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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Rustic Earthy Dominican
Today we explored the Dominican beyond our resort. Outside the city our guide showed us what typical Dominicans grow on their land and what they eat. It was an amazing experience. Farms are small here, they work the land without … Continue reading
Fish Spa and Flashbacks
Ooooh boy! The bridesmaids had a good day today! At nine a.m. the bus picked us up and took us to see Dr. Fish. Dr. Fish is a spa cruise that takes you and 49 … Continue reading
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Tagged Dominican Republic, fish spa, Fishing, Ocean Adventures, wedding party
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Breath and Gratitude
I’ve been listening to an audio book on this trip. It’s Sally Kempton’s Beginner Meditation. Meditation is challenging for me (and probably most of you too) and I don’t often get a chance to practice as there are usually small … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, travel
Tagged breathing, death, meditation, Sally Kempton, yoga
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Less is More except with Sunscreen
I look around at the beach and see color…white, pink, pinker and RED! Ouch, that guy (AKA my husband) is gonna need some aloe. Why are these people all here? There are many answers to that questions but the easiest … Continue reading
So much food and only 7 days to eat it all!
Ahhhhh all inclusives… for most people being at an all inclusive means overindulgence- you eat and drink until it hurts. That sounds good to me. Oh how I want to overdo it. All those months I spent eating well and … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, travel
Tagged all-inclusive, Dominican Republic, food, Now Larimar, punta cana, travel
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Up Up and Away
Kids…It’s been 10 hours since we left our beloved children and the moment we pulled out of the driveway the tantrums, sleepless nights, colic, vomit and diapers were forgotten. I miss them so much it hurts…BUT it doesn’t hurt enough … Continue reading
guuuuh
“Guuuuh” is the speed at which my brain is functioning today. Yesterday it was “ooo…hic…ummmm….blah” and the day before that it was “uh oh, the girls are getting another cold and Leela is pushing a tooth. I hope I don’t … Continue reading
Fantastic Fridays and the Carrot Concoction
We love Friday! Calixa and Hermione have had a standing play date on Fridays nearly the whole three years Calixa’s been in existence. The two girls get along as well as two girls under the age of five can. For … Continue reading
Craving Judy’s Cookies
In a world intent on chaos, my Aunt Judy creates order. Her house is always spotless, her children are always well-dressed and her cookies are always perfect. If there is one thing you can count on- it’s that Aunt Judy … Continue reading
Valentines Forever
Today is Valentines day. I remember when this day was such a big deal. I’d wake up with butterflies in my tummy, so sure that romance would find me. When I was single, I’d dream that on Valentines day prince … Continue reading