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
Garage Sale Hacks to Make the Most Money
Our neighborhood garage sale is one of my favorite weekends of the year. I’m an avid garage sale shopper, but being on the selling side is a totally different experience. Of course, the main reason I like having a garage sale is to make money using garage sale hacks. But in addition to this, you … 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
The Peach Truck Review Fresh Georgia Peaches
When most people think of fresh peaches, one state comes to mind. While many states grow and produce peaches, Georgia is undoubtably the state best known for peaches. When I heard a Georgia peach delivery would be coming through our area, we quickly decided to buy some Georgia peaches. This is The Peach Truck review. … Read more