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Let me first be super honest here…I am a total control freak and I love and want to be with my kids more than anything. As you know by reading my posts (which I know you have read them all), I have girl/boy twins. While they were growing up, their father worked and traveled a lot! And I mean a lot! It was the three…
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Breakfast is the start of the day and should be full of everything you need to start it off right. I also feel that as the day goes on, I often forget to add the little things to keep myself going. So, packing our breakfast with ginger and turmeric is a top priority. Ginger and turmeric have wonderful health benefits like digestive health, aiding…
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Traveling can be trying to say the least and especially when you’re doing it with a group of people. Whether you’re with the kids, other members of your family, or both, it’s rare to have a stress free vacation. But, there are some simple steps you can take to help ensure your summer vacation is as least stressful as possible and that everyone might just have…
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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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If I hear one more person say to me, “You are so lucky”…I won’t be responsible. I am not lucky! I, well we, worked really damn hard for this life. We chose the type of life we wanted to live and worked to create it, including our parenting life. Luck is defined as: the things that happen to a person because of chance; the…
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Disclosure: Consideration was provided by a mentioned brand. I was not paid for this article. All opinions are my own. Recently, I was invited to stay at the Hotel RL Baltimore while exploring the area. It’s a new hotel just a few short blocks from the Inner Harbor. I was really looking forward to my stay, as I have not been to Baltimore in…
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We’re always looking for great ways to show our appreciation on Father’s Day. This year, I think we surpassed ourselves. We found a getaway spot that offers tons of outdoor activities or if you so choose, doing nothing but relaxing on the water in Adirondack chairs. At the Weekapaug Inn in Rhode Island, you’ll find yourself in a rustic, comfortable setting complete with all the…
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It is sometimes funny how we make our minds up over what we hear, what we are told, and what we read. We lead such busy lives these days that we rarely take the time to really learn on our own and ask questions. Instead, we choose to get our information from friends, family, and what we choose to read and listen to based on…
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My husband and I were so happy to attend our nephew’s graduation in Washington, DC last week. He earned his Master’s degree from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) with a specialty in International Economics and Strategy, which makes me so impressed just to put in writing. He has been such a great kid all of his life, so this is just another…
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One of the things I miss most about Austin is the ability to have a year round Farmers Market. I miss having locally sourced food at my disposal all year and I miss seeing the community all gathered in one place. But not to worry; spring is here and the Farmers’ Market is now open until late fall. I especially am grateful that with the…
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Common sense tells me that eco tourism is a good thing. Right? That’s certainly what I’ve always believed. But, when I talked with people about their eco vacations and what they did and witnessed first hand the behaviors of people and tour companies, it really started me thinking. What did I discover? Not only that I have some pet peeves about bringing tourists into these…
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Disclosure: I was given this product in return for my review. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I’ve had a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 for several years now and love it. Not only is it easy to use and takes amazing pictures, but it has tons of great features like integrated wi-fi connectivity, so I can immediately download my pics to my phone. This feature means…
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