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There are so many awesome deals in stores and online this weekend and I am having a blast! Here are the top places I’ve been shopping at… Day Designer I have been searching and searching for the perfect day planner that will allow me to combine my home and work life. I am one of those people who love lists. I like to have my…
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Are there things that you see happen that like, literally, shell shock you or make you ask what the…? I mean REALLY, what are people thinking? Why do people do what they do sometimes? The worst part of this is I was SO shell shocked I didn’t get pictures of any of it… Fire Selfies – So, a week ago, we lost a very important…
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Mornings can be hectic and stressful. Over the years, we have made the decision that it is one of the most important parts of the day and that what we put in our bodies in the mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. For that reason alone, we try hard to integrate the best ingredients into our breakfast. Two of our favorite…
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I know I know, you don’t want to do anything on Sunday, because you know tomorrow is Monday. But I have to tell you, these five things make my week so much better and do not take up that much time. I either do them all at once or throughout the day, depending on what I have going on. As I am making breakfast,…
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Travel can be exhausting and arriving fresh and ready to go for us is so important. There is no need to waste time at your destination just because you don’t feel in peak shape from traveling. The top thing we neglect as travelers is fuel for our bodies. We always need to think about snacks and meals to make sure we take care of ourselves….
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Do you need one last gift to put under the tree? Then, think travel…Travel is a gift that keeps giving for so many years. The experiences and memories that are shared can be savored forever. The children will grow from both being with you and the education that travel offers. This gift can also be given for the holidays, but taken during the year. Here…
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Whether you will be traveling or staying home over the winter break, there is plenty to do right where you are if you don’t celebrate the holiday. Typically, we travel over the holiday week, but with the twins having to fly out the day after Christmas to get back for training camp and auditions, we will be diving into this list instead of hitting the…
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We have received some awesome hostess gifts this year! And I mean awesome! I was asked to pick out my top 5, so here they are in no particular order. Well, maybe a little bit of an order. These are not just great for the holiday season, but year round – think housewarming – and they all say, “Hey, I really put some thought into…
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If we are asked how we raised our kids, we simply answer, “we have no clue”. But, the choices we made we feel shaped who they are today. Some say it is luck. My husband taught me long ago there is no such thing as luck. He has always said you have to work hard to create your own luck. So, we worked hard,…
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Now that holiday travel season is upon us, it’s inevitable that people will face the dreaded “CANCELLED” post next to their flight at the airport. I don’t need to tell you that it can really make your travel experience awful or even ruin your whole vacation. We’ve faced it more than once and if you haven’t, consider yourself really lucky and please share some of…
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I mean really. I didn’t have a clue until recently when my friend, Amy, said, “Come to Napa with me”. I thought, girl’s getaway, great, I’m in! But, I had to ask myself what would we do for four days driving from vineyard to vineyard? Then I got our itinerary. We were not leaving downtown Napa, but for a few hours one morning for a…
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We can’t feed the world with small farms nor can we meet the needs of the world and their wants with small farmers. There are two main issues when it comes to food; the first is need and second is want. When was the last time you sat down for dinner and thought about where your milk or your potatoes came from? Not many people…
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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!
