Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Won Ton Poppers

When I was in high school there was a restaurant not far from my home called HOPS. My mom and I used to go there about once a week in the afternoon because they served the most incredible Jalapeno Poppers we had ever tasted. Served with a side of sweet homemade pepper jelly, the combination of flavors was completely unique and delicious. Did I mention that instead of serving bread at the table they brought a warm plate of fresh fluffy croissants topped with a sweet drizzle of icing? This place was heaven! While the location closed a few years later, I have yet to forget my popper experience and decided to attempt to replicate these tasty snacks.
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How To Make Homemade Glitter Silly Putty

Silly putty is a timeless toy that gave me hours of enjoyment as a child. I remember it coming in a red elongated egg shaped container that had the strangest smell. The concept of putty has expanded since I was a child. These days we have silly putty, slime, GAK, Play-Doh, and even play foam. All of these products can be manipulated, folded, squished, and rolled up to form different shapes. Toodie has grown fond of these types of toys so I decided to attempt the re-creation of the classic putty by adding glitter. Everything is better with sparkle!
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Cupid’s Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treats #ValentinesDay

Have you ever came across someone that didn’t like the ooey gooey buttery deliciousness of a Rice Krispie Treat? Neither have I! I grew up eating them & have always considered these to be a traditional treat that can be made from scratch in a matter of minutes. Not to mention, they are inhaled quicker than they actually take to make. They never do last very long when a batch is homemade & my free hand goes a little crazy with the marshmallows. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day I made a slight change to these treats by adding in candy corn. They turned out amazing. One slight ingredient change can make such a huge difference in the final product.
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Get Motivated Through Music With Yurbuds® #GetMotivated #BestBuy

Are you focusing on your New Year’s resolution to get fit or continuing a healthy lifestyle? We all need motivation when it comes to accomplishing our goals and for many of us, music is the answer. If you work out regularly or even once in a while, you have probably been plagued by getting caught in the wires of your headphones at least once. I know I have! I’ve even taken a tumble on the treadmill after getting caught in mine. Not fun and awfully embarrassing I might add. But if there is one thing I MUST have when working out it’s my music. 
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Hershey Kiss Love Buttons #ValentinesDay

My sweet tooth is becoming more and more apparent lately. I blame it on Pinterest & all of the delicious baked treats I see people pinning. I love when I find a sweet & salty snack that’s not only yummy but extremely easy to make. For a while now I have been meaning to make these little “Love Buttons” which include a medley of pretzels and milk chocolate. They are beyond simple to make & the assembly takes no time at all. I do have to warn you that they are incredibly addicting and there is no way… NO WAY… you can get away with eating only one.  I tried. I failed. I made another batch.

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Valentine Button Heart Canvas #ValentinesDay #ValentineCraft

Pinterest has many wonderful ideas for holiday crafts, including Valentine’s Day! While browsing through pins last week I stumbled upon a project from Southern Lovely. She made a Button Burlap Heart Canvas and I fell in love with the final product. I thought the idea was genius and decided to take it upon myself to create one for my own home. I changed the colors a bit and added a little something extra with the buttons I had left over. Have you fallen in love yet? You can make your own Valentine Button Heart Canvas too!
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Sweet + Salty Valentine Munch #ValentinesDay

Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. In addition to Christmas, it truly is my favorite holiday of the year. Not only is it a day to share love with those around us, but it is also the day that my little girl entered the world! Since February 14, 2009 I have been celebrating Toodie’s birthday and going ALL out on this wonderful day. This includes baking, crafting, and party planning.
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Valentine’s Day At The Children’s PLACE!

Celebrate a month of love with trendy reds, pinks, glitter, and heart patterns at The Children’s PLACE! From sparkly skirts to sequined heart headbands, you can find everything you need to create an adorable outfit for your little Valentine. There are themed graphic t’s for boys and girls along with matching accessories to bring together a look full of love. Take a look below at all of the February trends that are in stores for Valentine’s Day or any day at that!
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Get Healthy With Weight Watchers + $25 Publix GC Prize Pack #GIVEAWAY! #MyBlogSpark

Everyone has a New Year’s resolution that they are determined to fulfill and accomplish. Some of them include hitting the gym more regularly, cutting out the fast food, or making positive changes to lead that healthy lifestyle we are longing for. A new year always brings upon the opportunity to change our habits and start a healthy routine. Losing weight and getting in the right mindset is easy with the help of General Mills & Weight Watchers-endorsed products. Are you ready for a healthier, happier, and more energetic you? Weight Watchers is going to make it easy!
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#GIVEAWAY: Funny Or Die Game #Hasbro #HasbroGaming

If you have a sense of humor, a witty personality, or even enjoy a good laugh I am sure you have browsed the internet at least one time for something to satisfy your funny bone. Ever visited Funny or Die? Recently I became familiar with the site and it has been bookmarked on my browser ever since.  Funny or Die is a comedy video website that was founded by Will Ferrell & Adam Mckay’s production company. The site features humorous videos, photos, music, and even articles for your entertainment. Hasbro gaming has brought the website to life by creating the Funny or Die game.
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