What exactly is spring cleaning in relation to general housekeeping? At what point does regular cleaning turn into the seemingly more massive task that is “spring cleaning”? For me, spring…
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Lifestyle Category
A collection of posts covering topics from home decor, pet parenting, fitness, health, organization and travel from BetsyLife.com. Awesome resources to help you improve every aspect of your life. If you're looking to up your lifestyle game, this is the category for you.
Can I Lose Weight Without Working Out?
‘Tis the season of new years resolutions and everyone and their mother are saying that this will finally be the year they lose those last 10 pounds. Is this…
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Home Studio Tour
This post is sponsored all opinions are my own. If you’ve ever considered a backyard studio shed, I highly recommend it. Here’s our story of how we brought our art…
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Bali Travel Diary
We recently returned from a first time trip to Bali and I’m here to share a few pictures from our vacation. “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to…
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One Year In Oakland
Last year at this time the dogs and I rolled into Oakland on a very rainy evening to join The Hubs in our temporary apartment. Today the sun is shining…
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Simplifying the Holidays
In between large holiday gatherings, keep your sanity by simplifying your meals. I planned, I shopped I prepped and I hosted my butt off last week for Thanksgiving. I am…
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DIY Snack Stadium
This DIY snack stadium is sure to take your football viewing parties up a notch. From the dictionary: com·pete kəmˈpēt/ verb 1. strive to gain or win something by defeating…
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Freshen Up Your Home
A whole year with no summer weather has really changed this gal…..for the paler. I think I’ve finally come to terms with the difference in temperature between San Diego and…
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Throw an Epic Oktoberfest Party
All kinds of great Oktoberfest party ideas in one spot. The countdown to Fun Month is on! For those of you who are new here, October is my birthday month,…
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Healthy Dog Food Diet and The 5 Signs of Wellness
This post was sponsored by Wellness Pet Food. All opinions are my own. A healthy dry dog food diet does exist! Feed your pets Complete Wellness grain free dog food…
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Welcome To My New Home
Welcome to my new home in the Longfellow neighborhood of Oakland, California I know Betsylife has been unusually quiet on the recipe front lately, but as you all know I’ve…
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How I became a Meal Delivery Enthusiast
This post was sponsored by Sun Basket. All opinions are my own. Meal delivery boxes are so hot right now. You know the ones; several meals worth of ingredients conveniently…
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Farewell San Diego
Farewell Pacific Beach, my home for nearly 14 years. Adios to my Thomas street, Cass Street, Missouri Street and Lamont Street homes and goodbye to all the other homes that…
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Gifts for Coffee Lovers
This post was sponsored by Single Edition Media on behalf of KitchenAid. All opinions are my own. Describing me as a coffee lover is a huge understatement. I’ve been known…
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Dinner for Two: Olivelife
Dog life. It’s pretty sweet. I’m lucky to live in one of the most dog friendly cities in America. I get to go swimming all the time, my Mom and…
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