Our second day on the Ring of Kerry, and our last full day in Ireland, was by far our favorite day. We grabbed an assortment of snacks, treats, and beer from a local shop and set off for Derrynane. The drive was lush and green (like straight out
Category: Personal Life
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Every few months my husband and I sneak off for 24 hours away from the kids to reconnect and recharge. This year we decided to do it at the end of September to celebrate my 32nd birthday and our eight-year wedding anniversary. What better spot,
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We decided to spend the night in Kenmare (per my sister’s recommendation) for three nights while exploring the Ring of Kerry. It was such a beautiful, quaint little town and we stayed right in the center of it in a very spacious and a convenient
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Hi, Freddi here. I’m Hannah’s sister and behind-the-scenes helper at Beauty and the Beasties. Seeing as it’s Hannah’s 32nd birthday today, I thought I’d take over the blog and let her have the day off by sharing a
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Lagavulin + Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Every year when we carve our first pumpkins we roast the seeds (I use sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, then toss with olive oil and roast at 425 until golden). While enjoying
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Another one of my favorite days in London had to have been boating in Hyde Park followed by watching the RAF’s (Royal Air Force) 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Flyover where they spectacularly flew 100 aircraft over London. We actually weren’t
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To me, Kew Gardens a must-do when in London. They have the largest and most diverse collection of living plants in the world (impressive whether you’re a first time visitor or seasoned regular). Founded in 1840, it is one of London’s top tourist
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July 6th Friday: Hyde Park/Notting Hill 11:15 Leave flat (late leave due to jetlag) 12:00 Lunch @ Maggie Jones 2:30 Diana Memorial Playground 3:30 Walk North out of Hyde Park and take cab to Portobello Road 4:00 Explore Portobello
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Happy Mother’s Day! Being both a daughter and a mother this is such an important day for me, so filled with love and gratitude. For my Mother’s Day gift this year I knew I wanted to get my mom something perfect. She has always complimented me on
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Wiley’s birthday is today so it seemed like a fitting time to introduce him to you all. He’s an interesting person with lots of stories to tell and the best husband and father I could have ever asked for. I have been wildly in love with him for