Bulu Box Healthier Options Monthly Mail Subscription

* I will be receiving a 3 mo. subscription to Buubox to review and share my opinions on.

I am a huge fan of stuff arriving in the mail! I love getting packages from online shopping, gifts from family and am starting to have a bit of an obsession with monthly mail subscriptions. I love the idea of a company making a few selections a month for new things for me to try. I have lost over 10 pant sizes in the last 2 years and am always looking for new healthier items in my life.

The perfect partner in the pursuit of a healthier you, Bulu Box is like having a personal trainer and a nutritionist as a best friend. Each month, a box of healthy discoveries is shipped right to your door for just $10. You learn about that month's 4-5 premium samples, try each one and see what fits into your individual healthy lifestyle. 

For sharing your opinions on each month's samples through a quick survey, Bulubox will give you 50 Rewards Points (that's $5!) to use in our shop to get more of your favorites. Get a 3 Month Subscription for just $15 (regularly $30)! at Bulu Box - Use code WOWZA 

21 Day Fix Update

You guys! Remember when I told you I had started Beachbody and the 21 day Fix??? Well I am now almost 2 weeks in and things are going amazing. I have started a "Team Busy Mama" Facebook Group that all of the gals can post their progress, share recipes and yes even post "sweaty selfies".

This journey to better health has truly been a blessing. Not only am I in the best shape of my life but I am helping others as well. We are there for each other for support and accountability. Two of the most important tools we need to continue this amazing journey in life. I have lost 4 lbs in the last 10 days, this program is for real. The containers that come with the "Fix" help you with healthy eating and portion control. Not only are you exercising and eating right, but you are also eating better than you ever have. Oh and what other "diet" can you eat things like cookies, chocolate and wine????

I tell you what, if you do this with us, if you commit to your health, you will not be sorry! Message me for details, the sale ends at the end of the month and you don't want to miss you!

Taking control of my health and starting an amazing fitness journey!

Hi guys Sam here! This summer has flown by and with our busy schedules and hectic lives I was feeling like exercise was the last on my list of priorities. My health was on the back burner and it was starting to show, not only in my body but in my mind. I was feeling tired, lazy and unmotivated. Here is a brief description of our summer and my journey to better health:  

 

My friends were doing an awesome stroller stride workout this summer but with my 7 year old out for the break it was impossible for us to join. I also felt like it was too hard to workout at home with all of the kids here. In my mind I needed to go to the gym to workout. So for the summer we bought a membership to the YMCA. Although it has been good for the kids, (they got swim lessons out of the deal) the entire summer I only got ONE 30 minute workout in. The kids hated the childcare so leaving them there was not an option. My dreams of working out in the gym were a bust.

Then my friend from junior high introduced me to Beachbody and Shakeology. The theory behind Beachbody is you don’t have to go to the gym to work out and it’s true. Since the beginning of August have been working out at home, drinking my Shakeology, eating better and I feel great! Not to mention I have lost several pounds and inches in this short time. I have more energy than I have had in years and it feels amazing. I have cancelled our YMCA membership and now my kids have started to join me in my workouts at home. Ha! I have loved it so much that with the help of my coach I have decided to become a coach myself!

This has been a great start to an incredible journey, that I can't wait to share with you all. I would love to be your coach. I would love to help you feel as amazing as I do. I would love share this feeling with everyone. There are so many great programs through Beachbody.  I promise you won't be disappointed. They offer a 100% money back guarantee, even if the bag is empty!

Check out the link to my profile to see me and what Beachbody is all about! The Challenge Packs are the way to go, that is how I got my start.


http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/Samantha0916

Feel free to ask me any questions, I would love to answer them.




P.S. Stay tuned for my before and one month out pictures!

This is not a paid post, I just wanted to share my amazing fitness journey with you all. Thank you for reading my story.

Aurorae Yoga Backpack and Candle Review and Giveaway #sponsored

I've been doing yoga for quite a few years now. Believe me when I say that it has made a huge difference in my happiness in life.

I always encourage people to look into starting a yoga practice, and science now backs up the facts that yoga is good for you, both physically and mentally.

Having the right mat and yoga accessories is crucial to having a successful practice, and the company I like best for that is Aurorae Yoga.

They offer everything you need, including mats, comfortable yoga wear, props, accessories, and more.

Mornings are Naturally Sweeter with Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss

After shopping at Walmart for the new Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss coffee creamer I was eager to rush home and try it. I also bought the coffee and sugar I use with my coffee. My new green mug I was excited about too. I like to buy coffee mugs. I find it fun!

As soon as my son saw the natural Kashi cookies I purchased at Wamart he grabbed one. He loves cookies so I have been trying to give him healthier cookies. Its a simple switch just like the Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss creamer. You get the same great taste its just a healthier choice.

My first trip to Walmart I purchased the Sweet Cream and Vanilla flavors. The Caramel one was all out of stock. I went back a few days later and found the Caramel one. I enjoyed a cup of coffee with the Natural Bliss Caramel on Mother's Day and it was creamy and sweet. So good!

When I had all three flavors purchased I decided to have an official test taste. I wanted to compare all the flavors to decide which one was my favorite. I made 3 cups of coffee and added the creamer. I noticed I did not have to use as much sugar to make it sweet like when I use the other creamer I have been buying. If you would like to try Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss you can get a $1 off two Coupon to redeem at your local Walmart.

I used less sugar than I normally do.

Vanilla was even good in a smoothie I made earlier in the week. Gave the tart fruit I had in the smoothie a nice sweetness.

Vanilla was great! It gave my coffee the flavor I have been missing with my other brand of creamer.

This was my FAVORITE! Wow good!

I have been using a Natural Coffee Creamer for over 5 years now and have missed having a flavor to my coffee. I love the flavor of great coffee beans but some days really want a sweet cup of coffee. Sugar cannot give a flavor just sweetness. Finally my quest for a Natural Coffee Cream with flavor is over! I can now enjoy a Coffee Creamer that has one 4 natural ingredients, milk, cream, sugar and natural flavors. #NaturalBlissWM

I was previously using Horizon Organic. It can be harder to find in stores. I have had to drive to a neighboring city to get it for my coffee. Just to have something natural but still no flavor. I had my husband try the Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss and he admitted it was nice to have some flavor to his coffee too. Hes a tough one to try to change his routine and him saying it was a nice change was great! I will totally be buying these creamers again. The vanilla and caramel both are ones I would love to go back and forth on. Oh the joy of having flavorful coffee again is well, BLISS! :)



You can read my Google+ Story about my shopping trip to Walmart to buy Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss and discover with me the other Natural items at Walmart.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias.
All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #SocialFabric #NaturalBlissWM

Healthy Snacks Can Be Delicious

I spend a lot of time with my grandchildren. I am lucky to be able to do this because so many families live far apart from each other. So of course we all love to eat, and sharing food made with love and care is part of being a family.

I gave my daughter Sam a copy of the book "Deceptively Delicious" awhile back and we both think it's filled with great ideas to get your children to eat healthier, sometimes without them even knowing about it!
I love giving the kids treats (as all grandmothers do!) but I also want them to be eating healthy foods that will nourish them and help them grow.

One of my favorite recipes from this book is for pita pizza. The secret to making it so healthy is to use whole-wheat pita pockets and a layer of spinach puree underneath the tomato sauce. It all deliciously bakes together and the kids don't even know they are eating spinach. Yes, this is a little "deceptive" but most kids don't like eating spinach, and it is so good for them. The kids love eating these  pita pizzas and so do I.

Eating healthier is so important for kids, and I'm happy to provide snacks that they love and are good for them.