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The New York Botanical Gardens is a must visit for anyone who either lives in or finds themselves visiting the New York area. It’s one of those places that you can visit multiple times because the character of the gardens changes with the season and the exhibits. Which begs the question for me…Why did it take me 20 years of living here to get there?…
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Dana and I have been to the Big Island of Hawaii many times for vacation and the Ironman World Championships. It is such a magical place that just never gets old. While we haven’t gone for Ironman 70.3 race, known as Honu (green sea turtle), we know the island well enough to give you information to have a fantastic time. Plus, I was married at…
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Between Dana and I, we have been to the Big Island of Hawaii at least 15 times and probably more. We have been both for vacations, including one wedding – mine – and the Ironman World Championships. The only conclusions to be reached are that WE LOVE HAWAII and that we really know it inside out and all the great places to have food and…
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We know the triathlon lifestyle can be expensive. Between race fees, travel expenses, and gear, it really adds up fast. We also know that many of our vacations end up being at the triathlon races themselves, as vacation time is limited and again, there’s the expense. So, wouldn’t it be nice to win a vacation? We have just the contest for you! TravelingMom is giving…
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We know the triathlon lifestyle can be expensive. Between race fees, travel expenses, and gear, it really adds up fast. We also know that many of our vacations end up being at the triathlon races themselves, as vacation time is limited and again, there’s the expense. So, wouldn’t it be nice to win a vacation? We have just the contest for you! TravelingMom is giving…
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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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Are your travel memories starting to fade? If you’re like me, you haven’t ventured far from home since the pandemic started. I actually haven’t travelled since last December. Even my ski trip for last March got cancelled. Normally, I would have had several good vacations and maybe a couple of 3-day weekends under my belt by now. But, not this year. So, how have I…
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Throughout the week, we love to cook up something delicious in the kitchen. But whether it’s lunch or dinner, there always seems to be leftovers. Part of the reason could be that I make enough on purpose so that I have leftovers. And what do I do with these leftovers? Well, make another meal, of course. It’s amazing how easily leftover pasta, vegetables or chicken…
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I have to admit that we eat a lot of chicken. I also have to admit that it’s easy to get into a rut making the same meals over and over. So, having a great selection of flavorful chicken recipes to keep things new and exciting is a must for us. With these delicious and flavorful chicken recipes, enjoying chicken will never get boring. I…
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We are in uncharted and uncertain territory these days and especially with our shelter-in-place orders. Being forced to isolate ourselves and keep our families occupied and happy is at best a challenge. Those of us who work from home may be used to a bit of the isolation, but we generally keep ourselves busy with the work. For many, especially if a big part of…
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With May being National Skin Cancer Awareness month, we felt it only appropriate to share with you our favorite ocean-friendly mineral sunscreens. Anything I use for sunscreen these days must be cruelty free, non-chemical, and reef safe, while of course, effective. I’ve researched both chemical and mineral ingredients and made the decision to go strictly mineral. Here’s a bit of what I learned… In particular,…
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If you love chili but want a lighter, healthier version, this slow cooker Bean and Vegetable Chili recipe is perfect for vegans and meat lovers alike! While on vacation we still love to eat well. That means I have spent hours researching where to eat during the planning phase of our trips. Over the years, we have traveled a lot with my hubby’s Ironman training…
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We believe that life should be done well. From travel to food to fabulous finds, life should be lived with gusto, style, and sparkle, along with generosity and kindness. Because a life done well isn’t just about a luxury lifestyle, but it’s a great start!
