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Nothing speaks higher to your values than where you choose to spend your money. One place that reflects a number of values I hold dear is Lulu’s Local Eatery in South City St. Louis. They focus on sustainability by utilizing compostable materials, minimizing waste, and sourcing food from local farmers. Both a food truck and restaurant, Lulu’s serves fresh eats with local and organic ingredients…
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The holiday season is a time when, for many of us, we like to support causes and groups that are close to our hearts. They are doing their part to make our lives better and our city safer every day of the year. Wouldn’t it be great if we could do something for these groups year round and without spending any extra money? Well, I…
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Dante is Omaha’s leading Italian restaurant that focuses on sustainability. We recently had the opportunity to visit Dante Ristorante Pizzeria in Omaha to taste some of the seasonal fresh dishes created by Owner/Chef Nick Strawhecker and his team. We enjoyed our dinner with a wine pairing from Dante’s Adam Weber, Sommelier, IWP. The Place and People at Dante Ristorante Pizzeria Dante Ristorante specializes in authentic wood-fired…
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Recently, I was asked to check out Walmart’s online grocery shopping pick-up service. First, you should know that I bring real food which is organic and natural into my home. Second, you should know that I love to save time. So, I decided to give this service a try and see if it could meet my criteria. So, I must say yes, we are being…
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Back to school is not only for the kids! Our pups take the summer off from school, too! During the summer, Max and Bear only go to “camp” when we travel, otherwise we are home and they are, too. But, once fall rolls around, it’s back to school a couple of days a week at their doggie day care. We are so fortunate living in…
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Life with a swimmer or diver in our house has a lot of challenges. Even now that our diver is off diving for Brandeis University, we still have day-to-day routines we do to make his life easier. I was recently asked to reflect on my life as a swim/dive athlete’s mom and my thoughts of supporting Team USA and the Olympic Games by SheSpeaks and…
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It is so very true. I love Groupon and all the great deals I find on their website and app. So, when I was contacted to write a post for Groupon, it was a quick yes. I use Groupons both when at home and when I travel. This is a sponsored post, but all of the following opinions are honest and my own, because I…
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Welcome to Omaha! Whether you are in Omaha for the College World Series, Olympic Swim Trials, or just visiting our wonderful city, we have all you need to know about where to eat in one place. And the best part, all these great tips are from our local experts. From where to eat to what to do, they are letting you in on their favorites….
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We spend our lives as parents raising strong, independent kids who go off to college or off on other adventures for the next step in their lives. It’s the American Dream right? Well, it really sucks when they head off to college. You miss them, they don’t “need” you as much, and they often move far away. But, I miss them for another reason… There…
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A bit over a month ago, we had a fire in one of our beloved buildings in the Old Market in Omaha, Nebraska. It took homes, 2 restaurants, a home decor store, and my go-to store for all my clothes. But, what is happening now is what is scaring me. People literally think the Old Market is closed! Not only are we not closed, but…
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Omaha Steaks has given us 2 sets of tickets to giveaway. Simply enter using the rafflecopter below. Winners will be notified at 10AM on Wednesday, December 10th. Winners will be notified via e-mail and given 2 hours to reply. If winners do not claim tickets in that time another name will be drawn. Value of each set of tickets is $200 Event Details CAN YOU…
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I found a little European heaven in Omaha today! Who knew. The one thing I miss most when I leave Europe is the breakfasts. They are amazing and I could eat them everyday. Dana ZuckerI am a home cook that does things my way. In my kitchen, I make breakfast, pack lunches, prepare snacks, and cook dinner. During the week, we eat real food that…
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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!
