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Creating a special treat for your Valentine doesn’t have to be difficult or take a lot of time, money, or ingredients. What matters most is that it’s a little something special that comes from the heart. When I think heart, I think food and nothing makes me happier than a little something special with all of my hubby’s favorites in it. My friends at Nebraska…
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Travel, Chocolate, Wine and Kids…Yes, they all can go together, especially this week with Valentine’s Day upon us. UPDATE 2/15/16: Our Valentine’s Day raffle is closed and we are pleased to announce the two winners of the $75 American Express Gift Cards. Big congratulations go to Courtnie and Erica who found us through Instagram and Twitter! Enjoy your cards… This month, I have found myself…
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China is amazing and has so much to offer. I still can’t believe I was lucky enough to get to visit. One of my favorite hotels I stayed at was the Suzhou Marriott, which I reviewed for TravelingMom. Honestly, you never have to leave the hotel with all of its fabulous dining options, health club, spa, and well-appointed rooms. It all makes your stay in…
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Something special opened in downtown Napa last fall – Ca’ Momi Osteria restaurant. While the restaurant may be new, the soul, the food and the wine is rooted deeply in the traditions of Italy and the Napa Valley. Ca’ Momi Enoteca has been in Napa Valley for over 5 years serving pizza and amazing pastries, but the story starts well before that. Valentina Guolo-Migotta, the…
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There are some nights we just want something light, fast, and yummy and this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Nachos checks all those boxes. Plus, this dish is perfect for football watching; think upcoming Super Bowl, especially if you are looking for something that won’t leave you feeling- UGH! It is fresh, clean, and packed with goodness. Servings: One cookie sheet is enough for dinner for…
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I was actually going to say assholes, then toned it down. But, I was not the one to first say it. For that, I have to give credit to my son. Back story…We have always parented very differently than many people around us and we have also moved a lot. I am not sure if either my husband or myself really knew what we were…
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We’ve done a lot of traveling over the years with the kids, both domestically and internationally. It takes planning, fortitude, AND creativity, but I wouldn’t trade one experience for the world. We’re happy to share what we’ve learned with you. Some of these are for the kids and some of them are for the grown ups. These are not the technical tips having to do…
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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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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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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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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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