Win a Trip to London Olympics… and I’m a Guinea Pig

crest pro health plaque control

O.K., I’m not quite a guinea pig, but I have started the Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Test Drive Program this week.  You know that super clean feeling you have in your mouth right after going in for a dental cleaning?  It has been something I have never quite been able to maintain, [...]

A Natural Resolution: Crystal Deodorant #CrystalRollOn #CBias

eco friendly natural products

Like many people, I am trying to switch over to more natural products (especially for the new year), I simply don’t want to have more chemicals in my life, than necessary, especially on my skin.   While natural products are better for both my family and the environment, I don’t want to spend significantly more [...]

Trim Down for the Holidays with the New Slim Fast …Sephora Giveaway Too (5 Winners)

Chocolate slim fast bottle

Holiday parties, cookies, pies, and hor d’oeuvres.. oh my!  The holidays can be a bit “expanding” on the waistline, especially for those of us who do a lot of food blogging.  I am making a preemptive strike this year, though.  I will substitute some meals with a bottle of this new Slim Fast, and for [...]

Sportline Qlip Any-Wear Pedometer Review (Great Father’s Day Gift)

sportline pedometer

I have been doing a lot of walking, as well as, glider workouts lately.  The Sportline Qlip Any-Wear Pedometer I was sent for review has really come in handy.  It has been great for walks in the park with my daughter, and has shown consistent distances for the same paths.  I also use it on [...]

1/3 Less Challenge (Yardwork Fun) #BetterForYou Fun Fridays

better for you challenge

I am very pleased to announce, that I have partnered with Kraft 2% Singles to challenge you to go 1/3 less, and have fun doing it.  I love the taste and great melt-ability of Kraft 2% Singles, and already use them in my home, so it seemed a perfect fit. Small better-for-you choices can really [...]

Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System Review

lysol no-touch

The Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System is a perfect fit for my family, so I was happy to do a review.  With a 3 year old daughter, who is working on her hand washing skills, and me cooking from scratch on a regular basis, we need all the soap dispensing technology that is available.  Besides, [...]

At Last Naturals : Review and Giveaway

wild yam cream

Although I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter, I am 44 years old.  In recent  months, I’ve had a few hot flashes.  The first couple times it didn’t quite calculate for me that that was what was going on, but when you are in a 67 degree room, not being active at the moment [...]

Choose You Workout Gift Pack Giveaway, Courtesy of the American Cancer Society

choose you

Studies have shown that approximately 50 percent of cancer deaths among women are preventable.   Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and getting regular cancer screenings are the keys to lowering cancer rates.  Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions may just save your life. “The American Cancer Society’s Choose You program helps women [...]

The Positive Portions Food & Fitness Journal: Review and Giveaway (3 winners)

The-Positive-Portions-Food-and-Fitness-journal

As many of you already know, I’ve made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get healthier.  I’m reviewing several several weight loss tools in the process and The Positive Portions Food & Fitness Journal is one of the tools I have been using.  Two of my biggest focuses in this weight loss endeavor, [...]

Winter Sports Tips from Gatorade + Gift Pack Giveaway

skates

To help raise awareness of the effects of dehydration during winter sports & activities, Gatorade asked me to share these great tips from Brooke de Lench.  They are also generously offering a Gatorade Prize Pack giveaway, as well. Helping Student Athletes Perform Their Best With the school sports season underway, the nation’s 30 million middle [...]