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I absolutely love these Mickey Mouse Oreos! They were incredibly simple to make and came out too cute to eat.

What you need:

• Oreos
• Brown chocolate melts
• Red chocolate melts
• White icing or white candy dots

Directions:

1. Slide 2 brown chocolate melts inside your oreo.
2. Dip your Oreo into your melted red chocolate. Try to get an even line about 1/3 of the way.
3. If your using white candy dots as buttons, place candy onto your cookies before your chocolate dries to help set in the candy.
4. If you're using white icing, allow chocolate to dry before adding buttons

What's the most important thing you can have in your summer tote and why? Sunscreen. It does more than protect against sunburns, it protects against long-term effects that are not always visible, like skin damage and skin cancer.

Summer has just begun and the kids and I have already enjoyed many outdoor activities creating amazing memories so far. With much of the fun and busy summer still ahead of us, it's important that I have all we need to enjoy our sunny days. Whether we're headed to the beach, water park or the pool, I take my tote that's filled with all my summer essentials. I have everything I need from sun protection to my water-proof camera so that I can capture some awesome photos to look back on.

Family vacations are important to us because they're an opportunity to spend time with our loved ones and create memories for us to look back on for many years to come. During the warm days of summer, many families, couples, and friends enjoy vacationing together for some fun in the sun and relaxation. Creating memories with those you love in beautiful cities around the world do not need to come with an expensive price tag. In order to create lasting memories, family vacations do not need to be all about extravagance and high cost ... or least not high cost.

Spring is here and summer is quickly approaching. It’s time to ditch the smells of winter for something light and fresh. Caress Botanicals is inspired by notes of botanical ingredients, the light foam leaves your skin feeling naturally soft and fragrant. This new shower foam is a must have in my shower this spring and summer. It has a thick lather so need to pack a loofah or pouf for your next getaway. The rich and thick foam does an amazing job at keeping your skin clean and hydrated. Caress White Orchid and Coconut Milk Shower Foam is worth exploring this season. Treat yourself to a refreshing shower with these sweet floral scents from Caress.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know? 1 in 5 children in the U.S. suffers from mental illness. That’s 80,000 children in Bexar County alone! And, only 1 in 5 of those children actually receives treatment.

The statistics for those who don't get help are staggering:

• Half of the children will drop out of high school.
• They are twice as likely to start using illicit drugs and alcohol.
• They are more likely to end up in the juvenile system.
• Many attempt suicide.

The One in Five Minds campaign, sponsored by Clarity Child Guidance Center, was created not only to raise awareness about mental illness, but also to break down stigma. One in Five Minds’ goal is that no one will be afraid to speak about mental illness and that all children in Bexar County who need treatment will be able to access it, regardless of their ability to pay.



#Maynicures, the event:

Each year, for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, One in Five Minds asks their supporters and the community to participate in #Maynicures. The idea behind #Maynicures is to show, visually and through social media, that one in five children are affected by mental illness by painting our nails (four one color, one another color) and sharing photos of our #Maynicures on social media.

This year, they’re kicking off #Maynicures month with a family-friendly event at The Witte Museum on Sunday, May 6, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Do-it-yourself nail painting stations with nail polish will be available at the event so attendees can paint their nails (four one color, one another color) and share photos of them on social media. This festive event includes other activities in addition to the nail painting such as outdoor games for kids, art activities, face painting, a fun photo booth, and food and drinks (non-alcoholic). This is a family-friendly event with the focus on the one in five children in Bexar Country who suffer from a mental illness. Our goal is to get the word out about the #Maynicures campaign to raise awareness and break down the stigma during Mental Health Awareness Month.

I encourage you to participate in the campaign during the month of May by painting your nails and sharing your photos on social media with the hashtag: #Maynicures
You can attend the #Maynicures event by RSVP'ing to the invite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maynicures-kick-off-party-2018-tickets-44850860130

When you hear the word "Pasta", you most likely think of Italian dishes. Not me, when I hear the word "Pasta", I think Yum! Can I have some more? In my opinion, pasta should be it's very own food group. Pasta is a great way to change up a recipe by switching out a few ingredients or by just adding pasta to your favorite dish or soup. In a household of both Italian and Hispanic culinary influences, getting creative with different dishes has produced a lot of simple and delicious meals. With a very busy schedule I don't always have time or energy to cook a big dinner for the family but thanks to Barilla pasta I can still provide delicious Hispanic meals in under 30 minutes.

I recently got some exciting news! One of my favorite stores now delivers. Yes, Target now delivers groceries and other items straight to your front door. Not only is shipt an incredibly convenient service for busy people or for those who dread going to the grocery store but it can also be a life-saver! The other week I had the flu and an empty empty fridge. I was too weak to get out bed so I did my grocery shopping from bed. Groceries were delivered that same day.

What is Shipt?
Shipt is a membership-based online grocery marketplace delivering fresh foods and household essentials through a community of shoppers and a convenient app. Shipt offers quality, personalized grocery delivery to members for $99 per year, and is available to over 30 million households in more than 70 markets across the country. Throughout 2018, Shipt will continue to expand by adding both Target stores and additional retailer partners to its online marketplace, offering members more options to shop.