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Easy 4-ingredient artisan bread that will impress

Easy 4-ingredient artisan bread that will impress

by Steve | May 24, 2020 | At Home, Feature At Home, Feature Recipes, Recipes

Y’all, fancy artisan bread that will impress guests is easy to make. I’d never dreamed of baking a loaf of bread like this until I saw a beautiful loaf baked by our friend Bill Clevlen of Bill on the Road. I immediately messaged him and asked for the...
Terrific ways to experience travel without leaving home

Terrific ways to experience travel without leaving home

by Steve | Mar 14, 2020 | At Home, Feature At Home, Feature Travel, Travel

We love exploring the world, but with social distancing due to the coronavirus right now, we had to find a way to travel without leaving home. Here are more than a dozen ideas to curb your wanderlust when you’re confined to your own house. Note: This post...
Cruise ship etiquette: How to not get labeled “that (annoying) guy”

Cruise ship etiquette: How to not get labeled “that (annoying) guy”

by Steve | Feb 9, 2020 | Cruising, Feature Cruising, Tips & Tricks, Travel

Sometimes people amaze me. On cruises, most folks understand good cruise ship etiquette. Sadly, it seems that each cruise also has “that guy” (or gal) who sucks away the fun just by being there. You know who I’m talking about, right? There’s...
Why fans of “The Music Man” need to visit Mason City, Iowa

Why fans of “The Music Man” need to visit Mason City, Iowa

by Steve | Oct 12, 2019 | Destinations, Feature Destinations, Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, USA, Where we've been

If you’re a fan of “The Music Man” like I am, you are beside-yourself-excited at the thought of seeing Hugh Jackman bring Harold Hill back to life on Broadway in 2020. But before you head to the Big Apple to see the show, you should first visit Mason...
Our pick for the best vehicle for travel and road trips

