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Making Memories with the 2021 Honda Odyssey

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Making Memories with the Honda Odyssey

By Erin

*This is a sponsored post with A Girls Guide to Cars. All thoughts and opinions remain my own and I would love to own the 2021 Honda Odyssey!*

2021 Honda Odyssey

Talk about California Dreaming. The other week, I had the opportunity to test drive the new 2021 Honda Odyssey thanks to my friends at A Girls Guide to Cars. Who says a minivan can’t be cool? I never thought I’d be a fan of them, but my mind is blown by this one. This one is a total dream to drive! I think I sold at least two of these while I’ve had it (to my sister and one of their family friends👍), that’s how likeable this car is! I’m used to my little Prius, that can only fit four. This beast can seat up to EIGHT! There’s so much to love about this car. The legroom, entertainment system and USB connections, the comfort and safety features. There’s really something for everyone in this car. We went on some mini adventures with the Odyssey everyday, living the California dream with this one is easy, making lots of memories to cherish forever. Apple picking, lots of beach trips, and lots more outdoor adventures!

First off, my niece had to inspect the Odyssey for us before we could go anywhere. She approved instantly and wanted mommy and daddy to buy her one to drive her around in.

I never thought much of minivans…until now. As a kid, we had a minivan and it was so boxy and bulky. It was like driving a boat, it felt like it took up the entire road and made such wide turns. I hated having to drive that thing when I finally got my drivers license! I seriously would have rather walked to school than drive that thing around. It would jerk around when you stopped and trying to park that thing was a nightmare. Well, I must say. Minivans have come a LONG way since 1989!

Our Favorite Features

There are really so many things to love about this car that it’s hard to choose our favorite features. They are all amazing and it’s hard to have to choose!

1. A Joy to Drive

Honda Odyssey

Going back to the reason I stated above on why I hated driving our old minivan around that was a total nightmare to drive. This minivan proved to be nothing like the ones I remember as a kid. It handles the road beautifully with total control, even on those tiny twisty curvy mountain roads. If you have ever driven out to Julian, CA to go apple picking, you know how curvy those roads are and The Odyssey handled them like a champ. I felt like I was driving my smaller car! NOT a larger vehicle! The Odyssey handles turns with ease, and is a super smooth ride with no abrupt feeling stops.

2. The Space

We need space, lots of it and The Odyssey has it! The Odyssey will fit three full size car seats across the second row and if you want to create captains chairs you can remove the middle seat from the second row. The innovative Magic Slide seats in the second row also allow for easy access to the third row while also making it a breeze to move the seat within reach of the front row. They also fold flat to make removal and carrying a cinch.

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Dipped Smores Popsicles

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Dipped Smores Popsicles

By Erin

Dipped Smores Popsicles anyone? It’s fall, I think?! Well the calendar says it is…. but it’s been in the 90-100’s still here in Southern California! Normally you might be thinking fall=bonfires and making s’mores! It’s a bit hot and humid here to be wanting to sit around a fire right now, plus with it being fire season it just isn’t the best idea all around. So how about something to cool off with that’s just as fun!!? Then try making these dipped s’mores popsicles!

Dipped Smores Popsicles

These are so easy to make and so delicious! They are sure to be a hit with your crew.

Ingredients

2 cups of chocolate milk

2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk

Marshmallow fluff

Graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. Mix chocolate milk and condensed milk.
  2. Pour into molds and insert popsicle sticks and freeze overnight.
  3. Remove popsicles from molds and dip in marshmallow fluff.
  4. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top.
  5. Place back into the freezer until you are ready to eat!

Enjoy! These Dipped Smores Popsicles will be your go to when it’s too hot to sit around a fire to make some old fashioned Smores! 😉

Need another yummy idea to cool off with? Try this!

Blueberry Cheesecake Popsicles

Tasty Pancake Recipes for Pancake Day

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Tasty Pancake Recipes for Pancake Day

By Erin

National Pancake Day is celebrated twice a year giving you the opportunity to enjoy your favorite non-traditional pancakes at least twice a year. Of course, these pancake recipes are so good you might just want to include them in your daily morning routine!

If you missed the first pancake day celebration this year in February, you could celebrate the next event with these tasty pancake recipes. The second National Pancake Day is celebrated on September 26th. 

These tasty pancake recipes are both creative and delicious. These are not your regular buttermilk pancakes, instead, these pancakes have a bit more flavor and flare to them! Everyone will love celebrating National Pancake Day with these tasty breakfast pancakes! The hardest part will be deciding which ones to make! Even if you are gluten free, you can enjoy some yummy S’mores pancakes!

Pancake Day 12 Pancake recipes

1. Cannoli Pancakes

These easy homemade pancakes are full of chocolate chips, ricotta, orange, and cinnamon for a tasty National Pancake Day breakfast!

2. Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

These delicious cinnamon swirl pumpkin spice pancakes are topped with a cream cheese glaze and will become a family favorite.

3. Gluten Free S’mores Pancakes

Gluten free, these pancakes taste like s’mores but will not give you the sugar rush! Everyone will love these healthy pancakes.

Pancake Day, Smores Pancake recipe

4. Baby Banana Pancakes

With a Nut Butter syrup, these easy banana pancakes are gluten free and grain free for a delicious and healthy breakfast.

5. Gingerbread Pancakes

Flavored with delicious holiday spices, these gingerbread pancakes are a great way to mix up your morning breakfast.

6. Orange Coconut Pancakes

These silver dollar pancakes are filled with the flavors of coconut and orange. If you are looking for a tropical treat for breakfast, these silver dollar pancakes are delicious.

Orange Coconut Pancakes

7. Hot Cocoa Pancakes

These hot cocoa pancakes are topped with a peppermint glaze for the ultimate chocolate breakfast!

8. Ham and Cheese Pancakes

An all-in-one breakfast, these pancakes are filled with bits of ham and cheese for a delicious pancake that everyone is sure to love.

9. Carrot Cake Pancakes

Dairy free and vegan, these carrot cake pancakes are topped with a delicious soft cream cheese topping for the perfect dessert pancake.

10. Raspberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These melt in your mouth raspberry lemon ricotta pancakes make the perfect breakfast and you can make these ahead of time for an easy breakfast.

Rapberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

11. Oatmeal Pancakes

These oatmeal pancakes do not use your traditional pancake mix, but they are still worthy of National Pancake Day or any day!

12. Peanut Butter Pancakes

These peanut butter pancakes are topped with a maple peanut butter syrup and bananas for a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe.

Which pancakes would you like to try? They’re all so delicious! I think I need to try them all. I love them and could eat them everyday! Anyone else? 😉