Sunday, June 29, 2014

The beginning of my weight loss journey with Nutrisystem #NSNation

Disclosure: I am a part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program. The below mentioned products were provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Please do not start any weight loss or diet regimen before consulting with your physician first.

Starting tomorrow, Monday June 30, 2014 I will begin my weight loss journey with Nutrisystem. The first week I will be using their Fast5 program. I will enjoy their delicious meals and add in my own vegetables 4 times a day. I will eat breakfast, lunch and dinner along with an EnergiZING shake and an afternoon Craving Crusher shake all provided in my Fast5 kit. I have struggled with weight loss for a very long time and I am super excited to get started on my weight loss journey with other bloggers in the #NSNation. 


The thing I am dreading the most is logging my "before" picture but I know that I MUST do this in order to appreciate the end results. SO here goes! 

My before picture wearing size 15 shorts and XL top. My BIGGEST issue is my mid-section and I cannot wait to start seeing results! 

My measurements tonight are as follows:

Height: 5'9"

Top of Arms: 13 1/2 inches
Stomach: 43 1/2 inches
Chest Under breasts: 42 1/4 inches
Chest area around breasts: 45 inches
Legs: (top) Left leg 24 inches Right Leg 25 inches
Legs: (calves) 14 inches
Beginning weight: 198.4 lbs



I hope you will follow me on my journey!
I will continue to post weekly updates and I'm excited to share how the Fast5 works for me next week!


Disclosure: I am a part of the Nutrisystem Nation Blogger Program. The below mentioned products were provided free of charge in exchange for my honest review. Please do not start any weight loss or diet regimen before consulting with your physician first.

Friday, June 20, 2014

#Win a Club Tyson Soccer Ball!




Now through July 15th, fill out a quick survey for your chance to win a Club Tyson soccer ball! Enter Here!

Monday, June 16, 2014

adidas Summer Sale: Up to 50% Off Over 1,000 Items

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If you've put off shopping for your summer sports wear until now, you have just hit the jackpot. The adidas Summer Sale is on and you can get up to 50% off of over 1,000 items! Running shoes, basketball gear, soccer cleats, swimwear—for men, women and kids—everything an athletic family needs to participate in a summer of activity. This sale lasts as long as the supplies, so don't wait or before you know it, just like summer, the sale will be over. 




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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Cost Plus World Market Top Picks for Summer!

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It's finally Summertime and if you're like me you are looking forward to getting out and having a little fun in the sun. Whether it be new patio furniture or some trendy new lounge chairs, Cost Plus World Market has just what you need! 


I personally can not wait to start grilling with my family. They have an amazing selevtion of BBQ and Grilling essentials and just the right picks for outdoor dining. Some of my favorite items are pictured below. I personally own 6 of the beautiful beach chairs! Super comfy and a great way to relax and hang out with the family. And for the right price of only $19.99 each right now, you just can't beat it! 

Koi Orange Beach Chair

A few more of my favorite items are their cool toned food domes. It's a great accessory to have to keep those pesky flies out of your food while enjoying the outdoors. 

Cool-Toned Food Dome

Check out this awesome blue galvanized steel grill!  It lets you take the barbecue with you to a tailgate party, picnic, camping trip or anywhere. Perfect for spring cookout occasions!

Blue Galvanized Steel Grill

For all of these great buys and more, be sure to check out Cost Plus World Market. You can shop in store or online. Right now, they have an amazing sweepstakes going on. Enter World Market's #SummerGetaway Sweeps for a chance to win a trip for 4 on Southwest Airlines. Winner each week!  Weekly winners will get airfare and hotel for 4 plus a $500 World Market gift card.  Enter HERE through June 27, 2014! Be sure to share this with all of your friends as well!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Wet Brush Review and Giveaway!




I participated in this event on behalf of Wendy's Bloggers for The Wet Brush. I received Wet Brush products to facilitate my review. 




I received 


Two Wet Brush Classics, Two Wet Brush Squirts, Two Wet Brush Pops and One Wet Brush Paddle to base my review. 




Being a cosmetologist, a good brush is very important to me and my daily job. Especially when it comes to the little ones. After being out in the wind and coming in for a hair cut, there's usually going to be the problem of tangles. Something the little ones hate when you try to brush them out. The Wet Brush solved that problem for me. The super soft bristles easily go through wet hair and takes out the tangles and knots with ease making my job much easier and making the hair cut experience a much more pleasant one for the little ones. 

My daughter is a huge fan of her Wet Brushes as well. She has super thick hair. She has enough hair to fit the heads of 3 people and still have enough for herself. It's hard to find a brush that will get all the way through her hair and take the tangles out at the same time. The Wet Brushes do just that! She has no problems brushing all the way through her hair with The Wet Brush and getting the tangles out all at the same time. 

Overall, we are extremely pleased with our Wet Brushes and look forward to using them for a very long time!

FREE SHIPPING OFFER! Want to buy a Wet Brush or two, three or more? Get free shipping on your Wet Brush order now through June 22, 2014 . Enter code: wbship0


The Wet Brush has generously agreed to give one lucky reader their very own set of Wet Brushes! The winner will receive 



Two Wet Brush Classics
Two Wet Brush Squirts
Two Wet Brush Pops and
One Wet Brush Paddle




ARV $56!


To enter simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. 


Giveaway ends 6/17/14 at 12:01 am EST. Giveaway open to US residents only, ages 18+. Void where prohibited. This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
or any other Social Media Network in anyway.








I participated in this event on behalf of Wendy's Bloggers for The Wet Brush. I received Wet Brush products to facilitate my review.