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Theo and the Trees is the Best Kept Secret on Spotify.

2/25/2019

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I'll start with the bad news: Theo and the Trees have only released one EP to Spotify (if you prefer downloads, the EP is also available on Amazon), so you can only listen to seven of their songs. 

The good news: you will love rocking out to the music and contemplating Theo's lyrics, which range from witty despair to gut-punching, universally-relatable insights, to adorable metaphors that are sure to make you smile. I had so much listening to the EP -- several times, on repeat -- that I asked Theo if I could write a bit about them here, because the world must know. 

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OMG, Guys. "Those Girls" by Chevy Stevens is THE WORST. AVOID! AVOID!

1/9/2019

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I know it's early -- but I already have a Biggest Disappointment of 2019, and it is Those Girls, by Chevy Stevens. This rape novel is almost offensively sexist and bad -- but I finished it, anyway, as a form of public service. 

Now I can spoil the plot for you, so you can save yourself time and frustrated sighs. After all, as I wrote in To Save Myself From Watching Sharp Objects, I Read a Summary of the Novel, the best way to stop yourself from getting sucked into books or TV shows you hate, just because you want to know how they end, you've got to just read the spoilers. 

So here's the plot of Those Girls:

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Get One FREE Month of Gwynnie Bee, a "Netflix for Clothes," For an Infinite, Rotating Closet.

1/6/2019

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I got to wear some REALLY cute dresses and sweaters and skirts this month... then put them in a bag and send them back where they came from.

FOR TOTALLY FREE. 

And you can, too, if you use this link for a FREE 30-day trial of Gwynnie Bee. 

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Even Total Beginners Can Fly and Make AMAZING Videos With a Drone (In Seconds!)

12/18/2018

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Shot on my second-ever flight with a DJI Mavic Air.
The waves in Half Moon Bay are so gnarly right now, they even canceled Mavericks. 

​Which is why I went to check it out -- with the help of a DJI Mavic Air drone.

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This ADORABLE, $10 Collar May Save Your Dog's Life.

10/10/2018

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​There is no good reason not to order one RIGHT NOW.

Among the things that bring my joy on a daily basis: my dog, and night hikes. 

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The Coolest Possible GoPro Accessory Lets You Simultaneously Take Photos Above and Below Water

7/16/2018

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Earlier this summer, I did THE MOST EPIC trip in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee part of the Sierras. And I documented it all with my HOLACA Dome Port for GoPro, which allows you to take photos and videos above and below water at the same time.

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Why I ONLY Wear Polarized Sunglasses (And You Should, Too)

6/27/2018

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According to Twitter, today is #NationalSunglassesDay. Which is why I thought I'd take a moment to make an important public service announcement: 

I only wear polarized lenses. For best results, you should, too.

​Here's why:

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Wearable Tech Didn't Work For Me. But a Year Later, I'm Still Obsessed With My Dog's FitBark.

5/29/2018

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I recently returned from a two-month trip to Southeast Asia. It was a blast -- but I missed my dog tremendously. However, this year, for the first time ever, I was able to keep track of my dog's fitness and sleep, even from the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with the help of her FitBark.

This is important, not only because I care about her health... but also because I celebrate my return to the States every year with an epic girl-and-her-dog backpacking adventure, so she's got to stay in shape while I'm gone!

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PRODUCT REVIEW: PtahTex ColdAroma Pure Essential Oil Diffuser

5/29/2018

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In a recent post about the ways in which I'm WAY healthier when I travel than I am at home, I totally fangirled out on Bath and Body Works hand soaps. So hardcore that someone actually asked in the comments, "Is this a product review?"

No, it was not... But this is. A lifelong lover of anything lavender (wine, deodorant, latte -- and, of course, essential oils), I was delighted to receive a PtahTex ColdAroma Pure Essential Oil Diffuser Introductory Kit for product review.

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Analyzing for Fun Factor: 9 Board Games That Will Spark a State of Flow

1/5/2018

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Play expert and game inventor Andrea Cuadra shares her favorite board games.
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