GiGi
GiGi is married to her favorite human in the whole world and together, they have five perfect little snack-obsessed kiddos 8 and under. They are a busy blended family and the kids run wild 50% of the time and have strict rules the other 50% because – balance. She has lived in the Idaho Falls area since 2011 and enjoys taking her kids to the park, the zoo, or playing Pokemon GO on the Greenbelt! GiGi loves to travel and experience different cultures and enjoys getting to know new people and hearing their stories. She needs to sleep 8 hours nightly and has to have alone time to recharge. It's important to know she’s addicted to the plant juice (essential oils), crystals, green tea, plants, and online shopping with fast shipping.
Instant Pot Cheesy, Beefy Potatoes | Recipe First, Useless Chatter After
Instant Pot Cheesy, Beefy Potatoes
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, browned
6 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups sharp cheddar...
Pistachio Chicken | Recipe First, Useless Chatter After
Pistachio Chicken
Ingredients
4lb chicken breast, cubed
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, and seasonings
4c hulled and crushed pistachios
Instructions
In a large Ziploc bag, combine pistachios, salt, and pepper and smash to a bread crumb consistency.
Place cubed chicken in bag and...
Sausage Dip | Recipe First, Useless Chatter After
Sausage Dip
Ingredients
2lbs sausage
2 10 oz cans of Rotel
2 16oz sticks of cream cheese
Instructions
Brown sausage and add to crockpot
Add Rotel
Add cream cheese
Set to low until all ingredients are warm and combined
Serve with crackers or tortilla...
La Depresión es Bien Mala Onda
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Today, You Made Me Cry
Start the countdown. I need a solid 45 minutes for you to fall asleep. I can’t let you see me break down. Not because I don’t share my emotions with you because I often...
I Am a Woman of Color and I Am Tired
The past year has been hard, friends. For those who don’t know me, I’m GiGi, owner of East Idaho Moms. I was born in Mexico City and my parents emigrated to the US when...
Hoy Me Hiciste Llorar
Inicia la cuenta. Necesito por lo menos 45 minutos para que te duermas. No puedo dejar que me veas llorar. No porque no comparto mis emociones contigo, porque lo hago. En realidad, creo que...
Stuttering: A Discussion About Speech and Language Development with EIRMC Professionals
Speech and language development in our kids is often a source of stress. From an early age, we start wondering if they are saying enough words or if their pronunciation is going to improve....