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
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 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
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
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
10-Miler Training Plan for Running a Race
10 Mile races are very popular in the fall. Many runners will begin training for this distance in late summer. This is perfect timing because it is just before the holidays when a lot of people want to get in better shape. Today I am sharing a 10-Miler training plan for runners. It’s also in … Read more
Save Money and Use Credit Responsibly
Credit cards frequently get a bad rap. Their use is often associated with out of control spending, lost money on late fees and interest and with credit score destruction. While I agree all of the above can happen with credit card use, I also believe it is possible to use credit responsibly. Today I want … Read more