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5 tips to getting your kids active after school

January 16, 2018 by Samantha Leave a Comment

As challenging as it might be, it is advisable and encouraging to get kids outdoors and engage them in physical activities, different from the routine hours they spend behind desks when in school. After school activities should be able to keep the kids active and nourish a talent that they might have rather than have them spend too much time watching television or playing video games.

Finding the different ways in which you can actively get your kids moving and physically active can be hard. Here are a few tips that can help you for a start.

1. Outdoor exercises and activities

Outdoor activities and games like swinging and climbing around are a great way for your kids to let out the stiffness of sitting in class the entire day. Aside from that, once exhausted from the jumping and climbing, they will be able to sleep better which is a plus.

If possible, create some time to exercise together with your kids. You can do a sport either in the evenings or during weekends like riding a bike trail or going for swimming which will not only keep them active but bring you closer as a family.

2. Assist them with their homework

Giving your kids, your time and participation in tackling some of the hardest homework that they might have been given at school can be motivating. Even if the homework is hard, your patience and the interest to assist them makes it easier and also gives you more time to spend quality time together.

It can be fun to be more creative, for example, you can make up a few rhymes, sentences or songs with words that might be part of the homework so that they are easy to grasp. Use the books allocated and more from the bookstore and frequently read to your kid. This will not only improve their reading culture, but also help them with diction and communication.

3. Join a group

There are various groups that your kids can join and learn something new or nurture a talent that they might already have like acting, singing, and dancing. Groups also help them build their confidence. The physical movement in the activities involved will keep your kids active.

AuditionsHQ.com is a great place to join for those looking for Disney Channel Auditions and Casting Calls. They have a list of auditions for the Disney channel with new opportunities for your kid to be on Disney shows and movies as well as a chance to be a part of other Disney projects like theme parks, cruises, commercial voice-overs and more.

4. Help with meal preparation

Kids can be involved in meal preparation and cooking. This keeps them entertained and busy as well as helps them learn some few things. Find fun recipes and let them help you out with activities like preparing the table and setting the cutlery.

5. Gardening

If you have a garden, this might be a great opportunity to let your kids have fun and at the same time develop independence through the use of adult tools like spades used in gardening. Outdoor exploration teaches your kids to be creative, developing their abilities more.

Find more ways that enable your kids to not only be active after school, but also develop their other abilities and character.

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Couples Massage at Elements Massage in Irvine Ca.

December 8, 2017 by Admin Leave a Comment

You have heard about a couples massage. The topic comes up around the Holidays and Valentines as a great gift idea, which it is! There is no reason though to wait for a special occasion to enjoy this bonding experience. A couples massage can be a regular occurrence that helps you relax, enjoy each others company, and feel closer. Because there is nothing better than sharing the blissed out feeling you have leaving a great massage with your partner.

Elements Massage is an excellent choice to embrace the couples massage. They have a room specifically for side by side massages which is intimate without being claustrophobic. A relaxing, airy space for you to enjoy you choice of massage, which is customizable for each person. You can choose from Swedish Massage, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Aromatherapy.

I enjoyed the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage. This massage incorporates thermal therapy and salt therapies through the stones enhancing the experience. My partner chose the Deep Tissue Massage to deal with shoulder issues, a therapeutic massage to really go deep and help get him back in balance. The whole process was perfect. Lovely setting, the staff was delightful, and the massages exactly what each of us was looking for.

The Himalayan Salt Stone Massage had a lovely light heat, more warming than what you might think of with a Hot Stone massage. This process can sometimes increase blood circulation and reduce inflammation. I certainly felt better afterwards! I did not realize how tweaky my back was until after the massage began. The therapeutic massage did wonders for my partner. He left the table feeling stretched, relaxed, and ready to go home and cuddle! Be prepared to have something already cooked at home or to get some food, because all you are going to want to do after is curl up and enjoy the post massage bliss.

Elements Massage in Irvine is a beautiful location. Definitely a perfect place to stop and relax. You can find an Elements Massage near you on their website Elementsmassage.com A couples massage is a wonderful treat for both of you to enjoy together.

Find out more about Elements Massage on Social Media – Facebook – Twitter – Instagram

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MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool Gear

October 20, 2016 by Have Sippy Will Travel 6 Comments

The MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool towel is a great way to beat the heat for your family, children, and those friends you work out with. The EnduraCool towel is just what you are looking for with the temperatures rising when working or playing outside with your children.

