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Peaceful Beauty – The Loch Lein Country House Hotel
We chose Killarney as the next stop because it provided another excellent home base on our way to Cork, the final stop on the journey through Ireland. Little did we know that we could have easily spent more than 3 days … Continue reading
Are Pomegranates Making Your House Look Like a Crime Scene? – Update!
I LOVE fresh pomegranates. I do NOT love their unparalleled capacity to stain every surface of my home. After many frustrating attempts to open them carefully, eating over the kitchen sink, and furiously scrubbing red splatter marks for weeks, I … Continue reading
From Galway to Killarney
You won’t lack for things to do in Galway… we happened to be there during the Galway Arts Festival week, which takes place every year in July. It features artists from around the world in every field of art–theater, dance, music, … Continue reading
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Tagged castles, cliffs of moher, driving tour, galway, ireland, killarney
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The g Hotel: Luxury That Won’t Break the Bank
The g Hotel in Galway was our absolute favorite of the five luxury hotels we stayed in. They proved their commitment to service even before we got there, when I discovered a mistake I’d made in my booking the week before the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Hotels, Travel
Tagged budget-friendly, galway, hotel, ireland, luxury
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Thinking About a Trip to Ireland?
Of all the places I have visited over the years, Ireland is without question one of my absolute favorites. It’s every bit as gorgeous as postcards and movies portray, and although its reputation for constant rain is fairly accurate, the common perception that Irish food is bland and unappetizing … Continue reading
Save Money on Utilities AND Taxes!
Did you know that more than 70% of the energy used in our homes is for appliances, refrigeration, space heating, cooling, and water heating? Replacing old appliances and equipment with those that are ENERGY STAR labeled can help you save … Continue reading
Buyers Beware: Potential Pitfalls of Buying Distressed Properties
Yesterday I discussed some of the benefits of buying a foreclosure or a short sale property. Today I want to mention a few things to be aware of before committing to a distressed home. 1. Sometimes these types of properties … Continue reading
Posted in Helpful Tips, Real Estate
Tagged buy, foreclosure, house, real estate, short sale
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Scared of Buying a Short Sale or Foreclosure Property?
Depending on your perspective, buying a foreclosure or a short sale property may seem like either the best or the worst idea in the world. Today I will discuss a few benefits to buying in this type of market, and … Continue reading
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Tagged buy, foreclosures, house, investment, real estate, short sales
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Looking for an Easy, Eco-Friendly Way to Clean Your Windows?
Being eco-friendly doesn’t have to mean spending a lot of money or even a lot of time. Sometimes, you don’t have to look any further than your own pantry to find the ingredients you need! Here’s a basic “recipe” for … Continue reading
You Don’t Have to be an Extreme Couponer to Save Money. Really.
Keep your sanity AND your hard-earned dough by getting FREE Vene-Savers! Several of the vendors I’ve featured this week have given me exclusive deals to pass on to my blog followers… get 10% off all spa services and products from Renee Snow, … Continue reading
Venesueca: Lifestyle in Review 