tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8201834561578947812024-03-05T10:54:50.066-05:00Northeast Bloggers NetworkRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-48745652440683587722015-09-04T12:28:00.001-04:002015-09-04T12:28:13.116-04:00Friday Five: Five Travel Tips<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 16.15pt;">Welcome to the Friday Five! </span><br />
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but we all know that fall is a great time to travel, especially throughout the
Northeast!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for guide books – borrow them from the library before you leave.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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returned from a trip to Brussels, Belgium, and Paris, France. I got great
walking tour guides (with maps) for both cities from the library. I also checked
out a great beach read of a mystery novel set in Nice, France.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Yelp before you go – to get recommendations on tourist attractions &
dinning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bonus: If you’re a part of </span><a href="http://www.yelp.com/elite"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yelp’s Elite program</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, you can attend Elite
events in any city. Check the Yelp Elite calendar of the cities you’re visiting
& RSVP if there’s an event you’d like to join. I’m a Boston Yelp Elite but
I attended a wicked fun Elite event in Dallas, TX when I visited this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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book on your vacation. You don’t need to be sight-seeing 24/7! This is your
time to relax too!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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desk about it first though if traveling overseas. I found out the hard way that
power adaptors and power strips may overload a circuit though when I blew a
fuse at a hotel when I plugged the power strip into the adaptor. Oops!) The
power adaptor is great for US trips though, since you’re less likely to leave a
charger behind if everything is plugged into the power strip.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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krystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591716925656494613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-19008930941655985942015-06-26T10:43:00.002-04:002015-06-26T17:07:38.293-04:00Friday 5: Traveling Fit...5 Ways to Stay on Track<span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Hi everyone! I'm Kelly. I am one of the Massachusetts reps, and I write </span><b style="color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/">A Lovely Life, Indeed</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-9872981683587798172015-06-18T09:20:00.002-04:002015-06-18T09:20:56.068-04:00Summer Cocktail - Mojito SlushEven though the official start of summer isn't until another couple of days, it has been hot enough here to bring out the iced cocktails. I've always loved a good mojito so when I came across this recipe I knew I had to try it out. It was such a hit! I think it's the perfect summer cocktail.<br />
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<i>Original recipe by Jessie Damuck via Martha Stewart Living</i></div>
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The only little change that I make is I use a white organic raw sugar. Obviously it's not anything "healthier" but I just prefer it to regular granulated sugar. Hey it's a cocktail after all!<br />
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The fresh mint smells amazing and gives this cocktail a gorgeous green color. It's just the right combination of sweet with a touch of sour from the lemon and lime juice. So good!<br />
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-76894947044874694092015-06-12T08:36:00.000-04:002015-06-12T08:36:00.037-04:00Places to Visit Near Buffalo & Niagara Falls, NY This Summer!Every year, every season, I set out to make these "to do" lists of things that would make a well-rounded family experience (like <a href="http://rychinlove.blogspot.com/2014/05/outdoor-fun-to-do-list.html" target="_blank">THIS</a>, and <a href="http://rychinlove.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-summer-fun-to-do-list.html" target="_blank">THIS</a>). Sometimes we do a good job at checking things off, and other times we totally blow it.<br />
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I'm okay with not checking off every little thing on every single list, but taking the time to create such detailed lists and then ignoring them in exchange for lying on my patio swing for hours while the boys work buckets of sand into their shoes (and in Jake's case, his diaper), seems like a waste.<br />
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I've gotten better at streamlining my lists down to the realistic things. Last year I focused on outdoor activities. This year, I'm focusing more on <i>outings</i>.<br />
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We live in the Buffalo, NY area, and we just don't take advantage of all there is to do these days. In the past five years alone, our community has created <i>so</i> many things to see and do! There's a saying around town that goes,<b> "If you haven't seen Buffalo lately, you haven't seen Buffalo."</b><br />
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So just in case you are local to Western New York, or you're thinking of crossing "See Niagara Falls" off your bucket list this Summer and you want to know what else to check out while you're here, I'm sharing my list of what we'll be up to around Buffalo this Summer!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. <a href="http://www.transitdrivein.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Transit Drive-In</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. <a href="http://www.letchworthpark.com/" target="_blank">Letchworth State Park</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. <a href="http://www.martinsfantasyisland.com/" target="_blank">Fantasy Island</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. <a href="http://nysparks.com/parks/56/details.aspx" target="_blank">Beaver Island Beach</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">5. Putt-Putt (anywhere!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6. <a href="http://www.buffalozoo.org/" target="_blank">The Buffalo Zoo</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">7. Camping </span>(lots of choices, we like the KOAs around here)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8. <a href="http://www.oldmanriverwny.com/" target="_blank">Old Man River</a>/<a href="http://www.mississippimuddswny.com/" target="_blank">Mississippi Mudds</a> </span>(get the sweet potato fries!)