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The over-ambitious trip itinerary that made us better travelers
In 2016, David and I went on a five-day trip to Utah after scoring cheap flights from Indianapolis to Salt Lake City. We were young, with very little extra cash, and optimistic that we realistically could see everything there is to see in Utah (and the Grand Canyon) in five days including days we travelled.…
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Check out this vegan oasis in the heart of Phoenix
On a road trip to Tucson, we had a short stop in Phoenix, Arizona and discovered this magnificent neighborhood with beautiful, historic houses AND so many vegan options in walking distance! The neighborhood is the Coronado district, and it is well known for their historic homes, which make for such happy walks. We loved our…
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How to make the most of a Weekend Trip in Palm Springs
Last month, I started a series of all of the weekend trip destinations you could visit from Las Vegas, Nevada. This is another spot you should check out, and is easily within driving distance for a long weekend from Las Vegas. At the same time, you easily could spend much more time here! Another idea…
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Graze your way through Graze Kitchen’s outstanding menu
We visited the *somewhat* new vegan restaurant in Las Vegas, Graze Kitchen for the first time, recently, and we are hooked! Before getting there, we had been oogling the pictures of their food on Instagram since they opened. From appetizer, to main dish, to dessert — everything was beautiful and delicious. We are planning our…
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How to check out Indianapolis like a local without spending tons of money
There are many tourist activities in Indianapolis to enjoy, and a lot of these include spending a lot of money. However, there is so much to see in the city that is local, unique to Indianapolis, and not very expensive. Here are a few of the Rose Family Indianapolis favorites. 1 – Biking. There are…
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Bike the ultimate loop in the Circle City (Indianapolis)
In many ways, Indianapolis is one of the best cities to check out by bike. When we lived in Indianapolis and worked in an office, we were dedicated bike commuters between Broad Ripple and downtown via the Monon Trail. There are many dedicated bike trails around the city, so you do not have to worry…
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Durable and versatile -Dad approved diaper bags
My daughter is 5 months old so now I have 5 months of adding diapers, wipes, burp cloths, spare outfits, and more to my daily carry routine. Queue the diaper bag to bear the burden. We own three diaper bags and a diaper changing kit that can be added to other bags so we are…
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How to make your trip to Indianapolis a tasty vegan tour
Indianapolis is a popular location for different conferences, sports events, and our former home town for many years. It may not seem like a destination for vegan dining, but truly, they have some of the most delicious vegan menu items we’ve ever eaten. After years of research, here are the Rose Family picks for restaurant…
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Falling in love with Park City in the summer
We recently spent one week in Park City, Utah in the month of May. We stayed at an Airbnb (this one is perfect!), while working, cooking most of our meals, and exploring Park City activities in the evenings! For some reason, I always envisioned myself loving Park City. When we first got there, it felt…
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12 lessons the desert taught us in year one
Today marks one year (twelve months) since we moved to Nevada from Indianapolis. It was one year ago today that we saw our condo we were buying for the first time, and we ate at Violette’s Vegan (RIP) so many times that first week. It was hot when we arrived, and only getting hotter, but…
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