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Zumba Power!

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I found a great article on the Shape Magazine website for my Zumba-ers. I hate to say “I told you so!”   Love Zumba? You’re not alone! The Zumba program has helped melt the pounds and inches off 12 million Zumba-enthusiasts in … Continued

 

The beauty of real stuff

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As I’ve posted before, I am a gigantic fan of all things natural, inexpensive, and DIY. If any particular thing falls into all three categories, I swoon.   I’ve been preaching the NID (Natural, Inexpensive, DIY) gospel to some friends, … Continued

 

Today Only. Seriously.

Remember when ‘one day only’ was a silly, cheap line tossed in at the end of infomercials? Well, someone was listening with a literal ear. One day only sites have become quite popular, spawning the ever growing Groupons, Living Socials, and … Continued

 

Strangest snack addition yet.

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There’s nothing like a salty, crunchy snack fix.   Well, there’s nothing like snacks. I even like the word. Mmmm…snaaaaacks. I also really enjoy not feeling like total sludge, ergo I try to select wisely in the snack department. I’ve been … Continued

 

“Friends” to avoid…

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As the old saying goes: “Show me a man’s friends and I will show you the man.”   I love this saying. It’s always true. Always. I can safely look back at the times when I didn’t like myself or … Continued

 

After the wreckage- the ultimate diet secret.

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I also cringed reading that title? We all know how I feel about hype and diet fads. However, this time I am telling the truth.  I am posting on the ultimate secret to total wellness. Where’s my million dollars?   … Continued

 

Sometimes you just need some eye candy

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Not that kind. Geez, people. Put the fireman calendar down! (Do people really have those?!)   I have been on a hiatus from life.  It pains me to admit this for a few reasons: I am a workaholic and an … Continued

 

Drama- not the fun kind.

Before Bloom, before Room to Dance, even before Pinterest (there was life before Pinterest!?) I worked in non-profit with at-risk young adults.  It was all the things you would assume it was- rewarding, frustrating, challenging, heartbreaking.   It’s been about … Continued

 

Hodge Podge Update

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I am so bad at photographing my processes! I don’t even think about it until it’s done. I will get better starting…now.   Finished two projects today, both cheap, one quick, one took a couple of days because I can’t … Continued

 

Bloom- The Lowdown

Hello, Bloomers!   Since we’re one week away from our next Meetup- I figured we were due for a rundown of what to expect Sunday.   Our meeting theme is ‘Whole Body’. Hence it is about the…erm…whole body.   Our … Continued