do you need a vacation from your triathlete
in Home, Life with a Triathlete

4 REASONS WHY A VACATION FROM YOUR TRIATHLETE MIGHT MAKE YOU SMILE

A triathlon house often has the focus on one person – the triathlete. We all know that’s not the way life should be, but we also know that’s our reality. We also know that all too often our vacations are centered around a race. Again, we know that’s not the way life should be, but it’s our reality if we want a vacation at all….

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marriage
in That's Life

Help! How Do You Know When Silence Is Not Golden In A Marriage?

I’ve noticed a distinct change in my marriage lately and I’m not sure if it’s bad or normal.  I didn’t include good here, because I’m not thinking that’s an option. My marriage is experiencing more periods of silence.  Oh, we’ve always had moments of silence.  Some just the normal course of 2 people living together; some the result of being together 20+ years; and some due…

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what's for dinner roasted chicken recipe
in Home, On the Menu, Recipes

A ROAST CHICKEN RECIPE THAT KEEPS ON GIVING IN A GOOD WAY!

Enjoy this easy, delicious, and healthy dinner recipe that you can get many meals out of.  This roast chicken recipe keeps on giving in a good way! We love chicken and everything about it. We love it roasted, in soup, on a salad or sandwich, and more. The simple act of roasting a really good chicken makes a chicken that keeps giving back all week…

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amwell health
in That's Life

My Happy Journey With Amwell Health

I was thrilled to be asked by Fit Fluential to try out Amwell Telehealth’s Registered Dietitians. While I was paid for checking out the services, given my health and well-being journey, having a triathlete husband, a daughter who is professional dancer, and a NCAA diver for my son, it sounded perfect for me. Before I even accept reviewing goods or services, I check out the…

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amwell health
in Getting Fit, Home

A GREAT HEALTH SERVICE IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY WITH AMWELL

I was thrilled to be asked by Fit Fluential to try out Amwell Telehealth’s Registered Dietitians. While I was paid for checking out the services, given my health and well-being journey, having a triathlete husband, a daughter who is professional dancer, and a NCAA diver for my son, it sounded perfect for me. Before I even accept reviewing goods or services, I check out the…

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how triathlons can make you better parents
in Home, Kids in Tow, Lessons Learned, Life with a Triathlete, Triathlon

IT’S TRUE! TRIATHLONS CAN MAKE YOU BETTER PARENTS

  Parenting is one of those things that is really, REALLY hard, but I don’t need to tell you that. We always worry and ask ourselves if we’re doing it right. Should I do this or should I do that? Then, add one or both parents doing triathlons to the mix and yikes… Truth is, there is usually no right answer to the “are we…

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how to be the parents you want to be
in Kids & Family, That's Life

It’s Time to Stop Looking Over That Fence & Be The Parents YOU Want to Be

    PLEASE…Stop looking over that fence for greener grass.  Parenting is tough and you may or may not be doing the right thing with your kids, but I am here to tell you that looking over the fence is the wrong thing to do.  Truth is, everyone has their issues.  You just don’t usually know what they are, because they are hidden behind that…

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chocolate bark valentine's day treat
in Good Eats, Recipes, That's Life

Surprise On Valentine’s Day With An Easy, Fast, and Fun Treat

A special treat for your Valentine doesn’t have to be complicated.  Here’s how you can surprise on valentine’s day with this easy, fast and fun chocolate bark treat! Creating a special treat for your Valentine doesn’t have to be difficult or take a lot of time, money, or ingredients.  What matters most is that it’s a little something special that comes from the heart. This…

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A SWEET PAIRING OF WINE, CHOCOLATE & A GIVEAWAY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

UPDATE 2/15/16: Our Valentine’s Day raffle is closed and we are pleased to announce the two winners of the $75 American Express Gift Cards. Big congratulations go to Courtnie and Erica who found us through Instagram and Twitter! Enjoy your cards… If there are 2 things we love ALMOST as much as our triathletes, it’s wine and chocolate. Add travel to the mix, and well,…

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what to give for Valentine's Day
in Fabulous Finds, That's Life

A Very Sweet Pairing & Giveaway Just In Time For Valentine’s Day

Travel, Chocolate, Wine and Kids…Yes, they all can go together, especially this week with Valentine’s Day upon us. UPDATE 2/15/16:  Our Valentine’s Day raffle is closed and we are pleased to announce the two winners of the $75 American Express Gift Cards.  Big congratulations go to Courtnie and Erica who found us through Instagram and Twitter!  Enjoy your cards… This month, I have found myself…

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in Home, Kids in Tow, Life with a Triathlete, Triathlon

5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SAYING YES TO A TRIATHLON RACE VENUE

If you are not getting to participate in deciding race venues triwife/partner, you may need to have “the conversation”. This should really be a joint decision or at the very least, you should get to voice your opinion on which races they’re thinking about. So, the next time your triathlete says, “I’m thinking of signing up for Ironman Mont Tremblant” here’s what you should ask…

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