The instant cooling technology is activated when you wet the towel and wring it out and snapping it to chill the fabrics surface temperature by up to 30 degrees. The user of the towel simply places the towel around his or her neck, forehead, or the desired area for instant relief from the heat.

The mission of Mission Athletecare is “ We believe greatness is always in reach. But you’ve got to dig deep, you’ve got to harness your heat. That’s why we build innovative thermoregulation technology into the fabric of all our products. We do it because when you control temperature, you unlock performance.”

The MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool towels come in a variety of colors and styles to fit everyone’s unique personality and style. These EndureCool towels are perfect for your sports stars or dancing ballerinas; or maybe for dad while he is mowing the yard or mom when she is jogging. Wherever the sweat, EnduraCool towels will be there to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable.

As you can see, it stays in place pretty well- even when soaked and in the wind (which is saying something).

Not only do MISSION EnduraCool Towels have cooling towels but they also have an entire line of EnduraCool Instant Cooling Gear and Accessories to keep you, your family, and friends cool, dry, comfortable.The line includes a full range of instant cooling Tops, Bottoms, Skull Hats & Caps, Headbands, and much much more all designed to keep you cool and enhance your performance and recovery.

You will want to get your MISSION Athletecare’s EnduraCool towel and other accessories today; if not for you then that one loved one who loves to run and work out so this would make the perfect gift for them.

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BOB Duallie Infant Car Seat Adapter

August 15, 2016 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are our own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.

Being the mom of 3 children with two children 4 and over means that you are definitely a mom on the go. This wonderful carseat adapter has been a lifesaver for this momma on the go.

About BOB:

In 1994, Roger Malinowski, a bicycle industry maven, met Phillip Novotny, an airline mechanic, in the California town of San Luis Obispo. Phillip had turned a decrepit beach cruiser bike into a versatile, lightweight, single track bike trailer. He called it the YAK and was rolling them out of a machine shop on a small scale. Roger knew a great idea when he saw one and together, they took Phillip’s invention and built a booming business.

BOB was originally named Beast of Burden, but was eventually shortened to BOB.

BOB was first a great bike trailer that was completely amazing. However, Roger and Phillip soon began to start families of their own. They were inspired to design and build a superior jogging stroller that would be held to the same high standards as their trailers. The initial result was the BOB Sport Utility Stroller, complete with aptented suspension system, tough polymer wheels, easy-fold frame, a reclining, padded seat and several other features no one had ever put on a stroller before. They truly “wanted the best of a bunch of worlds”, said Roger. “A lightweight, high-quality stroller that you could still take running, hiking, or off-road and also fold up easily and compactly. The fact we could put all of these elements in one stroller is what really attracted people to it.”

Shortly after this stroller hit the market people started asking about a two-seat stroller, which led to the introduction of the Duallie in 2001.

Many changes have happened over the years which has left BOB one of the top strollers on the market in our country today.

About Carseat Adapter:

You can now transform your BOB Duallie Stroller into the perfect travel system with the BOB Duallie Infant Car Seat Adapter. This accessory allows you to easily connect compatible Britax and BOB Infant Car Seats with BOB Duallie Jogging Strollers. It also features a snack tray for your second child.

This is compatible with Britax and BOB Infant Car Seats featuring the Click & Go adapter system.

Easy to install or remove from the stroller, and it even folds with the stroller.

My Thoughts:

YAY! I was so incredibly excited for this awesome product. I love my BOB stroller and am so happy to be able to use my new carseat with it so that we can be out and about whenever we want and my daughter can be in one of her favorite spaces in the world (Snuggled in that comfy carseat). It was incredibly easy for me to install it within minutes of receiving it. I love how secure it is and I know that my child is strapped in safely. I know that I am going to get a great deal of use out of this amazing product!

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome product so that you can be out and about and on the go like us, head on over to the website and get it ordered today for whatever carseat that you have.

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BarreAmped FIRE EXTREME SCULPT DVD @suzannecbowen

June 21, 2016 by Samantha 2 Comments

Are you looking to get in better shape for the summer? If you are, you will want to look at this new DVD. It really works you out, and you will feel it for sure the next day(s!)

There are 5 DVDs in the workout series, and you had better start with 1, let me tell you. I did 5 first (not because I’m insane, just because that is how they arrived) and I was burnt out within 10 minutes. Of course, I should have known- there was a verbal warning from Suzanne Bowen at the beginning, saying that it was going to be tough and to warm up to it. I should have listened! You live, you learn.