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">9. <a href="http://gregsupick.com/" target="_blank">Greg's U-Pick</a></span> (Strawberries in June, Blueberries in July, Blackberries in August)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">10. <a href="http://www.buffalogardens.com/" target="_blank">Buffalo Botanical Gardens</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">11. <a href="http://www.walkablewilliamsville.com/parks.html" target="_blank">Glen Falls</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">12. <a href="http://www.sweetjennyswilliamsville.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Jenny's</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">13. <a href="http://buffalonavalpark.org/" target="_blank">Buffalo Naval Park </a>& <a href="http://www.canalsidebuffalo.com/" target="_blank">Canalside</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">14. <a href="http://www.tifft.org/tifft/" target="_blank">Tifft Nature Preserve</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">15. <a href="http://www.arcadeandatticarr.com/" target="_blank">Arcade & Attica Railroad</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">16. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.harborcenter.com/" target="_blank">Harbor Center</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">17. <a href="http://www.olcottbeachcarouselpark.org/" target="_blank">Olcott Beach</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">18. Wehrle Golf Dome</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">19. <a href="http://www.transitlanes.net/" target="_blank">Transit Lanes</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">20. <a href="http://www.sciencebuff.org/site/" target="_blank">Buffalo Science Museum</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">21. <a href="http://hiddenvalleyadventure.com/" target="_blank">Hidden Valley Animal Adventure</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">22. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://nysparks.com/parks/175/details.aspx" target="_blank">Fort Niagara Park </a>& <a href="http://www.oldfortniagara.org/" target="_blank">Old Fort Niagara</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">23. <a href="http://www.darienlake.com/" target="_blank">Darien Lake</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">24. <a href="http://www.aquariumofniagara.org/" target="_blank">Niagara Falls Aquarium</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">25. <a href="http://www.canalfest.org/" target="_blank">Canal Fest</a></span><br />
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We will, of course, visit many playgrounds, our three fav ice cream stops (probably way too many times), and watch 4th of July fireworks nearby. Oh - and don't forget to get your Beef on Weck, Wings, and Watsons sponge candy while you're in town!<br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]" style="font-family: inherit;">My blog is mostly about organizing, with a little bit of home decor and cooking thrown in. I started Life in Order as a source of inspiration for younger generations to get organized to start living more productive and complete lives. I'm a true believer that being organized and tidy can change your life and help focus your energy on the important things in life like starting a career, enjoying the current season, and enjoying time with friends and family. Many young people think they should wait until they have a house, a spouse or children to start getting organized and being tidy. I want to encourage a twenty-somethings to stop waiting until they're settled to get their life in order.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><br /></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b>Where do you live and what do you love about it?</b></span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]" style="font-family: inherit;">I live in a suburb of Saratoga Springs, NY. The thing I love most about it is the history. The track brings in thousands of visitors each year and I'm so blessed to live in a vacation destination that has so much small town charm. Also, it's only a few minutes to the Adirondacks where I love spending time kayaking (in my brand new kayak), hiking and enjoying the outdoors!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><br /></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b>What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?</b></span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]" style="font-family: inherit;">My absolute favorite is day/weekend trips up to the Adirondack Mountains to Kayak on Great Sacandaga Lake or Lake George. But since I moved out to Saratoga Springs, I also love going back home to visit my family in Rochester and spend time with my nieces and nephews.</span><br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b>What do you love most about blogging?</b></span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]" style="font-family: inherit;">I feel best when people leave me comments telling me I've been helpful, and I see people my age pinning my posts to Pinterest. It's really the ultimate to know that what I'm doing is having an impact. I also love experimenting and trying new things with social media, photography and content promotion. It's a constant learning experience and I feel like I'm growing as a blogger and writer everyday.</span><br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b>What is your favorite form of social media?</b></span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]" style="font-family: inherit;">Definitely Instagram! I have had a lot of success sharing snippets of my daily life on Instagram and I people respond well to strong visuals. I also love seeing the beautiful things people in the organizing and interior design world come up with. It's so inspiring!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><br /></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b>Thanks Ashley! Be sure to head over to her blog this week ,leave some comments and follow her on social media! Check out a few of her favorite posts:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><a href="http://lifeinorder.me/2015/05/12/desktop-organization-and-portable-planner-essentials-tray/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Desktop Organization and Portable Planner Essentials</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://lifeinorder.me/2015/05/07/how-i-organize-my-purse/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How I Organize my Purse</span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://lifeinorder.me/2015/03/23/five-organizing-mistakes/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Five Organizing Mistakes</span></a></li>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-70431127362127198912015-06-04T08:16:00.002-04:002015-06-04T08:16:25.904-04:00Blog of the Week: Figuring Out My Ever After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This week's blogger of the week is Ana who writes the blog Figuring Out My Ever After. Read on for Ana's interview! Meet Ana:</span><br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tell us a little about you:</span></b></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a 20 year old full time student, part time blogger, all around Disney Princess ( I wish). I have a passion for all things beauty, fashion, fitness and health related and love to share this with my readers.