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THE ART OF SIMPLE SYRUPS

Perfecting the art of simple syrups can help turn you into the perfect hostess. Use the recipes below as an inspiration to create what you like. My trihubby and I are at a new stage in our lives.  With the twins away for the summer and then off to college when they get back, we have a lot more time to play.   So, what…

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Le Bouillon Omaha Brunch Review

A little introduction to why Omaha. Life has taken us all over and I have had the great fortune to live in some amazing foodie cities including New York City and Austin. I consider myself very lucky but at the same time I have become very picky about what I eat. Five weeks ago we moved to Omaha, Nebraska as our final move. We decided…

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in Home, The Sport of Spectating, We are so much more

THE TRISUPPORTER COMMUNITY – SUPPORTING EACH OTHER

I have missed two out of three of my husband’s triathlons this year, which is very unusual for me.  This is the same number I’ve missed in the 11 years he’s been doing triathlons.  I’ve had very good reasons, but it’s been disappointing, never-the-less.  I have to say I missed not being there more than I thought I would.  They were both destination races, so…

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GOLDEN RULES FOR TRIATHLON SPECTATORS

We trisupporters have certain etiquette and rules that we need to live by when we spectate.  It’s not an easy day for the triathlete or the spectator, so it helps to follow a set of Golden Rules for Triathlon Spectators.  We thought we’d fill you in on ours…. Keep calm.  There will be times when you are waiting and waiting for your triathlete to come…

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How To Make Spectating A Triathlon A T.E.A.M. Sport

We love to feature guest bloggers and our friend, Tara Newman, of the familysportlife blog is certainly no exception.  Tara has written a great piece for us on how to make spectating a TEAM sport.  Considering that she has two darling kids, who I was fortunate to meet at Rev3 Quassy, this article is a perfect fit.  Enjoy, educate yourselves, and be sure to check…

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I AM GIVING IT A TRI – A CLEANSE THAT IS, FINALE

Well, my 4 day detox cleanse on the Sakara Life program has come to an end.  Click here to read about Days 1 – 3, if you haven’t been following.  I made it through with relative ease and lost 3.4 lbs!  The biggest issue was this undiagnosed craving I started having on Day 2.  I really think it was for potato chips or something of that…

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I AM GIVING IT A TRI – A CLEANSE THAT IS, DAY 3

Day 3 note to self:  DO NOT DRINK DETOX TEA BEFORE GOING TO BED!!!!!  Will definitely need a nap later on today……Weight the same this morning, darn…..Package on my front porch….Here’s links to Day 1 and Day 2 in case you missed….. Menu for the day: Breakfast:  Pink Poppyseed Muffins w/Citrus Coconut Yogurt Lunch:  Perfect Protein Salad w/Creamy Lemon Dressing Dinner:  Vibrant Veggie Pasta w/Hemp…

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I AM GIVING IT A TRI – A CLEANSE THAT IS, DAY 2

Definitely survived Day 1 without any issues.  So, onto Day 2…… Menu for the day: Breakfast:  Morning Oats w/yellow Pear and Rose Petals Lunch:  Bahn Mi (I’m saying “say what” a lot on this cleanse) Lettuce Wraps Dinner:  Dill crunch Salad w/Salted Vinegar Chickpeas and Sage Seed Toast First things first – I AM DOWN 1 1/4 lbs. this morning!  Is it bad that this…

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