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  • Collaboration,  Health & Fitness

    How Does What You Eat Affect Your Long-term Health?

    February 2, 2023 /

    We are constantly bombarded with various information telling us what to eat and what not to eat, but how much does what you eat actually impact your health?  It can be easy to plead ignorance and choose convenience over researching and composing a healthy diet, especially when we lead such busy lives. But it is becoming more and more evident that what we put into our bodies has dramatic effects on every aspect of our wellbeing, from our physical and hormonal health to our life-spans.  Here we explore just how your diet can affect your long-term health. Avoid serious illness Eating well can heavily reduce your risk of developing chronic,…

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  • Collaboration,  Travel

    How to Travel Like a Seasoned Pro

    January 23, 2023 /

    If you’ve only just caught the travel bug and don’t have years of experience behind you, then you might be missing some tricks. And whether you’re planning a solo adventure or a family retreat, it’s always useful to be aware of the ways you can get the most out of your trip. Experienced travellers have learned a thing or two as they’ve spent time all over the world. With their knowledge, you’ll travel like a seasoned pro and make the most of every trip. Here, we share some top tips. 1. Advertise Special Occasions If you’re celebrating a birthday, a wedding anniversary or another special occasion, then you may get…

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    Three House Design Trends For 2022

    September 14, 2022 /

    If you're planning to renovate, get some inspiration from these design trends. It's one of the fastest ways to get your renovation going.

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  • Collaboration

    Key Questions To Ask Running Your Business From Home?

    June 24, 2020 /

    Listen, I recently explored the possibility of starting your own business. And while I focused mostly on the branding, I failed to address the “where.” So, now that you have the idea and you have your brand, you need your bad-ass startup space. But what if you want to run a company from home? Truthfully, this is probably one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to start a new company. However, that doesn’t mean that you won’t face challenges. Here are some of the key factors that you need to consider.  Do You Still Need A Physical Presence?  You might have heard of the stigma commonly attached to a…

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  • Collaboration

    Improve Your Favorite Cocktails With These Awesome Tips

    October 30, 2018 /

    If you want to really wow your guests at your next dinner party, you might think that you need to go all out with the food you serve. That’s not always the right strategy, though. In fact, you might find that you can impress a whole lot more with the drinks. After all, who doesn’t love a classic cocktail with dinner?! However, if you don’t make your cocktails quite right, they might fall flat and your guests could be left disappointed. Thankfully, though, if you follow these next few handy tips, you can guarantee that your cocktail shaking will always go down well! Know Your Lingo First of all, you…

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    Gift Ideas That Any Guy Would Love

    October 26, 2018 /

    For us guys, gifting is often a struggle. We might be the same gender as our fathers, brothers, cousins, partners, and friends. But that doesn’t mean that we’ve nailed how to shop for other guys. We might know what we love to receive, but that doesn’t mean that we know how to purchase the perfect gifts for the other guys in our lives. Whether you’re choosing a birthday gift, a Christmas treat, or a little pick-me-up for a friend, partner or family member, it’s not always easy to find that perfect item. Gift buying isn’t an easy task – the issue is a combination of the fact that there’s a…

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    The Seemingly Impossible Question: Can You Lose Weight Quickly AND Healthily?

    October 26, 2018 /

    We all wish we could take a magic pill to lose weight, but we know, deep down, it’s not that simple. When we have pressure upon us to lose weight, the temptation can be to go down the very unhealthy route, are there any ways for us to lose weight quickly and healthily? The Science Of Weight Loss We equate fat with weight gain when it’s our body storing excess sugars and carbohydrates, not “fat”! So when we are looking to lose weight, the trick is to cut down on carbohydrates. This is why the ketogenic diet is so popular, where you eat substantial amounts of fat, and keep carbs…

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    Don’t Make Health a Hassle: Three Easy Food Swaps That Anyone Can Make

    June 12, 2018 /

    Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult. It doesn’t have to be about chugging shots of wheatgrass every morning, buying expensive superfoods that you can’t pronounce or eating kale at every meal. There’s plenty you can do to keep it simple. In most cases, you can make healthy swaps which require no effort whatsoever. If you want to eat a healthier diet without any added hassle, here are some super simple food swaps you can make. Switch to whole grain products Instead of buying white bread, pasta or rice, buy whole grain instead. Look for wholegrain cereals too. These products have more vitamins and fiber since the wheat…

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  • Travel,  Collaboration

    Organizing Your First Tour-De-Friends

    March 17, 2018 /

    Life has gotten so busy that it has become harder than ever to actually hang with your “crew,” which is a total farce. We all need bonding time with our friends or we’ll go so insane; our brains could literally start to melt and then drip out of our ears. And I’m not just talking about grabbing some after-work drinks because, when it comes to some meaningful bonding, that just won’t cut it. The only way you can really, truly connect with your mates is to go on a tour-de-friends. Yup, I’m talking about hitting the road. Of course, there’s probably a part of you that is thinking: bachelor party.…

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    Health & Fitness,  Collaboration

    Getting Your Sparkle Back With These Simple Steps

    October 9, 2017 /

    Listen, sometimes in life — with work, education, and family noise — we can lose a little bit of our spark. It’s small things that you might not notice at first. One morning you don’t manage to fit in your normal routine, or you find yourself slinging on the same outfit day after day. You might even find that when once you would wear bright colors and bold prints, that your confidence to do such things has lessened somehow. It can happen to anyone, at any point. Life sometimes has a way of getting in the way. If we are going to be real about it, it has happened to…

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    Travel,  Collaboration

    Iceland: What To Do In That Other Nordic Nation

    October 10, 2014 /

    North of the UK and West of Norway is the nation of Iceland. They are Nordic people so they have a history linked to the Scandinavian parts of Europe. A country of just around 334,000 people, it’s not that well-known. Well, the things that are well-known about it are its wildlife and the geological wonders it has. It’s a landscape of geysers and hot springs that shoot up hot water sometimes over a hundred feet into the air. There are waterfalls surrounded by luscious green foliage. And as you look outward toward the coasts you can see huge icebergs floating around. The sea animals that find Iceland as a safe…

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Listen! It's Vetrano is a lifestyle blog featuring Chris Vetrano's snarky take on entertainment, travel, fashion, food and drink, business, and health. Chris grew up in Denver but relocated to Nashville in 2010 where he heads up Lyft's transit, bike, and scooter customer experience team and spends time discovering ways to make the most of life. He's happy you're here, so come along for the ride!

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It's been 19 years since we lost my mom, Debbie.  It's been 19 years since we lost my mom, Debbie. 

That means that for me more time has now passed without her than with her. But not a day goes by that I don't still think about her and the memories that we shared. Largely thanks to her namesake, @sweetdeedog.

Sweet Dee represents more than just the first letter in my mom's name though, she embodies the traits of the woman she was: fearless, loving, silly, and loyal. She's a physical reminder of the things I miss most about my mom. And though no one will ever replace Debbie, there is comfort in the gentle love from Sweet Dee that helps make days like today a little easier. 

I miss you, Mom.
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