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We definitely feel like we took one for the team, trying on dozens of bathing suits in the dreary days of mid-March, in poorly lit dressing rooms in many, many stores. You’re welcome! Our focus is on one-piece suits and ones that are appropriate for women “our age” who aren’t in it to show more […]

How does a real estate agent and mother of four living in Marin suddenly find herself, within a year or two of her kids going to college, working on Center Court at the US Open, as well as acting onstage as the lead in a San Francisco play? Everyone approaches an empty nest differently, but

It’s getting to be that time! With spring breaks, trips to warmer destinations, and summer on the horizon we are on the hunt for clothing that can keep us cool. Linen is the perfect material for hot days with its cooling and moisture-wicking properties. We have an upcoming trip to a hot/humid climate so we’ve

Following a backpacking trip in Patagonia with friends, we decided to spend a few days in Buenos Aires before heading home. It was a fun 3 days! General Planning/Info: We booked our lodging on our own (splitting the group between two hotels near each other), and booked our own restaurant reservations. However, because we were

The packing list for a backpacking trip to Patagonia is very similar to other backpacking trips with one exception: headwear. Because of the wind, rain, and sun we needed many hat options and techniques for keeping hats on our heads. We needed hats to keep our heads warm but not blow off, hats to shade

For people who love the outdoors, Patagonia is a bucket-list destination. This region, which straddles Chile & Argentina, has it all: mountains, glaciers, and wildlife. All within a remote, raw, and beautiful landscape located farther south of the equator than South Africa and Australia. Patagonia is often described as one of the last truly wild

Jo and I are just back from an amazing trip to Patagonia and Buenos Aires with a group of 17 friends/partners. We will give an itinerary/breakdown of the trip in coming weeks (and a full packing list), but thought it’d be fun to ask everyone in our group what their general favorite travel accessory/item was.

Dresses are easy – throw them on and go!  You are pulled together and out the door in seconds. Here are some suggestions for Spring Dresses – both knee length and a little longer. Please note that the short dresses may look short in the photos – but the models wearing them are tall so

Looking for some easy, yet yummy, salads, mains, and desserts? Here are our latest favorites: Kale Parmesan Salad   Normally I air fry my kale to make kale chips, but when you wants something with more ‘stuff’ in it this is a good one. 1 head dino kale Dollop of minced garlic 1 lemon 1

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