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The best low-calorie egg roll in a bowl recipe

I think we finally nailed the best low-calorie egg roll in a bowl recipe. And better yet, we actually wrote it down!...

How to have a romantic Valentine’s Day at home with the help of Hy-Vee

Do you need ideas for a romantic Valentine's Day at home this year? Normally, we look forward to cooking Valentine's...

6 of the best crostini recipes you’ll ever make

We're sharing six of the best crostini recipes we've ever made and you can easily make them, too! Homemade crostini...

8 delicious and healthy ways to eat potatoes

You may not think there are healthy ways to eat potatoes, and we know why. We're used to eating them as high-fat and...

Why you should hike the Prairie Earth Trail near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The Prairie Earth Trail system was a pleasant surprise that we found less than 20 miles from our home in Pawhuska,...

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Welcome, friends! We’re Steve & Ann Teget, and Postcard Jar is our blog where we inspire you to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re traveling to a new destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just surviving the day and getting dinner on the table, we are here for you. As a couple of empty-nest midwesterners, we are making the most of midlife and sharing our authentic stories here and on social media @postcardjar.

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10 tips for weight loss success with Noom

by Steve and Ann | Jan 3, 2021

Ready to achieve weight loss success with Noom? We are a husband and wife who have lost a combined 190 pounds with the help of the Noom weight loss app. In this post, we're sharing our tips to help you reach your goals. Note: This post contains affiliate links. As...

Pandemic date night: How to bring the romance in your minivan

by Steve | Dec 29, 2020

It turns out that it is possible to have a romantic, low-risk pandemic date night and still follow CDC's guidelines. All it takes is a little planning and creativity -- and I'm lucky that my wife, Ann, has strength in both those areas. Note: This post contains...

We’re headed back to Rochester, Minn., to the Mayo Clinic

by Ann | Dec 13, 2020

We are headed back to Rochester, Minn., today. I will be having a few scans and follow up visits at the Mayo Clinic. As you may recall, I had surgery in September to remove and replace one of my pacemaker/ICD leads. The surgery went really well and this week I'll just...