Organic Lawn Fertilizer is Simple to Start
I recently worked on part of my annual organic lawn fertilizer program. The program includes four applications and I supplement the program with some additional best practices and services. Organic lawn care is important to me for the safety and health of my family, our rescue dog Lulu and our planet. One of my friends … Read more
Massage Envy Review Add Ons and Benefits
What is holding you back from scheduling regular massage appointments? Perhaps it’s your busy schedule, cost or finding a convenient location. I was recently contacted by a representative from Massage Envy to try their services and write a Massage Envy review. Through the course of my Massage Envy experience, I learned Massage Envy is a … Read more
How Accurate Are GPS Watches for Running?
My husband purchased a Garmin GPS watch, the Forerunner 205, when he first started running. Since then I have used this watch (and the later ones he purchased) mostly on long runs, or when I didn’t have the time or energy to map out a path with a specific distance before my run. How accurate … Read more
Pet Sitter Instructions for Pet Care
Determining how to take a vacation when you have a pet dog can be challenging. Unlike a cat, a dog cannot be safely left alone for even a single night. Usually when we go on a short trip we take our rescue dog Lulu to the dog kennel. And when we do this, we leave … Read more
Get Rid of Groundhogs in Garden and Yard
Many people only think of groundhogs in February when it’s Groundhog Day and they want to know if winter will continue, or spring will come early. However, for the home gardener and homeowner, groundhogs can cause extensive damage and a desire to figure out a way to get rid of groundhogs. Groundhogs are also known … Read more
Running Clothing Tips for Women
After you have been running for a few years, you are suddenly a go-to source on all things running for new runners, including running clothing tips that are also practical. Even though I’m not pounding the pavement a lot these days, I still have eight years of experience and 40+ races under my belt. When … Read more
Organic Lawn Care Reasons to Practice
When we first became homeowners, I wasn’t sure where to begin when it came to the lawn or garden. Everything was overwhelming. We knew we had to mow the lawn, so we started there. Over time we learned better mowing techniques to strengthen the grass, purchased a new mower and switched to organic lawn care. … Read more
How to Prepare for a Long Run Tips & Gear
Preparing for a long run, for me, is different than preparing for speed work or a tempo run. With any run 6 miles or more, I have to put some serious thought and consideration into preparation when you figure out how to prepare for a long run. The times I haven’t, the experience has been … Read more
How to Recover After Run Tips and Ideas
After running more than 40 road races over the years I have learned a little bit about running. I have mentioned before when talking about running that I usually put in “recovery time” after my races. How to recover after run is equally important after any run, not just a race. Today I’m sharing my … Read more