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18 tips for traveling in Ireland

Rolling green hillsides, dramatic coastlines, picturesque villages, historic cities, and cozy pubs: Ireland is a beloved tourist destination for many reasons, and it's one of my all-time favorite places. This is the advice I would give to a friend taking a trip to Ireland, including planning your itinerary, what to pack, and tips for driving, dining, and other practicalities. My biggest piece of advice? Just go there! Ireland is a truly special place.
March 17, 2023 READ MORE...
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Sponsored Post Is a CSA right for you? 5 things to consider

I love my CSA—I've been a member of Untiedt's CSA since 2011, and the 17 week CSA season is one of highlights of my summer and fall. However, CSA membership isn't a fit for everyone—here are some questions to ask yourself to decide if joining a CSA is right for you.
March 7, 2023 READ MORE...
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Workation guide: Palm Springs, CA

Late January through mid-March is my least favorite time of year at home in Minnesota—the holidays are over and the novelty of winter activities has worn off, but it's still cold and snowy. When Mike's company announced a company-wide work week in Palm Springs, California during that time period, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to get away in a relatively budget-friendly way.
February 22, 2023 READ MORE...
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Five years in: Reflections on full-time freelance life

It's a privilege to be writing my fifth(!) annual freelance update. For those of you who are new around here, my professional life has been a winding and somewhat random journey.
February 15, 2023 READ MORE...
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Best speakeasies in the Twin Cities

Hidden entrances, secret passwords, strong drinks: once an illicit way obtain alcohol during Prohibition, a century later, speakeasies have been reimagined as stylish spaces to enjoy craft cocktails. As I mentioned in my post about the best distilleries in the Twin Cities, I am very much a cocktail person, and speakeasies appeal to my love of history and penchant for the dramatic.
February 8, 2023 READ MORE...
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Recipe Venison Tenderloin with Garlicky Mushrooms

I'm far from a vegetarian—I eat anything when I'm on the clock as a food writer and I love sushi—but most of my home cooking is meatless. I was initially inspired by concerns for my health and the...
January 25, 2023 READ MORE...
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I’m Stacy Brooks, a Minneapolis- based blogger and freelance writer.  I love roasting potatoes, eating dessert, and exploring new places.  I’m already planning my next European vacation, but I can’t imagine living anywhere besides Minnesota. More about me...

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