Bethany Metzger

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Ever go through pictures and not recognize yourself?

June 16, 2016 by Bethany Metzger Leave a Comment

Ever go through pictures and not recognize yourself?

That was me today! When I saw this picture from early 2013 I totally did not recognize that woman! Then I started thinking about how I felt then. Where I was in my life. Brought a pit to my stomach. At the time I was in a long distance relationship (him D.C. Me in MA) and I was visiting him and we were at a beer/wine festival. I was the store manager at a maternity store ... Read More

Flavored Water

April 22, 2016 by Bethany Metzger Leave a Comment

Flavored Water

Getting bored with plain water? Aren't drinking enough? You want to shoot for 1/2 your body weight in oz. Example if you weigh 120lbs you want to drink 60oz of water a day. If you workout or it's a hot summer day and you have been sweating, up that some. Same if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. My favorite is adding fruit and herbs to water. :: lime + kiwi :: mint + ... Read More

DIY Taco Seasoning

April 22, 2016 by Bethany Metzger 1 Comment

DIY Taco Seasoning

I used to buy prepackaged packets of taco seasoning without looking at the ingredients. After a few years of buying them I decided to look. Do you know what are in those packets? Loads of crap and so much salt I don't want in my body! This packet contains 300mg of salt and that's just a serving size of 2tsp. Anyone ever use these packets knows that 2 tsp is not enough for 1lb ... Read More

DIY Deodorant

April 20, 2016 by Bethany Metzger Leave a Comment

DIY Deodorant

I used deodorant with antiperspirant for years and my armpits were constantly red and had quarter size patches. Went to the dermatologist and they prescribed a cream and that did nothing. When I was in high school they itched so bad I would use a fork to itch them because I couldn't fall asleep! I know, gross. But it hurt so good. Know that feeling? Like a deep body massage, ... Read More

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