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Add some life to your home with this easy step-by-step guide on how to make an indoor succulent garden. Succulents have become an incredibly popular choice for indoor gardening. Succulents are special kinds of plants that store water in their leaves and stems, making them extremely low-maintenance (which is great if you don’t have a green thumb!). Best of all, they come in a wide…
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The best types of wine are the kind you will actually drink. Do you think you don’t like wine? You may not have been drinking the wine that matches your tastes. Here are some tips on what types of wine to look for if you want to find a wine you will actually want to drink. Red or white? Dry or sweet? If you’ve ever…
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It is easier than you think to plant a vegetable garden. Anyone can do it! You don’t need acres of land or tons of time either. With food prices increasing at alarming rates, you could start your own garden to cut down on food costs. Plus, the food you grew tastes SO much better! Before spending the time and effort to plant a huge vegetable…
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Need some race day hairstyles that look good and keep your hair contained? Tired of always pulling it back into a ponytail or messy bun? We have 6 hairstyles that could work well for race day…or any day. IMAGINE…You’re a sexy girl triathlete with locks of hair blowing majestically in the wind as you, glistening, run in the sun. You “Bay Watch Style” flip your…
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How can you eat clean on a budget? It is possible! Here are some great ways to work eating real, whole clean foods into your kitchen while you are on a budget. How can I afford to eat clean on a budget? I have an organic kitchen and cook with all real ingredients. We grow a lot of our own food that we eat and…
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Get your home feeling fresh, tidy and clean with these 20 spring cleaning hacks. Practical and easy, they will quickly become a part of your annual spring cleaning routine! As we dig out from the cold winter and get ready for the warmer, spring weather, there is nothing better than giving everything a good spring cleaning. After months of practically being hermits indoors with snow…
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Rice is an integral part of many meals. It is used in so many different cuisines from Mexican to Chinese to Indian. This means you really need to learn the art of cooking flawless rice every time that your family will love. And, if you are wondering just how to cook rice, you are not alone. While rice may seem like an easy dish, like many…
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Yes, this is an election year and a biggie. We will be choosing a President, along with every House seat and many Senate seats. Not to mention all of the local elections. If you’ve been wondering what you can do to get involved in the process or you’re already active but want to do more, wonder no more. There are a myriad of ways to…
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Canning season is one of my favorite seasons! I love making use of the bounty of my garden and having fresh fruits and vegetables even in the dead of winter. Honestly, canning is not that hard. Do it with me! I have always canned. My mother canned, I canned, and when I was pregnant with the twins, I canned so many tomatoes with my mother-in-law…
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Pizza is an almost universally loved dish and has become an increasingly common item on menus everywhere. Since we are families of triathletes, we’re all too familiar with eating pizza. But, we’re not talking post-race pizza here. We’re talking restaurant style, yummy, gooey pizza topped with all our favorite ingredients. It’s just always been a bit difficult to replicate that taste when making pizza at…
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With the end of triathlon season quickly approaching, it’s time to think about cleaning all of the gear that has probably been neglected much of the year or left to be “cleaned” by your triathlete. Now is the time to really get in there and get all the sweat and bacteria out of there. If you make this a joint weekend afternoon project, they feel…
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We can’t believe it’s close to the end of triathlon season. While it has been a quiet one for us, it has still flown by. Since we know it can be difficult as the partner of a triathlete during race season, why not take advantage of this time of year to celebrate that you get a bit of a break and have a party! It’s…
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