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March 14, 2017

There are potato chips and then there are potato chips! Although we do love our homemade potato chips with a blue cheese dip, we have some favorite store bought ones, too. We are so excited to share with you our favorite homemade potato chip recipe and our favorite store bought chips to celebrate National Potato Chip Day! What could make us happier? Store Bought Potato…

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Crisis In The Heartland: Farms On Fire

March 9, 2017

As we all sit in our homes having breakfast and planning dinner, we know we can run to the market and pick up what we need. It is a luxury to be able to jump in the car and run to the market for an extra pound of ground beef or a quart of milk. It is not often that we think of the farmer…

taking a triathlon season off from the triathlete lifestyle

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California Cities Fit For A Triathlete Lifestyle

March 9, 2017

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California is a state we love for many reasons, well beyond triathlons. You can experience the ocean to the mountains and everything in-between within hours. Surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon if you want; it’s all at your doorstep. And, don’t even get us started on the wine and food. California has some of our favorite vineyards and restaurants in the world….

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Megaformer: My New Exercise Obsession

March 2, 2017

Several things happened to me in the past 6 months. I discovered I weighed the most I’ve EVER WEIGHED IN MY LIFE and then I realized a possible cause; I was getting SO bored with my current exercise regimen that I was finding any excuse not to do it and having great success! While I realized this weight thing was happening and while it was…

what goes in a binder for travel organization

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Avoid The Crazies With A Bit Of Travel Organization

February 2, 2017

How many times do you plan vacations, get-togethers, and getaways for your family and it’s like a crazy whirlwind of trying to get everyone at one place at one time? There are plane tickets, hotels, car transfers, train tickets, dog sitters, experiences, reservations, and don’t forget the food. I am crazy for detail and need to have a plan, then a backup plan, and then…

how can I feel confident ordering wine in restaurants

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Ordering Wine In Restaurants With Confidence

January 26, 2017

In case you haven’t noticed, we like our wine at the TriWivesClub. It is definitely one of our pleasures and a way to cope with the triathlon lifestyle…at times…But, we’ve actually even started to get a bit more sophisticated about wine and learning what constitutes a good wine from a “why am I drinking this crap” wine. It has been an experience, however, albeit a…

what are some easy to implement going green travel tips

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Going Green Travel Tips Everyone Can Do

January 19, 2017

While we love to travel every chance we get, we do think about what damage we inflict on the environment at the same time. From energy use in transportation to all of the disposable products to food we waste, it’s hard not to have a negative impact. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are a few easy things you can do to…

what tips do you have so I feel comfortable traveling solo

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Easy Tips To Feel Comfortable Traveling Solo

January 13, 2017

We do a lot of solo travel and love it, but it hasn’t always been easy. It takes awhile to get used to travel alone and some people never do and simply won’t. We, on the other hand, would never think to NOT travel, because we had to go by ourselves. In fact, it’s often one of our favorite ways to escape… The “getting used…

are souther states like texas places triathlon families can call home

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Favorite Southern States Triathletes Can Call Home

January 10, 2017

Welcome to a new TriWivesClub 4 part series on the favorite states that triathletes can call home. Each will feature our favorite states, along with a few featured cities. The series will be divided into the south, west, midwest, and the northeast. Now, we realize you midwesterners and east coasters may have it tough in the winter, but the other regions have it tough in…

what are must sees at the new york times travel show

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Taste the World At The New York Times Travel Show

January 9, 2017

We’re not sure about you, but we travel a lot and make food (and cocktails) a big part of our travel. Which means, we are always up for learning about the latest and greatest destinations. That’s why we love the New York Times Travel Show. Whether you are going to shop for new and exciting travel ideas or to check out the food scene, you…

what should i consider if i want a quick getaway

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5 Elements For The Perfect Quick Getaway

January 6, 2017