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Cottages of Seaside

May 17, 2013
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One of the things we loved about Seaside that made us feel so immediately at home was where we stayed. Seaside is not like other commercialized beach towns. There are no skyscraper hotels or giant condominiums. An escape to Seaside will simply find a quiet cluster of cobblestone streets, pastel-colored homes, and white picket-fenced cottages. ...

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Seaside, Florida

May 15, 2013
A perfect beach weekend in Seaside, Florida

The iconic Seaside beach community in South Walton, Florida has always been a place I’ve dreamed of visiting. I was so excited to get the chance to go for the first time last weekend. I love the idea of living in a small neighborhood and walking to everything. We got a taste of that in ...

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Girls Week in California with Jenny

May 10, 2013
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As it turns out, Kevin happened to be traveling for work the week after The Big Traveling Potluck conference. And since I was already in California anyway… ;) I decided to stay and play an extra week while he was out of town too! :) If you follow me on Instagram, you saw some of ...

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My Weekend at The Big Traveling Potluck Blogging Conference

May 7, 2013
Kevin & Amanda's Recap of The Big Traveling Potluck in Southern California

A few weekends ago I attended The Big Traveling Potluck blogging conference in southern California. I really, really love attending blogging events and try to make it to as many as I reasonably can. I love catching up with my sweet blogging friends — it’s like seeing everyone I feel like I talk to everyday ...

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Asheville Waterfalls

April 24, 2013
Triple Falls in Dupont State Forest, near Asheville, NC. One of the filming locations for the Hunger Games!

Eight years ago, on our third anniversary, Kevin and I spent four days vacationing in Brevard, North Carolina. Brevard is a gorgeous, lusciously green, quiet town just outside of Asheville, located right in the heart of Dupont State Forest and Pisgah National Forest. We love hiking, woods, trails, being outdoors, picnic lunches, and especially waterfalls, ...

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Utah Things

March 26, 2013
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Maria, Abby, me, Heidi When I was in Utah I spoke on a panel about blogging at the Build Your Blog Conference. I loved having the chance to help and encourage fellow bloggers, and wish I had the opportunity to do it more. Of course I felt like a huge dork up there! :) Everyone ...

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La Bonne Vie Bakery at The Grand America

March 14, 2013
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Hello Muffin ;) Are you ready for your daily dose of sweet? ;) Never fear, I am here to help. ;) Today’s sugar rush is brought to you by the perfectly cute La Bonne Vie Bakery located in the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Maria and I had so much fun here! Loved ...

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Les Madeleines Bakery

March 11, 2013
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The next culinary adventure on our nonstop bakery tour through Salt Lake City was the gorgeous Les Madeleines bakery. How sinfully decadent does this table look?? :) Can’t believe I was sitting here just a few weeks ago, lol! I wish I could just warp back here right now. :) I loved the pure, traditional ...

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The Sweet Tooth Fairy Bakery

March 5, 2013
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Maria and I met through our blogs almost three years ago at the BlogHer Food blogging conference. We instantly hit it off (perhaps it’s our shared love of all things sweet!) and have kept in touch ever since. We talk almost every day now whether it’s about blogging, husbands, life, or cookies. :) Ever since ...

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Sweets and Treats at Deer Valley

March 1, 2013
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If you’re looking for where to eat at Deer Valley, you’ve come to the right place! :) Or if you just want to see photos of some seriously decadent desserts, you’re still in the right place. ;) Warning, this post will make you HUNGRY!! :) Of course Deer Valley known for their fabulous skiing facilities, ...

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Skiing at Deer Valley

February 27, 2013
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Photo via Josh We were so fortunate to have such beautiful ski weather at Deer Valley. We were expecting it to snow, but each day when we woke up the sky was vibrant and deep cerulean blue, the sun was deliciously toasty and warm, and the temperatures were luscious at a high of 35 degrees. ...

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The Black Diamond Lodge at Deer Valley

February 25, 2013
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We are back from gorgeous Salt Lake City! Oh my goodness, from the moment we landed I was so stunned at how breathtaking the views from this beautiful city were. We loved every minute there! For my dad’s birthday (which is also Valentine’s Day) our wonderful friends Maria and Josh helped us surprise him and ...

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What My Dad Got for Christmas

February 11, 2013
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I always agonize over what to get my parents for Christmas, but this year I was able to surprise my dad (and mom :)) with a fun gift. I had Kevin help me, since he did such an amazing and creative job surprising me a few years ago… :) Skiing is like, my dad’s favorite ...

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My Favorite (and Free!) Travel Apps

November 14, 2012
A list of the most helpful travel apps to simplify every aspect of trip-planning! Make sure you have these apps to find the best deals on flights and hotels, keep all important travel documents organized in one easy-to-access spot, discover the most popular restaurants and places to eat, and find the top must sees and dos in new cities. www.kevinandamanda.com

Pin It   Planning a trip this holiday season? I’ve put together a list of my favorite, most helpful smartphone apps to simplify every aspect of travel this busy time of year. Use these apps to find the best deals on flights and hotels, keep all important travel documents organized in one easy-to-access spot, discover ...

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Popcorn Haven Gourmet Popcorn

October 25, 2012
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A few weekends ago, Kevin and I were cruising down the interstate when we saw a billboard that stopped us in our tracks. Gourmet Popcorn! Over 250 Flavors! Well that is a no-brainer for us! :) We both looked at each other and knew we had to pull over and check it out right then ...

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Afternoon Tea and Sunset in Santa Monica

October 19, 2012
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What a dream our stay at the Montage Beverly Hills with Maria and Josh was. We felt very, very fortunate to be able to have this experience, it was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity for us! When Maria invited us to come stay for the weekend, courtesy of their friends at the Montage, ...

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Our Montage Beverly Hills Experience

October 17, 2012
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Last week Kevin and I spent a few days in California for a quick end-of-summer getaway. I have been dying to take Kevin to LA and show him all my favorite spots! And best of all, we got to meet up once again with one of our favorite friends and blogging families, Two Peas and ...

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Finding Sweets in Portland with Blogging Friends!

October 15, 2012
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The final stop on our ten-day Oregon adventure was the awesome city of Portland. We got to spend four wonderful nights here — enough time to really relax, unpack, and thoroughly enjoy the city. We also met up with two of our favorite food blogging families, Josh, Maria and baby Caleb of Two Peas and ...

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The Waves at Cape Perpetua

October 8, 2012
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Oh my gosh, you guys. I don’t know if I’ve ever been more excited to see a place than Cape Perpetua in Yachats, Oregon. When I first started researching our Oregon trip, one of the first photos I saw was at Cape Perpetua. I knew right then and there I absolutely had to see this ...

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Breakfast in Bandon

October 5, 2012
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On our way out of Bandon, we headed up the coast to arrive at what turned out to be one of my absolute favorite places we stayed in Oregon. But first we grabbed breakfast at Bandon Baking Company & Deli, and it was so delicious, I had to tell you about it! No, we did ...

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