Whether you spent the summer scaling mountains or doing laps in your gym's outdoor pool, exercising outside doesn't have to end when the first leaf drops. In fact, fall is a great time to harvest a new routine to re-energize your workout. Consider the following tips for frugal fall fitness and get motivated!

Enjoy the foliage.

Exercising outside feels like a lot less work, especially if you're doing something you enjoy. Relish the cooler weather and take advantage of outdoor adventures before the winter rolls in. Research park trails nearby to enjoy a hike or bike ride amid fall's colorful foliage. Even apple picking or pumpkin gathering with your kids is a fun activity that is sure to burn calories.

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Call me old-fashioned, but there is one Christmas tradition that I will never break, and that is the sending of Christmas cards to all my friends and family every year.  Checking the mail during the month of December is so exciting for you never know whose card will show up in your mailbox!

I have to admit though that on more than one occasion, I've wondered how much environmental damage this Christmas card tradition could be doing.  That's why I'm glad to have discovered Paper Culture.  Now eco-friendly Christmas cards are just a click away!

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The holidays are officially here, which means that you are probably busy finding the perfect gifts for those special people in your life.  I'm happy to say that my holiday shopping is already complete and the last day I plan on hitting the stores this season is on Black Friday.  (I just can't resist those amazing deals!)

So how did I finish so early?  Actually, there are two reasons I can successfully avoid the holiday shopping hustle and bustle each year...

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Early male pattern baldness is hereditary in my family. I was in my twenties when I noticed my hairline receding drastically. As time progressed, it seemed the problem just became worse. I tried every miracle product available to men and traditional toupees. Needless to say, these things didn't work. I hated toupees because it looked unnatural and would easily shift whenever I played sports.

I was browsing online and came across adventhair.com. I must admit my skepticism almost prevented me from placing an order, but I was glad that I did. The process was pretty easy. Within seconds, I had an email with a form that gave me options to determine the type of hairpiece I wanted. The choices were more than anything I had ever seen - color, texture, length.

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During the holidays, we all like to enjoy the company of family and friends and make merry.  For many of us, that includes cracking open a bottle of our favorite vintage to share.  Of course, being able to identify which glass is yours can be difficult when they all look alike and that's why wine charms were invented.

Typically, wine charms were designed to slide around the stem of a wine glass.  But what should you do if you weren't drinking out of a wine glass or other stemmed container?  Il Bere Wine Charms came up with a nifty solution for that...magnetic wine charms which adhere to the glass itself, so that they can be used on almost any drinking glass.

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Thanksgiving is one particular holiday where there is always plenty of food on the table.  However, hosts may find themselves stumped when preparing a “gluten-free” Thanksgiving dinner.  What should be avoided?  How can families create a meal that everyone will be able to enjoy?  Dr. Kristen Bobik, founder of Balance Chiropractic and Wellness Practitioners, has the following tips and recipes on identifying small changes that can be made to ensure Thanksgiving staples remain delicious and most importantly, safe.

THE TURKEY- Turkeys don't have any bread or pasta in them but not all turkeys are created equal. Some turkeys are injected with flavorings/preservatives containing gluten so make sure to read the label or contact the company in advance.

Butternut Squash -  Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, 1 tbsp. coconut oil, 2 tbsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. raw honey. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place one half face down in a small glass baking dish with 1 inch of water. Microwave on high for about 6 minutes, to slightly soften the squash. Remove and cool. Remove outer skin of squash, and cut into 1 inch cubes. Add coconut oil to a pan, heat on medium. Add squash, cinnamon, honey. Cook until mostly soft and serve. 

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