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# Lifestyle Blog by Samantha Blanché

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- [International Trip With TWO Kids!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2025/04/09/international-trip-with-two-kids/) - 2025 is our year for travel as Lila now has a passport! Our first international trip as a family of four was an incredible experience and kept the travel bug alive. One thing that helps is we live in the DFW area and there are so many direct international flights out of Dallas! We took
- [My Experience with Caliber Auto Care](https://milesawayblanche.com/2024/01/27/my-experience-with-caliber-auto-care/) - Anyone who has been around on my page for awhile knows that my vehicle is over 10 years old. I absolutely love my Traverse and one of the reasons it has been able to run for as long as it has is because I keep up with the routine maintenance. I make sure that if
- [Why Caraway Makes the Perfect Gift](https://milesawayblanche.com/2023/11/07/why-caraway-makes-the-perfect-gift/) - 'Tis the Season! I am so excited to finally share more on our Caraway products. We have had our Caraway products since June of 2022, and use them for all of our meals at home. The sleek look that these items bring to the kitchen is unmatched with their variety of colors to choose from.
- [Introducing - Lila Amor!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2023/08/24/introducing-lila-amor/) - Our rainbow babe is here! Nearly a month has flown by since Lila was born and we are still in awe of how our family has grown. Calihan has been the absolute best big brother to his little sister. The first diaper that was changed at home was accompanied by Cal by his request. He
- [Life Update - We are expecting!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2023/05/03/life-update-we-are-expecting/) - Excited to share the news that we are expecting! We had a rough loss in September and then found out we were pregnant right before Thanksgiving with this little one. At the time of taking these photos we had no idea the gender, but just found out we are expecting a little girl in July!
- [South Africa - Cape Town Day Two - Boulders Beach](https://milesawayblanche.com/2023/05/03/south-africa-cape-town-day-two-boulders-beach/) - Day two of Cape Town was April 19th which was a rough morning with it being our original due date (from the miscarriage before this pregnancy) and also my cousin who passed away.. her birthday. I woke up a little off so I was so happy to explore more of Cape Town and see some
- [South Africa - Kruger and Elephant Whispers](https://milesawayblanche.com/2023/05/03/south-africa-kruger-and-elephant-whispers/) - Cheers! We are back in the United States from our trip to South Africa which has been a long time coming. The pandemic really put an anchor in our plans to go sooner as we haven't been back since 2019, but this age was perfect with Calihan. Originally we planned on being back in late
- [South Africa - Table Mountain Day One](https://milesawayblanche.com/2023/05/03/south-africa-table-mountain-day-one/) - Finally made it to Cape Town!! I have been to South Africa numerous times, but traveling to Cape Town just never seemed to work out because of all the other things we wanted to do. My family friends and family went when they came over for our wedding in 2018 and I was jealous over
- [Office Supplies I Use on the Daily](https://milesawayblanche.com/2022/05/17/office-supplies-i-use-on-the-daily/) - Incase the word isn't fully out - I'm back in the office! One of my first blog posts was about how the Hospitality industry was collapsing and how I felt about it. I struggled finding my place during the times we have been in, and then started this blog! Fun is an understatement when it
- [Summer Fun for the Kiddos](https://milesawayblanche.com/2022/05/17/summer-fun-for-the-kiddos/) - Summer is almost here with Memorial weekend being right around the corner! I already feel like May is going so fast. In Michigan, you might get a few warm days in May, but June is where it gets hot! In Texas however, the warmth comes in BLAZIN' early. We have already had a few 95
- [Our Current Nespresso Order](https://milesawayblanche.com/2022/02/07/our-current-nespresso-order/) - This mama loves + needs her coffee! I have spoken about our Nespresso machine numerous times now - because it is THAT good. As I said before, I am always craving that European coffee that I sipped in Italy and Austria. I went over the how-to's and our favorite flavors from before and now that
