I was hacked!

Just last month my email account that I use for personal emails was hacked-- how did I find out? My brother called me wanting to know why I would be sending him illegal prescription drug links at work! I could not believe my ears so I went into my sent folder and not only had my brother been getting these emails but my whole address book, I guess no one else wanted to say anything to me. So I sent out an apology and quickly changed my password that consisted of 4 letters and 1 number-- not very tricky, I know. Well here is the thing, it is HARD to keep up with a multitude of passwords that fit the requirements-- this many letters, numbers, symbols then remember it when you log back on. Here is where Chicalogic comes into play. Chicalogic makes software solutions to keep your computer running smoothly and another great thing-- it is for women by women (gotta love the female run businesses). One of the programs they have is the Chica Password Manager with only one master password to remember Chica Password Manager stores all the rest safely for you and with one click of a button you are in. Even better, Chica Password Manager will even generate those tricky passwords for you before saving them into your password manager database. Not only that but the password manager also has form filling capabilites which is something you need if you shop online, enter sweepstakes etc... I got my "Identity" all ready after downloading my free trial software and was amazed at how easy the process was. I simply followed the prompts through the download then created my new identity and chose which fields I would like to have filled for me with the click of a button. I entered everything from my date of birth to my address and various phone numbers and took a spin on entering some travel contests (you never know) and I could NOT believe how speedy this was! Chicalogic is going to supply FREE product keys to three readers. If you want to just go ahead and buy your software you can shop here for the password manager and their other easy computer help programs. Chica Password Manager is valued at 29.95 but is on sale for an introductory price of just 19.95.

To enter this giveaway please browse the Chicalogic site and tell me something great you learned, my blog, like me on facebook and then email me to let me know you did all this. You have until Friday December 30th. Best of luck to you! 

Umbrellas, gloves, slippers-- oh my!

I am a long time fan of the Totes-Isotoner brand, in fact I am wearing Isotoner balerina slippers as I type this. When I was browsing around their website I could not believe all the items they actually have that you don't see in store. Extended sizes, every fabric imaginable, even wedding slippers! Not to mention shoes, hats, scarves, rainwear and more! I was really into their umbrellas-- they have super cool ones that you can find to fit just about any personality. I chose one for Max of course that is so stinkin' cute:

It is the Totes Frog Kids Critters Animal Faces umbrella. This umbrella opens easily and safely for little hands, when I opened it Max was giggling at the frog face with the pop up ears. The details are so cute on this umbrella and it even has a matching handle. This one will last a long time because its high quality just like you would expect from Totes. The other one we chose was from their golf line (told you there was a huge selection):

This one is their cool Chicago Bears Golf umbrella. It features a vented canopy and provides rain protection while you are out on the course. It has an automatic open and is giant so it could have so many other uses like the beach, going to the game etc... Plus the combo of golf and a favorite team is sure to be a great gift! Totes is giving away an umbrella of the winners choice-- here is what you have to do: visit their site and tell me which umbrella you would pick, follow my blog, like me on facebook and then email me to let me know you did all this. You have until Sunday December 4th. Best of luck to you!

Fake Bake Giveaway 2 Winners!

I posted a couple months back about my not tanning anymore but still loving that bronzed glow look, I finally achieved this by using Fake Bake. I just love the Fake Bake line-- they have everything for your bronzing and glowing needs.

I love body butters so I recently bought their Fake Bake Tanning Butter for dry skin and LOVE it. Its everything a body butter should be because its infused with high quality shea butter but for an extra boost you get that great tan that only Fake Bake can give you. The body butter gave me a lighter tan so its great for someone with fair skin or to use on a daily basis for dry skin.

