February is the month of LOVE! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Cupid is extra busy. Since we will be enjoying Valentine’s Day with the kids and extended family, I decided to surprise my hubby with a romantic dinner a bit early. For the record, I have an amazing husband, and I wanted to show him …
Triathlon Training Schedule – Month Two
Well, I am three weeks into my training schedule and it is going OK. I have not stuck to my calendar 100%, but I am feeling really good about what I have been able to accomplish. Last night it was utterly cold out. I shivered waking into the pool area, and I was really not looking forward …
Getting Organized! Home Organization Plan February Calendar
It’s crazy to think that one whole month of the new year has already passed! Doesn’t it seem like yesterday that we were all setting goals and resolutions for 2016? As fast as this month seems to have flown by, I know that I have been super busy! Here is s rundown on the past …
8 Top Sites to Visit in Cophenhagen
Last November my husband and I were able to visit Copenhagen, Denmark. We loved the hygge (coziness) of this beautiful city. The days were short, the weather was cold and wet, the candles were lit, and everywhere you looked people were bicycling to and from their destinations. The city was alive. Visiting in late November …
Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her
Love is in the air! Yes, Valentine’s Day is approaching and I am getting in the mood! This is the perfect time to enjoy chocolate hearts, beautiful blooms, a delicious meal with a glass of wine, and telling those close to you that they are loved. Whether you are single or in a relationship it all …
12 Songs to Keep You Running
I have been doing a pretty good job sticking to my workout schedule. I have not been perfect, but I never strive for perfection anyways. I have been back in the pool, on the bike, and out on the road running. Lol! My running is much more like shuffling, but I have been back out “shuffling” …
My Closet Re-Organization
Well – it has been a huge job! This purging, cleaning, and re-organizing of my master bedroom and closet. It’s taken time to get the whole shebang done – the dressers, night stands, and the overly chaotic closet. I admit, I am still a bit behind on my self-imposed schedule. But I am catching up. …
Hot Artichoke Dip Recipe – A Big Game Appetizer
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGlory #CollectiveBias Football frenzy is taking over! And if you are like me, you think the best way to watch a game of football is with friends and family. I’m all about inviting friends over and putting out a great …
Smoked Salmon, Cucumber, and Watercress Tea Sandwich Recipe
When my husband and I were traveling in Ireland we enjoyed the most memorable afternoon tea at the Westbury Hotel in Dublin. The setting, the food, and the service were all top-notch. We both especially loved their smoked salmon and crab tea sandwiches on homemade soda bread. They were simply divine and I would love to …
Hosting a Winter Tea Party #LifesBetterTogether
The holidays have come and gone. After all the frenzy of shopping, cooking, entertaining, wrapping, giving, hugging, and enjoying, I gave a sigh of relief and totally relaxed the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. That week was filled with sun, spa, hiking, reading, and total relaxation. While the holidays are all about family …