Janine James

Janine James

Bio

Janine is a Bay Area native with an infinite love for dogs with beards, cider, and upcycling. When she isn't crafting up a new piece of writing you can usually find her binge-watching horror movies on Netflix or splurging at a local farmers' market.

Janine James Articles

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Holiday Gifts For Broke People To Give

Create a box filled with your loved one’s favorite candies, chips, canned fare, hot sauces, and other snack-worthy treats.

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8 Things I've Learned From Weightlifting

It wasn’t until my sister started getting into weightlifting that I decided to give it a shot. As someone who had previously approached exercise with a negative eye, I started with all of the same preconceived notions that many women do. However, after adapting to the lifestyle over a year ago, I cannot imagine a life without lifting. Here’s why!

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I Don’t Want To Be A Mom, And I’m Not Going To Change My Mind

Contrary to popular belief, maternal instincts do not strike every woman like a freight train. I’ve never been a “kid person,” and to be honest, I don’t really enjoy their company. Sure, I have met some cool children over the course of my life, but deep down, I just know it’s not for me.

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