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May 19, 2019

It’s no surprise that I love organic and sustainable products. After all, it’s up to all of us to be good stewards of our planet for future generations. So, for this week’s Fabulous Finds, I’m highlighting some great products from bambu that make it easy to live more sustainably in our hectic lives. Portland, Oregon based bambu focuses on making beautifully modern, affordable, and earth-friendly…

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3 Unexpected Reasons to Love Costa Rica

by Katy Spratte Joyce

May 15, 2019

Costa Rica, the small Latin American country known for its laidback “pura vida” lifestyle, has so much more to offer to travelers than meets the eye. Yes, the beaches and jungles are unsurprisingly gorgeous. But, after a recent week spent exploring the deeper side of this beautiful place, I’ve found a few unexpected reasons to love Costa Rica and visit again and again. Please note…I…

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6 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Mom Will Love

May 7, 2019

We all live busy busy lives and often birthdays and holidays just sneak up on us. We all love Mom, but often life happens and Mother’s Day just slips our mind. Here are 5 last minute Mother’s Day gifts she will have on her doorstep by Sunday. And do not forget the card! 6 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Brunch Delivered Head on over to…

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Quick and Delicious Couscous Tabouli Recipe

May 6, 2019

When spring rolls around, we have a few staples that come out of the recipe box. One of those is tabouli. We love the flavor, the texture, and how many different ways it can be served. Traditionally, spelt Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian salad made with chopped vegetables and soaked bulgur. I swapped out the bulgur years ago and made a couscous tabouli recipe simply…

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From City Girl to Farm Girl at Record Speed

May 4, 2019

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I was in Iceland and I got a call from my husband. “Hey honey. You know how we once said (28 years ago) we would love to live right here?” Well, I am in Iceland and it is the middle of the night, so…where is here? “Here” turned out to be the Maryland eastern shore. So, I changed my travel plans, met my best friend…

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Delicious and Healthy Turkey Bolognese Recipe

by Katy Spratte Joyce

March 11, 2019

This year, one of my main focuses is to eat more at home and expand my culinary creativity. So far I’ve been sticking to it. For you, that means some great recipes are headed your way for LifeDoneWell like this delicious and healthy turkey bolognese recipe! Let’s begin with this simple yet flavorful take on American-style bolognese sauce. Ground turkey adds flavor without the harmful…

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5 Least Favorite Ways of Supporting a Triathlete

October 2, 2018

Yes, we know we are all about supporting a triathlete emotionally and at races. Many we are happy to do… We support them by NOT telling them this is a crazy sport and the amount of time it takes is nuts. We support them by just saying “Okay” every time they read something and want to buy something new. We support them by helping with…

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Yes, Traveling to Triathlons With Friends and Family Can Go Well

August 29, 2018

Having someone to hang with at a triathlon sounds good right? Who wants to be by yourself for up to 14+ hours during a full distance race? It can be a lonely life out there on the course for a spectator. And it’s especially true if you aren’t staying at a hotel you can make it back to during the race. But while it…

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Family Favorite Triathlon Training Camps With Local Flavor

August 14, 2018

We’ve actually come to love triathlon training camps over the years. They can be great for a family vacation as long as everyone realizes your triathlete will be gone most of the day. And mind you, they are not all created equal. While some are high end and great for the family, others are more like boot camp and geared strictly toward the athlete….

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How Triathlon Families Can Save and Savor the Weekend

May 31, 2018

Having a triathlete in your life can be a real strain on personal and family relationships. So much time is spent on training, races, keeping equipment up, and thinking about not just this season, but next season, too…because, of course, you have to register for races a year ahead of time. All of this activity doesn’t leave a lot of quality time for you and…

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Surefire Gems a Triathlete Says That Puts a Pin in the Romance

May 11, 2018

My triathlete husband and I were at lunch recently. Yes, really…Out for a sit down lunch at a nice restaurant even though he’s in heavy training for a race in less than a month. We were talking about how our allergies were bothering us and that the wind must have kicked up something in the air when he blurts out “I know. You should have…

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10 Money-Saving Tips for Triathletes and Families

April 2, 2018