College in itself is very stressful. Add to it social stress, internship applications, living arrangements, not having mom’s cooking, lack of sleep…and you’ve got very stressed-out college kids. If you’re like me, all you want to do is run there and give them a big hug, but we can’t or at least, shouldn’t! Even if you live in driving distance or the same town you…
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Many nights I find myself tight for time, as I’m sure you do, too. Even when I plan my very best dinner, sometimes things get forgotten. Then, I really am in a crunch for time. To make things easier for me, I often divide my meal preparation into prep time,
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UPDATE 2018: The train show runs 11/17/18 – 1/21/19. I went and can totally say it is magical and well worth the effort. Arthur Avenue is not far away so you can head over for some authentic Italian food after the train show. Once the temperature starts to drop, it gets tricky to find indoor activities appropriate for all ages. The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train…
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It has been a LONG time since my triathlete husband has done a triathlon; we’re talking since Ironman 70.3 California in March of 2015. First, he had plantar fasciitis which was crippling enough, but then he bent down to fix his bike shoes one day and ended up with a slipped disc and sciatica, which really took him out of the game. He even put…
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Seattle is an amazing city. There’s the food, the museums, the shopping, and the beautiful sites, not to mention so many iconic places like Pike’s Place and Starbucks. But, you can’t visit Seattle unless you take time to visit these 3 places, too, in my opinion; Mount Rainier, Woodinville, and San Juan Island. Precious time to travel is at a premium for most people due…
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Vitamins are a personal thing. Many of us take vitamins for a variety of reasons; our well-being, to improve our health, to nourish our skin, for a specific target, such as bone loss, and/or to boost our immune system. But, there are so many choices out there, it’s very difficult to know the quality of all of them to make the right selection. Disclosure: Consideration was…
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Millennials are mainly children of Baby Boomers and some Generation X. They are 18-35 years old and they are my children and the children of my peers. We raised these so called Millennials and the fact that the world is complaining about and blaming Millennials implies that some of us did not do our jobs well. Does this mean the Baby Boomers and Generation Xers…
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My freezer is a special place in our whole food life. It is used for several different purposes; from making the perfect dessert to preserving fruits and veggies at the peak of season. In the early fall, my extra freezer is jam packed, but when late winter comes,
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It is hard to believe ski season is right around the corner. If you are anything like me, you have yet to even think about ski season. I am still in summer beach mode, but my family is getting the ski bug which means I need to get planning. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Vacatia. We’ve loved to hit the slopes as a…
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I am always on the lookout for new snacks that meet all of my family’s needs. They have to be fast, yummy, good for us, and diverse, because we get so tired of the same old, same old. Well, my friends Acorn sent me the brand new LARA Nut Butters to try and we fell in love. Disclosure: Consideration was provided by a mentioned brand….
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With the end of triathlon season quickly approaching, it’s time to think about cleaning all of the gear that has probably been neglected much of the year or left to be “cleaned” by your triathlete. Now is the time to really get in there and get all the sweat and bacteria out of there. If you make this a joint weekend afternoon project, they feel…
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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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