Category Archives: Getaways

Road Trip Activities 101

Road Trips are a fun family tradition I look back on with fondness….UNTIL I became the Mom and realized all the behind-the-scenes work that my Mom must have put in to make it all happen! The planning, organizing, gathering, etc. … Continue reading

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Stand up Paddle This Summer!

There’s a fun new sport for your whole family to try this summer — stand up paddling! Chances are by now you have heard about stand up paddling. It seems to be the fad article in magazines, highlighting the celebrities … Continue reading

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Restaurant.com

A while ago,Heidi shared her wonderful experiences with Living Social and Groupon. Today, I want to share how much I love restaurant.com. If you’ve used it before, hopefully you love it. If you haven’t tried it, go online and search … Continue reading

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Exercise and Jane Eyre

As a parent, I’m all for being “in the moment.” But in reality, during most of our waking moments, we’d better be multitasking as much as possible. (I haven’t figured out how to do it during sleep, or I would. … Continue reading

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Anniversary Getaways…Worth every penny.

Today is my anniversary.  I’ve been married for 11 years and have loved every single anniversary.  But only the last 6 have gotten truly high marks from me.  Why? Anniversary Getaways.  They are definitely worth every penny or THE penny … Continue reading

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Are those “Win a Prize” drawings real?

Ever see those ads in small publications that ask you to enter your name and contact info to win a prize?  It’s just a scam right?  They’re just wanting to build their subscribers’ lists. Well, I am here to tell … Continue reading

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Enjoying the Season

I love autumn.  I love the splattering of colors through the trees.  I love the crisp air and the falling leaves.  I love pulling out my jeans from last year and pulling on my favorite pullover that I haven’t worn … Continue reading

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Date Night Co-op

A few years ago, our family made a big and bold move.  We left our business in Nevada and crossed two states to Colorado in hopes of living our own version of “Far and Away” by staking our flag in … Continue reading

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