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Win Balance Bar Prize Pack

May 26, 2015 by Samantha 49 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. I am a Balance Bar Ambassador and received information from them. All opinions are my own and honest.

According to a recent survey by Balance Bar, 43% of Americans feel most balanced during the summer! As we’re approaching June 21st, it’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and start feeling more balanced. To help your readers feel good inside and out this summer, Balance Bar is sharing Gabby Reece’s tips for staying active and smart eating.

Check out these tips from The Balance Project guide, Gabby Reece as you get ready for summer.

• Make it your own: There is not one right way to get it done. There is the right way that works for you. When it comes to eating healthy, find the foods you like and implement those into your daily diet. The same goes for exercise. If you hate the gym then find something outside that is manageable for you. This is not about torture; this is about creating a lifestyle that you can do week after week.

Watch the calendar: Use summer for motivation to shape up but don’t wait for June 21st. If you wait until summer actually starts, you’ll feel rushed and end up crash dieting or doing a crazy workout schedule. I personally like to keep a calendar in my kitchen and cross off the days as I countdown to bikini weather. The visual reminder – right where you eat – is helpful in keeping you on track.
Sign up a friend: We tend to be more successful at accomplishing some type of exercise if we have an accountability partner. Solicit a friend and maybe use this as your time to connect. You can train for a 5k together or join an outdoor boot camp; there are a lot more options now that the weather is improving.
Plan to snack: Take snacks (like fruit, nuts or a Balance Bar®) wherever you go to prevent mindless eating. If I have an afternoon or early evening workout planned, I make sure to have one of these handy an hour or so before so that I have plenty of energy to get in a good workout.
Variety is key: Make as many meals as you can at home so you can control your nutrition. These are some of my favorite recipes,– fresh and full of veggies for springtime! To keep things interesting and fresh at my house, I try to rotate foods. One night I may go for something heavier with veggies and grains, and then the next night focus on proteins. I really try to change up the food and create a great deal of variety.
Each day is a new chance and it’s never too late: If you fall out of your summer shape up routine one day, don’t sweat it. Forgive yourself and move on – and just keep moving!
To see some of Gabby’s favorite fitness moves, go to http://bit.ly/1HL3eO8and for more of Gabby’s tips for balancing fitness and a busy schedule go to http://bit.ly/1Qj0pYC.

One of you can win Balance bare bars and a Balance Bar headband just in time for that summer slimdown. Good luck! Ends 6/20/15
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Clarks Shoes for Fashion and Function

May 26, 2015 by Samantha 5 Comments

My son and I are not often given the chance to coordinate outfits or have something that compliments each other’s outfits. I always thought that Moms with girls were given that opportunity, but Moms of boys were out of luck. It’s not something I would push on him, but it would be cute for occasions. Sometimes, I just want that moment, you know, the moment of look how cute these two are!

Clasks USA gave my son and I a chance to have that moment via amazingly stylish, functional and comfortable footwear. They match, but are not overly “matchy-matchy” in that obnoxious way, and we can both wear them normally in our wardrobe.

I got to try out Womens Desert Boot Core in Oakwood Suede. Let me tell you a little more about this boot.

Inspired by the crepe-soled boots worn by British officers in World War II. Crafted from natural materials including oakwood suede for supreme comfort, its timeless styling has remained unchanged for over 60 years. Wear the original women’s Desert® Boot anywhere and celebrate vintage style.

This boot was instantly love at first foot in! No matter where go, these boots are comfortable, stylish and functional. No matter where I wear them, they get compliments. I like that I can dress up a pair of jeans or add a pretty texture to a skirt.

My son got to rock a pair of Clarks USA Boys Dessert Boot Youth. These are great for active kids. He can wear them with his uniform, with his regular “play clothes”, with a nicer outfit, and this is the perfect choice in footwear for outings. Not great for wet weather, since they are suede, and we have not treated them yet.

We both liked the available colors in both the ladies and boys styles. We thought getting mother son shoes was a fun experience. Overall I have been more than pleased with the Clark’s USA line of footwear.

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Strawberry Shortcake Berry Best in Show DVD Giveaway

May 26, 2015 by Samantha 23 Comments

Disclosure- I am a Fox Home Insider and received a sample to check out. All opinions are my own.

Join Strawberry Shortcake and some new furry friends in these delightful “tails” about being yourself and encouraging others to do the same. During his road trip to find homes for his orphan puppies, Huckleberry Pie and his four-legged crew get stranded in Berry Bitty City.

Luckily, Strawberry and her berry best pals decide to help out with the strays in “A Boy and His Dogs.” Blueberry Muffin and Huck become “Partners in Crime” when they try to write a mystery story together…with surprising results. And the fur is sure to fly when the girls try to help Huck start a dog shelter in “The Mystery of the Disappearing Dog Show.” It’s a howling good time with sweet doggy delights for everyone!

For a limited time, consumers will receive a copy of the “Perfect Puppy Digital Story Book Download” by Cupcake Digital, Inc. with their purchase.

You can find and print coloring sheets here: Strawberry Shortcake Coloring Sheets

Enter to Win

Win a copy of Strawberry Shortcake – Berry Best in Show DVD & Digital Copy- ends 2/12/15. Good luck!
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Nature’s Time Watches #TIME4CHANGE

May 26, 2015 by Samantha 5 Comments

What’s wood and steel with Japanese Quartz movement? The answer is the new lines of watches from Nature’s Time. Nature’s Time is currently running an IndieGoGo trying to reach their goal of $100,000 in funding, to further expand their line to include the gorgeous women’s watch. I was given the opportunity to try out the women’s watch prototype and it is very nice. The wood finish grain is accentuated by the shiny steel and makes for an elegant contrast and eye grabbing style.
The company behind the the watches is built on three core foundations they are : strength, beauty, and compassion. This is a great watch for both business wear and everyday life.

