Your activewear gets dirtier than almost anything else in your closet, and as a result, gets washed pretty much constantly. But sometimes, it can be hard to shake that nagging feeling that, after a while, your workout clothes aren't really getting clean. Plus, if you're spending a good chunk of change on your workout clothes, you want to be sure you're taking good care of it so it can last as ...
Guides & Tips
How to Get Started on the Trail: Tips for Beginner Hikers
The weather is warming up and it's the perfect time to get out into the sunshine! Hiking is a great way to switch up your fitness routine. Getting outside and soaking up the sun is one of my favorite ways of escaping the "real world" for a little while--it's not only good for your physical health, it's good for your mental wellbeing, too. One of the easiest and least scary ways to get your feet ...
Spending Freeze Wrap-Up: How I Did
It's officially March, which means my month-long, self-imposed spending freeze has now lifted. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, catch up in this post.) So, how did the ban go? Did I break ban? The only time I broke ban was because we had family visiting. It was one of our guest's birthdays, so I went and bought fresh flowers (and made cupcakes!). I don't really consider this breaking ...
5 Ways to Curb Your Shopping Habit
Lately, I've been talking a lot about the other side of the activewear habit: practicing buying and having a reasonable amount of stuff, instead of getting carried away. Although the latest and greatest fitness gear is great fun, moderation and balance are still crucial. I already spent some time talking about how to trim down your existing collection, but another facet of that is that you might ...
Wrapping Up The Closet Clean-Out Project
The Closet Clean-Out Project is finally complete! In this series, I went over ideas on how to clean your closet's clutter, then took you through each step of the process of getting those things listed, sold, and out of your house. I got this idea from hearing readers say in the comments how their activewear wardrobes were getting a little out of hand. I absolutely love the process of editing ...
Closet Clean-Out: How to List Your Activewear on eBay, Poshmark, and Tradesy
After spending some time gathering and preparing stuff you want to sell, today is the day! The good news is that selling your clothes online has literally never been easier. Numerous companies have taken it upon themselves to ease the pain of peer-to-peer selling for both buyers and sellers, creating simple ways to get your goods out the door and get money back in your pocket. When it comes to ...