December Shari’s Berries perfect for any occasion!

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Next to November, December is my favorite month. Previously I would have told you it was because of Christmas and the festivity that started up after my birthday month, but now it is also to celebrate the Enginerd’s birthday. Ever since we got married I have had the hardest time picking gifts for him, whether for Christmas, birthday, anniversary or any other time because he works and I stay at home and technically any money I spend is his own so the idea of getting a present he might not love, well that’s uncomfortable. This year I totally nailed it … Continue reading

Kiss My Face December Kissing Spree!

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http://www.kissmyface.com/ Kiss My Face is celebrating the holidays the best way they know how – with a December Kissing Spree!  For each day in December, Kiss My Face will be revealing a surprise deal, exclusively available on its Facebook page.  There will be a new deal each day, ranging from $1 off on select products to site wide discounts at Kiss My Face.com. So hang up the mistletoe and head over to Kiss My Face’s Facebook page, and get ready to start KISSing! Monday, December 3rd, 2012 Deal Ø      10% off Kiss My Face.com Ø      To redeem, log on to … Continue reading

Kiss My Face

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Kiss My Face Kids Sun Stick Roll/Rub on sunscreen in a stick Every parent knows it…the dreaded sunscreen application tango.  You try to lather it on as quickly as possible while your kids do everything in their power to squirm and dance their way out of your arms.  With the Kiss My Face Kids Sun Stick and Kids Natural Mineral Sunblock SPF 30, applying sunscreen can be easy and fun.  The formula is 100 percent natural and is one of few all natural sunscreens with SPF 30 and full UVA and UVB protection.  So, this summer say hello to fun … Continue reading

The Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman, MD

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In the new #1 New York Times bestseller, The Blood Sugar Solution (Little, Brown and Company February, 2012), Dr. Mark Hyman – Chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine and founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center – reveals the secret to losing weight and preventing diabesity. According to Dr. Hyman, a staggering one in two Americans suffers from diabesity, the condition of metabolic imbalance and disease that ranges from mild blood sugar imbalance to full-blown diabetes. Diabesity is one of the leading causes of chronic disease in the 21st century, including heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer, and the numbers of sick people keep growing. One in three children born today will have diabetes. We are now raising the first generation of Americans to live sicker and die younger than their parents.
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Kraft Milk Bites

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KRAFT MILKBITE Bars are a new, unique innovation in snacking made with real milk and calcium to provide the same calcium as an 8 oz. glass of milk in convenient granola bar form. A wholesome alternative to existing bars, KRAFT MILKBITE Bars are adeliciously different snacking experience the entire family can enjoy!

Found near refrigerated ready to eat JELL-O, not in the granola bar aisle at Publix®, each KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bar combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients like fruit or roasted nuts, while offering 30% of your daily recommended value of calcium.

If interested, your readers can receive a buy one get one free digital coupon for KRAFT MILKBITE Bars exclusively at Publix® beginning this Saturday, March 17th, 2012. All they need to do is sign up at www.CookingWithKraft.com where they can learn more about the product and download a coupon while supplies last. So hurry! Continue reading

LaborLooks Maternity Gowns

It was about two years before AppleBlossom was born that I started blogging and I was a quilt blogger first, and then a book blogger. But when I became pregnant the first time all that changed as naturally I wanted to share the word about some fabulous products that I just fell in love with during my maternity months, and then soon after baby months. While in the two years since she was born I have come across some of my favorite products, by far my most favorite maternity product was something that I got to use during OrangeBlossom’s birth … Continue reading

Santa Poo Pourri

Santa Poo Pourri natural air freshener and spray deodorizer www.poopourri.net A little Christmas Holly, a dash of Evergreen, and a hint of Citrus greet you in the restroom after taking a quick peek at the tree. No potpourri is in sight and yet it smells so good, and then you notice the half eaten cookie on the sink ledge. Ho ho ho! Looks like even Santa has to go from time to time. Being his polite jolly self, he always uses Santa Poo, the essential oil based Before-You-Go bathroom spray from Poo Pourri. Just spray the bowl before sitting on … Continue reading

Baby Banz – Sunglasses for itty bitties!

Baby Banz In an ever deteriorating UV climate, Baby Banz is steadfast in its ongoing effort to preserve the sensitive eyes and precious skin of little ones everywhere. Baby Banz is committed to developing children’s UV protective sunglasses, hats, accessories and swimwear that not only protect them from the sun’s harmful UV rays, but are also comfortable, fun to wear and strong enough to last. Products: Baby BanZ wrap-around sunglasses for ages 0-2 Kidz BanZ wrap-around sunglasses for ages 2-5 JBanZ with temples for ages 4-10 Retro BanZ wrap around sunglasses for ages 0-5 Ski Banz ski goggles for ages … Continue reading

Pee Wee Pilates: Pilates for the Postpartum Mother & Her Baby

Though she yearns for her pre-pregnancy figure, a new mother has little time to devote to exercise; attending to the needs of a newborn is a full-time job. A revolutionary postnatal fitness program, Pee Wee Pilates gives new mothers what no other fitness program or book has to date: a quick and proven method they can do at home to whip their postpartum body gently back into shape and enrich their babies at the same time.

Pilates targets the areas most affected by pregnancy (abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks), so new moms will get results fast without having to leave homes or carve out huge chunks of time. Simultaneously, because the baby is incorporated into the Pilates movements, women get to enjoy a loving and fun interaction with their babies. Unlike other mother/baby fitness programs, however, baby is far more than just a prop; the exercises in Pee Wee Pilates are designed specifically to help foster a little one’s development and attachment to mother. Developed by one of New York City’s leading Pilates teachers, Pee Wee Pilates promises to be the hot new “baby and me” exercise program for new mothers everywhere. Continue reading

Food, Inc.

Food, Inc. 2008 PG 94 minutes Drawing on Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma, director Robert Kenner’s Oscar-nominated documentary explores the food industry’s detrimental effects on our health and environment. Kenner spotlights the men and women who are working to reform an industry rife with monopolies, questionable interpretations of laws and subsidies, political ties and rising rates of E. coli outbreaks. This morning I was clicking through my Instant View on Netflix as saw a documentary called Food, Inc. Since I was working on some posts I decided to let it play in the background. … Continue reading

Walk

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We just got back from going on a walk, we being our little family, Enginerd, AppleBlossom and myself. It’s Labor Day and so he’s home from work. This summer his group has been experimenting with different hours and arrangements and due to that several Mondays I have had him at home with us and I love every minute of that. (AppleBlossom does too, because she adores her daddy). That’s ending soon, but part of me wishes they would continue it. Supposedly there is a change he might be able to rearrange the time and even though he’ll work Monday through … Continue reading

The Skin You’re In by Nancy Rue {Preview}

Now that you’re not a little girl anymore you’d love to move beyond cheap lip gloss into the high-fashion world of smudge-proof lipstick, lash-lengthening mascara, and that flirty eye shadow advertised in magazines—because that’s what it takes to be beautiful these days, right? Hang on a sec! One step at a time. In this book you’ll learn not only how to wield those makeup brushes but also how to take care of yourself as you change, from keeping your skin and hair glowing and healthy to finding your own unique style. And you’ll get in on the BIG secret: that true beauty is revealed as you grow closer to God and learn to wow the world by just being you. Continue reading