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I Was A Plastic Bottle

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More and more products, like this pink jaw clip, are being made from plastic bottles. A step in the right direction. #repurpose; #recycledplastic @scunciHair; @cvspharmacy

Quick Preserved Lemons for an Early Spring

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When life gives you lemons, preserve them. 🍋 @altonbrown #foodnetwork

Tazo Organic Chai Black Tea

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I have seen this item excluded in sales of the product line. Surprised to see it on sale this week at Chelsea NYC @wholefoods. It’s a fave. #thespiceoflife #tazotea #tea #spices

This plant’s got the drahmz.

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#coolplanters @houseplantlove

Overnight Oats

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Takes less time than an Amazon order. Trader Joe’s Old-Fashioned Organic Oats Teaspoon Honey Cinnamon Vanilla Cashews Trader Joe’s 2% Plain Greek Yogurt Organic Almond Milk 1 Banana Sliced Layer the ingredients in a jar, such as:   2% plain Greek yogurt, honey, oatmeal, dash of vanilla, sprinkle cinnamon, cashews, sliced bananas, more oatmeal.   Pour organic almond milk over the mixture. Refrigerate overnight.     

Your Path

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 Paulo Coehlo

Book Chic

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#nyc #sellbooks #solesurvivor @strandbookstore

K-Drama.

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Men’s Comfy, Luxe Korean Brand Acid Wash Denim Jacket  #denimjackets #resell

Needed some detachment today.

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#buddhistdetachment

Eco Friendly NYC

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  #sunflowers #sunflowerworld #chelseanyc  

Paris in New Jersey

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Uh oh. The love locks are reappearing on the waterfront fences. Like Paris. Maybe create a designated area? #lovelocks #4eva #lovelockshoboken #lovelocksparis #hoboken #paris #valentinesday

Uniqlo at Newport Centre, Jersey City

Opening Spring 2023 (Or so says sign) @uniqlousa

Hamilton Park, Jersey City

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From the gazebo at Hamilton Park. #hamiltonpark; #jerseycity; #urbanhiking    

Clipped Coupons from Acme Markets

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F ood items for free from Acme Market clipped coupons. Go to acmemarkets.com , login and click on your personalized clipped coupons. For: #veganqueso and mocktails: #gingermargaritas @acmemarkets #fetchpoints

Take On Hot & Sour Soup

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Cut down on take out. Take pre-made soup such as this Hot & Sour Soup from Whole Foods.   Adds:   chopped bok choy, chopped scallions, sliced tofu such as Trader Joe’s Organic Baked Tofu Teriyaki flavor, chopped Napa cabbage. Heat and serve. Roasting or chopping vegetables in advance means that you can booster pre-made soups and meals and avoid the take-out. Trader Joe’s frozen Vegetable Spring Rolls heated and served as a side.

Iconic Love Sign

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#robertindiana #lovesign #philly  

These flared jeans for resell are a little extra.

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The flared jeans and bootcut trends are a way to not wear skinny jeans without having to embrace a baggy look. From this picture, you can see that this pair is constructed like a pair of straight jeans with a flare cut out at the bottom from the knee. Flared and bootcut jeans flatter the many, if you wish to leave the baggy behind.   #flaredjeans

Bird’s Eye View, Clock Tower, Hoboken

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#clocktower #hoboken

Two Lower Sugar Jams: Added Sugar Comparison

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Trader Joe’s Organic Reduced Sugar Strawberry Preserves 15.2 Oz.   Added Sugars:   12% Bonne Maman Intense Red Fruits 8.2 Oz. Added Sugars:   14% Surprise!   Lower sugar jams go bad fast!   Because they have less sugar, they don’t last that long in the fridge. For me, best to go with the Bonne Maman, for portion control, and since the jar will get used up quicker, for the 2 percent difference in added sugar. #lowersugarjams #addedsugar 

Moonlight over streetscape, Church Square Park

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#fullsnowmoon #februaryfullsnowmoon #hoboken

Empties. Moisturizing oils.

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Moisturizing oils are great for the time pressed especially in winter. These oils are over the counter and comparably priced: Trader Joes Lemongrass Coconut Body Oil – the ingredients are relatively clean but the pleasant smell is too strong. CVS Health Skin Oil Treatment – the generic version of Bio-Oil. While Bio-Oil is the choice of many chic celebrities, with its light, pleasant scent, the first ingredient is mineral oil. Bio-Oil has come up with a natural version. Can’t wait to see it in drugstores though it will probably be pricier than the original. One of these things is not like the others. That would be Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Oat Oil.   Purchased with a coupon, this oil strikes the right balance, clean ingredients, not overly scented, easy to slip on. #sundayselfcare #moisturizingoils #aveeno  

Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mochi Mix Made Slightly Healthier

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While this baking mix proved to be too sweet, there are a couple things that can make it slightly healthier. Following the baking mix directions, instead of 4 tablespoons of melted butter, substitute olive oil.  For the frosting, instead of a stick of butter, use 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 container of plain Greek yogurt added to about 4 tablespoons of the powdered frosting mix. Since the baking mix is super sweet, next time around, I would leave out the powdered frosting mix entirely, and mix a frosting of simply peanut butter and yogurt, balancing out the cake’s sweetness. #traderjoes #mochimix #baking

Tandem in the Snow

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Winter Throwback – not this year. Riding into the last 6 weeks of winter in the Northeast…will there be snow? #tandembike  

Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso

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Late on this one. You run your life!   With style! Kind of. Shouldn’t this mishmash of a book be Part 1?   With some charming portions, recommended if you are in the vintage or reselling space. #girlboss

Arugula Berry Smoothie

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For the blend:   2 cups of fresh Arugula 1 Trader Joe’s Plain Greek Yogurt 2% carton ½ cup of raw oatmeal optional 2 cups mixed frozen berries such as Trader Joe’s Organic Frozen Berries 1 teaspoon honey, more if sweeter 2 cups Organic coconut water Powdered Ginger to taste Cinnamon to taste Squeeze of lime or lemon #arugula #arugulaberrysmoothie