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Pros and Cons of Caretaking or House and Pet Sitting

By: on 04/30/2013 | Comments (4)

When Paul and I tell people that we have been taking care of properties and pets across the US since 2009, the response is oftentimes an enthusiastic one, followed by lots of questions. One of the most popular questions is “What are some of the pros and cons of this lifestyle?”. Listed below are a ...

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Public Bath in the Morning

Two Days at Ten Thousand Waves

By: on 04/16/2013 | Comments (4)

Paul and I wanted to do something different for our Birthdays this year, so we treated ourselves to two days and nights at ten thousand waves, a mountain spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Perhaps I am easily impressed, but I was pretty much in heaven before we even left our room.  The toilet included ...

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Escape the 9 - 5, Create a Life You Love, and Still Pay the Bills

Book Love: Be A Free Range Human by Marianne Cantwell (Win a Copy!)

By: on 04/03/2013 | Comments (17)

I came across a mention of Marianne Cantwell’s new book, Be a Free Range Human – Escape the 9 to 5, Create a Life You Love and Still Pay the Bills while perusing the facebook page of Barbara Winter.  Per her suggestion, I contacted the book publisher and was sent a copy in exchange for sharing ...

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Wine Tasting at Estrella Del Norte Vineyard

Do You Pin?

By: on 03/28/2013 | Comments (0)

We just wanted to catch up with everyone real quick.  My new job at Estrella Del Norte Vineyard is going well and keeping both of us occupied (ha ha).  I am enjoying meeting wine-lovers from all over the US and Canada, learning about New Mexico Wines (YUM), and having fun playing with various marketing ideas ...

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Holy Molé by Estrella Del Norte

Interview with Eileen Reinders of Estrella Del Norte Vineyard and Tasting Room

By: on 02/22/2013 | Comments (1)

Estrella Del Norte Vineyard is just down the road from us here on our sit in Nambé, New Mexico.  Owners Richard and Eileen Reinders are friends with one of our favorite Colorado people, Jen.  Jen came for a quick visit just before Christmas.  Our dear friend Sadie was here at the same time, and the four ...

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