Thursday, March 8, 2012

Welcome Spring!


I know it isn't quite Spring yet, but nothing says Spring as arrived more than tulips. A stroll through Pike Place Market in Seattle is the perfect place to buy fresh flowers. I love tulips for their simplicity and variety of available colors. Roses are beautiful, but a vase full of tulips is lovely and frugal. Tulips let me indulge my love of fresh flowers without breaking my budget.

Do you buy fresh flowers for yourself? What kind? What color? The few dollars I spend on tulips can make me feel happy all week. Now that is a good investment!
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Hawaiian Snacks Chips Review and Giveaway


We are not huge snackers at our house but it seams that chips are one of the go-to items if someone wants a crunchy snack around here. My husband also brings his lunch to work everyday and usually makes a sandwich and what goes best with a sandwich? Some tasty chips!!



But they cannot be just any chips, the crunchier the better we say :) That is what we like about the Hawaiian Brand Snacks, they have awesome flavors and the crunch factor is perfect! The hubby really likes the Sweet Maui Onion, me on the other hand, I am a Luau BBQ kind of gal. Oh man are they tasty...mmmm.






The boys really seem to like the Sweet Maui Onion Rings.They are an airy, light weight ring and won't choke like they might on a harder chip. This kids can really pack them away :)

If you and your family are looking for a crunchy snack that is packed full of flavor try Hawaiian Snacks Products, you won't be disappointed!


GIVEAWAY

Win  Hawaiian Brand Snack Chips for your family to snack on.
 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

Which Hawaiian Brand flavor of snack would you like to try?

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 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 7, 2012 and ends on March 14th, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Home Depot Kids Day

Our little family


Our local Home Depot puts on a Kids Day the 1st Saturday of every month and it's FREE! We had heard about them and decided to take the children to see what it was all about. When we got there we were surprised at how nicely it was put together and fun it would be for the boys. We were not sure about Baby L (not the baby anymore so I am calling him Little L) would do, he is kind of young for tools and a structured task. I have to say he did really well, I just had to bust out a snack in the middle of it to keep him busy! But all in all it was good that we let him participate, he loved every second of it. All of the tools you need for the simple project were out. This month it was a little race car. They boys got to use wood glue and a hammer!! It was so cool to see them build their own little race car :)


My boys...hard at work :)




JJ concentrating so hard on hitting that hammer :)





Little L doing his thing!


It was a great family day and it was FREE!! I recommend you see if your local Home Depot offers this or something like it.
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The Wii is NOT a Dvd Player


 While I was doing laundry I noticed my son got quiet, I gave it a few seconds since he was close by but after a bit I could her a bunch of noise. I went into the living room to find him shoving DVDs into the Wii saying "movie mama movie" It was nice he was trying to be helpful and put on his own movie lol but I had to explain to him the Wii is Not a Dvd player lol.


There was 4 Dvd discs inside the Wii and my son wanted them all back
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Monday, March 5, 2012

Get A Healthier Digestive System By Taking 4X Pro-B Probiotics



In an effort to get healthier, I have decided to begin taking probiotics. 4X Pro-B Digestive Care is available online at Costco.com. It comes in a 63 tablet size, which is a nine week supply.
 
Good digestive health requires beneficial bacteria. 4x Pro-B contains four strains of natural, beneficial bacteria, including doctor-recommended B. Infantis. When taken daily, it helps maintain good digestive health with active probiotic bacteria. I was excited to receive my 4X Pro-B and begin taking it so that I can feel better and healthier. #DigestiveCare

Now that I have begun taking probiotics, I'm going to think about what else I can do to help improve my health. I know that what I eat plays a major role in my digestive health. I also know that when I eat better, I feel better.Whole grains are very good for you and they are a great source of fiber, something we all need. Yogurt also contains natural probiotics and is so delicious for breakfast. My favorite way to eat it is topped with strawberries.



I love vegetables and they are an important part of a healthy diet. The vegetables at the local Farmer's Market are plentiful and beautifully appealing. I like shopping here because I can find things that aren't always available in grocery stores.



I have gathered together some of my cookbooks so that I can learn to cook veggies in new and different ways. After taking my 4X Pro-B for just a few days, I am already feeling better and I know that adding vegetables to my diet will help even more in giving me good digestive health.




I try to eat organic whenever I can. Bell peppers are delicious cooked, or eaten raw with a healthy dip. Springtime means asparagus and I just love it roasted in the oven with olive oil and seasonings. Not eating vegetables and fruits on a regular basis really makes my digestive system feel sluggish. I'm really happy that I do enjoy eating them.



Another great way to eat healthy is to incorporate fish into your diet. Living in the Seattle area gives me access to the most wonderful fish markets. I love salmon and halibut and am always looking for new ways to cook it. I try to eat it a couple of times a week, but if I can't I take fish oil capsules. Eating fish helps heart health also.



I love reading magazines and some of my favorites are geared towards helping me to lead a healthy lifestyle. They inspire me to lead the best life I can. I have been reading Yoga Journal for years and it helps me to maintain my yoga practice. The magazines also feature great healthy recipes that I am going to start cooking more often.



Now that I'm concentrating on eating a healthier diet, it's time to get exercising. I love walking so it's time to put on my shoes and get going! Besides improving my digestive health, it would be great if I could lose a few pounds, too.



It was so easy ordering my 4X Pro-B Digestive Care on-line. I always trust Costco to give me great quality at a great price. Speedy, reliable delivery is also something I can count on here. I've taken the probiotics for three weeks now and I do feel much better. But I'm looking forward to feeling even healthier and looking for more good things I can do for myself. I'll keep you posted!








You can read about more of my efforts to live a healthier life and my shopping trip at Costco.com from my Google+ story here.


When I shop online I always make sure I check the facebook page for the company to see if there are any discounts, freebies or free shipping offers I did not know about. When shopping for my 4X Pro-B Probiotics I read on the Costco Facebook page about a free mouthwash sample.

*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 #DigestiveCare


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