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    DIY Accent Wall to Brighten Our Den

    October 20, 2014 - By Renee

    Our house turns 90 next year. She looks pretty good for her age, huh? Matt bought this house before we met. He spent the first 4 months he owned the house doing a total rehab of the kitchen… including moving multiple bearing walls, installing cabinets & countertops and repainting EVERYTHING. He loves working…

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    Why I Love Our US Bank Flex Perks Travel Rewards Credit Card (and so will you)!

    October 17, 2014 - By Renee

    Before I met Matt, I’d never even heard of US Bank, let alone used their services. Now that I’ve married into it, I don’t know how I ever worked with another bank. Their customer service is actually helpful and they DON’T charge ATM fees. Let me count the ways I…

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  • packing - packing tip - travel - travel tip - vacation

    Organized or OCD?

    October 16, 2014 - By Renee

    Quality of life is important.  somewhere along the California coast in 2010 In my opinion, quality of life is not determined by having the most luxurious things, but by being creative with your time & money, and of course by using things to your advantage. Something that really contributes to…

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  • accommodation - airbnb - europe - italy - travel - travel tip - vacation

    How to Choose an Airbnb in Cinque Terre, Italy

    October 15, 2014 - By Renee

    We are getting SO excited for our anniversary trip to Italy!    When we decided to do this trip, we planned on finding a mix of hotels & Airbnb apartments. We didn’t find any hotels we thought were worth it, so it’s four Airbnb flats around Italy for us! We…

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  • chicago - restaurants - travel - travel diary

    A Praise Chorus

    October 14, 2014 - By Renee

    I really do love visiting Ashley in Chicago. Always something fun and different to do, but it’s full of favorites that I could always go back to. We lucked out with pretty great weather – high 50’s most of the weekend, sunshine, and a nice breeze! Everything I packed worked out…

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  • airbnb - apps - carry on - flights - hotel - technology - travel - travel tip - weekend trip

    How to Use Passbook On Your iPhone For Travel

    October 9, 2014 - By Renee

    Leaving for Chicago in just a few hours – I can’t wait! I checked in for my flight last night and had a revelation – I use an app for every trip that I think most people ignore.Now, if you’re a human and you own an iPhone, you’re probably annoyed with…

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  • chicago - packing - packing tip - weekend trip

    Packing for Chicago in the Fall

    October 8, 2014 - By Renee

    Tomorrow I’m going to CHICAGO!!!!I’ve been to Chicago many times in the fall. Well, I guess I’ve been there many times in general. Ashley moved there in 2009 & I love visiting her. When I lived in Florida, visiting in the Fall was my escape from the heat & Chicago held…

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