Sorry, but this mom does not like the current Pokemon App Craze… We have often taken a different parenting approach than most and here was a typical conversation in our house when the kids were young. Our kids were used to the statement, “We know a lot of people are doing it, but we would rather you didn’t”. Then we would get, “Why not? Everyone…
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When it’s hot out, about the only thing I want to cook is something on the grill or one of my favorite summer salads. I want something refreshing and light and so does my family. Plus, it’s a great time to take advantage of whatever is in season and of course, local. It’s also delicious to combine fruit in my salads for a healthy spin…
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Dana and I love hosting dinner parties, but for me, it wasn’t always that way. She, on the other hand, is a born party thrower and hostess. I fretted over absolutely everything, but mostly that people would cancel at the last minute. After the first few, however, when people actually did show up and seemingly had a good time, I started to relax and even…
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We are NuttZo fans for all the goodness it offers and all the options of NuttZo flavors you can choose from. Making sure we are fueled by real food that we have control over, though, is what we love the most…and the versatility. While we eat it plain, on scones, in smoothies, and I’ve even created muffins and protein truffle balls with it, I decided…
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With the Fourth of July here, that means it’s time to pull out the summer cocktail recipes. One of our top choices using fresh fruit is from our favorite vodka, Tito’s. We offer you several combinations of berries to muddle for this easy and delicious cocktail. Use whatever is to you and your guests’ liking. Just be sure to save some for the garnish! STAR SPANGLED…
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This is the time of year when we want to save the last of the season’s freshest for the rest of the year. So, I picked up loads of the last of this season’s blueberries. I flash froze a bunch and then made this jam with the rest. I doubled the recipe and made about 6 half pints of jam. I like to do small…
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I am turning 48 this week. Yes, yikes, two years shy of 50. And, unbelievably in this day and age of so many beauty products and procedures, I have rarely used any skincare products on my own face. Seriously, until this past year I used nothing! I didn’t even wash my face in the morning and night. This is a sponsored post written by me…
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Is it really almost July? Seriously! September and then winter will be here before I’ve had time to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. This fact is so depressing to me. But, what’s even more depressing is that I feel I’m wasting a lot of the summer, not doing the activities I had planned. I was going to kayak everyday I could, play tons of…
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Welcome to Omaha! Whether you are in Omaha for the College World Series, Olympic Swim Trials, or just visiting our wonderful city, we have all you need to know about where to eat in one place. And the best part, all these great tips are from our local experts. From where to eat to what to do, they are letting you in on their favorites….
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Traveling with a triathlete always has its challenges. Worrying about where to swim; is there a a trail or path to run on; can they jump on a spin bike to get a ride in? Then, how much will the trip throw off the training schedule and most importantly, can the nutrition needs be met? Yes, nutrition. Sounds crazy, but it is the most important…
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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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There is triathlon training season and then there is triathlon training season. The training goes up and down based on when the race is and what type of race it is. There are A races and B races and then there are the “it’s just for fun” races that they treat like an “A” race. You also have to consider where in the training cycle…
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