</span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is your blog about?</span></b></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My blog is about anything and everything. I break things down between smile (positivity posts), travel, Musings (random thoughts), beauty, fashion, foodie and fitness. </span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Where do you live and what do you love about it?</span></b></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I live part time in Elizabeth, NJ when I'm not at school and the other part in Wayne. Best part about my hometown is the food and culture, it's predominatly hispanic so you know the food is just amazing and homedown. Best part about Wayne is the amazing wilderness I'm surrounded with while also being about a half hour away from the city (NY).</span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?</span></b></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh my goodness this is a tough one! I'd have to go with my close to home NYC</span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What do you love most about blogging?</span></b></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sharing my passions and the give and take relationship of the process of blogging.</span></span><br />
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<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is your favorite form of social media?</span></b></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">PINTEREST! It's just so stinking pretty and it's another one of those give and take type of relationships. I get so many great ideas and inspirations and I get to do the same. It's also a great way to accrue a new audience!</span></span><br />
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks for the interview Ana! Be sure to visit her blog this week and follow her on social media! Check out some of her favorite posts:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.figuringoutmyeverafter.com/?p=862" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What to do when you have bad workouts</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.figuringoutmyeverafter.com/?p=918" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why do dressing room mirrors make me look so fat (a post on body image and society)</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.figuringoutmyeverafter.com/?p=894" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Oxford Shoe Collection:</span></a></span></li>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-45920099581704622222015-05-22T07:47:00.000-04:002015-05-22T07:47:00.036-04:00Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, NY<img align="left" src="http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j356/JennRsPictures/3EE1EBA2-FF47-4985-A497-E3CEDBE52D45_zpsafxkpvlu.jpg" width="400" />If you have any small children, chances are you've been to a zoo in the last handful of years. It's a great outing for little ones, and if you live close to one (as we do), it's a relatively easy way to get out of the house without spending a ton of money. While the kids may be into repetition, and you all may develop a little love for the specific animals in your zoo, sometimes the same old place can get boring!<br />
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We were gifted a membership to the Buffalo Zoo for Christmas the past couple of years, and with our membership we get free or reduced admission to <i>tons</i> of other zoos. If you have a zoo membership to many other locations in the Northeast, they'll offer you the same deal - I highly recommend taking advantage of it! (Also, asking for a zoo membership for Christmas from Grandparents is a great way to avoid getting TOO many toys and also have a way to make great family memories all year!) It was really cool to see a new zoo, and they had lots of animals that our zoo doesn't have. Plus, with it being a new place, it was extra-exciting for the kids to get their grubby hands on everything for the first time. ;)<br />
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Almost exactly a year ago, my family and I took a quick trip to Syracuse, NY to take advantage of our zoo discount and to visit my sister and her family. They actually just moved back to the Buffalo area recently, but had been living there for a few years. It worked out perfectly!<br />
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So on a Friday evening, we loaded the crew in the van and made our way across the state.<br />
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The next morning, we went to the zoo bright & early. We ended up getting my entire family in for only $10 - which was awesome! (See? Pack snacks and drinks, and you've got one heck of a cheap family outing!!)<br />
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I was expecting this zoo to be really small and not as nice as the Buffalo Zoo (as I've heard from many that Buffalo is the best zoo in Western & Central NY), but I was pleasantly surprised! They did a lot of recent renovating, and it was really cute there!<br />
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The first thing we saw was a big octopus - the kids loved it!<br />
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We followed the twisting hallways and saw meerkats, lemurs, fish, snakes, and all kinds of monkeys. Their lion den was even visible through a hallway, and we found ourselves separated from a massive male lion by only a sheet of glass! It was so crazy to be that close and see him so well - I don't think I've ever been that close to a lion before!! (Coincidentally, I wasn't able to get a good picture because there was a bad glare due to the glass - oh well!)<br />
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We saw lots of birds (big and small), tigers, elephants and farm animals (like pigs, chickens, and ponies) before we got some lunch in the zoo's cafe - which was yummy!<br />
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They had a great little gift shop, and since this trip counted as a family vacation, I let them all pick out a small souvenir. I was wearing the baby through our whole trip, and as we walked passed a little display of squirty bath toys in all different animals, he reached out and grabbed a lion! I tried to put it back, and even show him some of the other animals, but he insisted on that little lion! I'd never seen him show a preference for something like that before, so that had to be his little toy! The big boys each picked out a Jeep toy, and I picked out a magnet for our fridge.<br />
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I would highly recommend a trip to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo if you're in NY or passing through - it's really nicely done, and the kids really enjoyed it!<br />
