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Ecuador earthquake
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Let’s Not Turn Away When We Can Help-Ecuador Earthquake 2016: by Jen Oliak

A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador on Saturday, April 16. The Ecuador earthquake damage was severe.

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Those Who Seem Strongest, Need Us Most: By Jen Oliak

If you’ve read my blog, you know that I belong to a small gym named Beastie 24/7 in Manhattan Beach.  I’ve been a member of the gym since last fall.  Almost every time I attended class,

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Thailand -Phuket and Ko Phi Phi Don: By Jen Oliak

Come with me to explore Phuket and Ko Phi Phi Don island! After spending 7 busy tour filled days in Bangkok (Post on Bangkok) and Chiang Mai (Post on Chiang Mai), we were excited to head to the...

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Mediterranean to Transitional Bathroom: By Jen Oliak and Danijela Zaric, Interior Designer

Are you thinking about remodeling projects for your home but need some guidance on how to begin? We remodeled most of our house last year from a Mediterranean to Transitional style.  

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Summer Corn Chowder: By Jen Oliak with Chef, Grace-Marie Johnston

I love this time of year when there is fresh, sweet corn at every grocery store.  It makes me feel like eating al fresco and having a barbecue.  I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve been...

go to Costa Rica
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Go to Costa Rica! My review on Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio: By Jen Oliak

Are you ready to get a bird’s-eye view of some popular vacation sites in Costa Rica?  The unspoiled beaches, volcanoes, lush vegetation, wildlife, great weather and delicious food are just some...

Los Angeles Jewelry District
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Navigate the Los Angeles Jewelry District Like a Pro

For my birthday, my husband took the day off, and we spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles Jewelry District. If you love jewelry, we have this in common! Update May 2019: My experience with jewelry...

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Full body resistance band workout you can do anywhere

Have you worked out with resistance bands? Yes, I know the cover pic is of a super fit man jumping rope which doesn’t seem related to exercising with resistance bands… but that’s...

wine tasting party
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Host a Wine Tasting Party: By Jen Oliak

Are you looking for an interesting theme for hosting a dinner party with friends? Try a wine tasting party!

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Shock People with Your Confidence and Humor! By Beth Wood

Do you know people that are so funny, they make you laugh so hard you have tears streaming down your face?  And they can be so unabashed and shocking,

start running
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Marathon Runner’s Top 5 Tips to Start Running

It wasn’t until after I had two kids when I fell in love with running. But even after I decided to start, it took a while for me to get comfortable. TweetPin274Share274 Shares

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Thailand Family Vacation, Chiang Mai: By Jen Oliak

Did you have a chance to review my post on Bangkok yet?  We spent 3 nights there before heading north to Chiang Mai.  Chiang Mai is located 435 mi north of Bangkok and is situated among the highest...

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Thailand Family Vacation, Bangkok: By Jen Oliak

Have you ever dreamt of riding elephants?  How about floating in a canoe in crystal blue water through limestone caves, filled with peaceful bats hanging upside down? Ok, TweetPin34Share34 Shares

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My Favorite EASY, HEALTHY Recipes: By Jen Oliak

For those of you who read my posts about food, you know that although I love to eat, I don’t love to cook.  When I find a recipe that combines delicious, healthy AND easy I get really excited. ...

learn to use a camera in manual mode
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You CAN Learn To Use a Camera In Manual Mode

Have you always wanted to use a camera in manual mode but didn’t have the patience to figure it out?   TweetPin20Share20 Shares

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Yosemite Family Vacation – My Experience and Recommendations: by Jen Oliak

My family has taken three trips to Yosemite National Park, and we love it.  In this post, I will review our Yosemite family vacation experience and give my recommendations. TweetPin62Share62 Shares

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The best books in my book club

What do you think about book clubs?  In this post, I will share the best books in my book club from the 14 books we’ve read over the years. 

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Dr. Oz Detox Shake- Modified: By Jen Oliak

Do you ever do juice/smoothie cleanses? The Master Cleanse, the 3 day Kreation cleanse and Dr.Oz’s 3 day Detox Cleanse are just a few I have tried in the past.  I...

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Back to my routine! What I learned traveling for 1 Back to my routine! What I learned traveling for 16 days, 
1) Indulge in moderation. Don’t skip the dessert in fear of gaining weight. YOLO!
2) Walking does work to burn fat! I ate more than usual but walked more than usual too which canceled out the extra food.
3) Do something at least every other day to get your heart rate up even if you have to improvise. I ran a few miles whenever I could, and used the hotel gym when it fit in my schedule. 
4) As much as I love bread and carbs in general, I realized it’s empty calories that are usually not worth it. I try to load up on protein and veggies first. 
4) Sometimes a rest from your workout routine is good for the body. Back to the gym today, my body was much more efficient than usual! 
Let’s go, ladies! We can be our healthiest selves at midlife. This is 52 💪!
Budapest. I’d say it’s one of my favorite citi Budapest. I’d say it’s one of my favorite cities! Traveling opens our minds. New cultures, new surroundings, new experiences. I had a wonderful trip exploring Eastern Europe. Roaming around alone, with acquaintances, and strangers helps me learn about myself as well as the world around me.
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