How to Make Homemade Face Scrub
For years I used a homemade face scrub made from baking soda. For a few years I fell off the wagon and stopped using it, in part because I was a little self-conscious over the ingredients when everyone was using a purchased commercial face scrub. But then I realized the baking soda based face scrub … Read more
Weak Butt Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
When I first started running I was diagnosed with something that is becoming more and more common. It’s common among runners and other athletes but it’s also common among people who work in offices and sit most of the day. It’s becoming more and more common – weak butt or what is also known as … Read more
Master Gardener Certification Start to Finish
A few years ago I decided to tackle an item on my personal bucket list – Master Gardener Certification. I’ve now been a Master Gardener for five years. A big part of our role is to educate the community and citizens on gardening best practice and also how to become a Master Gardener. Today I’m … Read more
Spending Money? Stop Now, Learn How
There are many reasons why people try to stop spending money. It could be that you are saving up for a vacation or a house repair. Maybe you are adding to your savings cushion so that you can start your own business someday. Or, maybe you want to reduce your spending so that you can … 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
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
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 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