Holidays can be enjoyable and they don’t have to ruin your fitness routine or your healthy eating habits. As a busy Mom sometimes the holiday season gets a little crazy with all the holiday parties, planning and preparing for a houseful of guests over the Christmas break. While you do deserve a nice restful holiday season there is no reason why you should forgo your healthy eating habits and sabotage all your hard work. I’ve got five holiday eating strategies you’ll be able to follow and enjoy yourself without denying a few treats here and there! 1. Eat Before…
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With winter now upon us it is no surprise that the older generation are staying indoors more to keep out of the cold weather. It is therefore unsurprising that many are not exercising as much as they would during the summer months. If you or your parent or friend fall into this category then here are some indoor activities to help you or them keep fit this winter. Image Credit: Diana Robinson (flickr.com) Swimming Swimming is a great way to keep fit and is a perfect exercise to do during the winter months. No matter whether you have mobility issues…
When it comes to the design of any room, stain free furniture is a close second priority, after a safe environment. Not only does this assist the aesthetics of the room, it makes the overall experience for you, the caregiver, and the child a whole lot more enjoyable. On top of which, you are creating a sanitary environment, which, in turn, helps the child’s overall growth and wellbeing. Enough said? Not quite. First, here are a few examples of essential stain-free furniture for your child’s room. Resistant Carpet Depending on how young your child is, carpet is preferable when wanting…
Hey early birds…you’re about to get a great deal on holiday cards. From 7:00am to 11:00am ET (4:00 am to 8:00am PT), Tiny Prints is making their already awesome Cyber Week deal even more awesomer. Through the end of today, you can get 40% off all holiday cards using the code CYBER40. If your order is more than $49, use that and stack the code FREESHIP49 for free shipping if your order is more than $49. But, if you are up early enough, add the code FLASH1204 and you’ll save an extra 10% on your order. That’s a total of almost 50%…
If you’d like to start going green, it helps to see what easy steps you can take to get started. After all, people have various degrees of “green-ness” in their lives, and everyone has to begin somewhere. Here are a few easy tips to get you started on a greener way of life. 4 Easy Steps to Going Green Recycle This basic move is a good place to start. If you’re not currently recycling you can start by contacting your local waste management/garbage collection system. There may be a program in place already, and you only have to put your recycling in…
Whether buying for the year-end holidays, a birthday or some other occasion, nobody likes to pay full price. If your eyes light up and you get a rush of adrenaline every time you see a 20% Off or a Clearance sign, then you need to practice the 7 following tips for buying toys at a discount. 7 Ways to Buy Toys At A Discount 1. Use the power of Google – using some basic search skills you’ll save TONS! Typing “clearance toys”, “toy sales” or the name of a specific toy you are looking for followed by the words: sale, clearance or…
Now that you’ve built your starter makeup kit it is time to think about the details! One of the most important and simple form of cosmetics a person can use is mascara. It can brighten up your eyes and complete your look, but the question is, what color looks best on you? If you’ve read our top ten makeup tips you know mascara only lasts 3-4 months so you need to make the best choice to maximize its use. I’m here to tell all about a few of the best colors to suit your skin/hair best. There are so many different…
T’is the season of crazy deals and with LuggageOnline.com Black Friday sale you will not be disappointed! Whether it’s a trip across town or a flight around the world, LuggageOnline.com offers the best prices on luggage! With continuous clearance sales, you’ll always have the luxury of spending less on the perfect luggage and traveling accessories. BLACK FRIDAY DEAL – Up to 40% OFF sitewide From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, find amazing deals on our top selection of luggage, travel bags and accessories at LuggageOnline.com. Shop now & save now! This post contains affiliate links, thank you for your continued support!
