which is a little chocolate shop selling incredible goodies which are the perfect romantic gift for your partner.

Coconut oil deodorant is one particularly hot topic – and I’ve got the scoop for you on natural coconut oil deodorant, including a DIY recipe! Even among the lay population, a recent study found that almost 35% of people reported an adverse health effect (like a headache or respiratory issue) from fragranced products, including personal care products, cleaning supplies, and air fresheners. There are lots of variations of homemade coconut oil deodorant on the internet, and most use the same basic ingredients – coconut oil, arrowroot powder or cornstarch, baking soda, and essential oils. Try a different coconut oil deodorant that you can buy • Try a DIY recipe with a higher proportion of powder ingredients (baking soda, arrowroot, cornstarch, zinc oxide, etc)

Pasta dishes taste great if subtle and non-overbearing vegetables are added to it, which lets the pasta sauce shine through, much like this preparation of Alfredo penna pasta with spinach, where only one vegetable helps to bind the fantastic flavors of this awesome dish subtly. 250g dry penne pasta 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup low-fat milk ¼ cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated ¼ cup low-fat cream cheese Salt, to taste Black pepper powder, to taste Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish • Add cream cheese, spinach, salt, and black pepper powder to the milk. Add cheddar and parmesan cheese to the pasta and cook it all for 2 to 3 minutes or