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Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off summer than spending Memorial Day weekend out in nature, doing all our favorite things with some of our favorite people.

This past school year was one of major transition for the three of us. Hands down the hardest we’ve ever had, and this weekend brought so much reflection.

This year tested us in ways I never saw coming.

There were moments that felt completely impossible. But somehow, we made it through. And in the process, our bond grew even stronger.

But it wasn’t just our bond that deepened. This year also strengthened our connection with the people who showed up for us. The friends and acquaintances (new and old), and even total strangers who stepped in when we needed it most.

Whether it was helping out with a ride or helping us fix something around the house, those small gestures reminded me just how lucky we are to be surrounded by people who genuinely care.

They reminded me there’s still so much good in this world. And they showed my kids what it looks like to show up for people when they’re going through their hard.

That includes the family we camped with.

Kingston and Lehel have been best friends since first grade. And what I love most about their friendship is that it’s grown slowly and steadily over time. With space for each of them to be their own person.

Kingston with baseball.
Lehel with soccer.

They don’t talk every day, and our families aren’t always in constant communication, but when we come together, it feels like family.

No pressure. No performing.
Just real authentic connection.

As a mom, there are no words for how grateful I am knowing my son has a second family in theirs.
And over the years, that bond has extended to Scottie and me too.

In a season of life where we’ve lost connections we thought would be forever, and been surprised by others we never saw coming it’s made us realize who the real ones are.

And it’s made connections like Lehel’s family feel sacred.

So here’s to summer…

To fresh starts
To time spent in the places and spaces that ground us
To the people who feel like home

To the REAL ones

#arizonaadventures #pagespringsrvpark #verdevalleyviews #cottonwoodaz

“And then one day, it just happens…” ✨

Valentine’s has always been one of my favorite holidays, but this year hits different. After 41 years, I am my own Valentine—and I can honestly say, I’ve never been more in love with myself. In the midst of a divorce, after 22 years in a relationship that drained more than it gave, through heartbreak and grief, I stand here knowing EXACTLY who I am. And I have never been more proud.

This message is for the women who find themselves in the same place—the ones who know deep down but aren’t ready to say it out loud yet. The ones who have gaslit themselves into staying, who have made excuses, who have given more than they should have, hoping for change that will never come. I see you. I was you. And I want you to know: you are not crazy. You are not asking for too much. You are not unworthy of the love you give so freely. You are so deserving of receiving that same kind of love in return.

My wish for all of you—for my daughter, for all of our daughters—is that stories like mine teach them that they are the heroes of their own story. That love isn’t about waiting for someone to come along and choose them, to make them feel worthy. It’s about choosing themselves first, about learning to love who they are completely. And then—when the time is right—finding a partner, an equal, someone to share the journey with, not someone to complete them.

I don’t know what the future holds. Maybe someday, I’ll find that kind of love. I believe I will. But until then, I am perfectly at peace being my own Valentine. And beyond grateful for the greatest gifts of my life—my Kingston and my Scottie—who I get to share this journey with💕

📸 @sociallyawkward.agency @kristinawood

#selflovejourney #knowyourworth #healingfromwithin #divorcerecovery
#strongwomenrise #choosingmefirst
#breakingthecycle

You have a voice, use it ✊🏼#blackouttuesday

That feeling when you realize summer break starts in 3 days...
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#yeahbaby #summerlover #summer #summertime #schoolsoutforsummer #curlysue #pooltimefun

Chicken Tacos on White🌮🌮🌮 they’re crunchy 👍🏼...they’re indulgent (like all the best tacos are)👌🏼...and they’re a staple of the Mexican cuisine I grew up eating🙌🏼...The recipe is on the blog at https://deliciousmiss.com/chicken-tacos-on-white/ or you can visit the link in my bio.

