Welcome! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe join my newsletter and receive a FREE copy of my “5 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes” ebook! Thanks for visiting!Growing up I remember my grandparents talking about the Great Depression. It was a time when everyone had to scrimp and save and get by on less. […]
Frugal Tips Your Grandparents Followed
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2018 Year Review
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As I’m writing this I’m making my second batch of (oh so addictive) Chex Mix this holiday season. We are spending the last day of the year at home as a family, nothing big planned here with having a toddler and all. We went to the gym this morning so I am ending my 2018 […]
Dry Brushing for Lymphatic Health Importance
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When I first read about brushing my skin with a dry brush, the idea was incredibly bizarre. I always heard of exfoliating the skin in the shower, when the skin is wet. But to be honest, that wasn’t working too great so I was up for the challenge. If you experience dry skin in the […]
Thrift Store Finds to Look for When Shopping
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“Why should you shop secondhand?” My answer is why not? Thrift shopping is not only fun, but it is a great way to save money and support a local cause. I’m shocked when I hear people have never enjoyed the hunt for thrift store finds. It’s really something to add to your bucket list and […]
Body Reset: Jumpstart Your Health Now
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It’s been a while since I published a diet and fitness update on this blog and I’m definitely in need of accountability right now. When I was blogging daily like a journal, I would often talk about the current trials and tribulations associated with diet and exercise. These days it’s more automatic. I just go […]
2017 Year Review
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Last year I revived my year in review post and I’m happy to present a 2017 Year Review. These posts are fun for me to look back at all that has gone on in my life and on the blog and many readers enjoy the highlight of top posts. In 2016, I wrote that I […]
Race Recap: Celebrate Westlake 5-Miler (2017)
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(This is a guest post written by my husband.) This is second consecutive year that I chose to run the Celebrate Westlake 5-Miler on Saturday, September 2 in Westlake, Ohio. I also ran the race in 2013 and in 2012. As noted before – compared to the Bay Days 5-Miler in Bay Village, Ohio – the course to […]
Race Recap: Bay Days Race (2017)
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(This is a guest post written by my husband.) This year’s Bay Days Race finally rolled around on the calendar. I ran the Bay Days 5-Miler on Tuesday, July 4 in Bay Village, Ohio. Compared to last year’s race, this one did not disappoint. Much like the year before, it was clear skies, the sun […]
Rite Aid Cleveland 8K (2017): Race Recap
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I ran the 8K portion of the Cleveland Marathon race series on Saturday, May 20 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. I ran the race as a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador. This is my Rite Aid Cleveland 8K full race recap. Rite Aid Cleveland 8K The Results Official Time: 50:53 Age Group Placing (F 30-34): 32 / 66 Placing Among […]
Surviving Taper Week 7 Practical Tips
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I’ve reach the end of my 14-week training plan and it’s now taper week. As a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador I will be running the 8K portion of the race on Saturday, May 20. Now on how to get through surviving taper week. Tapering is the process by which runners slowly reduce their mileage and […]