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Lettuce Grow: When You Want a Garden But Don’t Have The Space

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It’s interesting to see the things that have become popular with the pandemic. Honestly, some of them were starting to get popular even before that pandemic. I think the pandemic just gave these things a boost.

One thing I read about was an increased number of people starting to raise chicken in their backyard. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about it myself. My sister has chickens, one of my coworkers does, and a neighbor few of my neighbors have them.

Another thing that more people are getting interested in is home vegetable gardens. My husband and I have had a vegetable garden for the past 3 years. Its a ton of work to prepare the ground, weed, make animal deterrents, etc.

Some people would like to have a garden but just don’t have the space. That’s where solutions like Lettuce Grow come into place.

Lettuce Grow has The Farmstand that allows you to grow anywherere from 12 – 36 plants in a compact space. Plants can be grown outdoors or indoors by adding their “glow ring” for light. Looks great on a patio, in your kitchen, or on your porch.

The price is a bit of an investment up front but when you think about how much you spend on produce in a year, you could actually save money over time. Especially if you start plants from seeds!

Wanna check it out? Just click the Lettuce Grow banner below:

Do you have one? I’d love to know what you grow in yours!

2021 Will Be The Year I Say Yes For Myself

I’m a 40 something mom of 4. My kids are 18, 17, 11, and 7. There is, of course, a level of sadness that my kids are growing up. But it’s not all that bad. My oldest two are driving now and they have their own vehicles. There were times where I didn’t know how I was going to be 3 places at once because my 3 boys all had different practices in different places at different times.

My daughter has become a little more independent over the last year. She can get her own snacks and drinks. There’s no more bathroom assistance.

All this made me realize that I have a little more time on my hands than I used to. I realized there was a time when I’d get my nails done or my brows waxed or enjoy a trip out by myself. I realized I could do some of that stuff now. My husband and I can have date nights because my older boys are happy to babysit if they don’t have plans and we wave a $20 bill in front of them lol.

Pampering Myself

Of course, the pandemic limits some of this stuff. One thing I’ve thought about doing for me for a while is laser hair removal. In short, I’m just tired of shaving but it has to be done. I wouldn’t be able to stand it if I didn’t. I emailed a local place to see about it but the cost was more than I had hoped and the amount of appointments I would need…well..I wasn’t willing to give up that much free time.

I started researching those at-home laser hair removal devices. After reading, what seemed like, 100s of reviews on tens of products and watching youtube videos I finally settled on one. I ordered it and just got the shipping notification today. If you want me to do a review post and/or review video let me know. I’ll be doing a review and progress reports of the Silk’n eHPL home hair removal device. You can see my unboxing video on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuvSavingMoney/videos/252512872928035

I’ve also wanted to get my nails done for a while. My MIL got me a certificate to get a manicure last Christmas. The hospital I work at doesn’t allow fake nail tips, press-ons, etc of any type of hygienic reasons so I just got a regular manicure but it didn’t last any longer than when I do it. I’ve tried the nail shields/wraps but I struggle with applying them. Then when I go through the hassle they’re usually off in a week or two anyway . Then I learned about the nail dip kits. These have been growing in popularity since nail salons are shut down periodically with the pandemic. So I just ordered one of those too. Oddly, I’m more nervous about attempting that than the laser hair removal device lol.

Fitness For My Physical And Mental Well Being

I also joined another Darihana Nova fitness challenge that starts January 4 and ends on Valentine’s day. You guys, I’ve done two of her challenges before and they are no joke. While I only lost about 5 lbs with each challenge before, I lost inches and 2 pants sizes in the process. That was more than any other fitness venture I had done for myself before.

Her challenges are super motivating. They each have their own facebook group with supportive people. It’s a 6 day a week program but you can do it whatever times works for you .I’m a night owl so I usually do mine in the evenings. It also doesn’t hurt that they have nice prizes for the top 5 that finish the challenge. (This is only for the live challenges not the ones that aren’t live) She also doesn’t go by strictly weight loss she makes the decision off of body composition and visual changes too.

The first challenge I did she had a video before the program started that explained how to calculate macros. It was the first time I actually understood macros and knew what I should eat. It wasn’t just someone handing you a menu or saying “here eat this”. It was so helpful.

Darihana Nova fitness also has some awesome cotton long bands and booty bands. I have a few of her bands and they are superior to other brands I own. Also if you use code: LuvSavingMoney you can save 10% off fitness accessories or programs. Including the Bodyodyody Challenge that I’m doing that goes live on Jan 4!

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I usually post on my instagram page about once a week with my workouts. I’m considering doing a review of the Darihana Nova Bodyodyody Challenge and some progress posts too. Let me know if you want me to do that. I believe I still have a few pics up on my instagram from the Be Your Own Body Goals Challenge (BYOBG)

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Walmart Black Friday Ad Nov 11 – 15, 2020

Ok so here is the 2nd Walmart Black Friday Ad. Again, you can see it doesn’t actually encompass the real Black Friday so I can only guess or assume there will be, yet another, Walmart Black Friday ad for the actual Black Friday week.

Walmart Black Friday Ad 2

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Amazon Holiday Toy Catalog

We received the Amazon Holiday Toy Catalog in the mail about 2 weeks ago. I saw a few of my facebook friends saying they wanted it but never received it.

My kids went through and write down some things they wanted for on their Christmas wish list. I remember doing the same thing with the Sears catalog or the Toys R Us holiday catalog. (I know I’m old).

If you didn’t received the Amazon Holiday Toy Catalog I have a digital copy for you here:

My kids were able to find a lot of things they like. My nieces did the same thing. Do you see anything on your child/grandchild/niece/nephews wish list?

Free Hand Sanitizer After Cash Back

Everyone wants a supply of hand sanitizer right now right? I know I’ve bought a couple extra bottles to keep on hand. I even bought the little holder that strap onto gym bags, backpacks, etc for the travel hand sanitizer for my kids.

Who knows how long we’ll be able to get hand sanitizer for. Grab it while you can! Especially if it’s free!

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