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Welcome to Omaha. You are so lucky to have landed in this great city with award winning chefs and restaurants. Being a triathlon family, when we moved here, finding the right restaurants was a priority. And, fortunately, it was not that hard at all. The USA Olympic-Distance National Championships are just a week away on August 13, so we wanted to share our cleaning eating,…
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I knew my kids were better off without my help, which is what helped me to become a better mom. I love my kids. I really do. And I’m the first to admit that my whole life is wrapped around them, even today when they have left the nest. I plan things I do around their schedules, so that we can see them as much…
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Imagine a secluded spot, tucked away on a gorgeous property overlooking the water on three sides. Then imagine having an amazing meal, accompanied by equally amazing drink. This is what I recently experienced at the Don Pablo Restaurante Gourmet as part of the all-inclusive package at The Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado in the Dominican Republic. Disclosure: Consideration was provided by a mentioned brand. I…
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Sorry, but this mom does not like the current Pokemon App Craze… We have often taken a different parenting approach than most and here was a typical conversation in our house when the kids were young. Our kids were used to the statement, “We know a lot of people are doing it, but we would rather you didn’t”. Then we would get, “Why not? Everyone…
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This is the time of year when we want to save the last of the season’s freshest for the rest of the year. So, I picked up loads of the last of this season’s blueberries. I flash froze a bunch and then made this jam with the rest. I doubled the recipe and made about 6 half pints of jam. I like to do small…
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I am turning 48 this week. Yes, yikes, two years shy of 50. And, unbelievably in this day and age of so many beauty products and procedures, I have rarely used any skincare products on my own face. Seriously, until this past year I used nothing! I didn’t even wash my face in the morning and night. This is a sponsored post written by me…
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Welcome to Omaha! Whether you are in Omaha for the College World Series, Olympic Swim Trials, or just visiting our wonderful city, we have all you need to know about where to eat in one place. And the best part, all these great tips are from our local experts. From where to eat to what to do, they are letting you in on their favorites….
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Let me first be super honest here…I am a total control freak and I love and want to be with my kids more than anything. As you know by reading my posts (which I know you have read them all), I have girl/boy twins. While they were growing up, their father worked and traveled a lot! And I mean a lot! It was the three…
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Are you craving traditional, old-fashioned meatballs and want to serve them with your carb loading meal before a race? Well, I have a homemade meatballs recipe that you only need one bowl to make, cuts the grease, and you most likely already have all the ingredients in the house. That’s why I call them perfect… I make a big batch and freeze the leftover meatballs…
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Breakfast is the start of the day and should be full of everything you need to start it off right. I also feel that as the day goes on, I often forget to add the little things to keep myself going. So, packing our breakfast with ginger and turmeric is a top priority. Ginger and turmeric have wonderful health benefits like digestive health, aiding…
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Traveling can be trying to say the least and especially when you’re doing it with a group of people. Whether you’re with the kids, other members of your family, or both, it’s rare to have a stress free vacation. But, there are some simple steps you can take to help ensure your summer vacation is as least stressful as possible and that everyone might just have…
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We love salmon in our house and have it a lot. So, I’m always trying out a new salmon recipe to shake things up rather than just the normal steaming or grilling. I did this recipe when we were headed out of town the next day and I wanted to use up what was in the frig. It ended up being fast, delicious, protein-filled, and…
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