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If Mama Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy!

Posted on March 23, 2010December 15, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

While it may be true that charity begins at home, it is more true that if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.  Happy moms create an atmosphere of Happiness.  Having a fabulous people around to support you in this effort essential.  Especially fabulous friends.  A few months back a group of us committed to run…

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Green Green Beer is the new Green Beer!

Posted on March 17, 2010July 19, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

Not that green beer, this green beer. New Belgium Brewery is my favorite supplier of green beers. Last time we visited Colorado we took a tour of the brewery, loved learning their history and how environmental impact was heavily weighted in their decision making. Way back when green was not so mainstream and it resulted…

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Weekend of Culture in Minneapolis

Posted on March 12, 2010July 19, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

My daughter and I jetted off to Minneapolis for a fabulous weekend complete with great conversations, friends, art shows, fine dining, cocktails, fashion show, more dining, and more cocktails. We headed to visit my friend Jill who I met when I was working in New York. We don’t to see each other near enough. She…

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Spending $300 Made Easy

Posted on March 12, 2010July 19, 2011 by Jacky Hackett

A vending machine to buy iPods, digital cameras and all the relevant accessories. Though it did come in handy for buying a new memory card for the digital photo frame my son got me.  Being they are under lock and key at the stores and there is never any clerks available to get them for…

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Personal Connection to Dinner

Posted on February 10, 2010September 7, 2012 by Jacky Hackett

Just over ten years ago we took a summer trip out West visiting Seattle, Portland, and Lake Tahoe. I immediately fell in love with Seattle, an area I would definitely consider living. A highlight of the Seattle leg of trip was catching the last Mariners game in the Kingdome. It was my first indoor Major…

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