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This week’s Meet a Mom interview is Nicole Washi

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is Nicole Washington, the Ohio-based food blogger and mom of two behind @brownsugarfoodblogger! We love her all her family-friendly, comfort food recipes like her Maple & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese. 😋 We spoke to Nicole about her career, raising good eaters and how food blogging has evolved since she started out. 🙌 Plus, her Cincinnati-area favorites (tagged here). Link in bio. ☝️ #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #meetamom #meetamommonday #momssupportingmoms #foodblogger #comfortfood #soulfood #yummyfood #easyrecipes #cincinnatimom #ohiomom #cincinnatiblogger #kidfriendlyfood
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It's a great day to get out for some fresh air in

It's a great day to get out for some fresh air in the woods. 🍂
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✨"The time is always right to do what is right."

✨"The time is always right to do what is right."✨- MLK Jr., 1965, at Oberlin College. These words somehow hold more meaning today than 57 years ago—and today (and going forward) we'll be teaching our children why they matter. ❤️ Photo repost: @smithsoniannpg 📷: Dan Weiner, 1956. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Sandra Weiner, International Center of Photography, New York. #thelocalmomsnetwork #mlkday #racialequality #bekind

We're loving this lunch view AND another GIVEAWAY

We're loving this lunch view AND another GIVEAWAY opportunity! A little something for everyone on the @huebnermcds menu. I'm especially excited for the #mccafe line of coffee beverages and baked goods!
In support of Round Up for Ronald McDonald House Charities, we partnered with @huebnermcds , Triangle-based family and owners of 12 McDonald’s restaurants in Raleigh, Garner, Clayton, Benson, Dunn, Four Oaks, Smithfield and Zebulon, to giveaway a $20 McDonald’s gift card to 1 lucky winner! Did you know you can ask to round up your meal price to the nearest dollar in support of #ronaldmcdonald? That extra amount goes to support the families with ill or injured children staying at the local NC Ronald McDonald Houses.

Make sure to #roundup the next time you order and support RHMC!

To enter:

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2️⃣Like this post

3️⃣Spread the word on rounding up by tagging a friend below 👇

Contest ends Monday, January 18th at midnight. 1 winner will be selected at random and will receive a $20 McDonald’s gift card. This contest is in no way affiliated with/endorsed by Instagram. Winners will be notified by DM and must respond within 12 hours (at which time another winner will be chosen). Must be 18 years or older to enter, open to US entries only. Void where prohibited by law; no purchase necessary to enter.
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✨New Story: 10 Fun Staycation Ideas!✨Skipping

✨New Story: 10 Fun Staycation Ideas!✨Skipping your usual winter travel?✈️ This shortlist is full of inspiration for making memories while sticking close to home.🏡 #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #holidayseason #quarantinelife #homefortheholidays #camping #staycation #indooractivities #newyear #ohheymama #momlife #momhacks #rainydayactivities #snowday #disneyplus
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The holidays may be behind us, but it's never too

The holidays may be behind us, but it's never too late for Hot Chocolate Bombs! After all, they're all the rage right now. ☕️🍫 All you need are some silicone molds and ingredients you probably already have (like hot cocoa powder and milk). 🙏 to @thelocalmomsnetwork contributor @fromscratchwithmaria for sharing! Recipe at link in bio. ☝️ #thelocalmomsnetwork #givingmomsthegiftoftime #mariaprovenzano #hotchocolatebombs #DIY #holidayseason #holidayrecipes #yum #easyrecipes #kidsactivities #momlife #weekendvibes
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Meet Brown Sugar Food Blog’s Nicole Washington

Meet Brown Sugar Food Blog’s Nicole Washington

The Cincinnati-area mom of two shares details of her career, local favorites and more.

10 Family-Friendly Staycation Ideas

10 Family-Friendly Staycation Ideas

Bummed about having to stay close to home this holiday season? Check out our staycation ideas.

DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs

DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs

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