- [So What Now?](https://milesawayblanche.com/2022/01/15/i-have-made-my-number-one-on-my-next-list-focusing-on-health-this-includes-my-mental-health-as-i-take-this-year-and-focus-on-what-is-important/) - We are 15 days into 2022. 15 days into making new changes! 2020 and 2021 were by far the hardest years yet for our family. We went from being new parents to moving across the country and then BOOM pandemic. If you are new here, Lyall was accepted into an Environmental Science Master's program at
- [Holiday Movie List](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/12/01/holiday-movie-list/) - The Holidays are back! We are so excited to enjoy some Christmas movies as a family this year. I have piled together a list of movies that are currently showing on these streaming services + Lifetime's 25 days of Christmas Calendar! Enjoy some hot cocoa and warm blankets as you watch a few off this
- [Black Friday Deals! - Master List](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/11/26/black-friday-deals/) - Christmas is now officially just over 4 weeks away and the deals have begun! I am excited to share this years deals with you all. This year we are shopping for a two year old and sales are my best friend. This post is made to be a resource for those shopping so please never
- [Coco Village - Black Friday Sale](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/11/20/coco-village-black-friday-sale/) - Shopping for the holidays can be so intense. Every year I try to make a list of what I want to gift to each family member. Shopping for Calihan can be so fun and this time around I know Cal will enjoy opening his presents. We want to purchase things for him this year that
- [Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/10/31/sonesta-es-suites-lake-buena-vista/) - I am SO excited to finally share where we stayed when we were at Disney! We normally stay on property but the rooms can be incredibly small and so we decided to look elsewhere. I loved partnering with Sonesta ES Suites and having the most spacious area for all of us to enjoy as a
- [Exploring Disney World With a Two Year Old](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/10/27/disney-world-with-a-two-year-old/) - What a wonderful trip we had at Disney! We traveled to Orlando for Calihan's first birthday last year and it was a blast, but this year topped it! I love watching the different ages see the parks. There are so many fun things for any age to do at Disney and each year gets better
- [Sanaa - Our Favorite Restaurant at Disney World](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/10/22/sanaa-our-favorite-restaurant-at-disney-world/) - There's many restaurants that are worth a try at Walt Disney World, but Sanaa is by far our favorite! The lodge already is a special place for us since we met there, but the atmosphere is just unbeatable. Animal Kingdom Lodge always feels so welcoming and relaxing when you enter. There's a popular restaurant at
- [Everything We Tried at Disney’s Food and Wine Festival](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/10/17/everything-we-tried-at-disneys-food-and-wine-festival/) - Disney is a professional at providing fun food & drinks throughout their parks. If you are a foodie like me, The International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot does not disappoint. I love that I can try different smaller portions at each booth! I’m such an appetizer girl because I like sampling a variety so
- [Calihan's "SoCal" Birthday Party Décor](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/10/07/calihans-socal-decor/) - There's one thing I have learned as a parent and that is that time goes so fast! I can't believe we have a two year old now. I know that this year might be the last birthday party theme I choose since Cal will be old enough next year to pick his own! We didn't
- [Stormcloud Brewing Company](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/29/stormcloud-brewing-company/) - I have to hype up our experience at Stormcloud Brewing Company when we went to Michigan for a wedding! This is not a sponsored post or a collaboration or anything. I just LOVED our time at this place and feel like it has to be shared. The ambience, the employees, and the food were all
- [Calihan's Sleep Schedule at 3-4 Months Old](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/26/calihans-sleep-schedule-at-3-4-months-old/) - Calihan is almost two years old (6 more days!!) and I am just now writing out his sleep schedule from when we were able to get him to sleep through the night. I had quite a few requests for this because I have family members and friends having babies now. We were really lucky in
