With summer here, I’m sure you’ll be invited to a few parties, which means you need to bring along a hostess gift. Instead of the usual bottle of wine or flowers, think a bit outside of the box and bring something unexpected. Think what you would love to have, but never buy for yourself or something you could really use. Plus, you don’t have to…
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Everywhere we travel as a triathlon family means we must have three things… A bike to ride. A pool for laps or open water. A long distance treadmill or safe area to run outside. Now these items, of course, are for the triathlete. But what about the family? Isn’t the most important point of a vacation the happiness of the whole family? Traveling with a…
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Looking for a fun place in Omaha to escape to for an hour where NO cell phones are allowed? Well, several months ago such a place arrived in the Omaha Old Market District. It is fast becoming a favorite spot to enjoy time with family, friends, and even co-workers. Get Out Omaha escape room is a totally immersive, puzzle solving experience where everything you need to…
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It was my first visit to Raleigh, but it was immediately obvious what a young, vibrant city it is. So many neighborhoods have or are currently undoing gentrification. As a result, there are restaurants everywhere. One street, Glenwood Avenue, was literally blocks of one restaurant after another. That said, we do have a few favorites worth sharing. If you are visiting from out of town,…
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We here at LifeDoneWell love our pets and treat them like our kids. As such, you can imagine they’re pretty spoiled! Which means we are always on the lookout for products that make their lives happier and healthier. We think we’ve found a few you’ll love and of course, so will they. There are many more, but here are a few of our favorites. Fabulous…
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North Carolina is not a state I’ve spent much time visiting, except for Asheville. So, when I found out I would be spending 4 days in Raleigh, I was not sure what to expect. Well, what a pleasant surprise to find a clean, young, and vibrant city filled with gentrified areas, tons of restaurants, and culture to spare. And I also found there was no…
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There is so much our mother’s teach us, but there are a few things that slip through the cracks. Things that we all need as we get older, but never really know about until we need them. Things we do not talk about, but should, because hey make our lives so much better! Like that little chinny chin chin hair you discover in the car…
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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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When it comes to dining at Disney World, there’s much more to savor than beers around the world at Epcot or Dole Whips. Disney World is home to some of the finest restaurants in the country with premiere chefs and epic cuisine. Check out our favorite luxury dining choices at Disney World. Victoria and Albert’s Grand Floridian Resort At $60+ per dining adult, Victoria and…
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Cooking in a slow cooker is so convenient and it’s even better when you choose fresh ingredients to make your healthy meals come alive with flavor. Here are 20 fresh ingredient favorite slow cooker recipes that will save you time as you set them and forget them until supper time! 1. Whole Chicken Nothing looks better than a whole chicken straight out of your slow cooker with…
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The New York Botanical Gardens is a must visit for anyone who either lives in or finds themselves visiting the New York area. It’s one of those places that you can visit multiple times because the character of the gardens changes with the season and the exhibits. Which begs the question for me…Why did it take me 20 years of living here to get there?…
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This week, our Fabulous Finds focus on accessories that we love. Probably my favorite accessory is a scarf because of the versatility. I do not travel without at least one. So my favorite is included in this list. But, of course, we have found a few other accessories you should know about and here they are… Modern Picnic If you need a really good looking…
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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!