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This week's blog of the week features Joy who writes the blog My Sensational Kid! Meet Joy:</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>I am Joy- and am addicted to my sensational 7 year old son... I am also passionate about writing, FOOTBALL, Adoption (I'm adopted), food, fitness, yoga, family and BEING YOURSELF! I love to learn about ways to live my best life! My family is my #1 priority and being a WAHM allows me to balance work & family the way I was meant too! Namaste ~</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>What is your blog about?</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>My blog originally started out as a way to express the challenges and triumphs of raising my son who has Sensory Processing Disorder as well as some other challenges......however it morphed into my diary if you will. I write about anything and everything I want- Life according to JOY! I love to include recipes, cool DIY crafts and activities as well the occasional review & giveaway! I kinda have something for everyone (IMO)........</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>Where do you live and what do you love about it?</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>I live in Warwick, RI! The smallest, yet mightiest state! We have an amazing art scene and food to die for....... Waterfire in Providence is a must and being so close to SO MANY beaches doesn't suck either! </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>I Love LOVE LOVE NYC! I am a Jersey girl and living so close to NYC was amazing! Weekend trips, mid week dinners in Manhattan....I just love it all! I live in RI now and we still go to NYC every chance we can! My son loves it! He is already counting down until our next trip! </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>What do you love most about blogging?</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>EXPRESSION! I love to see my thoughts on paper (or screen if you will)........ it just makes everything seem so clear......... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>FACEBOOK! Like I said before, I originally hail from Jersey- so moving away I can still keep in touch with so many people from back home! I love it for that reason! Plus I learn so much from other people from their posts.......cool recipes, different destinations to visit, places to see, things to do.....I like the adventure of Facebook! You never know what people will post tomorrow! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for the great interview Joy! Be sure to visit her blog this week and follow her on social media! Check out a few of Joy's favorite posts below:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mysensationalkid.com/2015/03/04/baked-apple-chips-21-day-fix-approved/" target="_blank">Baked Apple Chips</a> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mysensationalkid.com/2014/05/05/sensory-activity-calm-jar-spy-bottle/" target="_blank">Sensory Activity: Calm Down Jar and I-spy Bottle</a> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mysensationalkid.com/2014/04/14/adoption-motherhood/" target="_blank">Adoption & Motherhood</a> </span></span></li>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-42104415784121022632015-05-13T05:00:00.000-04:002015-05-13T05:00:00.889-04:00Italian Inspired Noodleless Side Dish<span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Hi everyone! Happy Monday! I'm Kelly. I am one of the Massachusetts reps here at Northeast Bloggers, and I write </span><b style="color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/">A Lovely Life, Indeed</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Getting to our healthiest selves is important to my husband and me, so I want to do whatever it takes to make the journey more fun. </span><span style="color: #171717; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">He has been doing a great job on the <b><a href="http://beachbodycoach.com/kellyrodriguez">21 Day Fix</a></b>; he's making a great effort to clean up his diet and he is working out with a trainer as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 medium onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 green pepper, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 bag of cole slaw mix</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Saute the garlic (and bacon or pancetta) in the olive oil. Add the onion, pepper, and cook until softened. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That's it. It's super easy and surprisingly flavorful. And, if you're avoiding rice or pasta, you can find the Italian comfort food sweet spot with this convenient substitution. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you use vegetable substitutions in comfort food favorites? Please share. </span><br />
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Today's blog of the week feature is Stephanie of Six Pack Mommy! Stephanie is a mom of six who blogs all about their shenanigans as well as heartfelt moments. Meet Stephanie in our interview:<br />
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<style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]">Tell us a little about you:</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]">I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....<br /><br />Six kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]">What is your blog about?</span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]">Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]">Where do you live and what do you love about it?</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]">I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]">What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]">New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]">What do you love most about blogging?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]">It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. <br />One of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. <br /><br />What I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]">What is your favorite form of social media?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. "]">I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. "]"><b>Thanks for the great interview Stephanie!</b> Please be sure to hit up her blog this week and follow her on social media. Check out a few of Stephanie's favorite posts:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://myhectichome.com/park/" target="_blank"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. "]">No Park-ing: 10 Reasons I Dread the Playground</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. "]"><a href="http://myhectichome.com/catty/" target="_blank">Let's Not Be Catty</a> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.myhectichome.com/sickfam" target="_blank"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....\n\nSix kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :) "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong. \nOne of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people. \n\nWhat I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. "]">There's Always Something (There to Remind Me) </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></li>
