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Cinco de Mayo is the annual celebration of the victory by Mexico over the French in the Battle of Pueblo on May 5, 1862. It serves as an important way to commemorate Mexican heritage and culture in the United States. And from what we have experienced, a special day right here in Newcastle.
Read MoreRecently, we wrote about our tradition of declaring annual theme words and refreshing our vision board to create the life we want to experience. Another way we’re manifesting our life intentions is by waking up every day with the goal of making someone’s day.
Read MoreThis month we’re onto Lesson #2: Turning Lemons into Lemonade. Our oldest son Dominic’s lifelong dream has been to play College baseball. Trying to earn an opportunity to play a collegiate sport these days is very much like a full-time job. Gone are the days of our childhood when we played multiple sports (only during their proper season) and could be competitive.
Read MoreWe wanted to share a few of our recent experiences that reminded us of invaluable life lessons. Lesson #1: Sharing is (way) better than buying! As many of you know we’re a baseball family. We often find ourselves torn between the pure joy it brings and the outrageous expense machine it has become.
Read MoreA little over seven years ago, we were faced with a pivotal life decision … keep living the dream in sunny California or accept an opportunity in Seattle and move into the great unknown.
Read MoreMany years ago, Matt’s grandmothers and his great aunt transitioned to nursing homes in their later years. These homes were effective at managing medication, safety, basic nutrition, and relative comfort, however, all three loved ones regressed after their transition to a nursing home. Matt often thought there had to be a better way.
Read MoreHave you ever heard the phrase biophilic design? It’s one of the most significant trends in the building industry. In short, biophilic design seeks to maximize human health and productivity by connecting us to natural light, air, materials and water.
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