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other blog: the everyday minimalist
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location: canada/usa
works: business consultant
net worth: ~$155,000 as of Dec 2011
eats: sashimi, tartiflette, pho
drinks: earl grey cream tea
gadgets: macbook pro 17", ipod touch (pda)
beauty: fb's list of toiletries/makeup
wants: roland rd700-gx piano
reads: ayn rand, tom stanley, sophie kinsella
watches: bones, mentalist, castle, top chef
wears: wrap dresses & necklaces
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
hates: wearing shorts & being late for anything
Health Archive
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How I cleared up my acne
Posted on April 7, 2010 | 15 CommentsEating & Drinking I think the #1 thing that helped clear up my skin and keep it amazingly clear in Portugal was the clean, pure, unfiltered, direct-from-the-mountain water. The second, was eating natural grown-in-the-backyard fruits and veggies. And during that time, I actually ate MORE... -
How fat gets stored in your body and the history of eating grains
Posted on February 6, 2010 | 3 CommentsThis is a great informative video on how fat gets stored in your body and why some people may be fatter than others. However, this is not an excuse to blame your body, slack off and have bad eating habits. Nor is it an excuse... -
Getting people to take the stairs
Posted on October 8, 2009 | 6 Comments… has never been so much damn fun. Via Geekologie. -
I am loving this doctor!
Posted on June 30, 2009 | No CommentsI know my posts about my finances (personal finances) have been a bit crappy this month due to the 2-hour limit on the internet each day. So here’s something to make you laugh. A lot sexier than my budget, that’s for sure I AM LOVING... -
General Health & Beauty Myths
Posted on June 18, 2009 | 2 CommentsPetroleum Jelly (Vaseline) clogs pores and does not moisturize False. It does not clog pores, and I use it as an eye cream every night. It has made my under eyes and sides of my eyes super soft. It IS a derivation of a petrochemical,... -
Best Foods to Eat (Comprehensive list)
Posted on June 12, 2009 | No CommentsI always see these lists of “Top 10 foods to eat!“, or “Five Cancer fighting powerhouses we’re missing!“, etc etc. And I can never find a comprehensive list of: This is what you should be trying to eat more of, FB. So I thought I’d... -
Prevent blisters .. and all the possible ways to save your poor feet
Posted on May 7, 2009 | No CommentsWearing old heels for a long time, new heels to be broken in or just having to wear shoes in general usually leads to an inevitable blister. Either on the back your heel, your toes, or on the ball of your foot. Here are some... -
Water and its benefits
Posted on September 22, 2008 | 19 CommentsI’ve always been a big fan of water. It’s calorie free, refreshing, sweet at times, and it does the job of quenching my thirst fantastically better than soda pop or juice (in my opinion). I’ve noticed that with chocolate milk for example, I could drink... -
Tricking yourself into drinking water
Posted on September 26, 2007 | 7 CommentsI may be the only one.. but, who else tricks themselves into drinking water (and subsituting water) for other drinks like sugary soda pop, coffee or hot chocolate? I used to drink a LOT of hot chocolate. And I’m also a Starbucks Chai Latte lover.... -
Product Review: Braun Vitality Electric Toothbrush
Posted on July 17, 2007 | 5 CommentsNo, I’m not lazy.. But I did do some research and it’s been proven that electric toothbrushes take plaque off your teeth more effectively than by regularly brushing. This is due to a number of factors: - People forget to brush - People can’t brush...