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Let's face it, when you're a blogger (especially one trying to monetize) networking is everything. You have to hustle to put yourself out there and get your blog noticed. That's why I love being part of some great Facebook Communities. Not only do you get that networking in but you can also learn a lot from connecting with other great bloggers. Here are some more reasons why you should consider joining in on some Facebook Communities.</div>
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<b>It's all in the name...community</b>- Like I mentioned above, fellow bloggers can be very supportive of each other. We know the struggle, we know that it's hard to get noticed in this huge blogging world. Use this as a chance to get to know some great people with even greater ideas.</div>
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<b>Collaborate</b>- A Facebook Community is a great way to collaborate with other bloggers. Want to setup a giant giveaway but you need fellow bloggers to join in? Just post it to a community board! Looking for guest posters while you're away? Find some willing participants by asking within a community. You're not alone out there in blog land!</div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This is a perfect cloudy day or late afternoon trip idea for the whole family. This zoo has more than just animals. Kids can cool off in the Drip Drop Water Garden, climb the treehouse where there are things to see & hear or build a creation at the Sticks & Stones Building Zone. There are even camel rides, giraffe feedings, rock climbing & a butterfly garden! At $14.95 for adults/$9.95 for children, it’s a great price for all it offers. Plus, you can bring in your own picnic lunch (some zoo’s do not allow outside food), which is amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Visiting Newport can be broken into many parts. 1. A visit to one of the 11 mansions, which were built during the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. 2. A visit to one of the popular beaches. 3. Shopping & dining along the harbor that boast spectacular views. You can visit Newport during the day and have a completely different experience at night. There is truly something for everyone. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This quaint fishing village is home to the largest fishing fleet in RI, as well as home to the Block Island Ferry. The beach is small yet gorgeous. A jetty formation lines the beach where onlookers wave to all the ferries that pass by. George’s of Galilee serves the best clamcakes & chowder and there are tons of places to buy fresh fish & lobster right from the boat. Small shops, ice cream parlors & other eateries make this #1 on my list!</span></div>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-17209403504522880682015-04-29T06:00:00.000-04:002015-04-29T06:00:00.809-04:00Blog of the Week: Money Smart Guides<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]">What is your blog about?</span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]">Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]">Where do you live and what do you love about it?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]">I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]">What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]">For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]">What do you love most about blogging?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work."]">Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]">What is your favorite form of social media?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I would have to say Twitter just because it is so easy to not only talk to and connect with others, but its a great way to see what everyone else is talking about as well."]">I would have to say Twitter just because it is so easy to not only talk to and connect with others, but its a great way to see what everyone else is talking about as well.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I would have to say Twitter just because it is so easy to not only talk to and connect with others, but its a great way to see what everyone else is talking about as well."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I am all about helping and supporting others, so if anyone ever needs something shared, just ask!"]">I am all about helping and supporting others, so if anyone ever needs something shared, just ask!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading.\n\nI started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:\n\nI got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.\nI bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.\nI spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.\nI worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.\nI learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.\nI have a net worth over $500K.\nI plan to retire by 50."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I would have to say Twitter just because it is so easy to not only talk to and connect with others, but its a great way to see what everyone else is talking about as well."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I am all about helping and supporting others, so if anyone ever needs something shared, just ask!"]"><b>Thanks for sharing Jon!</b> Be sure to head over to his blog this week and follow him on social media, too! Check out a few of his favorite posts below:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.moneysmartguides.com/become-stock-market-millionaire" target="_blank"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]">Become a Stock Market Millionaire</span></a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.moneysmartguides.com/16-habits-wealthy-people" target="_blank"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]">16 Habits of Wealthy People</span></a><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"> </span></span></span></li>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-91093235828852391662015-04-28T06:00:00.000-04:002015-04-28T06:00:00.597-04:00May Instagram Challenge!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ll be honest, I still haven’t implemented an email newsletter or any type of email marketing for my blog yet, but it’s absolutely on my high priority list. If you’ve noticed, the majority of “big” bloggers out there have an email newsletter! There are plenty of reasons why you need to start using email marketing for your blog (if you want to see it grow) and I’m here to go over a few of those with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. <b>Social media isn’t enough </b>- You can have a ton of followers on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc. and be advertising your blog and posts through those outlets, but let’s face the reality. All social networks are bombarded with post after post, picture after picture, and surely your own additions will be lost in the sea of social media. Not everyone who follows you will be seeing what you post. This is especially true for Facebook. For me, this in particular is very frustrating because I have the most followers through Facebook, but unfortunately Facebook only shows your posts to a very, very small percentage of those people. Since social media is growing larger and larger every day, you need to find another way to reach your blog’s audience (while still sticking with social media, of course). