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Products That Work for Us
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Products That Work for Us

Introducing a new blog series, product reviews! It requires a little work in order to have a great time out and about. And we are starting with some honesty about something all women (and their spouses) can relate to as we get older... Menopause! Hopefully our experiences with products can help you too!

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The Mill of Milton 5th Anniversary Party
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The Mill of Milton 5th Anniversary Party

We got to celebrate The Mill’s 5th anniversary with delicious ribs, fantastic live music by Kurt Lindsay and Kristen Marlo, and merch giveaway raffles!

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Open Mic at Lake City Pub
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Open Mic at Lake City Pub

Lake City Pub’s Wednesday evenings are open mic nights hosted by the one and only Lew Schmngy! It’s great to see new performers and local favorites alike get up and take the stage for some fun and laid-back music.

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First Adventure at the Twisted Fork
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First Adventure at the Twisted Fork

We had an adventure at a new location, The Twisted Fork Saloon in Point Ruston. Billy Stoops and Leanne Trevalyan played a fantastic set, keeping us entertained with music and comedy alike!

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Dancing at Lake Chelan
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Dancing at Lake Chelan

During our vacation to Lake Chelan, we found several opportunities for dancing! Whether it be a local park, a tasting room, or the porch of our Air BnB, whenever we have a chance to dance, we take it!

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Kurt Lindsay at Lake City Pub
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Kurt Lindsay at Lake City Pub

Saturdays are for Lake City Pub! Tonight, we got to hear the amazing Kurt Lindsay, a rare combination of fantastic stage personality and mesmerizing musical ability!

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Back Again: Singer Songwriter Wednesdays
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Back Again: Singer Songwriter Wednesdays

We are back at The Mill for the monthly singer-songwriter night! We had a blast with some local PNW musicians and of course our favorite friends and staff.

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Highlights of our Lake Chelan Vacation
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Highlights of our Lake Chelan Vacation

All of our favorite things from our Lake Chelan vacation! We wanted to share our highlights and favorite moments as a family enjoying our vacation in Manson, WA.

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Tasting Our Way Around Lake Chelan
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Tasting Our Way Around Lake Chelan

When in wine country, you taste wines! Which is exactly what we did around the shores of Lake Chelan. We enjoyed amazing wines and tasting rooms alike.

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Chelan Bound
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Chelan Bound

On our way to Chelan Lake for a family vacation! Enjoy the ride with us and settling in on night one.

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Sunbanks Day 2: Dancing in the Rain
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Sunbanks Day 2: Dancing in the Rain

Day 2 of the Sunbanks Music Festival! We had a little bit (well, a lot) of rain and a brief pause to the music… But we just brought the party back with us to the house!

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Lew Schmngy at Lake City Pub
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Lew Schmngy at Lake City Pub

We spent a late Saturday evening enjoying Lew Schmngy at Lake City Pub, one of our favorite places to be!

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Octopus Ballet and East Coast Swing
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Octopus Ballet and East Coast Swing

This evening we enjoyed hearing Octopus Ballet perform for the first time and chatted with another couple who has recently taken up dance lessons!

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Terra Blanca Tasting
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Terra Blanca Tasting

The Wine Spot held a tasting for one of our favorite wineries, Terra Blanca, in the Red Mountain region of Eastern, WA. We enjoyed 4 wines, two reds and one white, and the winery dogs that kept us company!

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Dancing at the Irish Pub
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Dancing at the Irish Pub

Tonight we listened to Billy Stoops and Leanne Trevalyan play at TK’s Irish Pub in Puyallup. It was a great time with those who could be in person and even those back home!

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Even on a Wednesday
Alexandria Swanson Alexandria Swanson

Even on a Wednesday

Dancing is for everyday of the week! We enjoyed Billy Stoops and Leanne Trevalyan at The Mill's Open Range Singer-Songwriter event, as well as the company of old and new friends.

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