Can You Get Sick From Your Pet Dog or Cat?
Even though we often call them man’s best friend, have you wondered before if you can get sick from your pet? I wondered this in the past with our dog Lulu so I decided to do some research into the topic as it pertains to pets including both cats and dogs. There are many pet … Read more
Dry Brushing for Lymphatic Health Importance
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 … Read more
Black Friday Cyber Monday Deals 2024
I’ve always wanted to do a Black Friday Cyber Monday gift guide but typically get a little overwhelmed by all the deals. This year I figured it was no better time than now to offer a guide to my readers. Many sales this year are extended due to a massive influx of online shopping. Today … Read more
Setting SMART Goals for Success in the New Year
For many years, I wasn’t much of a goal setter or a New Years Resolution type person. It seemed, at the time, that most people who set those intentions would break them fairly soon, so I figured why bother? That changed a few years ago after I heard about setting SMART goals. Setting SMART goals … Read more
Price of Zen Save Money on Yoga Classes
When I moved from Fort Wayne, Indiana to Cleveland, Ohio in 2011 I was a little shocked by the price of zen. While both cities are in the Midwest, where I was living in Indiana had a particularly low cost of living. In retrospect, I was a little spoiled, only paying about $7 per class, … Read more
Small Town Races Running 5K Race
It’s coming up on a year now since I ran my last race. While I’m still not ready to jump back into heavy training, or to run a half-marathon again, I recently got the itch to run again. To be frank, I haven’t run in weeks (months?). The spring-like weather this week is truly pushing … Read more
Ordering Roses Online Bulk, Rose Bush
In the past I posted about all these plant and seed catalogs I had gathered. In January I often order seeds, and one year in February I ordered rose bushes and some fruit trees. Did you know you can order fruit trees online? What about ordering roses? There is still time right now for ordering … Read more
Dog Friendly Races to Run With Your Dog
Are you a runner? Do you race? Do you already run with your dog at home? Maybe it’s time to consider running one of the many dog friendly races out there. A few years ago I ran a 5K race with my rescue dog Lulu. It was a really fun experience and I’m so glad … Read more
Racing Budget Use it Help Save Money
Has anyone ever told you running is a low-cost sport? I agree and disagree with this statement. Running starts as a frugal sport but most runners eventually find themselves wanting a challenge. This challenge often takes the form of running their first 5K race and figuring out a racing budget. I was there myself, back … Read more