Natures Time is not only beautiful, but makes a difference in the life of others by assisting bullying victims. As someone who has been a victim of bullying throughout his entire childhood, Christian Panaligan, Natures Time founder, is well aware of the struggles and wants bullying victims to realize that they are not alone. In an effort to lend a helping hand, Christian founded Nature‘s Time. Every watch purchase helps 6 bullying victims. They partnered with Free2Luv as they fight bullying through community outreach, awareness campaigns, and events.
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Looking for the Perfect Travel Purse?

May 21, 2015 by Samantha 5 Comments

If you give me a big purse, I will carry everything in it. I do mean everything. Snacks for the kid, tissues, lip balm, hand cleaning products…the list goes on and on.
Ladies, I am going to let you in on a little trick. The secret to looking great while on the go doesn’t require effort. It requires you to find a style that flatters you, that is comfortable, and that will enhance your your wardrobe subtly. Who would have thought that adding a bag to your look could be a game changer?

20150502_195156 I am not talking about any bag either. I am talking about a Baliboca bag. These are pretty sweet for a Mom on the go. If I am dashing off to an after school event with the kid, or having a family fun day at the Zoo. My Baliboca Neoprene Shoulder Bag is great. I stays with me, requires no hands, and best of all, it can discreetly slip under my coat or sweatshirt if I want.

Now this is huge. You don’t want to know how many times I have been the lady that could just drag a suitcase in wheels around for all of the stuff motherhood requires. The Baliboca shoulder bag is great for helping me just say no to becoming a walking vending machine.
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Seven Spoons Easy Meals for Two

May 20, 2015 by Samantha 5 Comments

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Trying new dishes or cooking styles can be difficult some times, often requiring a different type of spice profile, like curries and pickling spices, or even a new cooking apparatus like a wok or a smoker. Either way, there are quite a few reasons one could use to not eat more adventurously. I say these are simply excuses, broaden your cooking and eating horizons! and with meals by Seven Spoons there is no excuse not to try more kinds of foods at home. How easy can it get? You just grab a bag from your grocer’s freezer and cook it.

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We had the pleasure in trying Quinioa Vegetable Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Thai Green Curry, and Moroccan Chickpea Tagine, all of which were quite good, being good presenters of their cultural dishes and their backgrounds. Each dish made with fresh ingredients with a smell that will fill your entire home and have everyone coming down to see what that incredible smell is. You can taste the Asian heat in the biryani while the Thai green curry is spicy and sweet, the Moroccan Chickpea Tagine is smokey and hearty.
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Pitch Perfect 2, Schick® and Skintimate® are Perfect Together

May 18, 2015 by Samantha 4 Comments

In recent years, there has been an insurgence of music based competitions movies. But there are a few gems which not only include music, but also poke fun at themselves. One such film was Pitch Perfect, which was released on 2012. Now, fast forward a few years later and we are on the currently on the cusp of Pitch Perfect 2’s release in theaters, May 15, 2015. The movie follows the adventures of the Barden Bellas, an all female a capella singing group and their misadventures trying to get back into the a capella singing circuit. This movie looks absolutely hysterical and with just the right amount of music, heart, and humor to keep everyone entertained.

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One of the official sponsors of the new movie is Schick’s Women’s Shave. As such, there are special limited edition Pitch Perfect 2 packaging for Schick Hydro Silk Razors, Skintimate Shave Gel Schick Intuition, Schick Quattro for Women, and Schick Xtreme3. On select packages for a limited time, consumers can get a free ticket to see Pitch Perfect 2. To get your ticket just purchase 2 products with a minimum value of $10 at an Ahold store, including Stop & Shop, Giant, and Martin’s. Then fill out the print out form received at the register to redeem the coupon. This is a limited time promotion and runs from until 05/23, so be sure to act quickly.
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One Step Sterilizer Dryer-Must Have Item

May 17, 2015 by Danielle 1 Comment

Disclosure: The One Step Sterilizer Dryer from Baby Brezza 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.

Every mom of a baby can probably give a big sigh and roll of the eyes when asked how long it takes to wash and sterilize baby bottles. With 2 children I can’t even begin to tell you how much time I have spent messing with those bottles, and I was a breastfeeding mom so it wasn’t near as much as many other mamas out there. The One Step Sterilizer Dryer from Baby Brezza is a great solution to all the pain and hassle of sterilizing the bottles.

About Baby Brezza:

At Baby Brezza, their goal is to make mealtime for infants and toddlers a breeze with unique, innovative product designs and functions that will enhance the lives of busy moms, dads, and caretakers. Whether giving babies their first bites of solid food, or feeding that all important middle-of-the-night bottle, we hope to help parents and caregivers share the joy of mealtime with their children.

About One Step Sterilizer Dryer:

You can now sterilize and dry your baby’s bottles quickly and easily with the One Step Sterilizer Dryer! This 4-in-1 machine uses natural steam to kill99.9% of the germs in your baby’s bottles, in just 8 minutes. The bottles then ramin sterile for up to 24 hours, or until the lid is open. The unique drying feature then completely dries your bottles, with a choice of 30, 45, or 60 minute drying cycle. The easy-to-use control panel allows you to sterilize only, sterilize and dry, or dry only. The One Step Sterilizer Dryer holds up to 6 bottles plus accessories, and works with all bottle sizes. The bottle rack can be removed and used as a storage rack.