What a beautiful gift it is to give and receive the purest love. It’s been a blessed year full of so many wonderful memories. Onyx, Bee, and I are wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!! See ya in 2024 ✌🏾♥️
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#onyxice
#coleandkuba
#hcyksabt
I love our little family ❤️ Here’s to another great year with my loves! #godisgood #2023 #hcyksabt #coleandkuba
Born and raised in Japan, Kei moved to Los Angeles to challenge himself as an artist and barber in a completely new environment. His dedication to his culture drives his craft, and he’s only just begun.
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Back in March at a Size 6.. people in my comments congratulating me on being “pregnant again” because I had some extra weight on me lol. I became insecure in my body and started to cover up more which wasn’t me at all. Having people publicly scrutinize and critique my body wasn’t easy in the least bit. Fast forward to now (back down to a size 2- my normal size) and people asking my “real” weight loss secret thinking I’ve hopped on the pill train is comical. I will say this a million times- intermittent fasting juicing has been my secret weapon. Lately I’ve gotten back to incorporating physical activity which consists of taking daily walks around the neighborhood. It’s not intense but it works for me 💪🏾🙏🏾
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What’s been keeping me strong is my daughter and having Bee by my side who always told me how beautiful I am- regardless of my weight or my own insecurities at the time. I’m forever thankful to have my loving little family unit.
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Here I am to tell all of you new Moms to please be patient with yourself 🙏🏾💕 It’s a journey that will take you through so many different stages. Focus on taking care of your mental health and protecting your peace during this time. Love on your family and let people talk in the meantime! You’ve got this 💪🏾 Take your time with it!
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#weightlossjourney
#healthyliving
Embracing a balanced journey to postpartum wellness! ✨ A combo of 3 day Intermittent fasting (6am-6pm drinking only water during that window) and juicing have been my secret weapons in reclaiming my health as a new mom. 💁🏾♀️💪🏾✨ Finding a rhythm that works for me – nourishing my body with nutrient-packed juices and embracing intermittent fasting – has made the weight loss journey feel both empowering and sustainable. It’s not just about losing weight, but about embracing a lifestyle that fuels both body and mind. 💃🏾
Using my new @namawell j2 juicer has made it so easy to batch juice which has been a game changer as a mom! 🙌🏾 My favorite juicing combo consists of:
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✅ Apples: 🍎 Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins, promoting heart health and aiding digestion.
✅ Carrots: 🥕 Packed with beta-carotene for healthy vision, and a great source of vitamins and minerals.
✅ Lemons: 🍋 Bursting with vitamin C, supporting the immune system and promoting radiant skin.
✅ Oranges: 🍊 Another vitamin C powerhouse, boosting immunity and supporting collagen production.
✅ Turmeric: 🍠 Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, promoting joint health and overall well-being.
✅ Ginger: 🍠 Soothes digestion, reduces nausea, and possesses anti-inflammatory effects.
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Any combination of those ingredients (based on your taste preferences) is good 😋 And as always 👉🏾LISTEN TO YOUR BODY and BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF! Here’s to embracing the beauty of self-care and finding strength in every step of this incredible motherhood journey! 💪🏾❤️
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I thank God for blessing us with Onyx. She is the most beautiful thing in the world to me 🥹❤️ I don’t know how we got so lucky but I’m grateful we get to love on her every single day. My big girl ✨❤️
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#onyxice
Sancocho Panameño style soup 🥣🇵🇦 Using your leftover rotisserie chicken from @costco!
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What you’ll need to make this recipe is:
✅ Leftover rotisserie chicken
✅ frozen or fresh yellow corn
✅ yuca
✅ white or golden potatoes
✅ carrots
✅ onion
✅ celery
✅ minced garlic
✅ thyme
✅ bay leaves
✅ 2 packs of sancocho seasoning
✅ can or container of chicken broth
✅ chicken bullion seasoning
✅ salt
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Pour some olive oil in a frying pan with a portion of your celery, onions, carrots, and garlic. Next add your whole leftover rotisserie chicken (including the bones and gelatinous bits!) and can of broth. Heat until chicken is tender. Strain the juice and separate the meat from the bone- add to containers- and save for later.
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Cut up and skin your yuca, potatoes, corn, carrots, onions, celery and add to a big pot. Add in the separated meat and broth from chicken. Toss in 2 packets of sancocho mix, chicken bullion, thyme, 2 bay leaves, garlic, thyme and salt.
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Boil on medium heat for 45 minutes or until everything is tender and cooked through. Make sure you stir continuously so that your veggies don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
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Now serve it up with a side of rice!
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This is the first thing I eat when I land in Panama 🥣🇵🇦🥣 Now I make it at home for my daughter! She loves it ❤️🙌🏾
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Tell me in the comments how you make it in your country or if you eat it with rice too 😆🍚
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#sancocho #sancochopanameño #panamanian #panama #soupseason #souprecipe #chickensoup #costco #costcofinds #costcochicken #rotisserie #rotisseriechicken #leftovers #soups #cookingathome #cooking #homecooked #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes
The day I post a man just know he doing EVERYTHING RIGHT. 🤤❤️🐝 That’s my baby right there 🥰
Honey garlic glazed carrots 🥕✨🤌🏾 Such a tasty side dish!
