Hill's ideal balance Dog Food

So my pup has been enjoying this food from Hill's called ideal balance for over a week now.  Hill's is a premium dog food brand, so I was excited to test out this food with him.  Despite his size, my pup Bronco is picky about what he eats.  His previous dog food was not his favorite, and he picked at it to avoid starvation I suppose, losing several pounds over the month that he ate it.

When I introduced ideal balance food and treats to him, he ate like it was a holiday.  This obviously tastes good to dogs.  I like the list of ingredients.  We don't need to fatten our animals up on grains.  I like the real meat and veggies that are included in this nutritionally balanced food.

Bravo Hill's -- this is a dog food we are both excited about!

Here is a lovely picture of my 4-year old feeding Bronco the new ideal balance treats.  Notice her black eye.  I suppose I am out of the running for Mom-of-the-Year.  Really though, she fell off her scooter.  My kids are accident prone...

Suave 3-in-1 Wash for Kids

I was pretty thrilled to get a sample from Suave in the mail of this new 3-in-1 kids wash.  It cleans my toddler from head to toe, leaving shiny hair and nourished skin.  What is not to love?  The scent is fun too, and it lathers like a dream.  I wasn't aware of this product before and now that I have used it, I wonder what took them so long?  Two thumbs up Suave.  Another affordable quality product

Organization With Buttoned Up

I was sitting on my back porch with my husband recently remembering our situation a year ago.  He had just accepted a job in our current city, we had just got a contract on our new house, and we were about to receive an offer on our old home.  It was a stressful time and something we are glad we did, but we hope we don't have to repeat it anytime soon!

I remember the process of packing.  It was good because it forced me to go through what we had and donate, throw away, or pass on our unwanted items.  It was nice to unpack boxes in our new home and not have to find a place for all of the clutter we left behind.  For this reason, it would be nice to move regularly, but that isn't about to happen!

I recently accepted an opportunity to partner with Buttoned Up and test out their online program Buttoned Up's Kickstart Boot Camp.  It is like being forced to go through all of my stuff again, but not actually move.  What an awesome idea!  I have been doing it for a couple of weeks now, and I must say it is pretty amazing at all I have accomplished.  Each day I have a task emailed to me - something like a entry way clean up, kitchen clean up, or bedroom closet organization.  Not only am I told what to do, but they explain how to go about cleaning up a certain area.  Just one thing a day is easy enough to accomplish - right?

Better yet, I have been given a website to go to where I can connect with others going through the Buttoned Up's Kickstart Boot Camp.  There I can ask questions, get ideas, and share what I might be struggling with.  It really is a community all striving for one thing - to declutter!  

Check it out, let me know what you think.  I would love to know!

Buttoned Up's Kickstart Boot Camp

As a little token of my thanks to you for checking it out, here is a coupon code for you to use:  LFMT15
This coupon gives you a 15% discount on the Kickstart Boot Camp - DIY, Personal Accountability or One-on-One coaching level. You are welcome!

As a note of disclosure, I was given a free trial of Buttoned Up's Kickstart Boot Camp in return for my honest review of the program. I wouldn't recommend something I don't personally believe in, so trust that my opinion is sincere.

TastyKake

What is TastyKake? It is like a special treat made for adults. I received a sample of TastyKake in my Influenster VoxBox to try, and what a treat! Sometimes you want to indulge in something sweet but don't want to make a huge cake. This is a great idea on how to get a portion of yummy cake without guilt (well too much guilt at least!) I shared my TastyKake Peanut Butter Creme filled cake with my daughter. We agree - yummy! I think these would be fun for a picnic. Check them out!

Kandy Bar Kakes are the best of both worlds. Light and fluffy chocolate enrobed cakes come in a unique kandy bar shape with a delicious créme filling made with your favorite candy flavors. Available in S'mores, Peppermint, and Peanut Butter flavor.
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Secret Outlast

I used Secret deodorant when I was younger.  I loved the smell and the great protection against wet marks and odor, but had a hard time with the white marks it would leave on my clothes.  Since then, I had switched to Dove Deodorants.  The smell was equally as great, the protection adequate, and the white marks, well better at least.

I was excited to receive a sample of Secret Outlast completely clean clear gel.  On the packaging it stated that it worked for 48 hours.  It was an impressive claim that I intended to check out.  I wore this deodorant to my favorite cardio workout class - one that is guaranteed to make me sweat.  Not only did I have no marks left on my clothes, but I found this Secret to work better than anything I had used before.  I was sweating pretty good during the class, but my underarms were dry, and the only smell coming from me was that of the deodorant.

I would recommend this deodorant, and I intend on sticking with it for a long time coming.  It is perfect for that black dress that you want to go party in!

I received a sample of Secret Outlast through the Influenster VoxBox program.  I was not compensated for this post, but wanted to share my review with you.  Thanks for reading!

Secret Outlast Deo Dance! 

Red Envelope, Shari's Berries, and Mother's Day!

I have had the pleasure of working with the online company Red Envelope Brands for several months now.  Through this program, I have been able to sample items for sale from Personal Creations, ProFlowers.com, and Shari's Berries.  I have yet to be disappointed, and this month's review will follow this trend!

I just got back from an amazing vacation.  My hubby and I went away for a few days to enjoy life in Las Vegas.  We picked this past weekend to go because Bon Jovi was in town for his Because We Can tour.  After our tickets were purchased, we found out that Kenny Chesney was going to be at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel the night before.  Two concerts in two nights is a lot.  Lucky for me, we were able to stay with my mother who lives just a short drive away from the strip.  There is something great about being able to go on a vacation while also have all of the comforts of home.  It really was the perfect situation.

