tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post7527431116920142501..comments2024-03-18T07:12:33.778-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: BargainingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-13965840559027136232014-11-06T17:03:58.152-05:002014-11-06T17:03:58.152-05:00You need Jamberry. http://elleflipjams.jamberrynai...You need Jamberry. http://elleflipjams.jamberrynails.netellegranciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664419069955205726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-84016700198626867042013-09-24T13:43:09.911-04:002013-09-24T13:43:09.911-04:00I'm a little late to the party, behind on read...I'm a little late to the party, behind on reading because of my trip, but thank you for the heads up about being completely soaked from head to toe. It was so gross! I had trouble getting my shirt off because it was basically plastered to my body. I have a new found respect for people who run in the humidity, it's tough and gross!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193466736869818256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-53575374498551828382013-09-24T11:39:04.756-04:002013-09-24T11:39:04.756-04:00I just made my purchase for the new Garmin...thank...I just made my purchase for the new Garmin...thanks to your other post! I am SO excited to use it...I can barely wait for it to arrive. If you don't want your nails to look chipped so quickly, I would invest in the Gel Nail Polish (or Shellac as others call it). You can find it at Walmart or Target, it has a little light machine and step-by-step instructions as to do them. The gel will last 2msfancypantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156341876365422420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-83253005898198254352013-09-23T19:51:25.087-04:002013-09-23T19:51:25.087-04:00I like the OPI all in one (base and top coat). Al...I like the OPI all in one (base and top coat). Although, I hardly ever do the base coat, and it usually lasts about a week if I do a couple fresh top coats through the week.jenlarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491222753872971429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-3705968880880683682013-09-20T22:30:58.116-04:002013-09-20T22:30:58.116-04:00Do one base coat, and then your polish - then a go...Do one base coat, and then your polish - then a good top coat. I don't buy expensive polish, but I did spend more on the top coat and it makes all the difference! I am hard on my nails, too. I type all day and I garden, do dishes, etc and the polish will usually last a good 4 to 5 days.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-31344974815057510462013-09-20T20:47:32.304-04:002013-09-20T20:47:32.304-04:00Nails - people have on gel I'm sure. I had my...Nails - people have on gel I'm sure. I had my first one done a month ago and I'm addicted. Went back again 3 weeks later (but it had only lasted right at 2 weeks). I just bought some from WalMart yesterday that is "gel" and doesn't require the UV light, so only about $10 for the kit with one color. It's ok, the salon is better.<br /><br />Garmin - I'm swooning Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909597476065531245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35565362301244229922013-09-20T18:11:18.693-04:002013-09-20T18:11:18.693-04:00For your nails - you need to find a base coat to u...For your nails - you need to find a base coat to use in addition with your top coat. <br /><br />I do one base coat (on top of clean nails - even if no polish on them I wash my hands, and do a quick swipe of remover to remove an oils left on the nail) Let it dry completely. Then do thin coats of your color - it may even look streaky until the 2nd or 3rd coat and let them dry completely between Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62931099618971158372013-09-20T17:54:28.057-04:002013-09-20T17:54:28.057-04:00Wow.... so I'm reading all these comments hopi...Wow.... so I'm reading all these comments hoping to find tips for myself about how to keep polish on because I can't get it to last over 24 hours myself. lol. Looks like the only way is to spend extra moolah on something else though. Either better polish or gel kits or bases or shellac... not even sure what those last 2 are. haha.<br /><br />I'm such a thrifty person though I can'Poisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537719664543763564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23732427214252263272013-09-20T16:58:21.308-04:002013-09-20T16:58:21.308-04:00I KNEW someone would already recommend Shellac... ...I KNEW someone would already recommend Shellac... dang it! But that's the secret. It sucks because it's expensive (30 bucks for about 2 weeks of non-chipping IF you're lucky). And don't fall for the knock offs. REAL Shellac can only be purchased and applied correctly by a salon :( You'd need a UV light and all this fancy stuff... PDSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-64116884284400247702013-09-20T15:36:02.147-04:002013-09-20T15:36:02.147-04:00Thank you for the recommendation on the Forerunner...Thank you for the recommendation on the Forerunner 620. I almost always hike alone and aside from letting someone know where I'm going, having a PLB (personal locator beacon) is a huge bonus. In the old days, you went out for a run or walk or hike and you were on your own. Now, we have the technology, why not use it?! <br /><br />We fly helicopters and a couple years ago the local sheriffHundewandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06593002141042079639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-63776156779015729422013-09-20T15:18:22.573-04:002013-09-20T15:18:22.573-04:00I get a mani/pedi done once a month and have shell...I get a mani/pedi done once a month and have shellac (similar? to gel) done on my nails. I've had gel once before and it tore my nails up removing it too, but shellac doesn't seem to do that. I also get my nails painted french so it doesn't show nail growth for a month, thus my nails look good all month long.Pictures From The Passenger Seathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958743958135859366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-30724568068482565192013-09-20T14:24:57.820-04:002013-09-20T14:24:57.820-04:00*started*startedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438977650303722343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33115832751508767322013-09-20T14:24:28.744-04:002013-09-20T14:24:28.744-04:00I start doing a base coat + 2 coats of polish + a ...I start doing a base coat + 2 coats of polish + a top coat and I find my mani is lasting about 3x as long!