Lifestyle
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Turning old ideas into Gold!!
Stuck in a mental rut? Having trouble being innovative, creative or just plain exciting at work and or home? Try dusting off some old ideas and giving them a full work out! Yes, do you remember that old mind blowing idea you had on the last vacation? You Know, the one that had you screaming Eureka!!! At the top of our lungs while sipping delicious cocktails oceanfront with your mate. Yes, that idea, that had you all aflutter for the tune of exactly 6 days…. That’s when you boarded the plane to come home and lost the fire and passion for the project. Well my friends, it’s time to dust…
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One-on-One Time
The end of summer is almost here. Time to grab school supplies, shake off last month’s sleep-ins, and plan for another busy school year. Before jumping back into the hectic routine, take some time to spend quality one-on-one time with every individual in the family! I think we take for granted family time and often assume that even though we are laughing, playing or eating together that means everyone is feeling connected. Schedule a movie date or walk in the park with your child or spouse where all of the intention is solely on them. Alone time provides a bonding experience that is unique in the sense that it is…
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It’s time to relax, relate and release!
Ever look at a child’s face when they are handed their favorite double scoop special order of ice cream with brownie when they are going in for their first bite? Witnessed a baby figuring out the art of the magical peek a boo smile? Observed a chef’s reaction to tasting their utterly magnificent creation? A dancer’s locked in poise and resolve as they hit their groove? How about my very favorite, the look on a child’s face along with their parents reaction to walking the great pathway on main street towards Disney Worlds magic castle. These are all moments of sheer bliss that transcend thoughts, stress and reason. They are true…
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Mexican Arroz Con Pollo
Inspired by an amazing night out on the town in Cancun, Mexico While on our way to scout a potential site to open a Del Sol store in a sleepy little village and cruise port town of costa Maya, We first disembarked in Riviera Maya, Cancun Mexico. This colorful and vibrant city is beautiful and bustling. A mecca for tourism and a mixture of old world charm give the city a very unique and appealing draw. Colin and I were taken aback by the amazing smells and inviting smiles that permeated the air. There were so many lovely restaurants to take in and sights to see and enjoy. One night,…
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Taking a few steps back to take giant leaps forward
I’m sure we have all been in a position where we have felt like we are hitting our head against a huge roadblock brick wall that can’t be penetrated. You know that feeling that no matter how fast you’re running your legs seem like jelly and you just can’t seem to get to the finish line. Sometimes it is in these exact moments when we need to take advice from our dear friend the tortoise and pause or even slow down to the point of shutdown. Now this doesn’t mean quitting the race, more like stopping to take a deep breath, grab water, and just breathe. For some, this is…
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Weekend Exploration in your own backyard!
So often we hear people saying that “Until guests come to town, they never experience or take advantage of their own city in which they live. It is so easy to give into routine and shuffle from school/work/kids sports or regular trips to the store and hobbies, that we often neglect the benefits and events in our own radius. Always dreaming or planning to venture off somewhere that we are not can sometimes lead to not seeing and appreciating the beauty of where we are now. I have spoken to several people who live in New York, who have never been to the Statue of Liberty, The top of the…
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Selecting your corporate soul mate….
Corporate Cleaning Group… As many of you know who have kept up with us over the years, we are true entrepreneurs and adventurists at heart. A large part of what we are able to do and how we are able to visit and live in many places was taking the leap many years and prioritizing our life goals and living according to quality of life instead of working just to earn a check, but not fully being able to enjoy it. We often talk about pursuing your life goals instead of job goals. Because the two may not be the same. You may not wake up one day with a…
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Find your “Good Vibe Tribe”
For those of you who are constantly on the go and barely ever even have time to take a luxurious soak in the tub, let alone spend quality time with friends and family, or go to therapy, multi-tasking, organizing and prioritization can be wonderful tools and skill sets to have in your daily life skill arsenal. Since we all now know how incredibly important feeding your mind, body as well as soul is to a highly effective and well rounded individual is, let’s talk about how we can help each other achieve our maximum best with the aid of others who are like minded, or already at a higher level…
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Finding Your WHY!
How many of you have found yourselves in a situation where you are like I can’t believe I’m here again? Or how many times do I have to bump my head on the same roadblock in order to get past it? Some of us have even become super familiar with the phrase “I should have known better by now”… well why do we keep on repeating the same mistakes and stumbling over the same obstacles?!? Perhaps the answer could lie in not taking time out for self-reflection. Instead we are all ready for instant correction. But what if there is no quick fix, no easy solution. That is when we…
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It’s Bubblin in Dublin
A Visit To The Green Isle We here at Holiday Rising understand the meaning of tourist trap. There have definitely been a few things along the way that afterwards, we felt like really weren’t worth it. It happens. That being said, sometimes tourist traps can be worth it. Sometimes you can over think things, and try to “Be like the locals,” but you wind up missing some of those experiences that truly impress what the culture is, and miss out on a fun experience. There is a reason they are tourist traps in the first place, right? We always try to get a good mix of local knowledge, and tourist…