Then I was able to review two more products from Fake Bake. The first is their Original lotion:

This is a great and EASY self-tanning lotion. I was able to flawlessly apply this with a streak-free finish because this lotion contains a built in color that acts like a guide. The color of the Original is a long-lasting deep tan shade. All the lotions from Fake Bake smell awesome so this one is no exception. The perfect self-tanner lotion of all skin types and levels of experience for application. The Xtreme lotion is a new favorite of mine:

The Xtreme self-tanning gel is just as the name states-- it is extreme. This gel delivers a deep, rich tan that despite its level of bronzing power looks very natural. I LOVE this gel, it was also easy to use and absorbed very quickly into the skin without a greasy feeling. The gel is very simple to use and will give you the results you are looking for if you want to get the maxiumum tan! This was my first time using a gel product and won't be my last-- I actually loved applying the gel and now you can try it too. Fake Bake is giving two winners a bottle of self- tanning lotion. You can enter for either lotions by putting either "Original" or "Extreme" in the subject line of the email that you send to me for your entry. In addition, you must "like" Fake Bake on facebook, follow my blog, like me on facebook and then email me to let me know you did all this. You have until Sunday December 4th. Best of luck to you!

Sound Asleep Curtains

Who doesn't want a better nights sleep?  We fight for sleep around here! My little man goes through sleeping stages where he is on schedule for weeks at a time then he does these all night jags and sleeps through the day. That means I sleep right along with him so the Sound Asleep Room Darkening Curtains were very appealing to me! Just take a look at the room's before and afters:

Just seeing this lets you know why they are the official curtains of the National Sleep Foundation. So how do these curtains work?
"A soft Thermaback coating is applied to fabric to create room darkening qualities. The Thermaback technology reduces penetrating light which helps provide the “darkness” necessary for a better night’s sleep. The curtains also reduce outside noise and their thermal properties aid in reducing home heating and cooling costs."

So not only do they block out the light for better sleeping they also help with your energy costs-- gotta love that! But beyond room darkening and energy efficiency they are also beautiful. Sound Asleep Curtains are made of a woven chenille that would work great with any decor and come in a wide range of colors:

We chose the Blue River and just love how our curtains look. They have inspired a little bedroom makeover to matchup with the curtains! Another great thing is how easy these curtains will be to keep nice-- they are machine washable. You can also check out Sound Asleep Curtains on their facebook page!

You can buy "green" everything!

Ever since having Max we are trying to be more and more mindful of what we put in our home and bodies so we have been buying "green" as much as possible. We are lovin' the Buy Green site where there is an amazing selection of green home and fun items for your whole family including your furry friends. Buy Green literally has you covered from clothing and personal care to your work space. We were especially excited about the environmentally safe and non-toxic toy section they have featuring great green brands. The item that Max will be pushing around is the Dump Truck by Green Toys.

Green Toys brand is also Made in the USA! YEAH! How cute is this truck? Max loves pushing it around and loves that the back goes p and down. I put a few of his blocks in the rear dump area and he was very annoyed tossing them out each time! We are having so much fun playing with our truck! I love that this toy has passed so many safety standards and is primarily made of recycled milk containers-- how cool! Poke around on their site and let me know what you see!

Dentisse Natural Reflection Toothpaste--A Giveaway!

Its a known fact that I LOVE brushing my teeth! I brush after every meal and everytime I eat or drink something that could possibly stain my teeth. I religiously use a whitening toothpaste as well so when given the chance to try Dentisse Natural Reflection Toothpaste I was all over it. If I could find a natural replacement for my chemical ridden addiction of my normal whitening paste I would be a happy camper. I am at around day 5 of using Dentisse and it is putting up a great fight. Here are the promises:
"Dentisse Natural Reflection toothpaste gently smoothes and polishes tooth enamel, safely removing surface stains and harmful plaque. When used regularly, it prevents plaque and stains from forming. Two weeks of faithful use, and your teeth will be noticeably brighter and smoother, your breath will be fresher - and your smile will take on a new radiance."

One thing I noticed right away when using Dentisse is that I had a REALLY clean feeling to my teeth-- almost like when you get your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist. They were smooth and I feel very fresh everytime I use this paste. I am going to keep using Dentisse and see if I can naturally achieve a white smile! Want to give Dentisse a try? They are giving away a tube to one reader! Here is what you need to do-- "like" them on facebook, follow my blog, like me on facebook and then email me to let me know you did all this. You have until Sunday December 4th. Best of luck to you!

