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Managing Your Weight BEFORE The Fall and Holiday Seasons

September 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

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The fall season is here, which means a lot of people will be indulging in fall treats and game day food, followed by indulgences in holiday delights. But what happen after all the fall and holiday eating? For a lot of people the next thing is a lot of weight loss and fitness goals during the month of January! But why wait? Weight Watchers and other great weight management programs are available now!  You may also consider a medication for weight loss: https://www.90daymeds.com/product/saxenda/ [Read more…]

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Get Through Your Day with SNICKERS®

September 18, 2015 2 Comments

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Get Through Your Day with Snickers

You’re not you when your hungry! I know that’s surely the case with me! Do you ever find yourself just needing to take a break from work?  Do you find yourself getting tired, antsy, hungry, or a cominbation of the three?  Do you find yourself suffering through that “3PM slump” every day?  If you do, you’re not alone!

After a day of sitting at my desk blogging or working on other projects at home, I definitely need a break….and yet I don’t want to stop working, because I am FAR from getting everything I want to get done for the day.  Today I’m going to share a few tips to help you get through that 3PM slump so that you can finish your day strong!  And I’m going to show you how to put together a “Get Through Your Day Gift Basket” for yourself, your friends, or coworkers!

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Gaining Perspective on Life and Life Insurance from Family Emergencies

September 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

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Gaining Perspective from Family Emergencies

When September comes to mind, most people think about the start of fall or football season, but did you know that September is also National Life Insurance Month?  When I think of life insurance, I can’t help but recall events in my life, where I was truly worried about a loved one and also stressed over our plans for the future.

It is because of these events that I’ve recently done some recently on life insurance from Protective Life.  They have an a great article about the importance of life insurance.    I learned that 3 out of 10 American households do not have life insurance, putting their financial future at risk.  It also posed some great questions:  If something happened to you, could your family afford to pay household bills and existing debts?  Could your spouse afford to retire in the future?  Could your kids afford future education costs?  The unexpected can happen at any time, and life insurance can really put your mind at ease, knowing that your loved ones are taken care of.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal

August 11, 2015 1 Comment

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Building Muscle with EAS

The fall season is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean we have to let our summer health and fitness routines fall by the wayside.  Didn’t have a summer health and fitness routine?  Well, in that case, the fall season is a great time to start one!

My husband and I are both at a good weight and are in fairly good health.  In my case,  I’m in my early 30s (and holding).  I’ve still got a lot of energy, and I’m fairly strong for my tiny size, if I do say so myself!  But I’m the Skinny Minnie who wants to be Mighty Mouse! Haha!  My husband and I are always working on DIY projects, and I hate it when we get to the parts where I can’t help!

As for my husband, he’s getting ready to turn the big 4-0.  He was actually very sick a few months ago.  And although, he’s mostly recovered, he lost a lot of his muscle strength, and he also struggles with neuropathy, which sometimes keeps him down. He’s always been an active person, and he loves working and fixing things, so I definitely want him to get back in shape, so he can do activities he loves!

Regardless of your age, size, fitness level, and situation, I believe the right supplements and fitness products are a MUST if you really want to get serious about your health and/or fitness levels!  With 42 grams of protein and 24 vitamins and minerals, EAS Myoplex Ready to Drink Shakes are a great choice to help you build muscle and strength. [Read more…]

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Reach Complete Care

August 4, 2015 Leave a Comment

I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of REACH® and One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.

Reach Complete Care

In the past I’ve mentioned how important oral care is to me.  In the past I’ve had a lot of fillings and other work done, and I want to nip future cavities in the bud!  It turns out, I’m not the only one putting a priority on oral hygiene.  A new survey by Kelton Global states millions of American moms prioritize oral hygiene over washing their face, or removing their makeup before bed, and 82% of the nation’s moms never skip brushing their teeth every night.  When oral hygiene is this important to you, it’s important to have a great products like Reach Complete Care. [Read more…]

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Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe + Heartburn Free with Nexium

June 29, 2015 3 Comments

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Heartburn Free with Nexium

So often on this blog, I share recipes I’ve made for my family, and if you stick around here long enough, you’ll find that we are no stranger to hot and spicy foods.  We love hot wings and Mexican food; sometimes we even try Asian cooking!  It’s all very delicious, but as you can imagine, it often means a little digestive comfort, and for that reason we go to the Purple Pill for Nexium Level Protection!

