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Getting away for us is not always about planning a big vacation. With our busy lives, we often are planning last minute getaways. But, finding locations that are warm, relaxing, and filled with luxury wasn’t always easy until we focused on the Caribbean. The area offers diverse islands that range from private islands to resorts to countries filled with tradition and cities waiting to be…
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It is that time of year again and the list of Hanukkah gifts are getting long… Over the years, we have determined that just buying gifts to buy gifts simply doesn’t make sense. You see, when your kids never really want for anything, they are hard to buy for. When they have never been material kids, never wanting things like an X-Box, they are hard to…
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Traveling with family members can be challenging, especially when members have different perspectives of luxury, different needs and wants, and different budgets. That’s why Jamaica is the answer for everyone. Families can come together and all be comfortable with the activities, accommodations, and budgets given all of the options Jamaica offers. So, if you’re looking for a luxury multigeneration travel destination, here’s why Jamaica is…
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Why save your first class or business class travel for international or long haul flights? Why wait and cross your fingers that your upgrade comes through? Truth is, a first class ticket is well worth it even on the short flights. When you fly as often as we do and to various locations, you can’t always end up on the airlines you are most loyal…
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Recently, I was asked to check out Walmart’s online grocery shopping pick-up service. First, you should know that I bring real food which is organic and natural into my home. Second, you should know that I love to save time. So, I decided to give this service a try and see if it could meet my criteria. So, I must say yes, we are being…
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It happened; my pots and pans of 23 years cried uncle and had to be replaced. They outlasted most everything else in our home, well, 8 homes to be exact, but finally succumbed to time and use. If there is one thing my husband makes sure of is that I have great kitchen tools. It is not only to keep me happy in the kitchen,…
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College in itself is very stressful. Add to it social stress, internship applications, living arrangements, not having mom’s cooking, lack of sleep…and you’ve got very stressed-out college kids. If you’re like me, all you want to do is run there and give them a big hug, but we can’t or at least, shouldn’t! Even if you live in driving distance or the same town you…
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Seattle is an amazing city. There’s the food, the museums, the shopping, and the beautiful sites, not to mention so many iconic places like Pike’s Place and Starbucks. But, you can’t visit Seattle unless you take time to visit these 3 places, too, in my opinion; Mount Rainier, Woodinville, and San Juan Island. Precious time to travel is at a premium for most people due…
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Vitamins are a personal thing. Many of us take vitamins for a variety of reasons; our well-being, to improve our health, to nourish our skin, for a specific target, such as bone loss, and/or to boost our immune system. But, there are so many choices out there, it’s very difficult to know the quality of all of them to make the right selection. Disclosure: Consideration was…
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Millennials are mainly children of Baby Boomers and some Generation X. They are 18-35 years old and they are my children and the children of my peers. We raised these so called Millennials and the fact that the world is complaining about and blaming Millennials implies that some of us did not do our jobs well. Does this mean the Baby Boomers and Generation Xers…
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It is hard to believe ski season is right around the corner. If you are anything like me, you have yet to even think about ski season. I am still in summer beach mode, but my family is getting the ski bug which means I need to get planning. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Vacatia. We’ve loved to hit the slopes as a…
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I am always on the lookout for new snacks that meet all of my family’s needs. They have to be fast, yummy, good for us, and diverse, because we get so tired of the same old, same old. Well, my friends Acorn sent me the brand new LARA Nut Butters to try and we fell in love. Disclosure: Consideration was provided by a mentioned brand….
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