Momzelle Review and Giveaway

Cute, fashionable, trendy or sexy nursing tops are virtually impossible to find but Momzelle has you covered. Check out the top that I got:

It is the Long Sleeve V-Neck with Flower Print in digitalis color-- its a dark lavender type shade. All of their tops are made with the postpartum shape in mind so they are generous with the fabric on this top and its a bit longer than most tops you will find and the sleeves were actually long enough for me. I love the way this top fits, the v-neck isn't too revealing but just right, nice long body, snug but not tight fit and long sleeves-- its comfortable, functional and very flattering at the same time. The nursing part is like no other that I own or have seen, this is how it works:

It is so easy to nurse in this top and very discreet. I love that the flap just lifts and there are no crossovers to deal with or anything to fasten etc... The flap also provides extra coverage so you really can feel comfortable nursing anywhere without risk of exposing yourself. Their site is filled with great finds for moms and these are shirts you can wear even after your nusring days are over. I was reading some of the loyal Momzelle reader reviews and there are moms who only wear Momzelle tops and I can see why, I wish I would have known about Momzelle sooner! There are also tunics, dresses, nightgowns and a huge array of tops to check out. Momzelle has also offered up a code for you guys to use and get 5.00 off your order-- MOMFIT. There are some great sales today! So onto the part you have been waiting for-- the giveaway! Momzelle is generously offering up a 25.00 gift code for use on their site. Here is what you have to do-- visit the Momzelle site and tell me what you would put your gift card towards, follow my blog, like me on facebook and then email me to let me know you did all this. You have until Sunday December 4th. Best of luck to you!

Be happy-- add balance to your life every day!

That is the motto of The Protein Bakery and you can say that again! I have found that without balance when it comes to your daily eating habits it leads to deprivation and even more over-indulgences. The folks at The Protein Bakery have perfected a formula of healthy eating with divine sweetness.

I was sent an amazing sampler pack that first off was just beautiful. Each bakery item just looked fresh and like each cookie and brownie got special attention-- because it did! The Protein Bakery bakes up small batches EVERY DAY from scratch so what you order (or stop in at their boutique style bakery in Manhattan if you are lucky enough to live nearby or visiting) is always fresh.

The sampler pack included a chocolate & peanut butter brownie, a blondie and an assortment of cookies.

By the looks of these you have to understand how crazy my sweet tooth was acting when I opened this package! First I tried the Chocolate Chip Blondie and every single morsel just melted in my mouth-- it was just the right texture and rich as can be stuffed with high quality chocolate chips. Later on that evening my S.O. and myself split a colossal Chocolate Cherry Cookie. OMG. The cookie itself was a deep chocolate and was bursting with dried cherries-- we both agreed it was divine. I can not wait to try my other goodies! Some facts about these amazing guilt free treats:

• Trans-fat free
• preservative free
• wheat flour-free
• nutritionally balanced
• natural ingredients
• high in fiber
• low in gluten
• up to 5 times more protein than the average baked treat (protein makes you feel fuller faster and prevents blood sugar spikes)

So you think I am just bragging about these great cookies, brownies and blondies that I get to sink my teeth into? Nah-- they have offered up the same amazing pack to one of my readers! Will it be you? Well to try your hand at winning like The Protein Bakery on facebook, follow them on Twitter, follow my blog, like me on facebook and then email me to let me know you did all this. You have until Tuesday November 29th. Best of luck to you!

FUN Review & Giveaway--Original King Carousel gumball machine

I am loving doing this review and giveaway! Right now we are furiously working on renovating our basement just in time for Max's birthday party so there is a little wiggle room for all of our guests. Once it is finished I can not wait to display our new Original King Carousel gumball machine! This one looks just like the old fashioned original gumball machines except this one is brand new but filled with authentic details.

This gumball machine is VERY reasonably priced for what you get. When it arrived I did not expect such high quality parts to the machine. The globe is glass and the gumball machine is heavy made with a real working coin mechanism (will accept any coin denomination). You can also make adjustments to your machine like the amount of candy dispensed or turning it into a free play machine. We had so much fun assembling this and marveling at all the details-- we were so impressed with our new machine and can not wait to show it off! What a great addition to our new playroom/ office area! When Max is older he will love the novelty of this machine and all the proceeds will go directly to his piggy bank. We were also sent delicious gumballs to stock our machine-- all brightly colored and delicious, just like the originals. You can now win your very own Original King Carousel gumball machine and gumballs to fill it up with! Here is what you have to do-- tell me where you would love to proudly display your gumball machine, check out the gumball.com website and tell me something else cool you saw, make sure you follow my blog and also like me on facebook-- then email me to let me know you qualify and keep your fingers crossed because you just may be the winner. You have until Tuesday the 29th to get your entry in. Good luck!