- [Donkey Taqueria - Grand Rapids](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/06/cute-outdoor-restaurant-in-grand-rapids/) - A go-to restaurant in East Grand Rapids for our friend group has always been Donkey Taqueria! This restaurant has a concept of Mexican street food, with the cutest cocktails! Our favorite flavored margarita is the prickly pear - that can come in a glass or pitcher! They also have the best spicy margaritas. I love
- [Flying with a Toddler (Lap Seat)- Tips & Tricks](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/15/flying-with-a-toddler-lap-seat-tips-tricks/) - When traveling with a toddler there can be some anxiousness involved. The stress can become very real when you have a toddler like ours that likes to be on the go constantly. We have traveled quite frequently with Cal especially after my family was safely able to gather again. He is going to be two
- [NASA Family Halloween Costume](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/13/nasa-family-halloween-costume/) - Halloween is next month! Time is going way too fast. I am sharing our Halloween costumes from last year for anyone who needs some inspo! These costumes could work for couples as well instead of a family! Calihan was an astronaut, I was "space" or "stars" either one worked, and Lyall was dressed up as
- [Cozy Season Favorites](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/13/its-cozy-season/) - Fall isn't quite here yet (not until September 22), but I am ready! I never truly enjoyed fall until I lived in Texas experiencing this horrible heat and asked for summer to end every day. Incredibly dramatic - but true. I know Texas fall is still warm - but 70s are my favorite! I know
- [7 ish Layer Dip](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/09/7-ish-layer-dip/) - Ingredients: (1) Can of refried beans(1 tbsp.) Taco seasoning(1 tsp) Lime Juice(1/2 tsp) Garlic Powder(1/2 tsp) Onion PowderCilantro (Just enough to mix in) Salt Chili Pepper (1 tsp or as much as you'd like) Sour Cream (as much as needed to cover a layer in the container you use) 3-4 Avocados (enough for a layer)(1/2
- [August Recap](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/09/08/august-recap/) - I am excited to share how our August challenge went! If you didn't know about our August challenge - we spent the month making small lifestyle changes in order to get us into the mindset of possibly making these changes long term! The challenge seemed small, but was extremely hard sometimes. I missed lemonade more
- [Our Nespresso Machine + Favorite Flavors](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/08/30/our-nespresso-machine-favorite-flavors/) - I fully believe Italy has made me a coffee snob, but at least my Nespresso machine makes me feel like I'm back! I was trying to decide on the many options to purchase and came across our version during Christmas time. There are many options and doing research on which version would best fit your
- [Art Park at Trinity Groves](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/08/17/art-park-at-trinity-groves/) - I had the absolute pleasure of exploring the newly opened Art Park at Trinity Groves yesterday! If you have been around for awhile, you know I highly enjoy visiting Trinity Groves and have it down as a must-see on my day in Dallas blog post. Hard to believe that this area I am standing on
- [Creamy Tuscan Salmon](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/08/15/creamy-tuscan-salmon-recipe/) - Ingredients: Salmon (4) Salt and PepperOlive Oil (2tsp)Butter (2tsp)(6) cloves of garlic finely chopped (I just do 3 scoops from a jar if I don't have fresh garlic)Yellow Onion (1) small and dicedHalf and Half (1 3/4 cups)Baby spinach (3 cups)Parmesan (1 cup)Parsley (1 tbsp.)Cornstarch (1 tsp) + water (1 tbsp.) mixture if you need
- [Charcuterie Boards - Ideas & Tips!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/26/charcuterie-boards-ideas-tips/) - Simple ways to make a charcuterie board for any occasion! The joke is that Millennials grew up on lunchables so that is why they love making charcuterie boards. Honestly, how genius! These are easy to take to any gathering and perfect for the holidays arriving quickly! Steps to make a board: 1. A cutting board
- [Super Bowl Party Snack Board](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/02/01/super-bowl-party-snack-board/) - This simple board caters to everyone’s taste buds while not adding extra effort in the kitchen! The parties may be slimmed down to one household, but this is still a fun way to watch the big game! I divided the food into three top sections in our household, then added smaller items that complimented each.
