There are so many toxins and chemicals in the world that I work hard to eliminate them from my home. I keep it whole, simple, and real in the house. I will admit that I love eating out and there are many things we do that expose us to chemicals. So, I keep it clean at home for some balance and to maintain a whole…
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Several months ago, my friend and I saw this little spot serving traditional Thai rolled ice cream on new_fork_city, an amazing Instagram account all about food in NYC. We had been dying to try it ever since. Well, we finally made it to 10Below ice cream this weekend and let me tell you, it lived up to the hype. When we got to this little…
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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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I did 50 squats, 40 leg lifts, tons of lunges, and jogged in place the other morning. I got in a serious 20 minute workout. By the time I got home, I was really sweating. Okay, so you’re probably going, “Big deal. So did I”. What’s the difference? I did mine while I was walking my dogs. For some reason, I started doing side leg…
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Disclosure: Consideration was provided by the mentioned brand. I was not paid for this article. All opinions are my own. When you think of traveling as or with a triathlete, a big concern is always hotel accommodations and amenities. Is there a gym? Is there a pool or body of water nearby? Can we find the food needed to fuel properly? Not to mention, will…
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With triathlon season quickly approaching, it’s time to think about cleaning all of the gear and bags, especially if you haven’t touched them during the year. Seriously! Just consider where your bags have been and what has gone into them…all that sweaty spandex and shoes. But, this doesn’t just apply to cleaning triathlete bags; it also applies to all of your luggage. And then there’s…
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Once upon a time, I grew up believing that gazpacho could only be made one way, with TLC and carefully chopped vegetables done by hand. They needed to be small and the time put into making it was what made it so special and so good. My husband and I met 30 years ago and are coming up on 25 years of marriage. For most of…
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I am here to tell all you tripartners out there that it is possible to take a triathlete on vacation and NOT hear the “T” word, triathlon, mentioned; well, barely mentioned. Yes, it just happened to me… My triathlete husband and I recently returned from a 9 day vacation to Alaska. We were invited by his sister, along with her husband’s cousin. Having had such…
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I’ve certainly known all about Maria Sharapova and her amazing tennis accomplishments, but who knew we shared a passion; yes, I say passion, for all things sweet. And, not just any sweets, but perfect candies and most importantly, the perfect chocolate. Traveling the world, Maria had the opportunity to search for the chocolate she felt was right for her candy brand. She ended up choosing…
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If you are reading this blog, you undoubtedly know that life with a triathlete isn’t all swimming with the dolphins, biking the countryside of Tuscany, or running through fields of lavender. It also comes with a few negatives! Yes, I said it. There are self-importance issues, family abandonment issues, laundry issues, and expense issues just to name a few. So, faced with such adversity, how…
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Traveling with multiple family members and staying in one house can have its challenges. Luckily for my family, the benefits far outweigh those challenges, but issues do still arise. The one area we have mastered over the years is food. No matter which multigenerational family members you are with, there will always be those with special food needs and preferences. We are very fortunate in…
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WARNING! This is a gear rant… Life with a triathlete seems to affect every aspect of my life and this includes all the stuff it adds in my life. These type A personalities need what they need, want, and what they’re told can make them a better athlete or at least look better while they’re trying. Yes, we’re partially blaming all of you triathlete magazines…
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