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May 3, 2013

Glen Ellen Star

Call this number 707-343-1384 and make a reservation now. Do it today. Make a point to come to Sonoma over the weekend and have lunch or dinner at the Glen Ellen Star which opened in 2012. It is phenomenal. The…

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May 2, 2013

Cornerstone Winery

It was 89 degrees today in Sonoma. I hear it was 85 in San Francisco. Incredible. We spent the day wandering around Cornerstone Gardens. Cannot believe I’ve never been. I felt like it was a little piece of Burning Man…

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May 1, 2013

Blurbs for the Brain

I often come across a link or post that isn’t worthy of a dedicated post on my blog. It’s really best for me to tweet these things, but then a lot of people who read my blog don’t necessarily subscribe…

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May 1, 2013

Surefire Way to Save on Hotel or Rental Accommodations

This strategy isn’t for the faint of heart. This is for all you OCD types who are willing to take risks and take great pride in stretching your hard-earned dollars. I have been itching to go on vacation ever since…

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April 29, 2013

Money Monday: Downsize

Dean and I had a party this past weekend to celebrate his birthday and me selling my home. We seriously haven’t connected with people since 2012 since the first few months of this year have been dedicated to the home…

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April 29, 2013

Sponsored Post: Vacation on Tenerife Island for Children

It can be very difficult to please children, especially on holiday. Here we have just a few ideas of how to keep the little ones entertained on the beautiful island of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. Siam Park…

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April 26, 2013

Welcome SITS Girls!

Today, I am the featured blogger on The SITS Girls, a community of 40,000 actively engaged bloggers known for helping women grow their online reach. Not only has SITS been instrumental in the rapid growth of my blog readership, but…

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April 25, 2013

Yesterday was International Denim Day

I didn’t realize that yesterday, when I wrote my post about sexual harassment, was International Denim Day, a day to honor victims of rape and sexual assault. Read more about it by clicking on the Wikipedia link above or reading this…

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April 25, 2013

Sponsored Post: Sun, Sea and Sangria in Spain

How to sum up Spain? It’s a huge and diverse country that’s famous for so many things. It’s renowned for its sizzling summer climate and golden sanded beaches. There’s the sprawling vineyards that bask under cloudless blue skies. The stunning…

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April 24, 2013

Why Sons are Superior

I don’t have a son nor do I have a daughter so this post is purely theoretical, but based on my own real-life experiences. I firmly believe that parenting a son in this day and age is less anxiety-filled than…

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