There are so many awesome deals in stores and online this weekend and I am having a blast! Here are the top places I’ve been shopping at… Day Designer I have been searching and searching for the perfect day planner that will allow me to combine my home and work life. I am one of those people who love lists. I like to have my…
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Are there things that you see happen that like, literally, shell shock you or make you ask what the…? I mean REALLY, what are people thinking? Why do people do what they do sometimes? The worst part of this is I was SO shell shocked I didn’t get pictures of any of it… Fire Selfies – So, a week ago, we lost a very important…
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Okay, I admit it…I often either make fun of or complain about my experiences living with a triathlete. Yes, it’s true. And I know I’m not the only one. You know you do it, too! But, I had an experience at a triathlon last year that really brought home for me what an amazing person my triathlete is and it started me thinking about the…
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Mornings can be hectic and stressful. Over the years, we have made the decision that it is one of the most important parts of the day and that what we put in our bodies in the mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. For that reason alone, we try hard to integrate the best ingredients into our breakfast. Two of our favorite…
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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…
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Not everyone loves having guests in their home, but I really do. I enjoy having a house filled with people and love making them feel comfortable and wanted. In fact, I go out of my way to make them feel right at home. I’ve found over the years that it doesn’t really take a lot of effort or expense, just a bit of time doing…
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A recent trip to Hawaii was the first time in many years that my husband and I have been to Kona when NOT going for the Ironman World Championship. It was an actual vacation. Yeah! I was thrilled to be going back to Hawaii, because I’d have an actual playmate. See, when he is in Kona for the race, I’m pretty much on my own,…
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I know I know, you don’t want to do anything on Sunday, because you know tomorrow is Monday. But I have to tell you, these five things make my week so much better and do not take up that much time. I either do them all at once or throughout the day, depending on what I have going on. As I am making breakfast,…
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If you have to travel with your pet – we’re talking either dog or cat – and haven’t done so in the past, it’s imperative that you find out ahead of time what kind of travelers they are. Trust me, not all dogs are created equal when it comes to travel and many suffer from great anxiety and can even get motion sickness. This is…
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Here we are again at the start of a new year and here we are again saying I am going to do this, I am going to do that, and I am going to eat better. Well, yes, we all want to be better, but making your kitchen cleaner to eat better really does not take that much work and having an athlete in the…
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When you plan a vacation with a triathlete, there’s certainly the usual considerations that we’ve written about before like: Is there easy access to training, such as a pool/lake? Will you have to bring the bike or can you rent one? Are there kid friendly activities nearby to keep the family occupied? Will you have access to training essentials, such as nutrition? But, there are…
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Travel can be exhausting and arriving fresh and ready to go for us is so important. There is no need to waste time at your destination just because you don’t feel in peak shape from traveling. The top thing we neglect as travelers is fuel for our bodies. We always need to think about snacks and meals to make sure we take care of ourselves….
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We believe that life should be done well. From travel to food to fabulous finds, life should be lived with gusto, style, and sparkle, along with generosity and kindness. Because a life done well isn’t just about a luxury lifestyle, but it’s a great start!
