It is sometimes funny how we make our minds up over what we hear, what we are told, and what we read. We lead such busy lives these days that we rarely take the time to really learn on our own and ask questions. Instead, we choose to get our information from friends, family, and what we choose to read and listen to based on…
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If you are headed to a triathlon with kids in tow, there are great toys to bring to keep them entertained, but there are also certain items that you should really leave at home. I’ve learned this the hard way through personal experience or actually seeing it happen and going, “Oh, that’s not good”. From being too heavy to lug around with you all day…
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My husband and I were so happy to attend our nephew’s graduation in Washington, DC last week. He earned his Master’s degree from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) with a specialty in International Economics and Strategy, which makes me so impressed just to put in writing. He has been such a great kid all of his life, so this is just another…
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Ironman Texas takes place just outside of Houston in The Woodlands. Whether making a quick trip down just for the race or making a vacation out of the week, we strongly suggest staying in one of the hotels right in The Woodlands. The course has an out and back bike course making downtime easier and the rest of the race is located right there. The…
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One of the things I miss most about Austin is the ability to have a year round Farmers Market. I miss having locally sourced food at my disposal all year and I miss seeing the community all gathered in one place. But not to worry; spring is here and the Farmers’ Market is now open until late fall. I especially am grateful that with the…
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No matter how old your kids are, you always need to have toys in tow if you are at a race. It doesn’t matter if it’s a sprint or a full-distance, they are a necessity. There will always be downtime and kids need to be able to relax, run around, or engage in an activity. I just hate to see when they are napping in…
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Okay, how often does this happen at your house… You are headed out of town the next day and need to use up what is in the frig. Yet, you want a protein-filled, healthy, real dinner. Well, honestly, I want that dinner every night and I want it fast and easy. Here’s a recipe that checks all the boxes. This sheet pan salmon dinner is…
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Common sense tells me that eco tourism is a good thing. Right? That’s certainly what I’ve always believed. But, when I talked with people about their eco vacations and what they did and witnessed first hand the behaviors of people and tour companies, it really started me thinking. What did I discover? Not only that I have some pet peeves about bringing tourists into these…
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Disclosure: I was given this product in return for my review. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I’ve had a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 for several years now and love it. Not only is it easy to use and takes amazing pictures, but it has tons of great features like integrated wi-fi connectivity, so I can immediately download my pics to my phone. This feature means…
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During a recent race season, my husband went to two races without me. The first time it was due to my dog having surgery for cancer and the second time, it was because I couldn’t find a sitter. It was really disappointing as one race was in Frankfurt, Germany. But, oh well, life happens and there’s always the chance he’ll go back to race it…
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Update 2017: Ironman 70.3 Florida has been updated for 2017. Headed for Ironman 70.3 Florida, Haines City this weekend? If so, we’re here to give you some spectating tips, so you can spend more time enjoying the race…. Ironman 70.3 Florida is a great spectator race, especially for families. Located in Lake Eva Park, once you are there, plan to stay. You will only have…
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I am having trouble with the whole issue of sustainable travel, especially when it comes to travel to parts of the earth that are in grave danger. We give it fancy buzz words such as eco tourism. We use marketing strategies that tell people you must see it before it disappears. We make these trips very expensive and luxurious and to far away parts of…
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