The workouts do put you through the paces, and I have to admit that I’m still not ready to move on to DVD 2. They are not simple, but they are effective. I’ve been doing them for nearly 3 weeks, and I am gaining stamina, which is a great thing. I’m hoping in a few weeks to move up to #2, but the main thing is to move at the pace that is healthy and right for you.

Here is more about the DVDs and Suzanne Bowen;

Fitness and lifestyle expert Suzanne Bowen, creator of Suzanne Bowen Fitness (#SBF) www.suzannebowenfitness, a top streaming website for workout videos and nutrition advice, has just released her newest DVD in the BarreAmped franchise. BarreAmped Fire Extreme Sculpt (www.barreamped.com 84 minutes $19.99) presales have already exceeded expectations and is well on its way to being the most popular BarreAmped DVD to date. Suzanne’s signature BarreAmped is a proven, results oriented, body shaping barre program that is a combination of dance, Pilates, yoga, and Bowen’s classical Lotte Berk training. It is Classic Barre meets Extreme Results.

BarreAmped Fire Extreme Sculpt (84 minutes, $19.99) takes participants to new fitness levels with advanced muscle torching routines that challenge viewers with a fast paced collection of classic barre workouts to #ShakeToChange. The BarreAmped Fire Extreme Sculpt DVD is divided into sections so viewers can do the entire full workout or mix and match the segments to change it up. The DVD has a two minute introduction; 28 minute Total Body Sculpt Section; 17 minute Thigh and Seat; 13 minute AB blast; 11 minute Sleek & Toned Shoulders; and, a 12 minute Relaxation Stretch section. Needed for the workout is something to hold onto, a set of hand weights, and a mat. The purchase of the DVD includes a free 1 month membership to Suzanne’s streaming barre workouts and other tips and workouts at www.suzannebowenfitness.com .

About Suzanne Bowen

Suzanne Bowen is the founder of Suzanne Bowen Fitness (SBF) and the creator of BarreAmped, the revolutionary barre program based on classic technique, a neutral spine, and a solid foundation of alignment. Suzanne began her fitness career over fifteen years ago at the original barre studio, New York City’s legendary Lotte Berk Method studio. It was there that she was classically trained as a top instructor. She moved from New York to Nashville where she opened a BarreAmped studio and expanded her clientele to include top Nashville celebrities; Naomi Judd and the ladies of the band Little Big Town, Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman to name a few. Suzanne Bowen fitness, (SBF) embodies the best of combining mind, body and spirit to live a healthy lifestyle. Suzanne helps people build a foundation for life and encourages them to be their best form of excellence. She currently lives in Florida with her husband and two children, and maintains her home and studio in Nashville. BarreAmped is taught in over 50 studios worldwide with over 350 instructors certified to teach the program around the world. Her BarreAmped Boot Camp DVD was just awarded Best Barre DVD by Fitness Magazine, as well as Good Housekeeping, Pilates Style and Natural Health Magazine.

Find out more by visiting the website-

www.suzannebowenfitness.com, www.barreamped.com

and following on social media-

Facebook: Suzanne Bowen Fitness

Twitter @suzannecbowen

Instagram @suzannebowenfitness

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Triple Play with Boys & Girls Clubs of America #TriplePlay10 #IC #Sp

October 15, 2015 by Samantha 8 Comments

Disclosure- I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Boys & Girls Club of America. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

In his dance class

Children like to take part in all sorts of activities, from dance class, to karate, to soccer, and more. It’s been recommended that kids are moderately to vigorously physically active at least 60 minutes per day, but not all kids get that kind of activity. It seems only about one fourth of the kids in the USA ages 12-15 meet that goal, which isn’t good for mind or body. Getting kids active from a young age and keeping them that way is important for their developing and maintaining healthy habits for life. That’s where the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Triple Play program is great- it encourages kids and families to get up, get out, and get moving as a family.

About Triple Play

“Triple Play, which is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company and the Anthem Foundation, is a program currently offered in Boys & Girls Clubs that demonstrates how eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy lifestyle. The goal of the Triple Play program is to improve Club members’ knowledge of healthy habits; increase the number of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in positive relationships. “

Since 3 in 10 American kids are either overweight or obese, there are measures that need to be taken to get and keep kids healthy. Diet and exercise are important for not just the child, but the whole family to participate in together. Triple Play has a mind, body, soul approach that focuses on the person as a whole, instead of JUST the body or weight portion that is so easy to get hung up on.

