Clocks turned back one hour last night so we woke quite early. We headed up to the Lido deck for coffee and I was surprised at how many people were there at 5 am. Of course, for people from the East coast it was 9 a.m. their time. We had a Danish with our coffee and I had a … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle: October 20, 2013, Sea Day 1
Carnival Miracle: October 19, 2013, Embarkation
The forecast for today was sunny with a high of 84 degrees. It was a gorgeous day. I had taken a look at Yelp for breakfast restaurant recommendations in Long Beach and we decided to try the Omelette Inn in Downtown Long Beach. We got there shortly after it opened at 7 … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle: October 19, 2013, Embarkation
Carnival Miracle: October 18, 2013, Pre-Cruise
My husband, Steve, and I first booked a 15-day cruise to Hawaii in July 2010 for a sailing in April 2012. We were so excited as the date approached and had bought all the little stuff you need for the trip including personalized t-shirts. Ten days before sailing I got a call that … [Read more...] about Carnival Miracle: October 18, 2013, Pre-Cruise
Enjoying Tandoor Chef Frozen Meals + Contest
This article was originally published at Two Savvy Sisters which is no longer active. My love for Indian cuisine developed in the last couple of years primarily because many dishes are vegan or vegetarian. It’s not my husband’s favorite so I’ve been missing the … [Read more...] about Enjoying Tandoor Chef Frozen Meals + Contest
The Dukan Diet and Weight Loss Coaching
The last few months my weight has plateaued and I'm looking for ways to break through the barrier. One of the things I've been mulling is cutting down on carbohydrates. At the very least it should help with my blood sugar levels. That's why I was intrigued when I heard about … [Read more...] about The Dukan Diet and Weight Loss Coaching