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Time For a Spectacular Staycation Getaway!!
Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando Florida Everyone needs a getaway sometimes in their lives. Yes, even the ones that stay on permanent holiday need to get a way from everything and just let your hair down from time to time. Right in the heart of the Orlando action, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to an upscale, one-of-a-kind experience only minutes from Disney, Universal, and all the other Orlando theme parks and attractions. They offer an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment so you know, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums, nine award-winning restaurants, bars, world-class Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness…
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When Feeling Blocked….How Do You Proceed?
Have you ever felt stifled, numb, or completely incapable of making a move one way or the other? Stuck in a malaise of indecision and nothingness? It’s not often but when this happens to us, we have found that either talking things through with someone, be it a professional, friend or even stranger can be a lifeline and well-welcomed release. Yes, even just saying it aloud (or on a blog to the world) is a freeing gesture giving way to resolution! Keeping feelings of angst, indecision, sadness, paranoia, or anger is not healthy in any case, and the pandemic has been a monster for many who already battle with anxiety…
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Crispy Battered Fish & Chips
Inspired by Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista Florida Raglan Road Irish Pub is one of our constant stops and favorites at Disney Springs. We always bring guests visiting from out of town and enjoy stopping in ourselves for merchandise and gifts. Colin’s family on both sides is from Mayo County Ireland. Both he and his father have visited them and had the best time. We plan on taking a trip soon with the boys. Until then, we prep for our trip by heading over to Raglans for fine food, drinks, and entertainment. You can even lookup and trace your Irish ancestry right there in…
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Let’s All Cheer For Disney Springs!
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Walt Disney World Hooray for the glorious transformation of Disney Springs!! What once was Downtown Disney, has gotten a chic and charming facelift and WE ARE HERE FOR IT!!!! Disney Springs is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando. The complex opened on March 22, 1975, and has been expanded and renamed over the years. The new even more family-friendly free Disney area has been upgraded with a warm look and plenty of new restaurants, shops, and activities galore. From the wonderful world of Disney shops, Lego stores, and even awesome fine…
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Making A Way – Out Of No Way
It is inevitable, at some point or many times in life you are going to hit obstacles. Some large some small, some to test patience, others to test faith or character, and so on. We all must deal with these challenges. In doing so we must get creative at times to get over the hurdle. During times of financial stress, we can still afford the mental and satisfying escape of travel or the feeling of it at least. We’re sure you are familiar with the phrase “Robbing Peter To Pay Paul.” We here at Holiday Rising were way too familiar with this phrase until we restructured and refused to compromise…
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Sweet & Spicy Grilled Hawaiian Pizza
Looking for an awesome Friday night, fun party vibe switch up? Whew, that was a mouthful…. This is one of those Hawaiian dishes you’ve probably had before. We know it’s getting chillier outside but who doesn’t love a tasty treat even if frozen? There’s a great mix of flavors on this pizza that gives it such a unique profile, but it’s good enough that anyone can enjoy it. Tasty ribbons of honey ham over buttery-seasoned pizza dough with rich tomato sauce, freshly melted mozzarella, sweet grilled pineapple, crisp red caramelized onions, Hot & Sweet Jalapenos and combine for this Hawaiian inspired pizza recipe. YUM To really make this dish something…
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Get Creative With Your Workspace!
Work in a space that excites you. Here at Holiday Rising, we spend a lot of time throughout the year on the road. Because of that, we have become very familiar with libraries and quiet places to study and work. However, there are times when you just have to make do. So having a nicely portable workstation is essential. I love to travel with an all-encompassing work bag. This allows us to carry all of our work essentials, like a computer, hand sanitizer, mousepad, workstation blanket/desk, & water bottle. Having everything handy in one convenient and stylish bag helps encourage us to work spare of the moment and often. We…
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You Can’t Eat A Watermelon Whole
Have you ever sat down in front of a watermelon and thought to yourself, “I can take this thing down in one bite.” Just you and the watermelon. Seeds or Seedless. One Bite. Seriously, have you ever thought that? No…no you have not. Do you know why? Because it’s stupid – that’s why. When you take a look at a watermelon you know right away that you are not going to be able to eat it in one bite. It’s common sense to think, “There is no way that whole thing will fit into my mouth, so there is no way I can take it down in one bite –…
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup Dujour!
Grab Your Bowls & Spoons – For The Perfect Fall Meal! Inspired by our time in Hawaii (yes, seriously) Our first Halloween on the Big Island (Hawai’i), our neighbor invited us to her house for a pre-trick or treat meal with the family. This was the perfect dish to feed everyone and then hit the neighborhoods racking up on candy. We liked it so much that it has become our families tradition to enjoy this filling dish first (served with homemade bread) then get focused on gathering all the candy we can. It can be put together quickly, it cooks in just about 20 minutes, and then you can let…
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Volcano National Park, Hawai’i
If you are traveling to Hawaii, you are obviously in for a long trip. It’s a good thing they haven’t built the bridge yet as it seems it might be a long drive. Also, it’s not closer to Japan than California – in case that needed to be cleared up. If you are going to commit to making the long commute, the best thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to visit every island. Each island has its own feel, and each one is totally unique from all the others. Really, you can spend an entire vacation on each island if you wanted but then you are…
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