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <b>Newsletters let you share more than one post</b> - The great thing about having a blog newsletter is that you’re able to share more than just one post. You can have a weekly newsletter or even just a bi-weekly newsletter. You can share all the posts you’ve made or just highlight a few of the best ones. This is your chance to captivate your audience with an enticing headline! People will open your email and maybe just quickly scroll through it, but if you have a list of blog posts, there will likely be something that catches their eye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<b>You can find your true fans</b> - For the most part, people who sign up for your email newsletter or updates are more than likely people who are really interested in your blog. It’s easy to like or follow on social media, and if you’ve ever done a giveaway you know how quickly that can happen (and then just as quickly fall through). When people give you their email address, they’re giving you permission to send them emails, which is something much more personal than any social media account. Sharing your blog posts and updates through email is a great way to build a loyal following. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. <b>It doesn’t take much time</b> - Thanks to automated programs, all you have to do is set up your weekly newsletter once and it is set to go out to all of your subscribers. You want to make sure you keep your email pretty short and includes lots of links to your blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. <b>Track activity</b> - While you can also do this with social media, email programs make it much easier to track the activity of your subscribers. You can see how many people opened your email, how many unsubscribed, etc. This allows you to improve these emails and make any necessary changes in order to increase the effectiveness of what you’re sending out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. <b>Let people know what they’re getting.</b> Create a page on your blog that lists what they can expect when they sign up for your blog’s email newsletter. Ensure them that you will not share their email with any third party. Let them know how often to expect emails from you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. <b>Do not go overboard.</b> People don’t want to see a ton of emails from you all the time. This will likely get you a lot of unsubscribers. Don’t send more than one email a week (unless you have something important to promote, such as a giveaway).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. <b>Start off small.</b> Creating a newsletter can be a lot of work, especially if you’ve never done it before. Many bloggers create weekly newsletters, but if you’re just getting into it, why not try doing a bi-weekly newsletter? This is even better if you’re someone who doesn’t post that regularly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. <b>Offer them something for signing up.</b> This can be a great incentive for having people subscribing to your newsletter. Of course, we all want to be able to grow our email list organically, but sometimes you need that extra little push. Many bloggers offer free e-books, a coupon for their Etsy shop, free PDF files, etc. It may be hard to figure out what you can offer, but don’t let this hold you back from starting the newsletter. If anything, you can start it and then figure out later on what you may be able to offer people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Test out a “pop up” sign up form.</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Yes, this is a little bit annoying, but it’s a good way to remind people that you have a newsletter. Also, it’s easy to just exit out of it and continue reading, so it shouldn’t be too bothersome for your readers. Try to set up a form that pops up after a few seconds of them being on the page and also have it pop up only once per certain amounts of visits or so (because if that keeps popping up, people may not want to stay on your blog…)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">If you're interested in starting up an email </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">newsletter</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> for your blog, I recommend using <a href="http://Why Email Marketing is Crucial for Your Blog to Succeed" target="_blank">MailChimp</a>! It's free for up to 2,000 subscribers. </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">There</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> are plenty of other email programs out there, some free and some you </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;">have</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"> to pay for. If you're just starting out though, I definitely recommend using the free MailChimp plan. </span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you already have a newsletter, did you see your </span>page views<span style="font-family: inherit;"> go up because of it?</span></i></div>
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This week's blog of the week is written by one of our state reps Kelly! Kelly writes the blog A Lovely Life, Indeed, meet Kelly in her interview below!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]">Tell us a little about you:</span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]">I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]">What is your blog about?</span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]">A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life. It's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. Sometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness. Often, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]">Where do you live and what do you love about it?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]">I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]">What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]">Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]">What do you love most about blogging?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]">I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]">What is your favorite form of social media?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love Instagram. It's almost always positive, upbeat images that feed the wanderlust and motivate me to pursue my goals. "]">I love Instagram. It's almost always positive, upbeat images that feed the wanderlust and motivate me to pursue my goals. