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Astin’s Mama

Mama to a warrior . The Unexpected when Expecting. Maternal Health Awareness . Single Mom Life. Self Care Pusher .

November 1, 2022

My Favorite Gift Ideas to support Developmental Delays

As a mama of an Autistic Toddler with severe developmental delays, I am often a bit annoyed by the age range and milestones labels for gift guides.

So this year, I wanted to share my favorite gifts inclusive for toddlers that function at all levels no matter medical or neurological delay.

Toys

Load image into Gallery viewer, Wooden Tray Puzzle - Safari Animals

Wooden Tray Puzzle – Safari Animals

Load image into Gallery viewer, 3 in 1 Interchangeable Play Kit

3 in 1 Interchangeable Play Kit

 

 

 

Shape Recognition Puzzle

Load image into Gallery viewer, Skin Tone Play Dough Set

Skin Tone Play Dough Set

 

Load image into Gallery viewer, Spiral Mindfulness Board

Spiral Mindfulness Board

 name puzzle

 

Tap Bench and Xylophone Combo

Little Pro Playset

Little Dome

 

 

Sensory Swing

Sensory Ball Pit 

Services

Aquatic Therapy 

Amazon Prime

Instacart Memebership

Hello Fresh Gift Cards

Memberships

We Rock the Spectrum  Membership

https://www.werockthespectrumbaltimore.com/open-play/

Local Children’s Museum Membership

Season Passes for a sensory-friendly amusement park

Swim Classes

Zoo Membership

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October 26, 2022

My 10 Favorite Holiday Adventures in Baltimore

  1. Tree Lighting at Mt. Vernon

  2. Padonia Winter Wonderland

  3. Winter Lights

  4. Breakfast with Santa

  5. Christmas at the Garylord National (DC)

  6. Polar Express 

  7. Turf Valley Breakfast with Santa 

  8. Miracle on 34th Street

  9. Rooftop Ice Skating

  10. Festival of Trees

Filed in: Lifestyle, Uncategorized |

June 13, 2022

4 Easy Steps to Make Your Perfect Summer Drink

Sparkling Watermelon Mint Lemonade

A few years ago Chil-fil-a introduced its customers to watermelon lemonade. And when I tell you, I went twice a day to buy this drink, I did just that!

And it has become my staple summer drink every year since. So I wanted to share a recipe, that  I made after finding a few recipes on Pinterest and combining them for a tasty sparkling drink.  I based my drink on a recipe from www.diycandy.com and made changes for my taste buds.

Here is a recipe for a serving size for 4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

6 cups of seedless watermelon chunks

2 handfuls of fresh mint leaves

1 cup of brown sugar

2 lemons quartered 

4 cups of ginger ale

First

Slice the two lemons into 4 quarters and squeeze the lemon quarters into a glass pitcher. I recommend using a glass pitcher to preserve the life of the lemonade and it’s really just me drinking this. 

Next

 I added 1 cup of brown sugar and mint leaves into the pitcher, then mash the ingredients inside the pitcher with a spoon or spatula until it mint is bruised and the sugar is dissolved.

 

Then 

I sliced my watermelon into 4 quarters ( my son’s favorite fruit ), and I scooped 1 entire quarter into my Vitamix Blender. Then I turned my blender on high with a speed 5, and made a perfect watermelon puree.

Last

I poured 3/4 of a cup of ginger ale into a chilled glass, added my lemon and mint on the straw, then poured the puree into the glass to mix with the ginger ale.

Then boom, sparkling and fun summer drink. ( add some prosecco during mom time for fun !)

 

 

Check out more summer drinks from my friends below :

Spiked Lime Lemonade
No Drama Bahama Mama
Strawberry Cucumber Limeade
Easy To Make Summer Drinks
 
Perfect Pineapple Punch

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Adrianna Ebron is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. She is the mama to tiny warrior and miracle 2-year old. After surviving a tough pregnancy, a 165 day NICU stay, and being dialysis for nearly two years; Adrianna uses her social media platforms to educate and share stories about Maternal Health Issues in hopes of decreasing the maternal mortality rate in the United States.

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