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438977650303722343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-68664223059830407672013-09-20T14:23:55.544-04:002013-09-20T14:23:55.544-04:00I use OPI ... base, two coats, and top. I've ...I use OPI ... base, two coats, and top. I've never tried the vinegar, but I might have to try that next time. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01467786840666071572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72244886306424941662013-09-20T13:51:29.505-04:002013-09-20T13:51:29.505-04:00I have the same chipping problem you do. After tri...I have the same chipping problem you do. After trial and error, here is what I do now--- (I have no/minimal chipping for 5-7 days!) <br /><br />1. Wipe my clean nails down with a little bit of nail polish remover. (Your nails have natural oils and if they mix with the polish while the polish is drying-- it causes the chips) <br /><br />2. Use "good" polish. Not meaning EXPENSIVE-- justThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873587285799969487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-55966191501693786542013-09-20T13:00:17.916-04:002013-09-20T13:00:17.916-04:00I've never tried the gel or shellac stuff, but...I've never tried the gel or shellac stuff, but maybe someday I will. I have noticed a few things that help my regular polishes stay on longer...definitely use a base coat. I've often been using a regular color with a glitter polish on top. Anything with glitter will stay on longer. (You'll also notice that when it's time to remove the polish. Ha!) And Seche Vite is the best top Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639605055045184182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82993228495480850562013-09-20T11:31:56.329-04:002013-09-20T11:31:56.329-04:00About the nails, http://www.amazon.com/Orly-Bonder...About the nails, http://www.amazon.com/Orly-Bonder-6-oz/dp/B000YMYFWI is my favorite base coat ever! If I use this and a top coat, (usually http://www.amazon.com/Orly-Polish-Snap%C2%AE-Quick-0-6oz/dp/B000RV0E12/ref=sr_1_5?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1379691032&sr=1-5&keywords=orly+in+a+snap) I can get most polishes to last at least a week. I tend to keep my nails at a medium/short lengthAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056988635958072521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-20906469375953564272013-09-20T11:25:34.301-04:002013-09-20T11:25:34.301-04:00Have you tried Jam Berry Nails? My Aunt sells the...Have you tried Jam Berry Nails? My Aunt sells them, they are inexpensive, fun, and easy to do. Here is her website if you are interested:<br /><br />http://pamsjams.jamberrynails.net/?ref=Pamsjams<br /><br />Not trying to sell you anything, but I love the patterns...and they are SUPER easy to put on.<br />Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227655119694494486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80551392350078112872013-09-20T09:44:42.590-04:002013-09-20T09:44:42.590-04:00BTW I have a show that you should start watching, ...BTW I have a show that you should start watching, it's really addictive. WALKING DEAD! I'm NOT a zombie fan but this show takes on more than that and it's pretty intense so it may help your pace too! hahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897068068311073050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34901291433292545892013-09-20T09:42:09.905-04:002013-09-20T09:42:09.905-04:00It's all in the quality of your nail polish. I...It's all in the quality of your nail polish. If you buy something like OPI it will last longer verses the $1.00 nail polish at Wal-Mart. I'm pretty cheap so I usually ask for some OPI for Christmas or buy one every once in a great while. I know that OPI actually has ceramic in it, at least that's what i heard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897068068311073050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29770161069436260232013-09-20T09:35:00.854-04:002013-09-20T09:35:00.854-04:00Revlon base (1 coat), Sally Hansen Salon (2 coats)...Revlon base (1 coat), Sally Hansen Salon (2 coats), Revlon top coat - let each coat dry before applying the next. After 3-5 days (depending on whether or not I've remembered to wear dish gloves during post-meal wash-ups), I'll do a quick trim to remove any uneven nail growth and chips. Apply a fresh coat of top coat to cover the entire nail, dry and you're good for another 3-4 days atAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10555443764854716952013-09-20T09:33:35.101-04:002013-09-20T09:33:35.101-04:00You need to also use a base coat. Something like O...You need to also use a base coat. Something like Orly's bonder. CND Sticky is good too. Or Google sticky base coats. They're not really sticky but it's a certain formula that helps it not chip. And the best top coat is Seche Vite fast dry top coat. That thing is like magic in a bottle. Hopefully this helps! Good luck! Ginny Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798409275302540757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-5729144878890482942013-09-20T09:23:31.992-04:002013-09-20T09:23:31.992-04:00I've read your whole blog over the last couple...I've read your whole blog over the last couple of months. Thanks so much for bringing us along on your journey. You've inspired me as I've rededicated myself to my health and fitness. I'm setting goals I would have never considered before reading your blog and setting higher expectations. A lot of health and fitness achievement come when we beat the mental blocks we set before Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681473306369281530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-5352946219979782622013-09-20T09:11:14.795-04:002013-09-20T09:11:14.795-04:00I have always had horrible luck getting polish to ...I have always had horrible luck getting polish to stay on my nails. If I do them myself with regular polish, even with a non-chip base coat & recommended top coat they would chip the next day! I couldn't justify getting a salon shellac every 2 weeks, so I finally bought the Sensationail at-home gel starter kit for $50, and it's the best!! I can give myself a shellac mani at home now Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-10174381293649383312013-09-20T08:51:06.667-04:002013-09-20T08:51:06.667-04:00Great job on your run!! I've been looking into...Great job on your run!! I've been looking into getting a Garmin, they're just out of my price range. I've seen a lot of reviews on blogs about the new ones coming out and would loooove one of those! Courtney @ Don't Blink. Just Run.http://dontblinkjustrun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com