This weekend Reebok has some amazing deals going on and I wanted to share a few with you because I know a lot of you are probably on the hunt for some new shoes! Just visit the Reebok site and use code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout to save big! The four best deals on shoes I could find are: Offer 1: Reebok Skyscape for $29.99 at Reebok.com with code BLACKFRIDAY Offer 2: Reebok Women’s Electrify for $39.99 at Reebok.com with code BLACKFRIDAY Offer 3: Reebok CrossFit Sprint TR for $49.99 at Reebok.com with code BLACKFRIDAY Offer 4: Reebok CrossFit Lifter and…
I’m always on the hunt for unique gifts for my kids, nieces and nephews. Something I always want to share with them is my passion for travel and expose them to different cultures and parts of the world. With Little Passports they can travel around the world or the US in their pjs! I thought you would all be interested in these amazing holiday specials! But hurry you don’t want to miss out on the 15% off site-wide sale! Holiday Specials at Little Passports All you have to do is choose an adventure: And then enter the little adventures name and address!…
Craftsy extended their Black Friday Sale one more day! Through Monday, December 1st, All Classes $19.99 or less Craftsy’s Black Friday Sale Extended! It is time to get your craft on! With these classes priced at $19.99 now is the best time to try something new or enhance your crafting skills! Check out the courses available: Not into classes? Then time to stock up on some supplies! Fabric, Yarn and Kits are up to 70% off: This is the BIGGEST sale of the year don’t miss out on your chance to score some great…
Hopefully you’ve caught my first edition of 20 quick and easy cooking hacks I shared everything from baking powder substitutes to softening butter quickly. I thought in part 2 I would share a few more tips to make your more efficient in the kitchen! Quick And Easy Cooking Hacks Part 2 Beef keeps longer in the freezer than fish or chicken. You can store beef for up to six months; fish and chicken, no more than three. Follow recipes exactly, the first time you make them. After that, you’ll have a much better idea on how to successfully adjust ingredients. Make…
Need a reason to avoid cooking the turkey or maybe visiting with those relatives? Why not take advantage of the HUGE sale going on at Fanatics right now. Trust me you won’t be disappointed. Its time to stock up for the holidays with all your favorite gear, just think if you can get your shopping done today you’ll have that much more time to drink wine, have a bath or maybe set up the tree? Wishful thinking right! Happy FANS-Giving!!! Cyber Savings Event: 30% off on orders over $60 at Fanatics.com Today and Tomorrow you can enjoy the FANS-Giving sale: 30%…
Makeup 101 is all about making you feel better in the skin you’re in! It’s a fun time to try new makeup techniques, but there are a lot of do’s and don’ts in the makeup world. It’s easy to make a simple mistake that could ruin your whole entire look. Here are some makeup disasters that you should definitely try and avoid doing. Bright makeup colors with bright lipstick. Try to avoid mixing bright colors with bright lipstick. If you have a bright pink lipstick, but you’re wearing a bright yellow eye shadow, it would make a very bad combination,…
Time has flown by since I was in Charlotte, NC in October, it is just over a month ago since I boarded the plane and headed on a solo getaway to refresh and recharge. I was pleasantly surprised at what Charlotte had to offer and I can honestly say I can’t wait to go back! Getting away by myself doesn’t happen often so when it does I like to soak up every minute of it. I landed in Charlotte late on a Saturday night grabbed an Uber to the Hampton Inn Charlotte Uptown and enjoyed the comfort of a huge…
The perfect gifts for someone who has everything ~ a Gift Basket! Whether you celebrate Hannukah or have family and friends in Israel, you can now send the perfect Kosher gift basket to more than 200+ countries. Here are 5 that we think are perfect! Kosher Gift Baskets for Around the World Kosher Collection to Canada Kosher Sweetness Gift Basket to Israel Kosher Delights Gift Tray to the USA Kosher Treats to the UK Kosher Sophisticates to Israel Hopefully these wine and champagne picks will give you a few gift ideas for friends overseas! If you aren’t sending gifts to the…
The perfect gifts for someone who has everything ~ a Gift Basket! We’re bringing you Kosher baskets and sports teams baskets but nothing celebrates the holidays better than toasting with a nice champagne, romancing your partner with a glass of red wine or toasting with company over a crisp white. Below are a few great options of wine and champagne gifts that you can send to more than 200+ countries. It’s never been easier to help your friends and family celebrate, no matter where they are in the world. Wine and Champagne UK Gift Baskets Dom Perignon to UK Bottle of Lenoble…
The perfect gifts for someone who has everything ~ a Gift Basket! Everyone loves flowers, but finding the perfect present with them can be tricky, especially if the person is overseas. Here are some great options for you to be able to send plant and flower gifts locally and to more than 200+ countries around the world. Flower and Plant Gifts for the USA A Cup Of Orchid to USA Glittering Roses to USA Welcome Home Holiday Wreath to USA Shining Stars Holiday Centerpiece to USA Lucky Bamboo to China Hopefully these wine and champagne picks will give you a few…
The perfect gifts for someone who has everything ~ a Gift Basket! Whether it’s Football or Soccer, every sports fan loves a useful, helpful or themed gift. Here are some great selections available for the countries that love them the most. Sports Team Gift Baskets for Around The World True Sports Fan to US-APO-FPO Football Time Gift Assortment to Brazil A Nip While Golfing to USA Yankees Take Me Out to the Ball Game Gift Basket The Ball Park Gift to Australia Hopefully these wine and champagne picks will give you a few gift ideas for friends overseas! If you aren’t…
The perfect gifts for someone who has everything ~ a Gift Basket! Whether you’re abroad, in the military or have friends and family overseas, nobody likes to spend Christmas alone. You can make sure that your loved ones across the pond receive the perfect gift by choosing from one of the ones below. Click through any option to find Christmas gifts available in more than 200+ countries. Save Santa the hassle this year and let us do the work so your loved ones can relax. Christmas Gift Baskets for USA and Canada Lego Countdown Till Christmas to USA Christmas Classics Basket to…