Last month, I made a commitment to trying out Farm to Fit for 30 days as a way to get my diet a little bit better under control. As I mentioned initially, as a former collegiate athlete who has a larger frame, I have always had difficulty with finding the right spot with that between refueling and overfueling. I also knew myself, and the fact that busy work and family schedules (in addition to blogging)…
Besides water and craft beer (not necessarily in that order on any given day), coffee is definitely something I consume my fair share of. Over my years, and likely thanks to living in Oregon for the past 13 years, my taste has gotten more and more refined over the years. I am FAR from a “coffee snob”, but have learned that I like local and small batch offerings more so than mass-produced options, and I…
Springtime in Oregon is known for several things, not the least of which is the vast amount of rain that falls on the metropolitan area. It was a nice surprise on an otherwise cold, gray day to see a package bearing my name sitting in the mailbox. It was from Vellabox, an artisan candle subscription company. Basically, this means that for about ten dollars per month you can receive high quality candles from a variety…
Over the past year, I have seen more and more companies and organizations offer subscription boxes, wherein you receive a monthly shipment of a random selection of the products you chose. From drinks and snacks to cat toys and engineering projects, there’s something for everybody. Roost Crate, based in Upstate New York, calls itself the “farmers market in a box, delivered to your door,” and the items contained in your monthly box will be a…
It’s officially after Thanksgiving, and that typically means a couple of things – Christmas shopping and losing weight resolutions. With Fuego Box, a subscription box which sends bottles of hot sauce, you can kill two birds with one stone! How you say? Well, first and foremost, it’s hard to find a unique gift for stockings nowadays. Sure, you can fill them up with Gu, running socks, and anti-chafe cream, but you’ve probably done that for a…
I’m a big fan of subscription boxes. I enjoy the premise that they just show up at your doorstep and don’t require the hassle of physically going to the store. It’s basically the ultimate introverts dream! In addition to that, the box items are customized to fit the consumer. So while the actual items in the box will be different each time, you can guarantee there will be something in there that can be put to good…
Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Run Oregon provides some initial impressions on the Paleo Life Box snack subscription. Company: Paleo Life Box Product: Paleo Life Box subscription Price: $35/month (cancel any time); $99/3 months; $186/6 months Description: “Paleo Life Box is about simplifying the effort it takes to discover and try new paleo snacks. Paleo people are always looking for new snacks because it keeps the lifestyle fresh, but finding…
I love snacks. Like, it’s kind of a running joke with my friends that you can talk me into just about anything if there’s the promise of some tasty treats (or beer). I looooove snacks. But I have some dietary restrictions (I don’t eat meat, I eat minimal seafood, dairy and eggs, and I prefer to foods with recognizable ingredients), so I am constantly reading nutrition labels, and asking a lot of questions. I can only imagine…
