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Kirby L.
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Visiting Paris, France? The Paris Guide

An exciting guide to Paris. Where to eat the best food, and where to stay near all the popular places to play.
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Kirby L.
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How Placing Your Order is Just Like Setting Any Goal

In this 'How To Set Goals' post-we'll show you in 6 easy steps to set a goal for yourself. It's as easy as placing your order. Everyone makes such a huge deal about how HARD it is to set goals and really the truth is very simple and we'll list how you can easily set goals you can be proud of. Simplifying what seems to be hard has helped me reach some level of success, and I'm not ashamed to admit there's always room to improve. I recently read in the Wall Street Journal, thos
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Kirby L.
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Holiday Traditions

2018 is over. Each year my family welcomes the new year with a quick family meeting. We now include our spouses and use electronic conveniences such as FaceTime to get everyone together. In this family meeting we briefly take our turns rehashing our past year goals, update with a progress report and express what we look forward to accomplishing in the new year. We then seal the meeting with a prayer. Last year one of my goals was to run a 5K...I ran two but this year my plan
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Kirby L.
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5 Tips For Flying With Baby

A quick guide to confident travel planning for parents. 1. Call ahead seating When buying a ticket is more fun because your baby rides FREE or practically free of charge. In the U.S. most flights don't charge for an infant-in-arms a.k.a. lap child under 2 years old. Internationally, you'll likely just pay the tax. Example: Detroit to Shanghai- Adult Seat $1500, Baby (infant in arms) $100. Over 2 years? No worries. Call the airline and using all manners, reduced ticket prices
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Kirby L.
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Flavorful Salmon Recipe

You're welcome! This is the easiest, most amazing, millennial approved salmon recipe you'll ever need. I removed this for a short time from my site and had emails coming in asking where it went because this was their favorite recipe. Try it and leave me a comment below. In the times I've made salmon before this recipe, the outcome was dry, overcooked or under seasoned. This nutritious protein cooks quickly and melts in your mouth. What you'll need to get started: 30 Minutes,
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Kirby L.
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the scenic route

How taking the scenic route helps to remember what's important. Today, was a rainy day here in the Midwest and I took the scenic route to run an errand. "Beautiful," I said aloud as we drove past trees in bloom. I enjoyed the ride and remembered that same route led me to motherhood. Traveling has helped me to become more attentive, adaptive and welcoming to new ideas. Adding these virtues to my parenting style has helped me become a better mother. When we travel, my full atte
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Kirby L.
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Ni Hao, Shanghai: 6 Tips for Americans in China.

Travel Type: Young, American Comfort There are many kinds of travelers; some are bold, street-food culture seekers and some are Americans who want an Americanized experience. This guide is for the traveler that wants an American-style experience. Some of these English-speaking, luxury-spa lovers are my friends and don't care what other people are doing they want their Starbucks, spa appointment and nanny nearby. I made this guide for friends reluctant to travel to the unfamil
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