Parking Type	Terminal Location	Best For
Short-Term Parking	Terminal 1 & 2	Quick trips and short visits
Long-Term Parking	Terminal 2	Extended travel periods
Drop & Go	Both Terminals	Rapid passenger drop-off

Parking Option	Spaces	Shuttle/Walking Time	Best For
Express Red	8,000	5-minute shuttle	Quick terminal access
Holiday Blue	8,000	15-minute shuttle	Budget travelers
T2 Surface	270	5-minute walk	Short trips

Service Feature	Details
Location Coverage	Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Processing Time	Less than 5 minutes
Vehicle Security	24/7 monitored parking facility

Booking Type	Average Savings	Recommended For
Walk-up Parking	Standard Rates	Spontaneous Travel
Online Pre-booking	Up to 20% Discount	Planned Trips

Parking Location	Accessible Spaces	Proximity to Terminal
T1 Short Term Car Park B	30 spaces	Immediate terminal access
T2 Short Term Car Park	25 spaces	Direct terminal connection
Express Red Long Term	35 spaces	Free shuttle service

Hotel	Parking Type	Key Features	Shuttle Service
Crowne Plaza	Multi-story	Secure, covered parking	Direct terminal shuttle
Metro Hotel	Underground	Climate-controlled parking	Complimentary airport transfer
Clayton Hotel	Underground	24/7 monitored parking	Frequent shuttle service

Transportation Method	Average Cost	Travel Time
Dublin Bus	€7-€10	45-60 minutes
Airlink Express	€7-€12	30-40 minutes
Taxi	€25-€40	25-35 minutes

Thankfulness Lately

May 12, 2015 /

Lately I’ve been thankful for…

Two jobs | Each using different aspects of my gifts | Children and administrative work
Both are incredibly fulfilling.

Fresh mango in bed with onlooking pups | and the constant reminder of our 3 promises

35% of the year complete and 35% of the bible read | This has been such a good, life-giving challenge.

Weekends full of adventure | and being open to spontaneity.

Afternoons with this sister | She makes my heart sing

Pizza from outdoor pizza ovens | and for the 80/20 rule when it comes to healthy eating

Missions BBQ Mission team BBQs | Rained out bonfires | and students willing to serve wherever the Lord takes us this summer
_C1C4404 _I5P3527 And for these mothers in my life | The one that raised me and the one that raised my husband | You both have set forth a great example for me when my role changes to mom someday. So so grateful for both of you.

Here’s to thankfulness and the peace that accompanies it.

Happy Day!

{Five} Things on the 30 Days

May 8, 2015 /

Friday is here! Mike and I both have the day off work and I’m so looking forward to some quality time with him before this evening when we host our mission trip team for dinner.

This whole being busy with a new job thing is great and hard all at once. I am learning so much and my brain really needs this day to just relax. We’re also planning on having a fire tonight (weather pending) which is one of my favorite things – mostly because it involves s’mores which is number one on my list of desserts. It’s gonna be good.

Anyways… This week my five things will be a little different. I’ve mentioned in my monthly goals posts (April & May) a 30 day reset. Today I am going to recap 5 things that we’ve learned and things that have changed since we dramatically changed our diets on April 1st.

1. Terms of the diet

We went Paleo (mostly). The guidelines came from Chris Kresser’s book The Paleo Cure. We could eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and meats. We were avoiding all dairy (even butter), all grains, and all processed sugars. So essentially we were eating ONLY fresh food and nothing that came out of a box. There were also strict guidelines on which oils we could cook with. We cooked with coconut oil, pork lard, and extra virgin olive oil. Period. It made eating out essentially impossible and it really challenged us in the kitchen.

2. Bone Broth

Have you heard of bone broth? I had heard of it – but knew nothing about it. And we started making our own bone broth during the 30 days! Bone broth is great for gut and digestion, muscle repair and growth, joint pain, boosting the immune system, healthy skin and hair, and so much more. We’ve made a couple batches so far and I think we will continue. Mike has been drinking a cup or more of bone broth a day to help with his joint pain and gut health. So far so good. Our freezer is filled with bones from previous meals to make our next batch of broth. Using our own bones saves us money, but we’ve also bought pork bones at Whole Foods just to try it out.