Enjoy!🥰
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#tacotuesday🌮 #tacosarelife #tacos #tacotuesday #coloradomexicanfood #chickentacos #chickentaco #mexicanfoodporn #mexicanfoodlover #mexicanfoods #mexicanfoodpics #f52grams #f52gram #yum #feedfeed

Happy Mother’s Day weekend!

I have been incredibly fortunate to know the love and influence of a multitude of incredible women who have had a significant impact in my life (and still do). So it’s no surprise that Mothers Day is one of my most beloved holidays.

Since having kids of my own, one of my favorite ways to celebrate the amazing women in my life is with handmade mementos.

This year the kids and I got to work digging thru our art and craft supplies to send some special keepsakes to our nearest and dearest. I personally love how they turned out and will definitely make them again in the future.

If you’re looking for last minute ideas swipe left to watch how we made these and head to deliciousmiss.com for more pics and detailed instructions. Link in bio.

Happy Margarita Monday and “May the 4th” be with you. I just loaded my go to margarita recipe on the blog just in time for Cinco. And for all you Star Wars fans check out my stories and swipe all the way left for a fun surprise in honor of #maythe4th landing on #margaritamonday this year...
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#cinco #cincodemayo #margarita #margaritas #skinnymargarita #casamigos #topochico #tajin #lemon #lime #starwars #maythefourthbewithyou #maythe4thbewithyou #theforce #theforceisstrongwiththisone #tastycocktails

Last week was the week I started to feel burned out...breakfast, lunch, dinner repeat...and don’t forget the snacks. It feels like every time I finish one meal I begin another. There’s more dishes to do than usual, the messes are never ending, and let’s not get started on the fighting🙈 But then it hit me...one day all too soon these kiddos will be gone, leading their own lives, my home will be empty, it will be quiet, and I will give ANYTHING to be quarantined with my babies for just one more day. Perspective. So yeah, if you need me I’ll just be here making lunch for my littles one sandwich at a time.
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#pickledonions #perspective #lunchtime #sandwichesofinstagram #sandwichqueen #momlife #newweek #avocadotoast #avocado #feedfeed #yum #nomnom #deliciousmis #mytinymoments

It’s Tuesday...okay yesterday was Tuesday, but is anyone really keeping track at this point🙈 All I know is Cinco de Mayo is in less than a week and we could all use as much Mexican goodness as we can possibly get until then. Cue my recipe for Mexican lettuce cups that I just posted to the blog. Enjoy🇲🇽💚🤍❤️
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#tacotuesday #tacos #cincodemayo #cinco #lettucecups #mexicanfood #feedfeed #yum #nomnom #whole30 #pickledonions #deliciousandnutritious #deliciousmiss #azfoodblogger

Not too shabby for a fridge foraged meal after a big weekend of baking all the things.

Sheet Pan Chicken Apple Sausage with Potatoes and Squash + Braised Cabbage

Here’s what I did...
-Heat oven to 400
-Chop 2 c red potatoes into half inch pieces
-Slice 4 c zucchini and yellow squash down the middle lengthwise, then slice each half into half inch pieces
-Add potatoes and squash to a sheet pan
-Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil
-Season with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried marjoram (can sub dried thyme or oregano), 1/2 tsp pepper, and 3 cloves minced garlic (I actually prefer to use my microplane and grate it over the top)
-Use your hands to toss the veg on the pan and make sure it’s evenly coated in the oil and spices.
-Spread the potatoes and squash out on the sheet pan in an even layer and make sure all the pieces are laying flat
-Lay 8 chicken apple sausages on top of vegetables
-Transfer pan to the oven to cook for 35-45 minutes or until potatoes are browned and cooked thru, turning sausages after 20 minutes or halfway through the cooking time
-Remove from the oven and season with additional salt if needed and fresh parsley

For the Cabbage
-Slice 1/2 of a green cabbage into 1/2 inch thick slices, drizzle each side with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
-Heat 1-2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
-Add cabbage to the skillet laying flat so that so that the surface of each piece is making contact with the pan. The pan will be crowded but it will shrink as it cooks
-Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bottom begins to brown
-Add 1/4-1/2 c chicken broth to pan. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low
-Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the underside of the cabbage is browned

