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Postcard Jar Friends Cruise – Alaska 2024

Postcard Jar Friends Cruise – Alaska 2024

by Ann | Jan 14, 2023 | Cruising, Destinations, Feature Cruising, Travel

Come sail away with us on our second annual Postcard Jar Friends Cruise! We would love for you to join us (Steve and Ann) along with other friends and readers of our blog, Postcard Jar, on a 7-night cruise to Alaska on the beautiful Celebrity Edge. Why a Postcard Jar...
Join us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise!

Join us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise!

by Ann | Jul 28, 2022 | Caribbean, Cruising, Feature Cruising, Feature Fun Stuff, Feature Travel, Feature Wellness Travel, Fun Stuff, Healthy Living, Wellness Travel

Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise UPDATED 10-14-22 Come sail away with us on our first Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise! Note that pricing in the attached brochure may have changed from what is listed as we are within 90 days of sailing. That said, prices have been good,...
Postcard Jar’s road trip gift guide for the holidays

Postcard Jar’s road trip gift guide for the holidays

by Steve and Ann | Nov 21, 2019 | Feature Holidays, Feature Real Life, Holidays, Real Life

Who doesn’t love a good road trip? One of our greatest pleasures is hopping in the car and just driving somewhere. Whether you’re stuffing a stocking or giving a big gift, this road trip gift guide offers ideas for things that every road tripper will appreciate...
It’s Postcard Jar’s fifth blogiversary!

It’s Postcard Jar’s fifth blogiversary!

by Ann | Mar 23, 2019 | Blogging, Feature Blogging, Real Life

Five years ago today, we sat in a lounge at the Doubletree Hotel in Rochester, Minnesota, and published our first-ever blog post on postcardjar.com. It was the day before I would undergo a procedure at the Mayo Clinic that would eventually diagnose me with a chronic...
Postcard Jar’s Top 10 travel experiences of 2018