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love Instagram. It's almost always positive, upbeat images that feed the wanderlust and motivate me to pursue my goals. "]">Thanks for sharing all about you and your blog Kelly! Be sure to visit her blog this week, follow her on social media and check out these favorite posts of hers:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/2015/02/feel-sexy-be-sexy.html" target="_blank"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love Instagram. It's almost always positive, upbeat images that feed the wanderlust and motivate me to pursue my goals. "]">Feel Sexy, Be Sexy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love Instagram. It's almost always positive, upbeat images that feed the wanderlust and motivate me to pursue my goals. "]"><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/2015/01/exploring-galicia-finisterre-on-costa.html" target="_blank">Exploring Galicia Finisterre</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/2015/01/easy-veggie-side-sauteed-brussels.html" target="_blank"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Tell us a little about you:"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I'm Kelly. I am a teacher, a Beachbody wellness coach, and a blogger. My husband and I love to travel and are planning to hit the road and travel full time in 2017. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your blog about?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"A Lovely Life, Indeed is a blog about travel, love and married life.\n\nIt's about my part-time life (and eventual full time life) in Galicia. It's about my attempt to learn Spanish, understand a little Gallego and figure out life as an ex-pat American in a tiny village in the coastal, northwest corner of Spain. \n\nSometimes, it's about food, fitness, or wellness.\n\nOften, it's about living with intention, about setting and reaching goals and being happy in the moment...living with joy.\n."]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Where do you live and what do you love about it?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I live in Central Massachusetts. I love that I am within an hour's drive of all of the New England States, as well as within an hour's drive of the ocean or the mountains. I can explore rural farms and urban cities. I am within a morning's drive of Montreal and can be in NYC in a few hours. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Boston is such a great spot to visit. It has something for everyone, from the foodie to the sports fan, to the history buff to the art lover. it's a walkable, family friendly city with a heart pumped by the energy of thousands of students that study here, as well as for those who chose to call Boston home. There is always something going on and it is beautiful in every season. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What do you love most about blogging?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love the community that blogging builds. In my experience, bloggers are kind, supportive friends that teach you the finer points of your craft and inspire you with their experience and wisdom. "]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"What is your favorite form of social media?"]"><span data-sheets-userformat="[null,null,513,[null,0],null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,0]" data-sheets-value="[null,2,"I love Instagram. It's almost always positive, upbeat images that feed the wanderlust and motivate me to pursue my goals. "]"> Easy Veggie Side: Sauteed Brussels Sprouts</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></li>
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17734845067418228525noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-25374166053704699852015-04-10T07:16:00.000-04:002015-04-10T07:16:00.730-04:00Friday 5 - Twitter Tips<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">It's Danielle Kempe taking over the blog today. I'm your MA state
rep and a blogger at <a href="http://gettingfitinma.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Getting Fit in MA</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Twitter
is all about interaction, and if you only follow the default accounts twitter
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twitter for a mix of both work & blog interests. My job is fundraising for
a nonprofit, so you’ll often find me tweeting links to stories about
fundraising trends. I blog about fitness though, so I’m just as likely to be
tweeting about an upcoming free workout class. My favorite is when they overlap
& I’m tweeting about a friend’s fitness event that’s also a fundraiser for
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Welcome to the Blog of the Week! This weeks blog of the week is: The Ashley Maria! Ashley is a Northeast blogger from Pennsylvania who loves the shore, warm weather and thrift store shopping! Read her interview below for more!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>Hi I'm Ashley! Just a small town girl living in a crazy world! I am a full time Marketing Coordinator and owner of Ash's Party Accents; a party branding and business marketing shop on etsy! When not working on designing the perfect party package for customers, I also am a cheerleading coach for a local college. I love the beach, flips flops and warm weather! You can find me at the local thrift store gathering treasures or the nearest mall catching a sale. I love to find new ways to DIY and like to make old things new again. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>The Ashley Maria is a Life & Style blog focusing on fashion in everyday life, styling, home decor, recipes and DIY's. On my blog I post about topics the average girl would like to read about. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style>I am definitely a shore baby. I have been going to the Jersey shore beachs since I can remember with family. Now, my boyfriends family has a shore house and we go down every weekend we get free in the summer. </span></span><br />
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Thanks for sharing, Ashley! Be sure to <a href="http://www.ashleymariablog.com/" target="_blank">head over to her blog</a> this week and follow her on social media! Check out a few of Ashley's favorite posts here:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.ashleymariablog.com/2015/02/tips-for-shopping-antique-mall.html" target="_blank">Tips for Shopping at Antique Malls</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ashleymariablog.com/2015/03/bean-boots.html" target="_blank">How to Style Bean Boots </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ashleymariablog.com/2015/02/office-space.html" target="_blank">Office Space </a></li>
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I feel like it was just yesterday that the snow finally stopped falling here on Long Island. Oh wait, it really was only a few days ago that it was <i>still</i> snowing in the Northeast. That's how long and dreadful this winter has been. But thank goodness spring is officially here and I thought I would share some fun spring activities on Long Island.</div>