- [How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/12/07/how-to-make-hot-chocolate-bombs/) - Bring on the Christmas spirit! 2020 needs a little bit of magic honestly. Home for the Holidays has a different meaning this year, so making Hot Chocolate bombs just adds some fun. items needed: chocolate (will be melted) molds (these can be found almost anywhere but linked them here!) hot chocolate packet marshmallows toppings (such
- [How I Make my Açaí Bowl](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/08/09/how-i-make-my-acai-bowl/) - Healthy morning breakfasts always put me in a better mood for the day. I enjoy smoothies, so making an açaí bowl is one of my favorite things to make. My most recent bowl didn't survive the Texas heat very well - even in the early morning, but yoga by the pool and then a healthy
- [Calihan’s Old Navy + H&M fall try on!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/19/calihans-old-navy-hm-fall-try-on/) - Fall is starting to hit Texas finally, and we are ready for the weather to cool down! Calihan is growing quickly so finding clothing that is adorable but not costly is what we strive for each season. Old Navy & H&M seemed to be the perfect places to add to his fall wardrobe. We found
- [Calihan's Birth Story](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/27/384/) - This week is a big week with Calihan turning one. I really wanted to share our birth story because it's an important day in our lives. Before diving too deep into everything that happened, I want to let every woman who is about to give birth know that this is not normal! We had a
- [First flight with an infant - solo](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/08/25/first-flight-with-an-infant-solo/) - Traveling with a child can be very scary to process, especially with an infant. My husband and I are used to traveling but we thought having a child would be difficult and put our travels to a halt. Luckily, that was not the case! Calihan’s first flight was when he just turned 4 months old,
- [Exploring Italy - Valle d'Aosta](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/02/exploring-italy-valle-daosta/) - Location: Valle d'Aosta region in Italy! Easy look up: Skyway Monte Bianco History & Info These views became an idea in the 1930's but did not become a full reality until 2015! Count Dino Lora Totino decided he wanted a cableway that could connect Italy to France and vice versa. According to the montebianco.com
- [Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021 - Final Weekend](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/08/06/nordstrom-anniversary-sale-2021-final-weekend/) - The final weekend of the annual Nordstrom Anniversary sale is this weekend! I know how overwhelming shopping the Anniversary sale can be so I curated a list of my favorite items for a better experience during this final weekend! They are all categorized for you and I will update throughout the weekend. If you haven't
- [Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival - Updated food & drinks for 2021](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/07/taste-of-epcot-international-food-wine-festival/) - Updated: The 2021 Epcot Food and Wine festival is going on from July 15-November 20th! The 25th anniversary of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is happening now (2020) through the end of fall. Over 20 signature marketplaces are spread throughout the World Showcase bringing you a variety of food and drinks! This festival
- [August Challenge](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/08/02/august-challenge/) - A new month has arrived! Lyall and I have decided to join in on this Tik Tok, IG Reels, etc. trend and do the August challenge! We are adjusting parts of the challenge that would help us better, for instance we said we have to be up by 6:30 am every morning instead of the
- [Upgrading Mom's Craft Room](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/29/upgrading-moms-craft-room/) - Shopping for my mom's birthday can be hard when you want to give her the world, but you're unsure what she would actually use. My sister and I were going over ideas when we thought of her craft room. My mom enjoyingly spends hours in this room on her Cricut machine making items for us
- [My top 6 sensory activities for 6 months +](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/08/17/my-top-6-sensory-activities-for-6-months/) - 1. Rescue the toys from the Jell-O This one is super easy and in-expensive! The only downfall I’d say is the Jell-O can make quite the mess, so I recommend going outside or putting a towel down. I also do not recommend too cute of clothes. All I did was grab a mixing bowl, make