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We had an extra bag of carrots from our last shopping trip. I wanted to make something sweet and came up with a recipe for these glazed carrots. All you need is:
✅ one bag of carrots
✅ peeled garlic
✅ fresh ginger
✅ honey
✅ brown sugar
✅ vanilla
✅ balsamic vinegar
✅ thyme
✅ salt
✅ dried or fresh parsley
✅ butter
✅ olive oil
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Chop up your carrots, garlic and ginger. In a frying pan, add some butter and olive oil. Next add your carrots and a splash of water and cook for a few minutes to soften them up.
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Next add the brown sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, garlic, balsamic vinegar, ginger, and honey. Stir in a sprinkle of thyme and salt.
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Let it simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the sugar becomes caramelized. Add to a plate and top with some chopped fresh or dried parsley.
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I don’t measure the ingredients so it’s all up to you and your taste preference!
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This side dish is so easy to make and tastes amazing 🤌🏾✨ Enjoy!
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#glazed #glazedcarrots #honeygarlic
#honeyglazed #balsamicvinegar #carrots #sidedish #homecooking #homecooked #easymeals #easymealideas #mealprepideas #dinnerrecipes #foodie #deliciousrecipes #momlife #simplerecipes #simplemeals
Grandma, mommy, and me shopping trip to @hobbylobby 🎄✨❤️ This will be our first time decorating a tree for Onyx (she was super tiny baby last year) so we’re excited!! 💃🏾 Can’t wait for the Pasadena location to open up sooooon!
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#hobbylobby
#christmasdecorations
#christmasdecorating
#onyxice
#hobbylobbyfinds
Milanesa con platanos 🥩🤌🏾 I love making this super easy and delicious meal! 💃🏾 Last week Onyx and I picked up some groceries 👉🏾 all you need for this recipe is:
✅ 2lbs of beef milanesa
✅ 2 semi ripe or green plantains
✅ Vallarta’s carne asada secret seasoning
✅ vegetable oil
✅ soy sauce
✅ vinegar
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Season meat with the sazonador and add to preheated skillet with a tablespoon of oil. Brown on both sides. Next add some vinegar and soy sauce. (I don’t measure to be honest so add enough that the pan bottom is covered with the liquid) Let the meat simmer for 10 minutes
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Next cut up the plantains into diagonal slices and add single layer to preheated frying with oil. You don’t want to overcrowd your pan. Fry until light/golden brown then set aside onto plate lined with paper towels- this will soak up the excess oil!
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Continue cooking meat until the sauce is reduced and dark brown.
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Remove from heat and serve it up!
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It’s a quick and tasty meal that I make a few times a month. Onyx and Bee both love it!! ❤️✨
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#easymeals #delicioso #tastyrecipes #milanesa #plantains #platanos #steakdinner #carne #carneasada #homecooked #homecookedmeal #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #meatlover
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Meeting you changed everything ❤️ I’m grateful for my family 🙏🏾✨🥹 #godisgoodallthetime
Bee loves when I make this! Bananas Foster Pancakes 🥞🍌❤️
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✅ Pancake mix
✅ 3 bananas
✅ unsalted butter
✅ vanilla
✅ cinnamon
✅ nutmeg
✅ light brown sugar
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Grab your favorite pancake mix and add ingredients according to the serving amount. Mix and set aside.
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Cut up 3 ripe bananas 🍌
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Add 1/4 stick of butter and a cup of brown sugar to a small frying pan on medium heat until melted. Mix in your bananas with a dash of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until they become brown/caramelized.
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* You can add more or less of any ingredients listed depending on your preference!*
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Heat up your pancake mix on a skillet lined with butter till they’re golden brown on both sides.
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Plate your pancakes and add the hot bananas and brown sugar mix on top!
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Serve to your boo 🥰❤️
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It’s one of my favorite cheat day breakfasts!
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#easymeals #cheatdayeats #bananasfoster #bananasfosterpancakes #pancakes #bananapancakes #simplerecipes #simplemeals #breakfastideas #bananas #delicious_food #momlife #cookingforfamily #cookingathome #familyeats #quickmeals #simplemeals
Thank you for inviting us to the grand opening of your new store in Carson! Great people, great food, and great music! We had a fun night ✨☺️
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#coleandkuba
#grandopening
#privateevent
#nightout
Feeling extremely blessed to be this little one’s mom 🥹💖✨ Watching you grow, learn, and discover the world at 14 months fills my heart with so much joy and love. You’re not just beautiful, but also incredibly smart, and I’m endlessly grateful for every moment with you. Here’s to many more adventures together! 🌱❤️
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#onyxice
#arlingtongardenpasadena
#blessedmom
#growinguptoofast
#girlmomlife
#babygirl