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Why We Chose ABA Therapy from The Perfect Child for Our Child | The Mama Maven Blog

Why We Chose ABA Therapy from The Perfect Child for Our Son

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This post is written in partnership with The Perfect Child ABA. As always, all opinions are my own.  Having a special needs child is not for the faint of heart. My youngest child, S, is on the autism spectrum as well as having other special needs. S had a lot of trouble with routines, ...

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Million Dollar Quartet: A Magical Walk Down Memory Lane

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In early December of 1956, one of the greatest rock 'n' roll jam sessions in history took place; a "dream team" comprised of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins got together at a recording studio in Memphis and had an impromptu session that would make anyone wish they were a ...

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Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes - The Mama Maven

Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes

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Remember Salmon Croquettes from growing up? My mother always used to make them and last year I made them (using my frying pan). But air fry them and they are next level (Chef's Kiss!). So delicious! My husband took the lead on this one and served as our chef. Enjoy our Air Fryer Salmon Croquettes ...

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Spaghetti Fauxlognese Meatless Sauce

Meatless Monday: Spaghetti Fauxlognese (Vegan)

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For the past 7 months, I've been primarily plant-based. Obviously this has changed many things in the way I eat. I strive for most of my meals to be plant based and that includes adding more meatless favorites to my menu planning. One thing that I wanted to perfect (and I did) was Spaghetti ...

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The Little Prince on Broadway

The Little Prince on Broadway: A Modern, Unpredictable and Exciting Interpretation

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Although Antoine de Sainte-Exupery’s novella “The Little Prince” is one of the most well-known stories in the world, in its current form as a Broadway show it gets a new, modern look; and while most of the audience who will see it will have already known the story, they will find the performance ...

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Quick Brown Lentil Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

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If you haven't notice, I love lentil soup. Red lentil, brown lentil -- I find them all delicious and filling. Plus they are healthy! I wanted to make a brown lentil soup the other day, so when I was the store, I picked up several ingredients that would help me make a quick brown lentil soup. Now if ...

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Ways to Prepare Your Child with Developmental Disabilities for the COVID-19 Vaccines

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Thank you American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for sponsoring this post. As parents, we made the choice to get our youngest, who has developmental disabilities, vaccinated in late fall for COVID-19. People with disabilities of all ages are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 and may ...

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My Father Passed Away

My Father Passed Away

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My father passed away this week. Avery Stephen Johnson always had a story, was brilliant and could also argue for days. He preferred to go by the name Stephen and always told us that his mother was confused after his birth and meant to name him Stephen Avery. Of course Avery is a cool, trendy name ...

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Air Fryer Grilled Shrimp Bowls with Veggies and Rice

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Love shrimp and veggies? My family is wild about shrimp and usually we make shrimp with pasta, but I felt it was time to try it another way. So I pulled out my beloved Instant Pot and made brown rice while I cooked shrimp in my air fryer and sauteed veggies. Raw shrimp cooks really quickly in the ...

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When Your Child is Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes - A Guide for T1D Parents

When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes: A Guide for T1D Parents

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If you found this post, it means your child was just diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. First of all, I'm sorry. It's a big blow when any person is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, but this is your child and it's just awful news to get. Mourn it. Get upset. Cry. Throw something. It's not fair. It SUCKS. ...

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Air Fryer Za'atar Spiced Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Za’atar Spiced Chicken Drumsticks

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If you love Israel or Middle Eastern food, chances are you're already a fan of Za'atar (you might spell it Zaatar) - which is a spice blend containing toasted sesame seeds, thyme, marjoram, coriander, oregano. Last week I picked up Trader Joe's Za'atar Seasoning Blend and loved it. I had some ...

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Why You Need an Instant Pot

Why You Need an Instant Pot

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This post contains affiliate links. Oh, Instant Pot, let me count the ways that I love you. I've owned an Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker since 2017 when my brother told me all the delicious things he was able to make for himself. I bought the Instant Pot Duo 6 quart and I love it. This is ...

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Family Trip to Philly: Crayola IDEAworks at the Franklin Institute | The Mama Maven Blog

Family Trip to Philly: Crayola IDEAworks at the Franklin Institute

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This post is sponsored by Epson. As always, all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. Ever take a trip to Philadelphia with your kids? Epson recently asked my family and I to check out Crayola IDEAWorks at the Franklin Institute in Philly recently and it was amazing. I'm ...

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Instant pot red lentil soup with kale

Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup with Kale

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This post contains affiliate links.I'm a huge fan of lentils, especially lentil soups. But since I adore my Instant Pot, could I adapt my favorite red lentil soup recipe for it? Why yes, I could totally make Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup and it came out fantastic. This is based on a recipe that my ...

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The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark Visit

The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark Visit

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Updated January 2022. There are some pictures from our visit in December of 2019 and you wouldn't see anyone masked or distancing in those photos. After a really long fall and as winter started, I wanted to take a breather with my daughter and celebrate her 14th birthday. We were up at my ...

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Yummy Instant Pot Turkey Breast | The Mama Maven Blog

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

By The Mama Maven 2 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. Contrary to popular belief, making a turkey is always in style. My father, for no apparent reason will just whip up a turkey with all the trimmings on a whim. However, I just don't have the same inclination. Making things in my instant pot or air fryer has ...

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10 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies | The Mama Maven Blog

10 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies

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This post contains affiliate links. We all know we need fruits and veggies, but even as a fruit and veggie lover, I find myself struggling to get my daily share. Imagine being a really picky kid and it becomes even worse! Imagine having three kids and a husband that are picky eaters (yes, that's ...

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