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Yep, I bought Benefit makeup from a machine. Twice.
This morning I left the house very early for day trip to San Francisco for a business meeting. It was super early and somehow I made it out the door without one stroke of makeup. Nothing. I remembered...
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Texas Waffle Breakfast at Royal Sonesta Hotel
Last weekend my husband and I were treated to a stay at the newly renovated Royal Sonesta in Houston. I’ll share more about the gorgeous artwork, delicious food and impeccable service later. For now,...
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One gorgeous view in Banff National Park in Canada
I love this gorgeous view for several reasons. The obvious beauty to you may be the mountains. The mountains in Banff National Park in Canada are breathtaking. Everywhere we looked on that vacation,...
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Canoeing on Lake Louise in Banff National Park in Canada
Have you ever canoed in more beautiful water? That’s my younger son canoeing in Lake Louise, Canada, in Banff National Park in June 2013. I snapped that picture with my iPhone and without any fancy...
View ArticleGreetings from Edinburgh, Scotland! Again. :)
Good morning, friends! It is 9 am here in Edinburgh. We arrived here just under 24 hours ago and I am in love. Again. Let me back up a bit. About one year ago I asked my husband if we could return to...
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It’s National Park Week!
Did you know it is National Park Week here in the US this week? There are tons of special events at our parks this week celebrating, so make your way there if you can and take it all in. If you can’t...
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Summer Camp Care Packages
A big part of summer has always been summer camp for me. Now that my kids are all into it, too, I relish packing and sending summer Camp Care Packages! Unlike the camps I attended as a child, their...
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When I realized I was in Florence, Italy
This May I attended the Master of Wine Symposium in Florence, Italy. In preparing for the trip I studied up on Italian wine, labored over what to wear to look professional, made sure I had enough...
View ArticleA note to my subscribers of MomsTravel Tales:
It’s Amy of Moms Travel Tales here. Welcome to MomsToolbox! After blogging about travel at MomsTravelTales.com since 2009, I am making a move back to blogging about travel over at my home blog,...
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Diggin’ the sound of my Klipsch GiG Speaker
Let me start right out by saying this: I am NOT an audiophile. That being said, I hate bad sound quality when it comes to music. I’d rather listen to something at a lower volume than listen to...
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Quick trip to Austin, Texas with kids #SilverLinings
Yesterday I was SUPPOSED to have been rolling over the finish line in the MS150 for the 8th time. And my husband was, too. Neither of us did. This weekend I got to enjoy a few silver linings, though....
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Join the Loyalty Programs: #TravelTipTuesday
Last week I was in sunny California to judge wines at the California State Fair. The weather was GORGEOUS and this was my rental car: I was there on business, but I sure mixed in some fun (not that...
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Check passport expiration dates and country requirements #TravelTipTuesday
Planning to travel internationally anytime soon? Check your passport’s expiration date and then check the passport validity requirements for the country you are visiting. Then check the airline...
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Trip Journal: The Chile and Argentina Adventure Begins
This adventure actually began a few days ago. Here’s a look into the start. The photo is the view from my seat prior to landing in Santiago, Chile. We are now making our final descent into Santiago,...
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Trip Journal: First Day in Chile, Part 1
Travel doesn’t always go the way you hope. There are bumps and bruises and other things along the way— but there are also many unexpected gifts to be found if you let yourself take the adventure. Our...
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Trip Journal: First Day in Chile, Part 2
As I mentioned in Part 1 of our first day in Chile, our trip started out with a few bumps and bruises and some carsickness. But things most definitely got better. Our re-discovery of Hotel Oceanic...
View ArticleRoll with the Punches- #TravelTipTuesday
As I type this week’s Travel Tip, I’m doing so with one finger hunting & pecking on my phone, using hotel wifi after having been scheduled on one international flight which sat on the ground for 4...
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Consider an airport hotel #TravelTipTuesday
When we travel, it is typically my husband who makes the travel arrangements. On our last trip, he reserved an airport hotel for our last night in Santiago, Chile. At first I was not thrilled with...
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Charming and quaint hotel stay near the bustle of Rome: Santa Maria hotel in...
Buon Giorno! This week I am spending some time in Italy for a few business meetings. My first destination was in Rome, where I stayed at Santa Maria, a very charming hotel in the Trastevere area. I...
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Wanna see my super fun hotel in Paris? It’s 123 Sebastopol
Okay, so it’s not MY hotel, but I sure felt at home there. If you’re traveling to Paris anytime soon, you should check it out. I found 123 Sebastopol on my last business trip to Paris and it was so...
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