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Ads: A Little Note

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So you may have noticed that there are quite a few ads on here. I think, for transparency’s sake, I should let you know that they are NOT monetized (…well, not to my benefit). In fact, they aren’t even something I’ve placed. Not sure how long this has been going on, but WordPress has decided to place ads throughout pages unless the author(s) pay to have them removed. They say the ads allow for them to keep free things free. If you’re curious, you can read more about placed ads here and pricing here.

Peace & Love, always!

Another #PlasticFreeJuly

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It is the first day of August, which means that Plastic-Free July has come to a close. I should mention that I never include medical waste when discussing low-waste, less plastic, etc. There are some cases where plastic is necessary because alternatives would be unsanitary, unhygienic, etc. A bit on medical waste is for another time. Today we’re going over Plastic-Free July up to now! There are a few things we’re waiting on, and hopefully there won’t be plastic in the packaging, or if there is, it’s minimal.

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FabFitFun Summer 2019 + $10 OFF Your First Box!

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My FabFitFun* box arrived last week. If you are interested in subscribing, you can get $10 OFF your first box in one of two ways. (1) Click here (no code required) or (2) Click here and enter code HEATWAVE at checkout.

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I have to say that, of the recent seasons, this box is probably my least favorite. Typically, I like at least 90% of what the box contains. That’s not the case this time. Even though the box is valued at $463.95, of the 10 products that were in this summer edition, I liked about half. I chose the mandala towel, resistance bands, nesting bowls, and the mystery item (it ended up being a face cleansing oil). I also added on the face masks.

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The Month After

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It has been about a month since my last update. I don’t mean for things to be so sporadic, but admittedly, I don’t write multiple posts that can be uploaded on the date/time of my choosing. Perhaps I should… Anyway, let us recap June. I continued working on my dissertation (when is that not happening?), saw a few specialists, worked on getting our channel up and running, spent some time at SeaWorld, and am planning out the rest of summer. There is quite a bit more, but that’s the gist of it.

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Guess Who’s Going to BlizzCon!

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We were lucky enough to get our BlizzCon tickets during their second round of sales. I’ll have some links below where you might be able to get them, and you won’t pay more than the original listed price + fees. This year, to commemorate 25 years of the Warcraft universe, Blizzard let ticket holders choose between two statues: Orc Grunt (Horde) or Human Footman (Alliance). Ticket prices increased, and this year there were more options to choose from. We bought the regular pass ($229 + fees per ticket) and have reserved the room. In theory we could commute, but after our experience last year, it’s better for us to stay close to the convention center. Since Blizzard teamed up with AXS, you have to have the app when registering. There were some other issues in this change, like no longer being able to have your toon’s name on the badge, but it is what it is.

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FabFitFun Spring 2019 + $10 OFF!

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It’s that time of year again.  The spring FabFitFun box is now available.  With customization options from S’well, Ouai, Korres, and more, this is going to be one fun box.  Get $10 OFF of your first box by clicking here.  You may also click here and enter code RAINBOW for the same $10 OFF of your first box.  I will have an unboxing when our box arrives. Continue reading →

Something New is Coming!

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There are several changes coming to the blog, including a new name!  After a very long, arduous journey, we have decided to go in a semi-new direction.  We will be expanding our content to include a YouTube channel that will feature low-impact alternatives, taste-testing, recipes, travel tips, and more.  Additionally, Darphynia, one of our favorite gnomes in World of Warcraft (and my main character), will open up her diary so we may get a glimpse into her life.  You can read more about her here.  Welcome to “Darphynia’s Diary”!

From Zero-Waste to Low-Waste

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This is going to be a bit of a ramble, so read on if you’re interested.  Zero-waste has become more and more popular, which is wonderful in many ways.  That being said, there is a lot of controversy over the term.  There is no way to truly be zero-waste, so we’ve decided to adopt a low-waste lifestyle.  Yes, there are some things we still buy in packaging, mostly because we like to try a variety of products,, but we are far more conscious of what we buy, how products are packaged, how the packaging can be disposed, etc.

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A No-Spend Month

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January was the month we decided to only spend what we needed, and nothing more.  While, I must admit, it felt a bit odd, it wasn’t all that hard.  With sites like Amazon that allow you to buy something at the click of a button, and get the product within a couple of days, it can be easy to buy a ton of items that you don’t really need.  The only thing I bought, aside from a glass takeaway container and metal straw, was a bike seat cover.  Those seats on the gym bikes are quite hard, so I opted to get a gel seat cover.  It makes the ride so much more comfortable!  All-in-all, everything was about $15.00.  Since I use ibotta, there was also a bit of cashback.

Happy 2019!

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It’s hard to believe we are already in a new year.  Most people make resolutions, which is great as long as you keep them– or at least attempt to accomplish them.  For example, I’d love to be a minimalist.  That being said, I will never live up to the “ideal minimalist”, as much as I’d love to have that be a resolution.  Yes, it is a subjective concept.  I often think about how nice it must be to be able to carry everything you own.  Need to leave in a hurry?  Everything is right there.  On the flip side, should your things get stolen, you have to start from scratch.  Guess there are pros and cons to most things.  So, this year, instead of creating a list of resolutions, I am making one for lifestyle changes.

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