I highly recommend serving with course grain mustard🤩

ENJOY!! #feedfeed #yum #aidells #chickenapplesausage #weeknightdinner #sheetpandinner #deliciousmiss #foodbloggersofinstagram #azfoodblogger #summersquash #mondaymeals

Frosty🖤 I have no idea what that means but it’s what Jon and Kingston keep saying about his new dew🙈One thing I do know is I’ll never take getting a haircut for granted again! Swipe left to watch, it was looking a little questionable for a second, but I have to give it to Jon bc it actually turned out pretty darn “frosty”
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#frosty #weekendvibes #weekendwarrior #newdew #quarantinehaircut #haircut #mytinymoments

Guess who’s back...back again🎵
Talkin’ ‘bout pickled onions, tell a friend 🎶 na nana... Quarantine may be in full effect but my social media isolation is officially O-V-E-R 🙌🏼 Lots to catch up on, but before we get to the who, what, when, where and why, I just loaded a new blog post sharing my favorite way to use leftover onions. I’ll share a demo on stories in a little bit too🥳

Hope you and your families are doing well and cannot wait to catch up soon, friend 🖤
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#pickledonions #pickledeverything #deliciousmiss #deliciousness #feedfeed #yum #nomnom #redonions #foodblogfeed #foodblogeats

Can’t stop admiring these gorgeous blooms to ME from ME ❤️Because today is about LOVE including the LOVE of your self. So whether you have a Valentine or are flying solo take time today to do something for you❤️ To read more about my love affair with fresh blooms head to the blog. Link in bio.

P.S. Fellas buy your ladies flowers at @traderjoes today. They have a gorgeous selection and don’t price gauge the supply just because it’s Valentines. #winning

P.P.S. Mama’s...showing your kiddos you know how to love yourself is one of THE greatest lessons you can + will ever teach them in life❤️
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#valentines #freshblooms #traderjoes #love #loveyourself #flowers #flowerpower #teachemyoung #fridayfavorites #deliciousmiss #twodozenroses #roses #mhpresets

Give me the heart shaped everything this week❤️🥰❤️ Who else loves Valentines Day?! Growing up my mom always made it a special holiday for me by going out of her way to show me her love in little ways that felt big. I love doing the same for my kiddos which in my case usually revolves around food (I know shocker). What’s your favorite way to show your love?
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#valentinesday #valentineslunch #hearts #lunchforkids #schoollunch #schoollunchideas #planetbox #planetboxrover #iloveyou #momlove #justinspeanutbuttercups #feedfeed #yum #february #deliciousmiss #arizonafoodie

It’s going to be a sea of red tomorrow🏈❤️🏈 Jon’s a lifelong 49ers fan, his brother and sister are diehard Chiefs fans, and the recipe for these ribs is on the blog🥰🤗😉 Which team are you rooting for?
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#superbowl #superbowl2020 #superbowlliv #superbowlsunday #superbowlfood #gameday #gamedayfood #gamedayeats #footballfood #ribs #traegergrills #traegerbbq #tragernation #tragerribs #bbq #bbqporn #bbqribs #food52 #nomnom #feedfeed #yum #deliciousmiss #azfoodie #azfoodblogger #azfoodblog #girlswhogrill

T-minus 2 days until the #biggame and I’m stocking up on all of our game day favorites! 🏈
Including these ‘lil “goodies” from @forkintheroadfoods with @sirkensingtons spicy brown mustard for dipping 🤤
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Football season isn’t complete with out them and I’m so happy we found a cleaner alternative to the ‘lil smokies we’d been eating for years. What are some of your favorite game time goodies?!
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To cook...Add ‘lil goodies to a skillet with 1/4-1/2 c. water, broth, or your favorite beer
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Simmer over medium to medium high heat until the liquid has evaporated
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Sauté on all sides until browned shaking the pan and stirring as needed to ensure even browning and to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan
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ENJOY!!
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#superbowl #superbowl2020 #superbowlsunday #superbowlspread #superbowlpartyfood #forkintheroad #lilgoodies #munchies #footballsnacks #lilsmokies #cleaneating #healthyalternatives #sirkensingtons #wholefoods #gameday #gamedayfood #nomnom #forkyeah #sotasty #food52 #healthierchoices #azfoodie #azblogger #azfoodblogger

Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off summer than spending Memorial Day weekend out in nature, doing all our favorite things with some of our favorite people.

This past school year was one of major transition for the three of us. Hands down the hardest we’ve ever had, and this weekend brought so much reflection.

This year tested us in ways I never saw coming.

There were moments that felt completely impossible. But somehow, we made it through. And in the process, our bond grew even stronger.

But it wasn’t just our bond that deepened. This year also strengthened our connection with the people who showed up for us. The friends and acquaintances (new and old), and even total strangers who stepped in when we needed it most.

Whether it was helping out with a ride or helping us fix something around the house, those small gestures reminded me just how lucky we are to be surrounded by people who genuinely care.

They reminded me there’s still so much good in this world. And they showed my kids what it looks like to show up for people when they’re going through their hard.

That includes the family we camped with.

Kingston and Lehel have been best friends since first grade. And what I love most about their friendship is that it’s grown slowly and steadily over time. With space for each of them to be their own person.

Kingston with baseball.
Lehel with soccer.

They don’t talk every day, and our families aren’t always in constant communication, but when we come together, it feels like family.

No pressure. No performing.
Just real authentic connection.

As a mom, there are no words for how grateful I am knowing my son has a second family in theirs.
And over the years, that bond has extended to Scottie and me too.

In a season of life where we’ve lost connections we thought would be forever, and been surprised by others we never saw coming it’s made us realize who the real ones are.

And it’s made connections like Lehel’s family feel sacred.

So here’s to summer…

To fresh starts
To time spent in the places and spaces that ground us
To the people who feel like home

To the REAL ones

#arizonaadventures #pagespringsrvpark #verdevalleyviews #cottonwoodaz

“And then one day, it just happens…” ✨

Valentine’s has always been one of my favorite holidays, but this year hits different. After 41 years, I am my own Valentine—and I can honestly say, I’ve never been more in love with myself. In the midst of a divorce, after 22 years in a relationship that drained more than it gave, through heartbreak and grief, I stand here knowing EXACTLY who I am. And I have never been more proud.

This message is for the women who find themselves in the same place—the ones who know deep down but aren’t ready to say it out loud yet. The ones who have gaslit themselves into staying, who have made excuses, who have given more than they should have, hoping for change that will never come. I see you. I was you. And I want you to know: you are not crazy. You are not asking for too much. You are not unworthy of the love you give so freely. You are so deserving of receiving that same kind of love in return.

My wish for all of you—for my daughter, for all of our daughters—is that stories like mine teach them that they are the heroes of their own story. That love isn’t about waiting for someone to come along and choose them, to make them feel worthy. It’s about choosing themselves first, about learning to love who they are completely. And then—when the time is right—finding a partner, an equal, someone to share the journey with, not someone to complete them.

I don’t know what the future holds. Maybe someday, I’ll find that kind of love. I believe I will. But until then, I am perfectly at peace being my own Valentine. And beyond grateful for the greatest gifts of my life—my Kingston and my Scottie—who I get to share this journey with💕

📸 @sociallyawkward.agency @kristinawood

#selflovejourney #knowyourworth #healingfromwithin #divorcerecovery
#strongwomenrise #choosingmefirst
#breakingthecycle

You have a voice, use it ✊🏼#blackouttuesday

That feeling when you realize summer break starts in 3 days...
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#yeahbaby #summerlover #summer #summertime #schoolsoutforsummer #curlysue #pooltimefun

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