- [Olympics Schedule - USA Events](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/22/olympics-schedule-usa-events/) - The Olympics are taking place in Tokyo this year after postponing due to the pandemic. I have been into the Olympics since I was a little girl when I watched my Aunt Carol Ann carry the torch for the winter Olympics in 2002. I was so excited to watch her and made a sign to
- [A Day in Dallas](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/22/a-day-in-dallas/) - I always have the best day when we are able to go into the Downtown Dallas area to explore! We occasionally will have visitors from out of town, and always try to take them to our favorite places in Dallas. We are about 45 minutes away depending on traffic - so we usually spend most
- [Top 10 Places to Explore in DFW - safely](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/15/top-10-places-to-explore-in-dfw-safely/) - If you're like my family, you have been a little more on the cautious side when exploring places now a days. There's many obstacles such as crowds, protocols, etc. that stopped us from going places since we are in a pandemic! This is still extremely strange to say. My husband and I are incredibly adventurous
- [Magnolia - Waco, Texas](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/11/13/magnolia-waco-texas/) - We moved to Texas in January and the first thing we were asked from our friends and family was “how far are you from Joanna and Chips market?” This was the last thing I thought of when I imagined Texas so it brought quite the chuckle. I loved Hearth & Hand with Magnolia in the
- [Wedding Guest Dresses](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/12/wedding-guest-dresses/) - As I get older I have loved finding the right wedding guest dress that is elegant yet a dress I am able to dance in! Our friends recently were married on July 10th, and Cal was in the wedding so I didn't want a dress he could easily pull up or down.. life of a
- [Our Wedding - South African Trip](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/12/22/our-wedding-south-african-trip/) - Lyall proposed on New Years Eve in 2015, and from that moment I knew I wanted to have our wedding in South Africa. We figured three years is enough time to save up and try to get as many people as we could to come over from America. International weddings when one side is close
- [Hancock - Grand Rapids](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/12/hancock-grand-rapids/) - I love trying new restaurants and I have heard so many good things about a restaurant called Hancock! I have been trying to try it out for awhile, but finally had the chance last week when I met up with family! wow is the word. I am already craving the chicken sandwich I had. There
- [Things to Do at Disney With a Child Under Three Years Old](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/28/things-to-do-at-disney-with-a-child-under-three-years-old/) - Children under three years old are free to get into Disney, yet many wonder why they should even take their little one. We took our son for his first birthday and found so many things that he enjoyed. Here’s our top 10 that we did with our one year old to help you make the
- [Road Trips With a Toddler](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/02/13/road-trips-with-a-toddler/) - This blog post is long overdue! I have a very good friend who asked for this months ago, but I wasn’t really sure how to explain how brave or downright crazy we are. Road trips are already rough sometimes, but add a toddler and there are new obstacles added. These are things we personally do
- [Unique Ideas for an Outdoor Bachelorette Bash](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/07/12/unique-ideas-for-an-outdoor-bachelorette-bash/) - Wedding season is by far my favorite time of the year! I enjoy celebrating others and when you add celebrating love on top of that - it's the best! I have always been interested in Event Planning just for fun and bachelorette parties, birthday parties, etc. get my creativity going! One of my best friends
- [Beauty Products I Have Been Loving Lately](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/06/25/beauty-products-i-have-been-loving-lately/) - It's finally summer! I'm one of those people though that want the heat, but then ask for snow when the temperatures hit 100 here in Texas. My winter makeup does transition out and my summer makeup takes over for a lightweight feel during these hot days. I also use different products on my hair to
- [One week until we have a one year old!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/25/one-week-until-we-have-a-one-year-old/) - Time is flying! I thought 2020 would drag since we are all basically stuck living in pajamas from limited things to do! I was completely wrong. We have a one year old - in one week. That also means October is almost here! The year is basically over in a flash.
