I feel bad I haven’t updated the blog in so long! Not only have I done some fun trips over the last few months but also have made some great food! I promise I’ll get to writing those posts. Look out for a post on the Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway in Solvang, California, an updated post on what to do in London, and several fun recipes including the BEST fries EVER…
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Favorite iPhone Apps
There are so many apps out there, I don’t claim to be an expert by any means. However, I do have some favorite apps that I use all the time. I like learning about new apps that either help me save time, money, or fit into my travel, food, and exercise-driven life. Here are a few apps that I really love. BUDGETING EveryDollar App Until a year ago, I really…
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How to Get Rid of Frown Lines without Botox
So, this post is kind of random. But I am so blown away by something I have been doing for a year that I wanted to share my little beauty secret — Frownies. First off, I just turned 40 – so my days in the sun as a swimmer and water polo player are catching up with me. I also have a natural propensity to narrow my eyes when I…
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Dry January — Lessons Learned During a Month Without Wine
My month without wine — Dry January Have you ever wanted to quit drinking alcohol for an extended period of time to get a healthier perspective on your relationship with alcohol? I have and this year I did “Dry January.” Here are some of the highlights and lessons I learned from going alcohol free for a month in January. First, let me share what drove me to take a…
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New Years Resolutions and Healthy Changes
Happy New Year everyone — wow its 2018! I absolutely loved 2017, maybe a little too much. At the end of the year I noticed my weight crept up outside the range of my comfort. I also realized that my nightly wine habit that originally was fun, didn’t feel fun anymore. It felt like well, more of a habit than a special treat. The New Year is a great time…
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One Month of Project 333 and Minimizing — Lessons Learned
A month ago I published this post (read here) about Project 333 and minimizing. Now that I’m more than a month into this I wanted to update you all on my thoughts and progress and lessons learned. I’m writing it Q&A style with all the questions I had when going into this. How is Project 333 working out? (For newbies, Project 333 is picking out 33 items to wear…
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Summer 2017 Wrap Up and Lessons Learned
Summer 2017 is almost over. Next week school starts again. We begin the busy season of school, soccer games, fall baseball, and a LOT of travel. Looking back over the last few months I am so grateful for the things we were able to do and see. I learned some lessons, gained perspective and enjoyed some really amazing family time. Here are the highlights. Lesson number 1: Sometimes summer isn’t…
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Minimalism and Project 333
Today I’m writing about simplifying and minimalism. Though I admire clean, simplistic design (free of clutter!), my alter ego loves color, pattern and more, more, more! Social media doesn’t help as I longingly look at style bloggers with the latest clothing, design sites with the best in home décor. Probably worst of all is living literally a stone’s throw away from Target. I can browse the isles for seemingly hours.…
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Seven Personal Goals for Making the Most of the Childhood Years
Seven Personal Goals for Making the Most of the Childhood Years Lamenting today about the brevity of the childhood years. My youngest is graduating from preschool and going to Kindergarten next year. I’m NOT ready! Time is racing by so fast and I can hardly believe that I’ll be dropping BOTH my kids off at school next year. No more daytime mom-daughter dates and fun little lunches. (OK must stop or more tears…
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10 Things My 7 Year Old Says to Me that I Never Would have Said to My Parents
Life has certainly become more complex in the last 30 years since I was a kid. I was thinking about some of the conversations that I have with my seven year old that I would have never had with my parents. See my 10 below and then I would love your comments on some of the things your kids ask you about. Mom, can I have a playdate? Playdate? When…
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