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You Don’t Have To Quit Your Job and Start Your Own Business To Follow Your Passion… Advice From A Former Freelancer

Chances are if you’ve been outside of a cave with reliable internet access for the past two years, you’ve picked up on the general “lifestyle design” buzz that has been telling us to quit your job,...

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How I Make A House A Home.

I’ve been in the new condo for about a month now and it’s finally starting to feel like home. I’ve come to notice that there are a few things that make a house feel like a home and not just a place...

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How To Make Healthy Habits Stick…Tips From A Former Couch Potato To #BeAmazing

I’ve been notoriously unhealthy and even more notoriously demotivated around fitness all my life. When I was 18 I pretty much though Frappuchinos were a basic food group and I the most exercise I...

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Some Runners Will Never Be Fast- Words of Encouragement From A Slow Runner.

I’ve been running for a year now and I really haven’t gotten much faster than when I started. On a good day, I’ll run a 11 minute mile. On a really good day, I’ll run a 10:30 mile. Most of the time...

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A Creepy Letter I Wrote To Myself Over A Year Ago and The Power of Attraction

Many people roll their eyes when they hear someone citing the “power of attraction,” or the importance of a positive mental attitude- ever since the commercialization of The Secret and the...

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Frugal Fashion: What Should You Wear To A Wedding?

Deciding what you should wear to a wedding can be a daunting task indeed! Luckily though, there are ways to plan ahead and decode the formality of an event to make sure you’re dressed appropriate...

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How To Allergy Proof Your Home For Pet Owners

Many of us love having pets, even if our allergies don’t agree with us. If you want to allergy proof your home and are a pet owner, I have some tips that have helped me manage my sneezes for a few...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Nike Women’s Half D.C. Race Recap …and a Tiffany Obsession Amplified

Greeting from Washington, D.C.! Race recaps aren’t the funnest posts for my non-running readers, but I will say- though, if you want to learn of my Tiffany crazed excursions, this is a good way to...

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RunDisney News: New Races Added to the Princess Half Marathon and Special Coast to Coast Medal Revealed for 2014!

Omg, Omg, Omg. RunDisney nerds out there, take a look at this… Women-focused event to offer 10K, new challenge and specialedition medals fit for a Princess; Special Princess and Tinker Bell half...

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Buy A Blog Ad. Grow Your Traffic. Help A Pug.

Win + Win + Win= Win. All May ads are going to help pugs in need. I know there are a lot of worthwhile charities out there, but LOOK AT THIS FACE. Max, my new foster pug, is just one pug of many...

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Adventures In Thrifting: I Spent $114 and Scored Over $455 In Stuff!

I am very excited to share my latest adventures in thrifting- last week, I scored some seriously great furniture for under $20. This week, I seriously must have the power of attraction when it...

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The Best Motherly Advice I’ve Ever Received …and a Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a Sephora Gift Card Giveaway paired with some sage advice from the many mothers in my life! I’ve been very fortunate...

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Running Saucony Kinvara 4 Review #kickassimus

I’ve been a runner for nearly a year now and I’ve tried an array of shoes- especially since after being fitted last year, my fickle limbs couldn’t decide what kind of shoe would do them justice- I...

Apr 19, 2013 Like

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Meet Max- Just One Pug Whose Life Has Benefited From Pug Rescue and Needs Your Help This Month!

Max is here! (see original post here) A new foster pug has entered our home, and we couldn’t feel more grateful. Last Saturday, we picked up Max from a friendly Pug Rescue volunteer who had...

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I Need Your Thrift Store Furniture Upcycling Ideas!

Hello All! I’m officially in “nest” mode. I’m really excited that on Frugal Beautiful I’ll be featuring more thrifty domestic ideas since I finally have the space in my new condo to get crafty and...

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Few Words, Many Thoughts, Mostly Prayers. Reflections on the Boston Marathon

As a blogger, it’s always hard to know how to respond to a horrible event that has impacted so many lives. Some bloggers choose to have a day of silence, others respond with reflections and...

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Running Pain Update, I Shamrock Shuffled & An iFitness Review

So, last week- I put a very urgent question out to my readers about my running pain. I had been suffering from runner’s knee seemingly out of nowhere since January. The pain would come and go and I...

Apr 12, 2013 Like

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Operation: Pug Rescue! We’re Raising $500 To Save Max The Pug (and hopefully more!)

I just got a call that I’ve been waiting for- the fabulous folks at the Northern Illinois Pug Rescue have a pug that’s just been relinquished by his owner who will need a new home and some TLC. His...

Apr 10, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Saucony Virratta Review (Manly Version)

Seriously, as much as I love reviewing new shoes- especially running shoes, I get even more of a kick working with the beau to review a pair of running shoes on my blog. He was the one who got me...

