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When I think of a short getaway I think 3-4 nights. Just enough time to get there, settle in, relax, have some fun, drink a little wine, and do a little shopping. Two nights is never enough and once you get to five nights, why not stay a week… But, that said, going away for a quick 3-4 night getaway always brought up an…
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I do not like to drive. Driving makes me crazy, but it is part of my life and a necessity, especially having kids. Now, don’t get me wrong, I LOVE CARS! And, I love driving great cars. I even have a little two seater that I save for fun driving days. I am not personally afraid of driving; it is other people in cars…
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Okay, I have been SO guilty of judging people when they do something that sets me off and not giving them the benefit of the doubt. Admit it, you have been guilty, too. Please admit it…This behavior really didn’t hit home until I overheard one of the twins being very judgmental about a friend and I cringed first and then went into huge mom fail mode, realizing they…
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If you know me at all, you know that I have a major control issue when it comes to my kitchen… It starts at the market, both with sourcing my food and then bagging my purchases. Don’t you dare try to help me bag my groceries or I might melt down. It continues to all aspects of the kitchen, including loading and un-loading the dishwasher….
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It has been years and when I say years, I mean years, since we have played Jenga. Yes, the classic Jenga sits on our game shelf and was greatly loved over the years. But, then Jenga GIANT arrived at my door as we were headed to Boulder for a long weekend. We were staying at the Boulder Adventure Lodge and thought this was the perfect…
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I was so fortunate to get to travel to China this spring with an awesome group of fellow bloggers. Planning the trip was truly a huge part of the adventure. When I first got on the phone with Marc from Mandarin Journeys, I was pretty clear I wanted to be immersed into China. I did not want to see tourist sites nor did I want…
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David and I have been LOVING our essential oils, but are definitely still newbies and in the learning phase. But, I’d love to share with you three important things I learned about using my diffuser at night… 1. Lavender is our thing. Seriously, it has been years since we have really slept thru the night; like not even get up to go to the bathroom. Well,…
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A weekend away together does not mean every minute has to be together. It’s been a long time since David and I did a weekend away that had nothing attached to it. No seeing the kids; no visiting family; NO TRIATHLON; no concert; nothing… Just a weekend away. Sounds crazy, I know, with how much we travel. We didn’t talk about expectations or make any…
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It came and I wasn’t there! My daughter is a dancer; like an AMAZING, TALENTED dancer and I am not just saying that. One of the top programs in NYC feels that way, too as they invited her to join their professional dance program this semester. The back story. Sydney did not grow up a dancer. We never really had her dance, except for one class…
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This Quinoa Recipe with Veggies is a fantastic side dish or main course! It’s easy to make and can easily adapted to your tastes! Quinoa has quickly become one of my favorite go to grains. It’s easy, plays well with others in so many dishes, is high in protein, and tastes great. I really love that it works equally well as a side dish or as a…
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Children grow up way too fast and then all of a sudden, they are off to college. We have always been a family that travels and have taken the kids with us at all stages. But, after traveling so many years with them and them on their own, my husband and I have come to the conclusion that travel with college kids offers many benefits….
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My daughter does not know how to eat an ice cream cone before it melts. I can blame this on many things, but I see two major reasons that may have lead to this, which I will explain. I trust you all know it is not my fault, but as her mother I will take full responsibility. Let me set this up… It is…
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