Rain or Shine Kids Woobee Plush Review & Giveaway!

Earlier this week I got my new Woobee Plush blanket from Rain or Shine Kids (RoSK). A Woobee Plush is much more than just a delicately soft microfiber blanket-- it is a weatherproof blanket that can be used on strollers, carseats, wrapped around little ones in a sling, a play mat or even for a picnic in the park. This very versatile Woobee Plush was created by a fellow mom who wanted to keep her kids dry while still allowing them to enjoy the outdoors. I love that each item in the RoSK lineup has a trendy, urban flair to it and is so very functional at the same time. Here is a pic of the one we chose (Black/Black):

Being in Wisconsin I am constantly worrying about bundling Max up when we go outside. Tonight I used this on his carseat in the car and loved that I could tie it on with the ribbons or else he throws it right off! I will be using this when it snowing to take him out and not get wet or have the wind go right through him. This blanket will serve many functions at our house! What would you use your Woobee Plush for if you had one?

Well here is your chance to win your very own Woobee Plush! All you have to do is "like" RoSK on facebook, "like" me on facebook, and tell me just how you would use your Woobee Plush if you are the lucky winner. You have until Sunday night, the 27th. GOOD LUCK!

Hold Your Memories

When I came across the Vizardz website I couldn't believe what I saw! Their motto is "Hold Your Memories" and they have very special 2.5D pictures and 3D products. Some of these items are nighlights, ornaments, light boxes, inserts and even sculptures. Ever since I have become a mom I LOVE anything with my son's face on it so we went with a nightlight. The process was super simple on my end, I just submitted a favorite photo and voila-- I had the most gorgeous nightlight I have ever seen. Here is an example:

When we first got it I was not sure what to expect because you hardly see the picture when its not lit up but plug it in and its like magic-- the image just shines and it is so stinkin cute. This has become a conversation piece in our house as well. We have put it in the main bathroom and people are just in awe of our Vizardz nightlight. With Christmas coming up look how nice their ornaments are as well:

I would love one of these with my sweet baby boys face on it! Don't know what to get your mom? I think they nailed this one:

Its true! Moms love their families the most and love to capture all those great moments with their children.

You can't be too young OR too old for BLOCKS!

My son was lucky enough to get a 160 piece Fun With Friends set from Back to Blocks.

When I say my son, I should say my whole family. The bucket arrived and let me say first off I was so impressed at them being in such a nice container. A big sturdy bucket with a lid that we can tote around from room to room and stays neat. But we took the lid off and inside was a huge array of smooth wooden blocks of all shapes and sizes-- Small Basic Blocks, Large Basic Blocks, Arches, Triangles, Small and Large Wedges, Columns, Square Posts and Windows. The perfect set to let your childs imagination run wild!

Mind you my son is only a year old but he was ever so fascinated by his new blocks-- turning them over to examine, stacking, knocking down and watching us create as well as a little taste testing. He goes straight for the blocks when he sees the bucket and knows just how to lift that lid to get right in there. We love showing him how things can be built and how the columns fit into the other pieces because we can see his mind just working away!

I know there are tons of blocks on the market so why choose Back to Blocks? You will be getting a quality product made of high quality materials-- so much so that they guarantee their blocks and will replace any block that cracks or splinters. Also, you really get a ton of blocks for your money. They really are a good investment anyways because every child loves creating and playing with blocks-- boy or girl. Their blocks are also safe-- made with no paints, dyes or stains. Need I say more? We are thrilled with our Fun With friends set and can not wait to see all the awesome structures that Max can dream up! I had to show these pics too-- I swear these blocks must be super yummy:

Want your own set to put under the tree this year?  Their website offers quite a few options for your block shopping pleasure or you can try your hand at winning some of these! Here are the details: Make sure you follow my blog, like me on facebook, then hop on over to the Back to Blocks website and tell me what you would love to create with your child if you were to win the set. You have until Sunday November 27th! GOOD LUCK!

