Maya Sutherland

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Maya Sutherland is a full-time SAHM who squeezes in part-time work as a Local Childcare Consultant for an au pair agency. She was born in Ohio but has spent most of her childhood and adult life in Florida. She is André's devoted wife and mother to Audrey, Mason, and her fur baby, an Egyptian Mau cat named Midnight. Maya earned an A.S. in Culinary Dietetic Technician and a B.A.S. in Supervision and Management from Florida State College at Jacksonville. Her professional background is in management, and most recently, she managed a skilled nursing facility food service department staff of 15. Maya has a long-time love affair with food. She is happiest in the kitchen preparing fresh, homemade meals for her family, utilizing her numerous gadgets and food preparation-specialty items. She is also an aspiring business owner but hasn't figured out what she wants to do when she grows up. In her spare time, she loves painting rocks, coloring using colored pencils,  yoga,  listening to podcasts or audiobooks, and online shopping. You can follow her on Instagram @5spicechef, and Facebook @5spicechef.
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How to Know If a Recipe Is Good

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How Music Has Saved Our Mornings

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Simple School Lunch Ideas (Even If They Won’t Eat Sandwiches)

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Meal-Planning Tips From a Personal Chef

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Sorry (Not Sorry): Being Unapologetic

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Simple Hacks Guaranteed to Make Your Life Easier

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Giving Back to Our Community: Where to Volunteer with Kids in Jacksonville

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The Magic in My Family’s Secret Santa Tradition

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