What I Learned from Temporarily Living in Another State for 3 Months

My husband John and I thought we were temporarily relocating to Florida for six weeks, but we ended up staying three months. We own a short-term rental in Apollo Beach, FL, and finally took the plunge on adding a pool to the property. (No pun intended.) John wanted to oversee the pool construction project, and …

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My Favorite Dairy-Free Protein Bars for Everyday & Travel

Protein bars have been my adventure fuel of choice for yearssss. They're portable and filling, and some brands actually taste good, too! That last part is especially important. They MUST taste good. But years ago, I learned that dairy was wreaking havoc on my gut—and I was upset. How could I give up some of …

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Dairy Free Restaurants in Tampa and St. Pete, Florida

Technically, I don't have a dairy allergy, but I do have a severe intolerance to the protein in dairy—which is also different than being lactose intolerant, but that's a topic for another day. If you have a food intolerance or allergy, I know you know how challenging it can be to find places to eat …

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