I heart Tommee Tippee Review and Giveaway!

I reached out to my mommy readers when I was pregnant looking for suggestions on must have items and one brand that came up a lot was Tommee Tippee. At that time they did not have the breast pumps out but I did stock up on their bottles and am now using their sippee cups too. I was given the chance to review the Tommee Tippee single electric breast pump and could not wait to try it out. I am still nursing but Max does not wake up as often as he used to for feedings so I still pump once to avoid waking up totally engorged. I love this pump-- not only was it comfortable but it had great suction and worked fast (and quietly) just what I need in the middle of the night.

Their pumps work very easily with their bottles so you can avoid any waste. Tommee Tippee has done it again! I highly recommend this pump for all those new mommies or even those like me that are still pumping and want to upgrade. Tommee Tippee has also come out with something else new since I have been pregnant that I wish I could have taken advantage of-- their new web application called "The Day Baby Was Born"-- this great program is a digital storybook in which you can document and collect all your pregnancy memories! I loved being pregnant and so would have done this! Its a time in which you don't want to forget a thing (oh except the morning sickness, swollen ankles, pinched sciatic nerves... just to name a few). But it really is such a special time and this is a great way to capture and also to share your journey with friends and family. To coincide with this great program Tommee Tippee is doing a giveaway of a Newborn Starter Kit.

In this great kit you get four 9 ounce bottles, two 5 ounce bottles, one bottle and nipple cleaning brush and three formula dispensers. This is quite a starter set! To try your luck you must follow my blog, like me on facebook, like TT on facebook and shoot me and email-- just like that you are in! Do this by Sunday November 20th! Good luck!

Striiv Throughout Your Day Review & Giveaway

I was so excited to get my Striiv after reading all about it on their website that I tore right into the box and started "playing" right away! This small device carries a ton of options to help you get fit, give back AND have fun! The concept is very unique that sponsors keep track of your steps and give you credit for your movement which in turn they donate the money to charities with no cost to you! Brilliant!

I think it is so motivating that your steps boost your charity dollars and will encourage me to move-- even just little things like taking the steps, parking further away etc... There is also another great feature to Striiv and that is the games! Striiv has built in games that move with you and make your walking even more entertaining. I was reading their "about us" section and really found that I could relate to their vision. Before having a family of my own I was a slave to the gym-- now I have very limited time and love that this helps me incorporate fitness (and giving) into my life without sacrificing time with my little guy. I think this would make a wonderful gift for anyone in your life that needs help fitting fitness into their lives (all of us)! Striiv is very generously giving 2 winners their very own Striiv's to get going on their fitness goals and donating to charity all while having a blast. Here is what you have to do-- visit the Striiv website and tell me a tidbit about Striiv that I haven't mentioned here, like them on facebook, follow my blog AND like me on facebook. Once you have completed these requirements just shoot me an email with your Striiv factoid and you are in the running. Make sure you do this by Sunday November 20th. Good luck!

Lashem Beauty Products WOW Review

My son was born with these incredible eyelashes-- everyone points out how long and thick they are, they are just gorgeous. Well, he sure did not get them from me! I have these poor excuses for eyelashes with just a few measly lashes that are short to boot. I was so happy to try some of the great products from Lashem! Lashem is ALL ABOUT EYELASHES-- yeah! I'm reviewing the Double Trouble Mascara and Measurable Difference Eyelash Gel.

I have been using the Eyelash Boosting Gel for 4 days now. Its simple, you just take the brush and do one stroke along the base of your eyelashes twice per day. I set mine right by my toothpaste so I would remember and am so impressed at how well this gel really does work. First off, I had no irritation or anything on my sensitive eyes and have noticed a thicker appearance to my weak lashes in just this short period of time. Now their mascara is a MIRACLE WORKER-- not only does it build length but it also builds volume into your lashes. I have been using this everytime I have gone out and even my S.O. noticed how much my deep black, full lashes stood out! I loved that this mascara not only worked so well but it was clump free and the applicator also gave a slight curl to my lashes. Jump on their website-- they are having a buy 1, get 1 on the mascara not sure how long this will last.