So how do I thank my mom for helping to make our trip so wonderful?  With all of the options available through the Red Envelope Brands, I don't have to struggle with finding something unique, fun, and easy.  The strawberries I had ordered last time were AMAZING!  I remember that they were super big and ripe.  I wouldn't worry about sending them to a warm climate like Las Vegas, because they are shipped overnight with ice and enclosed in a cooler to keep them in an ideal environment.
Do you remember how I mentioned that they add new stuff all the time?  I did notice that they have chocolates for sale now through this site.  Gourmet chocolates, some hand made can all be delivered to your mother this Mother's Day.  One option caught my eye right away - The Deluxe Ghiradelli Chocolate Rush.  I love Ghiradelli Chocolate, and the idea of a gift basket was perfect.  I chose my delivery day and waited for my basket to arrive.

I received just what I ordered.  The communication through the site is wonderful.  They email you to let you know that your gift is ready to be shipped, and again the next day after the delivery has taken place.  For those of us with mothers in a different state, this type of option is great.  I also like the ability to purchase an item today, but pick the exact date for it to be delivered on.  How many places allow you to buy your Mother's Day gift 3 weeks in advance and have it delivered the Friday before Mother's Day?  I know ordering your Mother's Day gift from Shari's Berries in advance will save many people from the headache of getting a gift at the last minute.Do you remember how I mentioned that they add new stuff all the time?  I did notice that they have chocolates for sale now through this site.  Gourmet chocolates, some hand made can all be delivered to your mother this Mother's Day.  

One option caught my eye right away - The Deluxe Ghiradelli Chocolate Rush.  I love Ghiradelli Chocolate, and the idea of a gift basket was perfect.  I chose my delivery day and waited for my basket to arrive.
I received just what I ordered.  The communication through the site is wonderful.  They email you to let you know that your gift is ready to be shipped, and again the next day after the delivery has taken place.  For those of us with mothers in a different state, this type of option is great.  I also like the ability to purchase an item today, but pick the exact date for it to be delivered on.  How many places allow you to buy your Mother's Day gift 3 weeks in advance and have it delivered the Friday before Mother's Day?  I know ordering your Mother's Day gift from Shari's Berries in advance will save many people from the headache of getting a gift at the last minute.
I received just what I ordered.  The communication through the site is wonderful.  They email you to let you know that your gift is ready to be shipped, and again the next day after the delivery has taken place.  For those of us with mothers in a different state, this type of option is great.  I also like the ability to purchase an item today, but pick the exact date for it to be delivered on.  How many places allow you to buy your Mother's Day gift 3 weeks in advance and have it delivered the Friday before Mother's Day?  I know ordering your Mother's Day gift from Shari's Berries in advance will save many people from the headache of getting a gift at the last minute.

This month I was asked to review Shari's Berries again which made me super happy.  I had ordered from this site a few months back, and I was excited to see all of the new options available since the last time I had visited.

So are you ready for the good part?  I have a coupon link for you to use to receive your choice of 20% off your order over $39, or 40% off the Fancy Berries, and more.  Check it out, find something perfect for mom, use a coupon to get a great deal, and your work is done!  You'll thank me later.

I was offered a choice of products at Shari's Berries in return for my unbiased review.  I found it difficult to narrow down what I received, and I would freely choose Shari's Berries as a site to purchase fun gifts to send for any occasion.  Opinions in this post are my own, and I will only recommend products and services that I believe are worth sharing.  Thanks for reading and make sure to share something sweet with your mother this Mother's Day!

 

The Fast Metabolism Diet

I have been a subscriber to various Craveboxes over the past year.  It is a fun program where you are sent a box for a small fee.  You know the theme of the box, but have little idea of exactly what is inside.  Last week I received a Bikini Ready Cravebox.  Inside where different goodies including a Zone Bar, a gift membership to GymPact, wax strips, lotions and oils, and a copy of this hard copy - just released book by Haylie Pomroy.  I actually watched the author on Dr. Oz last month as she explained the theory for her book.  Ms. Pomroy is well educated in nutrition and believes that the simple idea of calories in and calories out is the wrong way to manage weight.

This book is designed to lead the reader through 28 days of food that will reset the metabolism, allowing the dieter to ignite his or her fat-burning metabolism.  Critics warn that the food offered in the book is very low - calorie, and practically void of fat.  I know anyone trying to lose weight on a low-calorie and no fat diet is going to be extremely hungry.  However, I want to decide on my own.  If the food is healthy and the diet makes sense, why not give it a try?

I will admit, I am not going to start on this diet right away.  I have a vacation planned next week, and dieting is supposed to be accomplished prior to that vacation!  I guess I will see if the book and diet do well to get me back on track when I return home.

If you are interested in Cravebox, I would recommend it!  I think it is a fun way to send yourself or someone you love a fun surprise.  The cost for the boxes changes, but I love the option of signing up for only the boxes you are interested in.  Boxes can be food related, for those with kids or pets, and even boxes for cleaning.  Costs are usually $12-$16 per box and you can save a few bucks if you want to put your name in a lottery to possibly receive a box.  Do me a favor and list me as a referral if you do sign up for a box as it allows me to get a free referral box.  Thanks!

I will let you know what I think of this book in a little over a month.  Until then, I am off for a vacay!  Thanks for reading.