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5 Ways I Spoil Myself (and why you should pamper yourself)

March 5, 2018 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Sometimes you have to put yourself first. Pampering yourself is necessary to regain perspective, to boost your confidence, and to hit the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways I Spoil Myself (and why you should pamper yourself)

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

December 18, 2017 by Vanessa 1 Comment

Have any Bah Humbugs in your house this holiday? Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are the cure! Not only does the house fill with the smell of … [Read more...] about Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Home for Christmas Cocktail

December 24, 2016 by Vanessa 2 Comments

This is my first Christmas home with my family in six years. I know, right?! It seemed appropriate that the cocktail I created for our … [Read more...] about Home for Christmas Cocktail

20 Fun Kid-Free Things for Couples to do During the Winter

December 13, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Take yourselves on a Christmas light tour mission. Your mission is to find the yard with the largest holiday inflatables, park the car, and … [Read more...] about 20 Fun Kid-Free Things for Couples to do During the Winter

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

I have a challenge for you. (It’s one I heard about on TV during a “60 Minutes” episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read this post, I want you to try to go as long as you can without touching anything plastic. How long do you think you could last? Almost everything we […]

3 Ways to Stay Active After Work Even If You’re Feeling Lazy

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the time went? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day. If you’re like me, you spend most of that time staring at a computer while sitting at a desk. After returning home from work, the last thing I want to do is to sit […]

Keto Dinner Recipes That You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

After months of yo-yo eating (we eat what we want when we want only to regret it later and try to eat healthy), we’ve committed to living a Keto lifestyle. If you’re reading this post, you’re either already eating a low-carb diet or would like to make healthier eating decisions. In my opinion, Keto* is […]

4 Reasons to Visit Four Fights Distilling in Corning, New York

After a return visit to Upstate New York and the Corning area, I decided to add an adventure we had never included on our itinerary before – a tour of a local distillery! Four Fights Distilling should be a must-stop for any traveler who appreciates locally crafted spirits. Operating for the last five years from […]

Fizzy Grapefruit Sparkler

The citrus flavors of summer fruit are delicious so I couldn’t resist adding this bubbly grapefruit cocktail to my lineup of all-star seasonal cocktails. Loaded with grapefruit and lime flavor, this effervescent drink is incredibly simple to make using ingredients that are easy to locate at your grocery store. When you need to serve guests […]

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