Archives for January 2014

WIN Yum Earth Organic Valentine’s Day Candy

January 27, 2014 by 41 Comments

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Yum Earth are makers of a new kind of candy for kids. This new breed of candy is meant to be a sweet treat, but also a sweet that is a bit better for you then the rest of what is out there. In addition, YumEarth Organics Fruit Snacks are now available at Costco Northwest beginning in February,  7,000 Walgreens since the end of2013, and will be in Target for Valentine’s Day.  It is becoming easier and easier to get your hands on this candy.

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Yum Earth treats were created with a few ideals in mind; “YumEarth is dedicated to making delicious treats with all-natural ingredients, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no high fructose corn syrup, and no major allergens, such as gluten, nuts and dairy”. This can be quite a lofty goal considering most candy is high fructose corn syrup wrapped in an artificial flavor, artificial color shell. The flavor of which is often not found in nature. But Yum Earth flavors are fruity and sweet, with a much more subtle flavor instead of the red that tastes like red, you get very very cherry which actually tastes like cherry. The ingredients or rather the amount of junk not included in a Yum Earth products is quite extensive. Makes you really think about what goes into your foods and snacks.
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FROZEN – Let It Go

January 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Frozen is in theatres everywhere and to show how much support there is for our international guests here is a new multi-language segment from the movie.

Enjoy

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Get Fit with Your Friends from FREE BIRDS and TV’s Toughest Trainer Chris Powell

January 26, 2014 by 1 Comment

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Kids, we know it may seem more fun to live a lazy life of pizza, TV and fuzzy slippers like Reggie from FREE BIRDS, but if you want to be big and strong like Jake, it’s going to take work! That why we asked trainer and host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition,” Chris Powell, to share some tips to help you get moving and eat things that will keep you healthy. If you follow his plan, pretty soon you’ll have pecs and glutes as impressive as Jake’s!

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Tip #1: Eat Breakfast.  Mom is right, it really IS the most important meal of the day!  Eat something hearty that’s going to give you a lot of energy, like eggs and toast, or yogurt and granola. Start the day strong!

Tip#2: Get to school at least 15 minutes early for recess. Run, jump, climb, and play your favorite sports. You’ll get some extra time with your friends, you’ll get stronger and faster, and you’ll supercharge your body and mind for learning!
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Add Something Sweet to Your Wedding

January 26, 2014 by 2 Comments

 

Getting married is a fun and exciting time, but it’s understandably stressful. Of course, you want your wedding to be nothing less than perfect. Whether it is the dress, the flowers or even the invitations, your wedding should be something you remember for the rest of your life. But even if you are holding an indoor or outdoor wedding, at a church or on the beach, the biggest delight your guest’s will receive, besides your union, is the food.

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So let’s talk about candy. It’s a treat that never fails to delight the young or the old. Believe it or not, candy buffets and party treats have never and will never go out of style. These delectable delights can make the wedding or even the wedding shower an instant hit. Though your wedding is for you, the enthusiasm from your guests as well as the shared memories makes candy the ideal kick-starter for the big celebration.

There are three solid reasons you should consider candy in your wedding planning. The first is that bulk Candy is inexpensive. This is of great benefit as weddings can be, at times, a terrible financial burden. The second is that there are generous varieties to choose from when it comes to picking a theme. With endless candies come endless possibilities. The third reason is simply, simplicity. The ease of creating things such as candy favors can take away some of the stress that goes into wedding or shower planning.

As love is the centerfold of this joyous occasion, the heart shape that symbolizes that love is always in demand! Whether you choose from the classic chocolate hearts to the hard conversation candy hearts, there is a plethora of options available to celebrate your union sweetly! (Especially if you’re celebrating around Valentine’s Day.) Another great choice in the candy department are flower pop lollipop bouquets. These individual candies make sure that those who missed catching the bouquet are still awarded!
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Share Your Love at the Valentine’s Day – Adopt an Abandoned Puppy

January 25, 2014 by 1 Comment

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day?  Do you have a significant other that you are planning to spend it with?  Maybe you are planning on ‘surprising’ them with the traditional dinner, chocolate, and flowers?  Why not think outside the box this year?  Make it extra special.  Give someone a bundle of furry, unconditional love.  Adopt a puppy.  It truly is the gift of love that keeps on giving. 

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There are so many puppies in need of a loving home.  Every day, new puppies arrive on the doorsteps of the growing number of No-Kill shelters throughout the city. Even though the city just built a new $5 million dollar shelter for abandoned pets, there still isn’t enough room to house the overwhelming population.

So why not share the true meaning of Valentines Day with your significant other or, if you’re single like me, share it with yourself.  Go out today and save a life and give yourself the greatest companion there is to humans- A Dog.
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Planning a trip through the Highlands of Scotland

January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment

There are many destinations within the UK that make great holiday destinations, but none are greater than the Scottish Highlands. Rolling hills, a rich cultural history and a diverse range of activities on offer make it not only one of the greatest destinations in the UK, but also the wider world.

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There’s no better way to see Scotland than by car. The roads are in fantastic condition and many of them are thrilling driving roots snaking through the untouched and awe-inspiring country side. The country will also be opened up to you on the road meaning you can see vast quantities of the country within a reasonably short space of time.

Plan your trip around a central theme

When looking to explore an entire country, it’s important to have a focus around which you plan the journey. There are plenty of ways to do this in Scotland though one of the most popular is taking a tour around the world-famous distilleries.
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Happy National Peanut Butter Day

January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment

 

And did you know?

  • It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
  • There are enough peanuts in one acre to make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches. Find out how peanuts grow.
  • By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts.
  • The world’s largest peanut butter factory churns out 250,000 jars of the tasty treat every day.
  • Four of the top 10 candy bars manufactured in the USA contain peanuts or peanut butter.

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PaddleBoarding For Dummies

January 24, 2014 by 4 Comments

 

Let me start out by saying that I’m quite out of shape. I like to say that the past year has not been kind to me, but in truth, I’ve not been kind to myself, either. While I’ve always been an active and physically fit woman, in the past year I stopped hitting the gym and doing my morning yoga, and it shows (body, mind, and flexibility). There was never such a wake up call for me as going paddleboarding in Turks and Caicos.

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This had been a relaxing, welcome few days of tranquility at Ocean Club Resorts, something I had been in short supply of as of late. When the chance came to go paddleboarding, I jumped at it. I loved my past experience with this sport, and was honestly looking for a little action. (I get squirmy sometimes.) I didn’t know what I was getting myself into.

I had previously tried paddleboarding in Florida, on calm, flat, and shallow water in a quiet lagoon. In better shape and with regular yoga practice, I hopped right onto the board, and stayed up the whole time, falling in only after about 2 hours right before we finished the tour. This time, however, was not the same. I was not able to even get onto the board without a whole lot of falling, tipping, and rolling right into the ocean. I finally got on, but could not get to a standing position. The rocking of the ocean had me completely off balance, and I was also quite frustrated with myself.

Two other members of the group went on ahead of us before myself and another “newbie” were able to right ourselves on the paddleboards, which (being both of us competitive in nature) made us want to catch up and figure out how to get up on that thing without drinking half the ocean in the process.
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