In the space of a month, David and I have had two non-triathlon getaways. Since it had been years when absolutely no training would be involved and all gear would be left at home, I wasn’t quite sure how we would handle this new found time together. But, we did and survived totally unscathed and argument free. Want to know our secret? The unspoken expectation…
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My husband and I recently took on the huge responsibility of a new puppy. We lost one of our dogs in March and debated whether to get an older dog or a puppy; me wanting the older and him the puppy, because he’d be gone all day and I’d be doing all the work. But, when I saw this face on Petfinder.com, that was it….
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David and I have been LOVING our essential oils, but are definitely still newbies and in the learning phase. But, I’d love to share with you three important things I learned about using my diffuser at night… 1. Lavender is our thing. Seriously, it has been years since we have really slept thru the night; like not even get up to go to the bathroom. Well,…
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A weekend away together does not mean every minute has to be together. It’s been a long time since David and I did a weekend away that had nothing attached to it. No seeing the kids; no visiting family; NO TRIATHLON; no concert; nothing… Just a weekend away. Sounds crazy, I know, with how much we travel. We didn’t talk about expectations or make any…
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It came and I wasn’t there! My daughter is a dancer; like an AMAZING, TALENTED dancer and I am not just saying that. One of the top programs in NYC feels that way, too as they invited her to join their professional dance program this semester. The back story. Sydney did not grow up a dancer. We never really had her dance, except for one class…
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We took our first road trip recently and drove from Omaha to Boulder. It was a 7 1/2 hour trip. We had booked a room at Adventure Lodge, where we knew we had a small kitchen and the use of a grill. Knowing we were a few days early for the Boulder Farmers Market, we wanted to make sure we had all we needed for…
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This Quinoa Recipe with Veggies is a fantastic side dish or main course! It’s easy to make and can easily adapted to your tastes! Quinoa has quickly become one of my favorite go to grains. It’s easy, plays well with others in so many dishes, is high in protein, and tastes great. I really love that it works equally well as a side dish or as a…
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We are moving soon to our dream home. I still can’t believe it! It has only taken me 3 years to find it. But this move also means that we are going to need a lot of furniture and draperies in our new house. Much of what we currently have either will not work well or is simply not our taste anymore. So, we’ve decided…
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I travel a lot with my triathlete. Some of it is for races; some for training; and some – alas, very little – for pure pleasure. No matter the reason, there is one thing they all have in common – it can zap the joy out of a vacation quickly! From traveling with a ton of tri gear, including bike boxes, then making sure you…
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If you’ve been a trisupporter of a triathlete for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced this scenario at least once on race day: You’ve been good and planned ahead with your triathlete what time they expect to complete the bike segment. You’ve agreed on where you’re going to be along the spectating route and you’re there 20 minutes ahead of when they’re expected to…
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Children grow up way too fast and then all of a sudden, they are off to college. We have always been a family that travels and have taken the kids with us at all stages. But, after traveling so many years with them and them on their own, my husband and I have come to the conclusion that travel with college kids offers many benefits….
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Losing a pet can be devastating to a family. Pets are often thought of as family members and their loss is deeply felt. How do you mend everyone’s broken hearts? How do you know when it’s time to get a new family pet or if you should? This whole process can be very complicated. I’ve been through the loss of several pets and had to…
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