Everybody Needs Good Karma!

As a former vegan I know just how hard it is to come across delicious tasting dairy free coffee creamers and any sort of dairy sort of substitute so when I find one I stick to it! I was offered the chance to try the *new* coffee creamers by Good Karma foods in regular, hazelnut and french vanilla flavors and jumped right on it. I LOVE french vanilla creamers so this is the first one I tore into:

I could not believe just how delicious this dairy free, lactose free, gluten free and vegan coffee creamer tasted. It was every bit as dreamy and creamy as the regular dairy kinds and I actually liked the hint of vanilla that this one had much better than the stuff I normally buy-- this just tasted more natural than the chemical-like aftertaste that I had grown accustomed to. We also sampled the original and loved this just as much-- no strange taste like a lot of non-dairy products seem to offer it was just straight up a creamy way to top off our coffee. I have to admit I have the hazelnut waiting in the fridge for when we have people over next weekend-- then I will try a tiny bit as I am not normally a hazelnut fan and not feeling too daring.  Even though I am no longer a vegan I still go dairy free as much as possible and love the health benefits that these products can deliver-- I know that these are also much better for your waistline than what I have been buying at the store. Good Karma Foods actually has a lot of great products in their lineup so checkout the store locator to see where you can find them too.

Your man needs this! (And a Giveaway)

Seriously, read on! I had the wonderful opportunity to review the Mangroomer-- the name speaks for itself huh? The Mangroomer should be topping your christmas list to get the man in your life because not only are you giving him a present but you are getting one as well-- a nicely groomed guy! The Mangroomer has all different products to combat that nasty body hair. We were sent the Essential Ear and Nose Trimmer:

The Electric Back Hair Shaver:

AND The Private Body Hair Shaver:

I have to say I love the Mangroomer product line. It is very unique-- first of all, there are tons of nose/ear hair trimmers on the market but this one kicks a$$! Its high-powered and easy to use, not to mention comfortable upon insertion, yes I did try this one myself, not only men have noses. I have not seen another back hair trimmer quite like this one that you can do yourself and that works so well. The "Private" trimmer makes me say-- WHY didn't I think of that? I love this product. Its aimed towards men and keeping themselves neat and specifically designed with their needs in mind making things easy and safe. You can use the trimmer wet or dry and it even has adjustable settings for whatever length of hair you desire. You can order any of the Mangroomer product line right on their website or find them at Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Amazon etc... In addition, Mangroomer is giving one of my lucky winners their very own Mangroomer Private body hair trimmer and Ear/Nose hair trimmer set! WOWOWOW! So how do you score this great set? Well, you have until Sunday November 13th to email me and tell me who this special set would go to and WHY they need it-- don't get toooooo specific please! Make sure you are a follower of my blog and like Mangroomer on facebook. Good luck! 

Socks4Life Review AND Giveaway!

If you are like me you can never have too many socks so when give the chance to do a review for Socks4Life I was all over it! They have everything from "novelty socks" to "thermal socks" but around my house we just needed some necessity type socks like these athletic socks:

We were super happy with the 3-pack of socks by Running Mate that we ordered. At just 8.95 these were a steal because they are thick, high quality, cushioned bottomed socks. and these dress socks:

These super sharp dress socks are by John Weitz, just another one of the many brands of socks they carry at Socks4Life. This 3 pack of argyle dress socks are also priced at only 8.95 and worth every penny. So here is the really good news-- Socks4Life is going to give one of my great readers the chance to take their store for a test run with a 25.00 code good on any socks of your choosing! To win this great gift code just email me (make sure you are a follower of my blog to qualify) and tell me what socks you would get with the 25.00 code-- thats it! The winner will be contacted next Wednesday, November 16th. Good luck!

Fertilaid

I have never done a posting quite like this one before but am sure happy to have the chance to review and giveaway FertilAid. What is FertilAid? Its all-natural, safe formulated mix of nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins proven to enhance fertility upping your chances to conceive!  FertilAid not only caters to women's reproductive health but there is also a supplement for men as well.