Our pick for the best vehicle for travel and road trips

by Steve | Sep 2, 2019 | At Home, Feature At Home, Feature Real Life, Real Life

Earlier this summer, we decided it was probably time to trade in our 2015 Chevy Colorado for a new vehicle for travel. I have loved having a mid-sized pick up truck. However, besides an occasional trip to the dump with recycling and helping friends move furniture, we...
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It has been about a year since the beginning of th It has been about a year since the beginning of the pandemic in the U.S. Earlier this week, our country surpassed 500,000 deaths. ⁣ ⁣ As most of us recognize, the toll that this virus has taken goes well beyond the tragic loss of life - especially when it comes to our healthcare workers. ⁣ ⁣ A new study, led by University of Utah Health scientists, suggests "more than half of doctors, nurses, and emergency responders involved in COVID-19 care could be at risk for one or more mental health problems, including acute traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, problematic alcohol use, and insomnia.⁣ ⁣ The researchers found that the risk of these mental health conditions was comparable to rates observed during natural disasters, such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina." (Source: Journal of Psychiatric Research)⁣ ⁣ With these things in mind, we want to encourage you to check in on your healthcare worker friends. Make time to call them and listen with an empathetic ear. Send them a note of encouragement. Ask how you can help and follow through. ⁣ ⁣ They need us now more than ever.
We are so happy to see the sun!! ⁣ ⁣ A week ag We are so happy to see the sun!! ⁣ ⁣ A week ago today we were bundled up in blankets as it was -28° at our place in Crete, Nebraska. Today, as we crossed the border from Kansas into Oklahoma, it was 73° and we were in short sleeves. ⁣ ⁣ We drove to our second home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, today to take care of a few things here and to see our daughter, Meghan. Hopefully by the end of the week we'll be able to help her move back into her apartment which had extensive water damage after a water pipe froze and burst during the recent cold snap. ⁣ ⁣ Thankfully, the weather is warming up here and we're grateful for that. It felt good to feel the warmth of the sun on our faces again today and know that spring is just around the corner. ⁣ ⁣ Was it sunny where you are today? We are so happy to see the sun!! ⁣ ⁣ A week ago today we were bundled up in blankets as it was -28° at our place in Crete, Nebraska. Today, as we crossed the border from Kansas into Oklahoma, it was 73° and we were in short sleeves. ⁣ ⁣ We drove to our second home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, today to take care of a few things here and to see our daughter, Meghan. Hopefully by the end of the week we'll be able to help her move back into her apartment which had extensive water damage after a water pipe froze and burst during the recent cold snap. ⁣ ⁣ Thankfully, the weather is warming up here and we're grateful for that. It felt good to feel the warmth of the sun on our faces again today and know that spring is just around the corner. ⁣ ⁣ Was it sunny where you are today?
Would you like to join us as we bring a little gra Would you like to join us as we bring a little gratitude and encouragement to someone's day?⁣ ⁣ If you're like us, you know a healthcare worker, first responder, grocery store clerk, or someone else who has spent the last year holding us all together. Well, we'd love to thank them and you can help.⁣ ⁣ We have created and purchased a limited supply of "thank you" postcards. We would love to send you a set of 8 FREE postcards that you can write out and give or send to people in your area who have tirelessly been working on the front lines.⁣ ⁣ We've already sent some to nurses, @samsclub employees, restaurant staff and the employees of a nursing home. It's one small way we can say "thank you" to those who have been and continue to work hard to keep us all safe, secure, and healthy during this pandemic.⁣ ⁣ It has not been easy on them and many have suffered from fatigue, depression, and anxiety brought on by this pandemic. ⁣ ⁣ We have a limited supply of postcards and wanted to give them to our incredible @postcardjar followers as a reminder that we're all in this together and we will get through this. ⁣ ⁣ All you have to do is click on the link in our bio to order your FREE set of thank you postcards and we'll fulfill requests in the order they are received until we run out. We'll mail them to you at no cost. We just ask that in return, you write a message and send or give the postcards to people you know who are helping hold us all together. ⁣ ⁣ We are hopeful that we can send postcards to all 50 states. So far, we have:⁣ ⁣ Arizona⁣ Colorado⁣ Florida⁣ Iowa⁣ Kansas⁣ Kentucky⁣ Massachusetts ⁣ Michigan⁣ Minnesota⁣ Missouri⁣ Nebraska⁣ North Carolina⁣ Oklahoma⁣ South Carolina⁣ Tennessee⁣ Texas ⁣ ⁣ Please SHARE with your friends and tag us @postcardjar.
💪🏼 When you set out to develop a healthier l 💪🏼 When you set out to develop a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, there are bound to be times when you feel discouraged and defeated. ⁣ ⁣ 😔 I'm there. After losing 125 pounds with the help of @noom and the @mayoclinic Healthy Living Program, I'm stuck. And admittedly, I'm feeling a bit discouraged and defeated. Have you been there? ⁣ ⁣ 🥗 Whether you hit a plateau, get bored with healthy meals, or just don't seem to have the motivation to exercise, it's important to remember how far you've come (even if you're on Day 3). 😊⁣ ⁣ 📸 Looking back at a few "before" photos like this one today helped me remember that.⁣ ⁣ ✍🏼 It's also been helpful to us to make a list of the things we've accomplished and remember the wellness vision we set for ourselves. If you're on a similar journey, we'd encourage you to do the same. Let us all know some of your accomplishments in the comments below. They may encourage others (and us). ⁣ ⁣ 🎉 Here are a few of the things I've accomplished on my healthier lifestyle journey over the last 23 months. We can't wait to read yours! ⁣ ⁣ 🙌🏼 My accomplishments: ⁣ ⁣ 🍎 I am eating more fruits and vegetables⁣ 👟 Most days, I take a walk and move more⁣ 🎼 I settle my mind with classical music⁣ 🙆🏻 I've experimented with yoga and hiking⁣ 🍦I plan for and enjoy reasonable portions of dessert ⁣ ⁣ YOUR TURN! 👇🏼
This morning we shared a new recipe on our blog fo This morning we shared a new recipe on our blog for the best egg roll in a bowl. [LINK IN BIO]⁣ ⁣ Egg roll in a bowl has been a popular Pinterest recipe for awhile. Ann put her own spin on it and got the recipe to 140 calories per serving when made with shrimp. However, you can also make it vegetarian, or with beef, pork, chicken, or turkey. ⁣ ⁣ It is super easy to make, requires just one pan, and is ready to eat hot and fresh in about 25 minutes. Best of all, it won't break your calorie or grocery budget.⁣ ⁣ We've created a FREE printable recipe for you on our blog and hope you enjoy this dish as much as we do.⁣ ⁣ If you make this egg roll in a bowl recipe, let us know what you think. And if you post a photo or video, be sure to tag us @postcarjar. ⁣ ⁣ What's for dinner at your place this weekend?
OK, winter. We'll remember why the summer is so sw OK, winter. We'll remember why the summer is so sweet. We promise. ❄
🌹 It will be difficult to ever top the Valentin 🌹 It will be difficult to ever top the Valentine's Day celebration we had last year at @pwboardinghouse in Pawhuska, Okla. We spent two glorious nights at @thepioneerwoman Ree Drummond's eight-room boutique hotel and she and her staff brought the romance. And A LOT of it! ❤️❤️❤️ You can read all the juicy details (well, most of them 😉) in the blog post we wrote about it [LINK IN BIO].❤️❤️❤️ 🍽️ From the long-stemmed roses (and the prosciutto ones) and a five-course candlelit dinner to the Valentine's Day cocktail and a bed and claw-foot tub covered in red rose petals -- everything was simply over-the-top romantic! 💕 It was an unforgettable Valentine's Day weekend full of romance. The memories of it are warming our hearts all over again this year on a cold and snowy day in Nebraska. ❄️ What is your most memorable Valentine's Day? ❤️
It is currently 0°F (-18°C) where we are in Cret It is currently 0°F (-18°C) where we are in Crete, Nebraska, so we've spent the afternoon dreaming about warmer places. Places like @barbados, where we traveled in 2016. [LINK IN BIO to the blog post we wrote about Barbados}⁣ ⁣ Barbados was our first stop on a Caribbean cruise on the @celebritysummit and a place that brings back fond memories of the beautiful flora, including this Bird of Paradise. ⁣ ⁣ The Bird of Paradise flower is made of three bright orange petals and three blue petals that are all attached in a single bud. As the flower blooms, each petal comes to life, it makes a shape that resembles a tropical bird in flight. We think they are just stunning. ⁣ ⁣ What are your favorite tropical destinations to dream about when it's cold outside?
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