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I can’t believe we are actually writing this… It is with great sadness that Dana and I must say goodbye to the TriWivesClub. It has been an amazing journey. We have learned so much and had a blast attending the races, complaining about our triathlete husbands – okay and praising them, too, interacting with our readers, and writing our posts. Between our two husbands, David…
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I bet there are a lot of us out there who are going through travel withdrawals. It’s hard when you’re used to jetting or sailing off to amazing locations to now find yourselves locked in the house or close to home. But since our options are limited and we don’t know when that will change, it’s best to try and make the most of the…
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This Father’s Day is bound to be a bit different from all others. Choices of things to do with your dad may be greatly impacted by COVID. And depending upon where you live may well determine how “normal” this year will be. But regardless, it doesn’t mean you still can’t make the day special for him. It certainly doesn’t have to be boring nor does…
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Animals are going to be particularly vulnerable during this crisis. People are losing their jobs and income, shelter staff are being cut back, closed, and losing volunteers, and rescue groups are being stretched to capacity. Yet they still need us. So, here are a few things you can do to help animals while you shelter-in-place that may ease their suffering. Pet Food Pantries If…
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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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If you live in the New York City area or happen to be visiting, you should really think about checking out the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show, now in its 18th year and running Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, April 19. We have lived in the area for over 20 years now and I can’t believe we didn’t visit the NYBG until several years…
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Over the last few months, I’ve found a few products that I can’t live without. They have turned out to be so amazing that I just can’t keep them to myself. There’s something for everyone, including your pet who will be so grateful! I hope you enjoy these Fabulous Finds for Everyday Use as much as I do! Fabulous Finds for Everyday Use One Step…
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A stress-free vacation…aaah…isn’t that what we all strive for. With so much daily stress in our lives, who doesn’t want to leave all their cares behind on vacation. Some of the stress we can control or at least minimize and some we can’t, like airport delays. I was shooting for the “what I can control goal” when I planned a recent Croatia coast vacation. And…
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I can go on and on about Mont Tremblant, as I have been going with my family most of my life and still love the area. It is a great family venue, but if you’re making it a trip for just the two of you, we have some great secrets, too. In carrying on the tradition, David and I have taken our children to Mont…
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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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You’re very lucky if you’re headed for Williamsburg, Virginia. The town and area is jam-packed with early American history, outdoor fun, and amusement park fun! It’s such a great location to spend time with the family. We have some ideas for things to do from Colonial Williamsburg, to Historic Jamestown, to Busch Gardens, to Haunted Dinner Theater. You can spend days in Virginia being entertained…
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I am really trying to change how I live and the products I use these days. My fear of the deadly effects of climate change and how we are destroying this planet are the main drivers. So, I am constantly looking for more green product lines. One of my biggest causes is our use of plastics and how they are devastating our oceans. When I…
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