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3. Trips to the Grocery Store

Trips to the store tripled or quadrupled. Before the 30 days I would attempt and fail to meal plan and go to the store once every week (maybe) and then occasional bonus trips for things we forgot or decided we needed last minute. We did a lot of eating out though which forced our fresh foods to go bad. The 30 days forced us to be at the store almost every other day. I don’t love grocery shopping so this definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. We also really took advantage of the new Whole Foods in Wichita. Yes, it’s a little more pricey but worth it for the quality. Mike actually did a lot of the shopping too which was awesome.

More trips to the grocery store meant spending more money, but we’ve decided that spending more money on a healthy lifestyle is absolutely worth it. We’ve made cuts in other areas of our budget to make it work for now.

4. Our Favorite Meals

I’m not a cook. Mike is not a cook. We are both learning… slowly. But we’ve tried a few new things this last month. Most of our meals consist of some sort of cooked meat and a veggie or fruit on the side. It’s typically pretty boring but we’ve learned how to make it delicious.

We have mastered sweet potato fries and we make them at least twice a week. We’ve also mastered the chicken wing and chicken quarter. Oh and ribs – we love ribs.

Popcorn made with coconut oil and seasoned with spices is one of our favorite snacks. So good. We’ve added grass-fed butter into our diet since the 30 days ended and mixed that with organic honey last week. I could eat that every single day.

I guess we don’t have any specific meals that are our favorites. We do a lot of mixing a matching. Last night we had chicken quarters with sweet potato fries with honey butter popcorn for dessert. Mike made all of it and it was so good.

5. The Results

For the most part we are feeling really good. The focus of this “diet” was more for internal health. Neither of us really wanted to lose weight or make any dramatic changes to our bodies (even though we’ve both seen healthy progress). This was about gut health and digestion. I’m not going to get into the nitty gritty of our results, but we’ve seen results and we feel good.

So we’re still going. This has definitely been a lifestyle change for us. It wasn’t just a temporary diet as much as I’d like for it to be – it’s a lifestyle and we’re sticking to it as best as we can.

Any questions? Comment below!

Happy Day!

May Goals

May 6, 2015 /

How is it already May 6th?? We’re already a week into May??

I feel like I always start these posts with shocked questions and wide eyes. Probably because time is flying right now and it’s already almost summer…

Let’s throw it back to April…

Savings Challenge: Yes. We did this. Not well. But we did save a chunk of money and I’m happy about it.

SG Calligraphy class: I took the class. It was wonderful. Haven’t really picked up my nibs since, but also life has happened since and now I’m just trying to adjust.

30 Day Reset: I should really do an entire post on this. Mike and I completely changed our eating habits. We spent a LOT of money on groceries and went to the store 3x more than usual, but we have completely transformed our health. So much good came out of this.

Laundry Room: I haven’t touched the laundry room (besides actually doing laundry) since I wrote my laundry room post… So… didn’t complete this one. Oh well.

Clean out garage: In typical Spring Cleaning fashion I want to really clean out the garage (spoiler: did it last weekend – this is what happens when I wait a week into the month to post my goals)

Guest room: My brother in-law is moving in with us again this summer! He is taking over the basement bedroom and I want to make that space more functional.

Move files down: My filing cabinet is full in the office. The files have a year + of records in them and they’re stuffed. We have more filing cabinets in the basement that are empty but I need to transfer/organize/restructure my filing system.

Keeping it very simple this month with the new “normal” and owning it.

Are you making monthly goals? I have gotten so much more done this year by making these simple goals. They give me something to work towards instead of working towards all sorts of different things until nothing gets done. Monthly goals – for the win.

Happy day!

Parking At Dublin Airport

Key Takeaways

Overview of Dublin Airport Parking Facilities

Terminal 1 Parking Options

Short Term Block A: Convenient Proximity

Short Term Block C: Spacious Parking Solution

T1 Drop & Go Service: Streamlined Airport Experience

Terminal 2 Car Park Solutions

Long-Term Parking at Dublin Airport

Express Red Long Term

Holiday Blue Long Term

T2 Surface Long Term

Drop & Go Premium Services

Short-Term Parking Rates and Fees

Hourly and Daily Rate Structure

Pre-booking Advantages

Accessibility and Reduced Mobility Parking

Online Booking and Reservation System

Discount Codes and Special Offers

Advance Booking Benefits

Park and Ride Services Near Dublin Airport

Security Features and Safety Measures

Advanced CCTV Surveillance

Round-the-Clock Staff Assistance

Hotel Parking Options

Shuttle Services and Terminal Connections

Alternative Transportation Options

Conclusion

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