Other members of my family took Nexium for years, and like a lot of people, our whole family was happy when we learned we’d finally be able to pick up this medicine over the counter! [Read more…]

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Healthy Snacks with Arnold® Healthfull® Bread Challenge & a Giveaway

June 25, 2015 23 Comments

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arnold® Healthfull® Bread.  The opinions are my own.

Arnold Healthfull Bread Giveaway

Every day we struggle to adopt healthy living standards, but it’s actually amazing how easy it can be if you just take baby steps!  One very important baby step (and giant leap) you can take is switching your white bread to a 100% Whole Wheat Bread like Arnold® Healthfull® Bread.

I was recently challenged to try Arnold Healthfull Bread.  I took up the challenge because I’ve always try to convert my husband to whole wheat bread.  Anytime you’re at risk or diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, one of the first things doctors say is to cut sugar out of your diet, including the sugar in white bread and to start eating whole grains.  While hubby and I are still “relatively young” and in pretty good shape, I say it’s never too early to start trying to adopt healthy habits! [Read more…]

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Grilled Teriyaki Shrimp Kebabs + 10 Tips to Totally Take Care of Your Family This Summer

June 18, 2015 Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® Brand Totally Taken Care Of program. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own. #ListerineMom

My family spends so much of the time indoors, but the summer weather definitely gives us more excuses to get outside, from grilling out to playing with the dog, and doing yard work.  Whether we’re at work or play, I always try to take extra steps to take care of my family.  Today, in partnership with Walgreen’s, Johnson & Johnson, and Listerine, I’ll be sharing some of my tips to make sure your family is totally taken care of.

10 Tips to Totally Take Care of Your Family

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V8 V-Fusion + Energy and 5 Energy Boosting Foods and a Giveaway

June 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

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V8 V-Fusion Energy and 5 Energy Boosting Foods

 

Are your lazy days of summer not so lazy?  For a lot of moms, the summer season is anything BUT lazy!  Since we have an older kid, I don’t have to worry about planning activities for him during the day, but I still have to make sure he’s taken care of and has lunch and snacks for the day (and this is in addition to my other regular duties of making dinner, working, and taking care of the house).

And then in July when band camp comes around, look out! For my husband and I, band camp starts early, ends late, and is basically a day of driving back and forth.  Since I do most of my work at night and generally get very little sleep, a day of driving back and forth is definitely not good for me!  By the end of last year’s band camp, I think I was more tired than Noah!

I’ve always been known as an energetic person…people are usually amazed at how much energy I have, but as I’ve entered my 30’s I am starting to feel (dare I say it?) older and with everything I’ve got going on, my energy levels are sometimes zapped to virtually nothing!  But I’m working to combat this!  One key way to boost energy is with Energy Boosting Foods! [Read more…]

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Getting Summer Ready with Listerine (& Other Must Haves)

May 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I received LISTERINE® Brand products and a Walgreens gift card from Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. and The Motherhood as part of my participation in the LISTERINE® Brand Totally Taken Care Of program. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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Are you ready for summer?  We’ve got just a week to go, and school’s out here! (So hard to believe!)

In some ways I think of summer as being the season when everything slows down…there is no driving to school; you generally have less school and community activities, etc…but while our kid is spending less time at school and more time at home that also means we have to buy more supplies.  We have to buy extra quick foods and snacks, summer clothes and accessories, and of course, summer health and beauty items.

Luckily Walgreen’s is a one stop shop for health and beauty items and their weekly ads, coupons and Balance Rewards help me to save money on all my summer must-have brands like Listerine, Band-Aid, Neutrogena, and Neosporin. [Read more…]

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