Postcard Jar’s Top 10 travel experiences of 2018

by Ann | Dec 31, 2018 | Feature Travel, Travel, Where we've been

For us, travel is all about the experiences. Here’s a look back at our some of our most memorable travel-related experiences of 2018 (in no particular order).  1. Touring Italy  Our tour of Italy was simply unforgettable! Deb from Italy Unfiltered and her husband,...
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❤️ Each year, many of us “Go Red for Women” in an effort to bring more awareness to heart disease and stroke. It’s with good cause. Heart disease is the No.1 killer of women—killing more than all forms of cancer combined. In fact, one in three women will die of heart disease and stroke each year. One in three! Does go red for women stand for something? Yes, those letters each stand for something you can do to help reduce your risk of heart disease and build awareness. According to the American Heart Association, here’s what the letters G-O-R-E-D stand for. ❤️G: Get your numbers Ask your doctor to check your blood pressure and cholesterol. If you haven’t had a wellness check in more than a year, make an appointment today and ask for these routine tests to be done.  ❤️O: Own your lifestyle It’s up to you. No one can make a lifestyle change for you. Reduce your risks by not smoking and maintaining a reasonable weight. Look for opportunities to move more, exercise, and eat healthy. I got on a bicycle last year for the first time in 15 years. You know what, it felt pretty good. ❤️R: Realize your risk We think it won’t happen to us, but heart disease kills one of three women. Until heart disease happened to me, I never thought much about it. When I was diagnosed with my first heart-related illness in my 40s, that all changed. Now, I realize my risks and try to make lifestyle decisions that are good for my heart health. ❤️E: Educate your family Make healthy food choices for you and your family. If you’re a parent, teach your kids the importance of staying active and eating healthy. ❤️D: Don’t be silent Tell every woman you know that heart disease is our No. 1 killer. Guide other women to local resources and encourage your friends to make appointments for preventative care. We want you here with us for a long time! I’m going to focus more this year on reducing stress, moving more, and making heart-healthy food choices. I hope you’ll join me. ❤️ -Ann @american_heart @pioneerheartinstitute #gored #goredforwomen #heartdisease #heartdiseaseawareness
Today is National Wear Red Day - an effort to brin Today is National Wear Red Day - an effort to bring more awareness to heart disease in women. Here are several heart healthy (and red) soups that are included in our ”12 Low/Calorie and Delicious Soup Recipes” eBook. Try our Roasted Red Pepper Gouda Soup, Tomato Soup, or Vegetarian Taco Soup and so many more! Order your eBook at the link in our bio @postcardjar. Each order includes both a digital download or a printer friendly version. #wearredday #soup #souprecipes #lowcalsoups #hearthealthy #hearthealthyfood #hearthealthyrecipes #souplover
Need a little healthy living motivation? The phot Need a little healthy living motivation? The photo on the left was taken at the Blue Canoe in Tupelo, Miss., Jan. 22, 2019. It was about two months before Ann and I started our healthy living journey. The photo on the right was taken at the same place last week - Jan. 27, 2023. In both photos, I'm about to enjoy one of my favorite desserts of all time - the Blueberry Donut Bread Pudding, made with Tupelo's famous Connie's blueberry donuts. It's a (deserving) five-time winner of the Best Dessert in Mississippi. Despite the photos being similar, a lot has changed for me over the four years, five days between pictures. On the left, I had already enjoyed a Smash Burger with everything: double patty burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. It also had cheddar, Swiss, and provolone cheeses as well as grilled onion, green pepper, fresh jalapeños, bacon, gravy, and a fried egg. Of course, it was served with french fries covered in the Blue Canoe's famous Crack Dip (a spicy sausage & cheese dip). I cleaned my plate of every last delicious morsel and washed it all down with a tall, cold beer. Then, I devoured that mug of warm, gooey bread pudding. On the right, I had just enjoyed a more reasonable burger and didn't finish it or the fries. I had a big glass of water instead of beer. You see, over the past four years, I've come to realize that I don't need to eat everything on my plate. Instead, I eat until I am satisfied. I plan ahead and savor every bite. I am mindful of what I'm consuming and I enjoy it without guilt. Having kept off my 70-pound weight loss for more than three years now, I've come to understand that no food is bad, so long as it's eaten in moderation. Now, I make a plan, stick to it, and enjoy my meals. And you better believe that whenever we're in Tupelo, I'm going to order that blueberry donut bread pudding. But I can now skip the extra crack dip. -Steve #healthyliving #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlisstransformation #noom #noomweightloss #noomnation #noomnerds #noomsuccessstory #bluecanoetupelo #breadpudding #bluecanoe #crackdip #travelwell #wellnesstravel
🥣 After traveling, isn’t it nice to come home 🥣 After traveling, isn’t it nice to come home to a nice homemade meal? After being on the road for more than a month, it was such a relief to come home to a freezer, full of homemade and low-calorie soups like the ones pictured here - vegetarian taco soup, creamy cauliflower soup, and a hearty beef and barley soup. All we had to do was take one of our frozen soups out of the freezer, defrost, and heat! The soups have made for quick and easy meals after busy days, and are so tasty and comforting. All of these soups and several more are available in our “12 Low-Calorie and Delicious Soup Recipes” e-Book. It is available for purchase at the link in our bio @postcardjar. Your eBook includes tips for cooking low-calorie soups, nutritional information, as well as both digital download and printable versions. Get your eBook today and be sure to let us know which low-calorie soup is your favorite! #lowcalorie #lowcaloriemeals #lowcalorierecipes #noom #noomweightloss #noomnation #noomrecipes #noomsoup #noomsoups #soup #souprecipe #souprecipes #souplover #soupseason #weightlosstransformation #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #weightlosssuccess
Daiquiris for lunch you ask? We’re at the beach, Daiquiris for lunch you ask? We’re at the beach, so it’s always acceptable. Plus, we included non-alcoholic versions in our flight so we kept things reasonable. @high_tide_daiquiris_mimosas offers a wide variety of delicious daiquiris, sandwiches, and beautiful charcuterie boards that you can even get to go. We loved that they served a Daiquiri Flight in which you can choose four different flavors of daiquiris you’d like to try. Pick your favorite, then take a 16 oz bag of it to go. That’s right, bag—which is the perfect way to bring a daiquiri to the beach. You can also get breakfast at this restaurant as well as delicious coffees. In fact, they offer an iced coffee flight, as well. We loved this little family-owned restaurant and their philosophy that you should be able to try a little bit of everything. Best of all, the owners, Laura and Scott, are friendly, welcoming, and excited to share a little taste of beach paradise with you. @visitalbeaches @high_tide_daiquiris_mimosas #ALBeachBlogger #VisitAlBeaches #visitgulfshores #daiquiri #frozendaiquiri #frozendaiquiris #mimosas #frozencoffee #charcuterieboard #charcuterie #gulfshores #smallbusiness #familyowned #familyownedbusiness #familyownedandoperated #daiquiris #daiquiriflight #coffeeflight
We enjoyed breakfast this week at The Southern Gri We enjoyed breakfast this week at The Southern Grind Coffee House at INDIGO. The baristas there made us a skinny latte, and we found some healthy breakfast items on the menu. That said, the portions are large, so we could have split one meal between the two of us and been very happy for breakfast. The coffee shop also has great home decor, jewelry, gift items, and devotionals. Have you been to a @thesoutherngrind_coffeehouse? What’s your favorite order? #Hosted Visit Alabama Beaches #ALBeachBlogger #VisitAlBeaches #coffee #southerngrind @visitalbeaches #orangebeach #gulfshores
We had breakfast at @thesoutherngrind_coffeehouse We had breakfast at @thesoutherngrind_coffeehouse in Orange Beach, Ala., today. I went in expecting a great cup of coffee but was blown away with all of the beautiful jewelry they also had for sale. Such a fun shop with gifts, home decor, devotionals, and yes, lots of beautiful jewelry. @visitalbeaches #ALBeachBlogger #VisitALBeaches #wellnesstravel #travelwell #postcardjar #wellnesstourism #coffeeshop #coffee #coffeetime
Good morning! This is the view from our 10th floor Good morning! This is the view from our 10th floor hosted condo at @turquoiseplaceofficial by @spectrumresorts in Orange Beach, Ala. Follow along on our stories for tips and inspiration to help you live and travel well. #ALBeachBlogger #VisitALBeaches #wellnesstravel #travelwell #postcardjar #wellnesstourism @visitalbeaches #orangebeach #orangebeachalabama #turquoiseplace #turquoiseplaceresort
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