Awhile back, a friend excitedly suggested trying a weighted blanket. After hemming and hawing about it, I finally decided to try one when my sleep quality was really suffering. Here’s my weighted blanket review after using one for a few months. Based on the recommendation from a friend who thought sleeping under a weighted blank was amazing, I considered trying…
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Condo Grill Rules, Important and alternatives to consider
When I first bought my townhouse, I thought I knew what the condo grill rules were. Turned out that not only was I wrong, but the fire code also changed within the next 2 years. Let’s talk about the rules and outdoor grilling alternatives for condos! The first thing I should mention is that I’m not a fire code inspector,…
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Does Method Bathroom Cleaner work, my experiment and review
On a rainy Saturday, it was time to stop putting off cleaning my bathroom. Over the last few years I switched to using green cleaning products. I live a few blocks from the ocean and the storm drains connect to a lake outside my house that goes directly into the ocean. All this drives me to be a little more…
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Long Commute Survival Guide
One of the things you may run into when you are coastal is that you have a job that requires a long commute (i.e. the better paying jobs are not exactly local). It can be a difficult choice and sacrifice. People have thought I’m crazy at times for subjecting myself to an absurd commute until I show them a picture…
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Quick touches for coastal fall mantel decor
You’re a busy person. Trust me, I’m right there with you. This year I wanted to make sure I added a few quick touches to my fireplace to at least indicate that fall had arrived. I love glass and have collected a few glass pumpkins over the years. You have to love them, because even if they can be a…
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