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The Best Distance Runner Gift Guide Available
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This is What I Learned While Working Retail
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Four years ago, I worked a seasonal retail job at a department store from October through mid-January. To be honest, I still miss that job from time to time. A few years ago with having a newborn, and now a toddler, my schedule is still too crazy to work a second job. But, if you […]
Easy Two Ingredient All Natural Makeup Remover
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About five years ago I began a conscious effort to reduce the use of chemicals and unnatural products in our home and in my personal daily beauty routine. The efforts were spurred in part by the adoption of our rescue dog Lulu and realizing that using chemical cleaners in the home wasn’t healthy for her […]
Proven Hacks to Help You Save More With Ebates
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Shopping on Cyber Monday is my jam. I avoid the crowds, long lines and in-person shopping drama. And, even better, I save big. I look forward to Cyber Monday even more ever since I learned how to save more with Ebates – a no gimmicks cash back website. Whether you decide to shop on Cyber Monday, or surf […]
18 Essential Foods for a Cheap Grocery List
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Sometimes grocery shopping can be a fun experience, especially if the store offers free samples. Other times it can be pure drudgery. Am I right? While sometimes I will shake up the shopping experience by going to a new store or buying a new item to try there are a handful of basics I stick […]
Pros and Cons of Adopting a Rescue Dog
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When we first started looking for a dog, I didn’t think much about the pros and cons of adopting a rescue dog. Instead I became completely enamored with the idea of having a puppy. And looking back, I’m probably not the first person to head down that path. Puppies are adorable, but they do grow […]
Running on a Treadmill with Vibram FiveFingers
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Have you ever packed your bags and arrived at the gym only to find you forgot something? I have found myself in this interesting predicament a few times. Usually it’s been a forgotten water bottle or lock for a gym locker. However, one time the item I forgot was pretty important – my shoes. On this […]
How to Make Homemade Foot Powder
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Most of the all natural recipes I have tried in the past were the result of trying were to replace items I already purchased. For homemade foot powder, this was not the case. I didn’t have any foot powder to begin with. While it’s common to use foot powder, I personally had never used any. […]