Ever dreamed of a trip of a lifetime to the Far East? We certainly have. Looking for that true destination Ironman race? We certainly are. Well, guess what? Now you can combine the two for the best of both worlds… Combine TRAVEL AND TRIATHLON for A Destination Race That Will Wow… Seriously! We are so excited to be partnering with Mandarin Journeys on a unique,…
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I am married to an age group triathlete who, in the past, has finished in the top 20-25% of his age group; not World Championship qualifying, but triwife worthy admiration status, none-the-less…He is also an Ironman XC athlete, which HAS allowed him to qualify. In the past five years with Ironman XC, he has qualified for the Ironman World Championships twice and 70.3 World Championships,…
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Join The #StraighTalkonSteak Twitter Party March 26th! Who wants Good Conversation, Healthy Lunch Tips, and well…a STEAKLICIOUS Giveaway! Then join us…. TWITTER PARTY: Thursday, March 26 at noon ET. TOPIC: Elements of a healthy diet, including beef. WHO: Anyone can join Omaha Steaks for a Healthy Lunch @Omahasteaks #StraightTalkonSteak. WHAT: Two participants will receive the Eating Well Combo from Omaha Steaks, which includes Top Sirloins,…
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Bad things can happen anywhere, anytime! I’ve learned this the hard way, seriously. But, when bad things happen when you travel, it can be a bit unnerving. Unfamiliar surroundings and unfamiliar people, made worse when you’re out of the country…like on our recent trip to Puerto Rico. But, I won’t let these events stop me from doing what I want and traveling to where I…
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Stay local when you travel! And, eat local, too! That’s our motto when we travel. Whenever we travel, we often try to rent a house in a residential neighborhood rather than stay at a hotel/resort. And, we always eat local. We look at all the reviews and tour books, then we turn to people in the know – the locals! If we know someone who lives…
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It’s our first race of the season and I’m a wreck… It’s almost impossible to believe that 10 months have passed since my husband was hit by a drunk driver while on a training ride. It hit me really hard then, especially when the EMT told me his helmet saved his life, and it is hitting me AGAIN hard now. And, like really hard! In…
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We had plans to head out for dinner over the weekend, but hubby’s bike ride ran longer due to a Computrainer issue. So, he nicely asked if I mind staying in….Well, what could I say. He did ask nicely. So, I pulled a pound of shrimp out of the freezer to defrost, cancelled our plans, and prepared one of my 30 Minute Healthy Dinners recipes…
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I’ve done a lot of traveling over the years. A lot. For business and pleasure. For vacations and triathlons. Solo and with friends and/or family. Quick getaway weekends to month-long safaris. On a budget to all out luxury. All sorts of travel. But, the one constant in each trip has been the opportunity I was afforded to learn life lessons; to become a better person;…
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We are just over a week away from the first travel triathlon, well, the first triathlon of the season, and there is a bit of flurry in my house to say the least. You would think that after all these years, we would have this under control, but often life gets in the way. Plus, it’s been almost a year since we did this. I…
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Hands up if you are tired of people telling you to stop living through others and live for yourself. My hand is WAY up! For those who say we do too much for others and for those who say we have no life of our own, I have one thing to say – Stop telling me how I should live and ask me if the…
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When it comes to feeding my triathlete, I’m always trying to come up with meals and snacks that meet all of his needs and mine, too. They have to be tasty, nutritious, relatively easy to make, and made with as much real food as possible. We both happen to love Nuttzo, which is a medley of 7 nuts and seeds, organic of course. So,…
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When I was writing My Love Affair With France, I realized at the end that this was truly a perfect trip. Nothing actually went wrong nor did we even experience a little blip. In fact, from flights being on time, to each hotel being unique and welcoming, to perfect weather, to scrumptious food, to ballooning over Burgundy for goodness sakes, to meeting great tourists and…
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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!