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First off, there are so many wonderful farmer's markets that start opening up again in the spring. I love going to a few with my daughter and picking up fresh fruits and veggies. Some of them even have a great selection of homemade goods too, like pies and cookies. Speaking of pies, the warmer weather and longer days give us a boost to head out east for the best peach pies ever at Briermere Farms.</div>
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Long Island also has some wonderful farms where you can pick your own strawberries in late spring, early summer. It's a blast to head out east and fill our little baskets with strawberries. It can get a little messy but the berries are just delicious. And of course while you're out east, all of the Long Island wineries have their outdoor areas open again. I love when some of the vineyards have live music playing outside while we sit back and sip our wine.</div>
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I also love that it is finally getting warm enough to actually enjoy the beautiful parks in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. This year we have our eye on the Spring Family Fishing Festival at Belmont State Park. All you have to do is pay the parking fee (under $10) and you can fish all day. I don't even like to fish all that much but, hey, it's something new to take our daughter to. There's also so many spring festivals happening across the island. It's a little far from us but we plan on driving out to the Town of Oyster Bay spring festival because it's full of delicious food, a petting zoo and a few bounce houses. That should keep up busy enough for one weekend!</div>
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If you happen to like trains, or you have a little one that is obsessed with them, Long Island Live Steamers opens back up in May. You can ride on these small steam engine trains that are a huge hit with the kids. Adults can ride them too!</div>
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It's impossible to highlight all of the wonderful spring activities on Long Island. If you find yourself out here this spring, all you have to do is check out any LI website or newspaper and you're bound to find something fun going on!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820183456157894781.post-30895977609318848002015-04-06T05:00:00.000-04:002015-04-07T21:03:35.664-04:00Recipe Monday: Quiche with Roasted Butternut Squash<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; line-height: 21px;">Hi everyone! Happy Monday! I'm Kelly. I am one of the Massachusetts reps, and I write </span><b style="color: #171717; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/" style="color: #0b5394; text-decoration: none;">A Lovely Life, Indeed</a></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; line-height: 21px;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For Easter, my parents joined my husband and me and my mother-in-law for brunch. Like last year, I made a<b><a href="http://www.alovelylifeindeed.com/2014/04/recipe-quiche-with-goat-cheese-and.html" target="_blank"> roasted tomato and goat cheese quiche.</a></b> But this year, I added a quiche made with roasted butternut squash, caramelized shallots and pancetta, and goat cheese. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Beat the eggs and yolks well. Add the half and half and continue to beat until frothy. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pour the egg mixture over the squash mixture in the cooked pie shell. </span></li>
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I'm far from an expert, but I think my food photos have improved immaculately.
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While a lot of food photography is actually using your camera correctly, you can really help your photos by finding some great props. It's kind of become a slight obsession of mine now to look for things I could use wherever we go.<br />
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At the dollar store, you can buy single plates, cups and bowls for $1. But... do you think about what else you can get there? Grab a roll of wrapping paper for a nice back drop. I have a couple of "wedding" design wrapping paper rolls that are just striped or small really light circles. Also, check in the dish aisle for shelf liners. You can get adhesive shelf liners in different designs that will allow you to make your "table" granite or various wood patterns. </div>
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If you need something seasonal for a few added props in the background, you can grab them at the dollar store without breaking the bank. </div>
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When you're at Yard Sales, Flea Markets or Consignment shops, keep an eye out for things that you can use.<br />
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You'll be able to find clear glasses, random plates, bowls and napkins for super cheap at these sales. If you go to a store, you'll usually have to buy a set, but not at a yard sale! I'll also group Goodwill into this because you can find some great pieces there that are sold individually.<br />
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Look for oddball white dishes (they're best for most of your food) in different shapes or with different designs. Antique plates can bring a completely different look to your food photos. I've really added to my collection while paying about .50 for each dish. </div>
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When you figure out what it is that you want, search for it! If you add primitive or antique to whatever it is that you're looking for, you'll be overwhelmed with great possibilities. </div>
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Finding a lot (meaning a large group of items) or a few items from the same seller is probably your best bet on ebay. </div>
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In a craft store, or even Walmart, you'll find so many great options. Try not to get too crazy though. Simple is best when it comes to your food photos. Anything you get shouldn't take away from your food, so keep that in mind while you're going crazy throwing things in the cart. </div>
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I've been buying Fat Quarters (fabric pieces) instead of fabric napkins. I can pick them up for much cheaper than napkins and they're larger if I wanted to cover my whole "table" with it. </div>
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I've been really lucky lately finding super cheap clearance on holiday items. I'm still finding Valentine's Day items and Christmas items! I paid 10 cents for a pack of 10 paper straws last week and found a few more packs this week! I love being able to sneak a little color into a picture with just a straw. The pop sticks were 10 cents, too! </div>
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Yes, some of the holiday clearance will only be useful for said holiday, but many times it'll be good for general use, too. Like those pink and red straws. They're Valentine's Day straws, but I'm pretty sure I can use pink and red any time I want.<br />
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