Choosing his own veggies as a little bit

Eating healthy is important. I take my son to the farmer’s market every week so that he can choose the fresh fruits and vegetables he likes best for his meals. His lunches are primarily fruit and veggies, because that’s what he likes (that, cheese, soups, and yogurt). If he can’t have hot food, that’s what he prefers, and that’s fine with me. Since he has always chosen his own foods, he likes what he eats, and it’s not been a battle now or when he was small.

While he doesn’t love team sports, he is in karate, and he maintains good relationships with peers and also stays active in 4H, boy scouts, library reading club, Sunday School, and computer club. He likes what he does, and we both like that he has groups of friends in each class and club. It’s good for him developmentally, socially, and physically.

Exploring a new city

These kids will be the next generation of leaders- keeping them fit through nutrition and health education, giving them access to healthy foods, teaching avoidance of risky behaviors and giving them a safe place to learn and grow, and helping them build a lifelong commitment to fitness and health is vital to their well being and growing into the best adults they can possibly be.

Check out Triple Play’s site for more information and to download the plan for your own family. You can also follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgca.clubs?fref=ts and Twitter: https://twitter.com/BGCA_Clubs

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Glasstic Bottle – Great water bottle for on the go!

May 30, 2015 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The Glasstic Glass Bottle was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

Being on the go at all times I find it extremely important to have a good water bottle so I don’t constantly have to buy the plastic ones or get a drink wherever we stop. I must say that I have been incredibly impressed with my new Water Bottle from Glasstic.

About Glasstic:

Glasstic Bottle Co. is a division of Healthylicious Living LLC. They are a healthy and active lifestyle company, helping people around the world to realize a better quality of health and life through their innovative product line. They began developing the Glasstic bottle over three years ago when they saw a need in the market for high quality/pure yet portable beverage containers. The portable water bottle market had begun to replace plastic bottles with metal ones due to increasing concert of harmful chemicals leaching from the plastic bottles.

They knew that the ultimate water bottle had to be made of glass. Yet, they also knew that they had to make a glass bottle that was portable, break resistant, shatterproof, BPA free, toxin free and safe over-all to carry into public places. They really wanted a worry-free glass water bottle and Glasstic was born.

About Glasstic Water Bottles:

Pure Glass on the Inside, Durable BPA Free Plastic on the Outside
100% Shatterproof and Worry-Free
BPA Free Tritan Outer Shell, Toxin Free, Metal Free
Easy to Clean and is Dishwasher Safe
Stylish & Attractive
Wide Mouth Glass Water Bottle
Twist-Off Cap

My Thoughts:

I was incredibly impressed by this great new water bottle. I like to take a water bottle with me when we are on the go traveling, or even when I am just going to work. I have had a hard time finding the right bottle for what I wanted and find myself wasting money buying bottles trying to find just the right one. From the moment that I received my Glasstic Water Bottle I have been incredibly impressed. I find myself taking it with me to work, my workout classes, and travel. It is the perfect bottle to have with me. I know that it is ‘Safe’ for me to drink from, as well as being indestructible. I also trust my children to use this water bottle as well, which really says something. At 3 and 5, they don’t always have the best grip on things, but I know that they are just fine with this awesome water bottle.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this great water bottle, head on over to Glasstic and pick out the one that is perfect for you.

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Stress Relief- Do you need a Rescue? #StressLess2BMyBest

April 6, 2015 by Samantha 5 Comments

Stress is a silent killer, building in strength with every little issue until “boom”. You end up with a stress related illness. To name a few, they are: heart disease, asthma, obesity, headaches, depression and anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, and Alzheimer’s disease. Now the scary stuff is out of the way. What do we do about it? How do you unwind after a long day?

I personally do yoga and go to the gym. Yoga is a great way to center yourself and bring your body to a better place, too. It gets to a point where if I miss my yoga during the week, within a few days I am stressed out, not sleeping well, and more easily agitated. My husband likes loud music and video games to unwind and de-stress. Any form of music that is loud works, preferably something abrasive as well as loud. Thank goodness for headphones. My son likes to take apart his Masher action figures and put them back together, watch tv, or play video games. There are many great ways to get your mind off of its current stresser and relax.

Below are Top 10 De-stress techniques

9 Meditation
8 Writing in a journal

7 Breathing exercises

6 Wherever stress finds you – you can be ready…Take natural RESCUE: Take on stress and be at your best!
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Filed Under: fitness, health Tagged With: health, stress