"FertilAid for Women features a proprietary formula that integrates complete preconception vitamin and mineral support with herbal ingredients like chasteberry (vitex) and red clover blossom - designed to help restore female hormonal balance, promote regular ovulation, and support overall reproductive wellness."

"FertilAid for Men offers an effective, proven formula that includes L-Carnitine and a comprehensive array of potent antioxidants to help optimize fertility safely and naturally. Clinically validated and formulated on the basis of established scientific research, FertilAid for Men promotes the development of healthy sperm, as well as improving sperm count, motility, and morphology."

I got the chance to try out the FertilAid for women and in just one month noted that I ovulated right on schedule which is KEY when trying to plan for pregnancy. I plan on taking FertilAid for the next few months to track my ovulation and if it keeps working this well I will keep taking it to regulate my ovulation until we try for baby number 2 next year. I really wish I would have known about this product while trying to get pregnant the first go around because trying to track a very irregular cycle is not fun or easy. FertilAid will also be giving away a free bottle to one of my readers-- just make sure you follow my blog, like them on facebook and send me an email with a FertilAid fact by next Wednesday November 16th.  Good luck!

Working out at home with Harbinger!

I have found that I actually LOVE working out at home for many reasons-- I can do it whenever it works for me and my son, I don't have to worry about what I wear and I don't waste any time driving, checking in, talking etc... Its really great! One thing I do miss though is the lack of variety in my workouts. I do try and mix it up as much as possible but sometimes it just gets stale so I am so excited to be reviewing some great products from Harbinger and also giving a couple away!

Harbinger graciously sent me:

Beaded Rope

 Heavy Resistance Cables

Push Up Bars

Balance Trainer

Each and every item has exceeded my expectations. It all has the high quality you would expect from Harbinger and has added so many possiblities to my at home exercises. Jump ropes are always great cardio and this great 9 foot rope is perfect for my cardio routine indoors or outdoors. Push up bars help you evenly distribute your weight during training as well as keep you with traction during push ups, I have also found they make the pressure on my wrists much less which helps me to do just a few more. The resistance cables have SO many uses-- from arms to back and shoulders to chest and tons of leg exercises-- same with the balance trainer, a great multi-purpose piece of equipment to have. Their website gives you ideas on uses of everything they stock. So not only have they shared some of their great fitness gear with me they are extending this to my readers as well. One lucky winner will get Adjustable Grips:

and Deluxe Ab Straps:

Standard Bar Pad:

 AND a pair of men's gloves:

I thought both items will be perfect because the grips you can use ANYTIME and anywhere, the ab straps can hook right onto any pull up bar for those hardcore ab exercises that I miss so much! So how do you win this great package? First off, make sure you follow my blog, secondly like Harbinger on facebook and then just email me and let me know something you learned from the Harbinger website and you are in! You have until Wednesday, November 16th. Good luck!

Beltmaster to the rescue!

Are you in need of some great belts and want a great deal? Head over to Beltmaster-- there they stock over 1000 different belts in endless colors and sizes for you to choose from. They have great categories like men's, women's, kid's and even some other non-belt items like dog collars, key chains, accessories and wallets. The selection is literally huge so when we went to choose our belts it was hard but we went with this dressy belt:

Then once you actually settle on a belt they have tons of choices for color and textures-- we went with the classic smooth black leather. The belt has a brushed nickel finish and the leather is of super high quality. I was shocked actually when the belt came at what high quality the craftsman ship and materials are made of. This is easily a 40.00 or more retail priced belt, we were super satisfied. The fun did not stop there, we also chose a "casual" belt. Here is the one we chose for day to day jeans type wear:

For the casual belt it has a silver finish and we chose the cordovan color in smooth finish and let me tell you this is one sharp looking belt. The same great quality and one great looking belt. The pictures do not even do these belts justice, they are much better in person. This belt will be great for the business casual look or even paired with jeans and a button down. This belt is also very modestly price at only 22.00 when it would easily be double that in a store. Check out Beltmaster they really have something for everyone on their website and have the largest selection of belts I have ever seen. Not only are belts and other leather goods great gifts to yourself but also are great under the tree!