We all have our road trip essentials to make sure our trips are safe, fun and easy. But what do we need in our vehicle to make sure we are ready for the summer road trips we can now take. With Covid-19 restrictions lifting, vaccinations for Americans aged 12 and older available everywhere, and a pent-up desire to see something new summer travel is back…
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Don’t start your garden until you check out these 20 creative gardening hacks! You will be amazed at how easy it is to produce a beautiful and lush garden! Over the last year while staying at home, we have heard of many friends and family starting a garden for the first time. With the arrival of spring, it’s time to make sure you have the…
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Update 4/5/21: Ironman races are up and running again in 2021, including international races. Many are already sold out. Please check the Ironman website for details and up to date info. With triathlons having been on hold for over a year, it’s probably a good time to think about a training camp to get back in the groove! We’ve actually come to love triathlon training…
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Ever wondered where all the stuff TSA confiscates goes? Are kidney stones more painful than childbirth? Why it’s so difficult for people to change their minds? Well, the answers to these questions and so much more can be found in a slew of podcasts that make you smarter. While I listen to a lot of podcasts, most of mine tend to be for entertainment, food,…
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Missing your friends and family? Hosting a Zoom party is the perfect way to reconnect! Here are 10 tips to make sure sure your next party is fun and memorable! While we may be venturing out a bit more and businesses continue to open up, until people are fully vaccinated and feel safe, our normal routines will take a back seat. But with holidays and…
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It’s all here…traditional main dishes, scrumptious sides, a Kosher Sangria, and sweet treats to end your meal in these 30 versatile Passover Recipes. Of course, during Passover, it’s always nice to stick with tradition, but it’s also fun sometimes to try out some new passover recipes. Passover is a weeklong celebration that has a long history of tradition, but every family has their own special…
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Deer Valley in Utah is NOT just for skiing. Summer in Deer Valley is filled with so many activities, it makes the season a must visit time of year. Update 3/11/21: Here’s a link to current information on Covid and the Deer Valley Resort. If you’re anxious to get away this summer where there are wide open spaces and tons of activities for summer fun,…
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Enjoy these bright, refreshing spring cocktails with the change of season. Our favorite cocktails are spin offs of old classics, perfect for any springtime celebration. Spring time is so special with warmer temperatures, sunny days and blooming flowers and trees. Even more so if you live in a cold climate and can’t wait to go outside without a coat and snow boots on! Just like…
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Create a beautiful space this spring with these 15 container garden ideas, perfect for small spaces and beginner gardeners. Besides offering fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs, container gardens offer small spaces the beauty of flowers and greenery that you might not otherwise have access to. You can even upcycle items throughout your home to become containers for your plants. When you either don’t have the space…
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Does this sound familiar… You go to bed when you think you’re tired, but once there, you toss and turn and just can’t fall asleep. No rhyme or reason… Or you fall asleep easily, but wake up several hours later – not always because you had to go to the bathroom – and then can’t fall back to sleep. You may even wake up and…
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Get your home feeling fresh, tidy and clean with these 20 spring cleaning hacks. Practical and easy, they will quickly become a part of your annual spring cleaning routine! As we dig out from the cold winter and get ready for the warmer, spring weather, there is nothing better than giving everything a good spring cleaning. After months of practically being hermits indoors with snow…
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Living a Life Done Well for Less does not mean you have to stop making donations. What it does mean is that you make smart and savvy donation decisions about how your money is spent. It is even more important that you give where it counts, makes a true impact, and makes you feel good. When you give being smart and savvy, it does require…
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