- [Remember when we could make travel plans?](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/13/remember-when-we-could-make-travel-plans/) - The once rising Hospitality industry is no more. I just now must accept that. I'm just not sure I'm ready? I’ve never felt quite as lost as the feeling of the Hospitality and Tourism industry crashing around me. Since I was 19 working my way throughout Walt Disney World, I
- [Night Blossom Drink at Animal Kingdom](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/09/night-blossom-drink-at-animal-kingdom/) - Location: Disney's Animal Kingdom + Pandora + Pongu Pongu Info: Pandora - the world of avatar inspired by the movie, opened in 2017 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The area takes up approximately 12 acres! How crazy is that to think about. There are two rides currently, Avatar flight of passage and the Na'vi River
- [Holiday Gift Guides & Black Friday Deals](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/11/26/holiday-gift-guides-black-friday-deals/) - Some of my favorites for the hostess in your life! If you've followed me on Instagram then you know that I love making my charcuterie boards! Mark and Graham have the cutest boards that are personalized! Boards are great for hosting to provide a variety of appetizers for everyone. My sister has the three independent
- [DIY Dip Powder Manicure](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/11/diy-dip-powder-nails/) - I recently was gifted a "mystery color" nail kit from Rossi Nails! The color I ended up receiving is called Flamingo - a fun pink color that was absolutely perfect for my style! If you know me, you know that I am not into painting my nails and that going to a nail salon
- [Loungewear I'm Currently Loving!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/09/19/loungewear-im-currently-loving/) - The weather is cooling down in Texas (anything under 100 is nice in my book) I’m sharing a few of my loungewear faves since we are all comfy & cozy this weekend! My favorite joggers are $25 from Old Navy & slippers (that I wear every day) are from the Pink Lily
- [The happiest place on earth for the birthday boy!](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/02/the-happiest-place-on-earth-for-the-birthday-boy/) - Calihan’s first birthday was planned out in my head since the day I knew he even existed. I had a Pinterest board dedicated to the theme I wanted (Wild One), with animals galore. This seemed to be the theme for everything for him. Our baby shower was safari themed, his room is safari themed, his
- [Disney Cupcake as a Smash Cake](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/08/disney-cupcake-as-a-smash-cake/) - 1st birthday smash cakes are the best invention ever! We knew a birthday wouldn’t be the same without something similar! Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom had the perfect “smash cake” for our little man. This Mickey Halloween inspired cupcake was vanilla with white- yellow- and orange frosting (not our best idea), with a final
- [Rise of the Resistance](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/09/rise-of-the-resistance/) - Rise of the Resistance is an attraction at Hollywood Studio’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There’s many moving parts to this attraction involving enclosed spaces, interrogations, and a drop. How do you get in line for Rise of the Resistance? Rise of the Resistance is a virtual queue. There are many factors that get you into
- [Let’s talk Disney safety during the pandemic.](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/12/lets-talk-disney-safety-during-the-pandemic/) - Disney is continuously stepping up their game on safety. Disney’s motto is even “Safe-D begins with me” for handling issues. Fast-forward to 2020 and Disney has increased their strict safety measures x10. RIP to standing room only on buses. A few of the steps Disney is taking to provide safety for their guests during the
- [Blog Q&A](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/10/23/blog-qa/) - I’ve encountered quite a few positive questions and comments about my blog lately since I started blogging out of no where. If you‘re new here, the truth is I was in an industry that is now currently struggling to stay afloat (hospitality). I have a degree, I have almost 9 years of experience, I worked
- [Christmas Movies Worth Watching This Year.](https://milesawayblanche.com/2020/12/09/christmas-movies-worth-watching-this-year/) - The most magical time of the year means a cup of hot cocoa, cozy socks, and Christmas movies! Lyall and I wanted to get into the Holiday spirit by watching a Christmas movie once Calihan goes to bed or as a family during the day. We decided to share some of our favorites with you
- [IKEA Play Kitchen Hack](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/01/28/ikea-play-kitchen-hack/) - I full heartedly believe my husband is regretting moving us so close to an IKEA. Last time I dragged him there we built a desk, and this time we gave a play kitchen that we purchased for our son - a makeover. I knew I wanted to purchase Calihan a kitchen when he started showing
- [Q&A : Ask Samantha Blanché](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/01/31/qa-ask-samantha-blanche-3/) - The best way for you to get to know our fam or myself personally is to answer any questions you might have! Each week I’ll gather the most popular questions from DMs or from the question box on IG stories and answer them! Sunday, January 31st ,1. Would you like more children? Today when I
- [Q&A: Ask Samantha Blanché](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/02/07/qa-ask-samantha-blanche-2/) - The best way for you to get to know our fam or myself personally is to answer any questions you might have! Each week I’ll gather the most popular questions from DMs or from the question box on IG stories and answer them! Sunday, February 7th ,1. What is the hair dryer you use? I
- [Q&A : Ask Samantha Blanché](https://milesawayblanche.com/2021/02/14/qa-ask-samantha-blanche/) - The best way for you to get to know our fam or myself personally is to answer any questions you might have! Each week I’ll gather the most popular questions from DMs or from the question box on IG stories and answer them! Sunday, February 14th ,1. What is Cal’s favorite toy right now? If

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