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Ways To Digitally Detox For A Weekend

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  Ways To Digitally Detox For A Weekend Getty Images: Creating Distance from Digital Devices               I've gotten pretty use to my monotonous routine. Work, sleep, laundry, grocery shopping, housework, and repeat. I stare at computer screens for 90% of the day at my 40 hour a week job. I tell myself the last thing I want to do, and am going to do, is stare at another screen when I get home. Inevitably, that is exactly what ends up happening. I get home, kick off my shoes, sit down, and either "click" on the TV or pick up my phone and start scrolling. It is so easy to get sucked into what's going on in "social media land"! Mindlessly scrolling for hours on all the different platforms; each one offering something different, yet they are all the same. TikTok, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest, and Instagram just to name the big names. However, there are many more. I can tell myself 15 minutes and when I look up again; it's been an hour! This ...
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Hoka's High Flying Ads Soar Sales and Take on Nike

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“We Are All Born to Fly”   I chose the Hoka brand because I have been looking for a new pair of walking/work shoes. I have previously purchased Adidas and Keen. Although I have enjoyed them both, the Adidas didn't last very long and the Keen style they no longer make; so I have been looking for something new. An old friend suggested Hoka because she found them to be so comfortable for a full day of work-standing. I haven't heard very much about them and so this was the perfect opportunity for me to get to know the brand!     Hoka was founded in 2009 and has soared into popularity since the pandemic. The company is owned by Decker Brands and has surpassed $1billion in sales just this last year! Hoka is turning the shoe world upside down. Hoka is noted as the troublemaker to Nike who has seen some of its auspiciousness among runners slide. Nike felt their revenue slip 2% in the latest quarter alone. They are feeling the heat. Scrambling, Nike is working their hardest t...
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About Me....

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  Hello All,   I'm Rhonda and this is my first ever blog! I'm really only Facebook friendly - which my kids roll their eyes at. I have no idea how to Instagram or Snapchat or any of those other things - so blogging is new and uncharted territory for me!    I was born and raised in Corvallis and have pretty much stayed in the area the last 50+ years. I used to think I needed to leave and go explore - "Stretch my wings" so to speak. Then I realized I was in a great place! An hour to the beach, an hour to the mountains, an hourish to "Big City" Portland, and an hour to Eugene. Perfect! There really is so many cool places to visit and explore here. Beaches, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, concerts, Beachfest, Country Fair.....all adventures just waiting to happen!  I'm passionate about my children. I love spending time with them! I love sharing places, experiences, and adventures I've had with my kids. One thing we do each year as a family is a camping tr...
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