Ah, long weekends. Far and few between, but when they're here, they're glorious! We hope you enjoyed it! Here are some updates for your week:
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Americans create massive, massive amount of food waste each year - most of which ends up in landfills or is incinerated. This is a problem because when food ends up in a landfill, it doesn't get enough oxygen to decompose, and essentially, it just sits there rotting forever.
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Traveling with my friends is something I always look forward to, but generally not till the planning and booking is actually over with. Nothing can deter me from a friend vacation faster than an disorganized group and a large price tag. Since flights are most often the largest purchase of a trip and we’re actually admits of planning our own JUGs vacation to Seattle, we thought we’d share our tips for how to get the best flight at the best cost.
Talk Openly About Budgets
Do this at the very initial planning stages and be honest. Let each other know how much you can and are willing to spend. This will not only help keep things in control and set boundaries, but it will also help narrow down destinations if the group hasn’t already.
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You know by now that Cameron, Suzanne and I have a vested interest in our personal finances...
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TAARIK connects American consumers with beautiful, artisan scarfs from India and Ethiopia. The scarves are fairly traded and some of TAARIK's proceeds also go back to these communities to nonprofits focusing on education for girls.
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It’s mid-January, aka time to stop dragging our feet and start making progress on our 2015 goals. Cam, Meredith and myself have decided to make the year a more adventurous one by exploring new places both local and beyond. First stop on the JUGs list: Seattle! More on how we booked our trip on a budget coming later this week.
Now let’s get on to the main event, what you need to know to start your week!
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Get familiar with these new names - 46 of Boston’s Best New Stores and Services ranked by The Globe.
Um WTF Bill Cosby still has two events scheduled for next month at the Wilbur Theater. Why the heck have these not been cancelled?!
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2015 is the year to get healthy. While this is a daunting task for some, there are plenty of new and exciting products and services that are making health easy. Nutritious foods, unique exercise classes, and nontoxic cosmetics are more ubiquitous than ever before - and we love it! Here is a breakdown of our favorite diet & beauty trends to kick off this year on the right foot.
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The past two weeks have been marvelous, but now its time to go back to work. Let's get motivated - we're going to need some extra inspiration today!
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As you know, the JUGs love supporting local businesses. While doing most of my Christmas shopping online this year, Etsy was a huge resource for handmade gifts...
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Happy New Years, Gals! Lets kick off the second half of the decade dancing!
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2014 certainly flew by. We laughed, we cried, we read a lot, and met quite a few inspiring women.
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Well that was fast! The holidays have come and gone but there's still time to spread cheer. This year I'm trying to get better at snail mail, and I'm starting with showing my appreciation for all those that helped made my holiday season special.
I've seen no shortage of cute and affordable thank you cards on the interwebs, but these are my absolute top three favorites.
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Happy Monday! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas with loved ones. Are you doing anything fun for New Year's Eve? If so, tweet at us! Here are our latest updates for you:
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Today, we bring you the essential items you need to soak up your time off, which we hope you all enjoy!
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It's here it's here! Christmas is here! Cheers to a short work week and our latest links to keep you in the know.
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#Girlboss was a big thing in 2014. This empowered gal tends to be on the go and GSD. All of these items are tools every girl boss needs...
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Have you heard of the Boston-based startup, Dunwello, yet? Dunwello is a great way to do some background research and read reviews on professionals in almost any service industry. For the JUGs, it means a great way to find trusted hairstylists, manicurists, masseuses, and other health and beauty industry experts.
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