How Clean is Your Yoga Mat? Cleaning Tips
Welcome! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe join my newsletter and receive a FREE copy of my “5 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes” ebook! Thanks for visiting!Most people don’t think twice about cleaning certain items or areas in the home. They launder clothing weekly. Washing dishes is a daily practice. However, the items … Read more
Running Cramps Prevent and Treat
When I first started running regularly I used to frequently get a painful pinch on the side part of my torso, around my mid-section, below my rib cage. These are called running cramps and are actually quite common among new runners. Even experienced runners can still have them sometimes. The pinching feeling quickly brought me … Read more
Selecting a Running Jacket Quick Tips
I have a bit of a confession. I ran for two years before I purchased a proper running jacket. More than once during that time I resorted to wearing a 10-year-old hooded windbreaker from GAP as my “running jacket.” It was time I went about selecting a running jacket. As the researcher that I am, … Read more
Surviving Taper Week 7 Practical Tips
I wrote this post when I was finishing my training cycle for my first road race post-baby. I’m re-sharing it as the post details how I taper for a longer race, my personal tips and tricks. I’ve run 40+ road races and three half-marathons. These tips will be especially helpful if you are training for … Read more
Get Rid of Rabbits in the Garden and Yard
Cottontail rabbits are frequent visitors in many yards and gardens. A few rabbits are usually welcome and even entertaining to watch but as numbers multiply they can begin to cause serious damage in to your vegetable garden and plants in your landscape. It’s important to get rid of rabbits if this happens. Dealing with rabbit … Read more
How to Golf Cheap Hacks and Tips to Save
Sometimes when people find out I enjoy golfing they are a bit puzzled considering my mostly frugal lifestyle. This is because golf is typically considered among the more expensive sports to play. In order to play golf an individual needs a decent amount of gear that isn’t exactly cheap and they need to pay a … Read more
How to Make Homemade All Purpose Cleaner
Prior to making this cleaner I was using up a “green” cleaner made by Clorox, but I knew it wasn’t as green as something I would make myself. Over the years I have transitioned to using homemade products for cleaning and beauty as much as I can. This homemade all purpose cleaner is part of … Read more
Do You Taper for a 5K? Reasons For and Against
“Do you taper for a 5K?” The answer to this question varies depending on your personal approach to training, your goals and timeline going into a 5K race. Running a 5K may seem like a short distance at only 3.1 miles, but, like any race, it takes mindful preparation to compete well. Before determining if you should taper … Read more
Garage Sale Shopping Tips for Best Deals
You have probably already seen the signs around the neighborhood – estate sale, garage sale, yard sale, rummage sale. Garage sale season begins in the spring and continues full force through summer. Today I’m sharing my favorite garage sale shopping tips. I’m passionate about smart spending and scoring a good deal, so garage sale season … Read more