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Frugal Living: How Much Should You Spend On A Wedding Gift?

When you’re living on a budget, getting invited to a wedding can seem like a stressful blessing. Many times, when we are invited to be a guest at a wedding, we are also expected to come up with the...

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Urgent Running Question… Is It The Shoes Or Am I Just Falling Apart?

I guess this blog post should be called #fitproblems. I was going to post this question on Twitter, but I think it’s a wee bit too long for 140 characters and I have two races this weekend while...

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Reader Feedback Time… Take The Frugal Beautiful 2013 Survey & Win A Prize!

Frugal Beautiful turned 2 this January, and it’s time to seriously revamp my offerings to bring you better, more relevant posts that will help you live a more frugal and beautiful life! I need you,...

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Pugs, Easter & Pictures From The New Nest

Hope y’all had a Happy Easter! Bunny-Domo made his delivery to the casa, and made quite a mess hiding eggs around the house. We had a quiet Easter at home after days of driving across country and a...

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All Is Well In Chicago- But I Forgot To Pack My Blog Muse and I’m Nesting

If y’all have caught on- I just moved back from California to Chicago and am now setting into my beautiful new nest on the west side of Chicago. Pug and me are fine, happy and thriving- we’re...

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Update From The Road… Hello From The Midwest!

It’s been amazing but busy few days moving back to Chicago. Last week, I enjoyed the last few days of California sunshine at Disneyland and ran the Hot Chocolate 5k in San Diego. Getting up at 4am,...

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Beauty Review: Mary Kay Zen In Bloom

I’ve been a Mary Kay user for years- I have been a fan of their Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover and their skin care, but seriously, their packaging and gift with purchases always captures my eye! I...

Mar 21, 2013 Like

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Decluttering 101: Stress Free Decluttering Tips To Help You Take Back Your Space

Decluttering is usually one of the most emotional portions of redecorating, moving or simply reappropriating a room in your house. Any time you’re ready to change your space, it can be totally...

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The Tasting Box by Gourmet Spotting Review & Giveaway

The Tasting Box – Monthly Gourmet Food Subscription Box Cost: $29.99 per box +$7.95 shipping What You Get With The Tasting Box: 4-6 hand selected gourmet delights. Is The Tasting Box Worth It? It’s...

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Don’t Panic! Google Reader Is Shutting Down, Subscribe Using BlogLovin’!

I read a LOT of blogs, and right now, about half of them are in Google Reader, the rest in BlogLovin’- if you’re a Google Reader user, don’t be sad- BlogLovin’ will import all of your favorite...

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You Don’t Have To Quit Your Job and Start Your Own Business To Follow Your Passion… Advice From A Former Freelancer

How I Make A House A Home.

How To Make Healthy Habits Stick…Tips From A Former Couch Potato To #BeAmazing

Some Runners Will Never Be Fast- Words of Encouragement From A Slow Runner.

A Creepy Letter I Wrote To Myself Over A Year Ago and The Power of Attraction

Frugal Fashion: What Should You Wear To A Wedding?

How To Allergy Proof Your Home For Pet Owners

The Nike Women’s Half D.C. Race Recap …and a Tiffany Obsession Amplified

RunDisney News: New Races Added to the Princess Half Marathon and Special Coast to Coast Medal Revealed for 2014!

Buy A Blog Ad. Grow Your Traffic. Help A Pug.

Adventures In Thrifting: I Spent $114 and Scored Over $455 In Stuff!

The Best Motherly Advice I’ve Ever Received …and a Sephora Gift Card Giveaway!

Running Saucony Kinvara 4 Review #kickassimus

Meet Max- Just One Pug Whose Life Has Benefited From Pug Rescue and Needs Your Help This Month!

I Need Your Thrift Store Furniture Upcycling Ideas!

Few Words, Many Thoughts, Mostly Prayers. Reflections on the Boston Marathon

Running Pain Update, I Shamrock Shuffled & An iFitness Review

Operation: Pug Rescue! We’re Raising $500 To Save Max The Pug (and hopefully more!)

Saucony Virratta Review (Manly Version)

Frugal Living: How Much Should You Spend On A Wedding Gift?

Urgent Running Question… Is It The Shoes Or Am I Just Falling Apart?

Reader Feedback Time… Take The Frugal Beautiful 2013 Survey & Win A Prize!

Pugs, Easter & Pictures From The New Nest

All Is Well In Chicago- But I Forgot To Pack My Blog Muse and I’m Nesting

Update From The Road… Hello From The Midwest!

Beauty Review: Mary Kay Zen In Bloom

Decluttering 101: Stress Free Decluttering Tips To Help You Take Back Your Space

The Tasting Box by Gourmet Spotting Review & Giveaway

Don’t Panic! Google Reader Is Shutting Down, Subscribe Using BlogLovin’!

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