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By Amber, on November 27th, 2011% While I’m writing, writing, writing to finish my NaNoWriMo story by midnight on Wednesday, you should get out and hit up your local shops for buy local week!
Supporting local businesses is a great way to spend your hard earned money, and boost our economy. I don’t usually talk politics (and I’m not about to start now!), but I absolutely believe it is important to shift our shopping away from big corporations and toward local businesses. Colorado Local First provides more information on how you can support local businesses and why buying local is a fantastic idea.
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By Amber, on November 25th, 2011% Yesterday morning, before I tore into potatoes, vegetables, pumpkin pie, and wine, I ran the Thanksgiving Day Gobble Wobble 5K! This race was all about having fun and enjoying the company of good friends and family.
The morning was pretty chilly so I bundled up, but I found myself stripping off layers throughout the race. When the sun came up, so did the heat! I felt great during the race and know that I will have a successful 5K next weekend.
My sister-friend Kelsey and I ran side-by-side and I was so proud of . . . → keep reading
By Amber, on November 11th, 2011% Sorry Cafe Ardour, I still love you, but I’ve found a new favorite coffee spot in Fort Collins: The Little Bird Bakeshop.
First and foremost, the coffee is amazing! I will admit that I am a coffee snob. Especially after spending three months in Italy, I am very particular about how coffee should be made and served. Little Bird simply could not be more perfectly Italian. The espresso is dark and rich, and the lattes are foamed to perfection. Even the espresso machine looks like the big, hunky deices used in Italia. Bliss! Sadly, I was entirely . . . → keep reading
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