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BeautyExpressmall.com deal

I had recently taken advantage of deal for Beautyexpressmall.com from DealPulp. Now Gaggle of Chicks has a deal from them too. Pay $15 for a $30 worth of products from BeautyExpressmall.com.

BeautyExpressmall.com offers this years crackle nail polish trend, facial masks, Ion sport watches, falsie eyelashes, nail care items, and nail polish pens. I love the pens I just got. 4 different colors in a nice case for $15.

What I like about these pens is that if you take the cap off one way it’s a typical nail polish application brush. If you take it off another way it’s a fine point pen that the polish comes out of to create designs on your nails. I chose the regular solid colors. They also have glitter polish pens and ones that come with rhinestones to affix to your nails. Each color has the brush/pen combo.

You can go HERE to take advantage of this deal. It’s free to sign up for Gaggle of Chicks.

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My progess with Zaggora Hot Pants: week 1 measurements

I actually wanted to get this posted yesterday night but I had no one around to man the camera. My hubby was able to do it today so here it goes. It’s been 1 wk and 1 day of my 2 wk trial with my Hot Pants.

Zaggora Hot Pants are supposed to help reduce cellulite and, with only 3 – 30 minutes workouts a week over two weeks they are supposed to help you lose 2 jean sizes. You can look back at my post I did the day I received my Hot Pants (Click HERE to see that post) it has my initial measurement proof pictures. I made sure I took the pic with the same tap measure, the same thigh, everything. Here are my week 1 (and a day) results:

You can see in the pic that I lost a little over an inch in my belly already. Compare to initial post, where I was at 34 and 1/4″. I’m not not quite even to the 33″ mark.

Then there’s my bum. I’m at 33 and 1/2″ so I lost a half inch around my bum (initial measurement was 40″)

This one is a bit harder to see but I am at just a little less than 23″ around my right thigh. Initial measurement was 24″.

Wanna know the crazy part though? I actually gained a pound. That absolutely drives me nuts. It’s been suggested it’s muscle. I hope that’s so. I already noticed a difference in the way my work scrubs fit. They are definitely roomier in the thighs.

I really haven’t put in any hard core workouts. I took a walk with my kids (as they rode their bikes and I pushed my toddler in the stroller). We purposely took on some steep hills just to make it more challenging. I timed it to make sure we were out for at least 30 minutes. That was day 1.

Day 2 I took a walk with the kids again and I did 50 crunches. I has also wore them to work under my scrubs

Day 3 I took a break from wearing them and really was just a lazy slug. Though I did take the time to try hand washing them and hang them to dry.

Day 4 I wore them miniature golfing with the fam. I also indulged in some frozen custard.

Day 5 I did 15 minutes of power walking on the treadmill and 100 crunches and some butt squeezes.

Day 6 I took a break from wearing them again and again a lazy slug

Day 7 I wore them under my scrubs to work again and made sure to take the stairs instead of the elevators when possible (hey I’ll do 2 or 3 flights but 8 uh not ready for that)

Day 8 (today) I only put them on for the measurements.

So really it was no grueling time in the gym and I still lost some inches. I even tried on my bikini to check the work in progress. Still have a little to trim away at the belly but so far, I’m happy.

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If you have or need glasses, read this

This post brought to you by Zenni Optical. All opinions are 100% mine.

In a recent TIME Magazine (July 4, 2011) , there was an article titled “Eyese on the Price”. In the article it was discussed that TIME editor Bill Saporito paid $1,000 for a pair of eyeglasses. Yikes, I really don’t understand why anyone would pay that amount of money for a pair of eyeglasses. Here is a link to the article:

Time magazine

One reader wrote in with this quote:

” Hey, Bill, Can You Read This?
Please tell me editor Bill Saporito is receiving mental-health treatment, because he is insane for spending $1,000 on a single pair of glasses. I buy glasses from Zenni Optical, an online site. It’s $20 for a complete set at my doorstep, shipping included. “

–Peter Minton, Winsted, Conn.

I have heard that eye glasses can be expensive. Especially if the person doesn’t have access to vision insurance. I’ve recently noticed that I’ve not been seeing as clear as I used to. I keep putting off getting an eye exam. I know I shouldn’t. I even have vision insurance . The insurance only covers 1 pair of glasses a year I believe it is. With 3 boys in the house, I’m thinking I’d have to replace them more times than that.

Then I fount out that Zenni Optical has reasonable eye glasses. I went to the site. I saw some cute styles. They have a price slider to hep you find a pair of glasses in your price range. The price slider only goes up to $49! I had to take my son to get his eyes examined a few months ago. His pediatrician thought he might need glasses. While we waited for the doctor, we looked over some glasses. Now there were reasonable ones but the cheapest ones he liked were $60. Then I knew if he needed them I’d have to get the special sports pair too because he’s involved in so many sports. Then I thought oh and I’m probably going to need to get a 2nd regular pair because I know he’ll lose or break them (he’s 7 and very active).

His eye exam ended up being ok and he didn’t need to get glasses but it’s good to know that if when I go in for my exam, if they say I need glasses at least the high expenses will be one less worry for me.

Some tips for making life easier on the go prompted by Seattle’s Best Coffee

We are definitely a family on the go. My two oldest boys are involved in just about everything. My toddler loves being outside. I work outside my home as well as do volunteer work and seek out active and fun activies for my kids. My hubby gets dragged along usually when he’s not working.

For us a plan is a must to make coming home from school, wolfing down dinner, running out the door to wrestling/soccer/football/boy scouts an easy transition.

My first tip and making this easier with a toddler.

1. Keep the diaper bag stocked. I don’t mean just diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes. I mean healthy snacks that will keep. Preferably in a reclosable container P.S. I keep them for the older boys too just don’t tell their friends I keep them in the diaper bag. Ex: boxes of raisins, those nice puree fruit pouches with the little twist-on cap).

2. Keep a few band aids and a plastic bag in your car or diaper bag just in case.

3. Keep a full sippy cup with you. You never know when you might need it with a toddler.

We’re planning our first family vaca in August. We’re driving and it’s going to be a 10 hr drive. For long trips:

4. Plan on taking a reusable shopping back with things like pretzels, beef jerky, and hard candies to keep everyone happy and reduce spending, impulse stops, and whining lol

5. A small cooler tote with a drink for each person and maybe some string cheese, grapes, apples, whatever you like.

6. Keep some plastic bags in the car for things like: diaper changes, um car sickness emergency (but hopefully not) and garbage collection at rest stops. That is also a good tip for every day trips.

7. Pre-charge all your devices your taking that need charged: ipods, DSs, cell phones whatever. This will hopefully save you from that “mom i’m bored are we there yet?” Anything take batteries?

8. Print out directions, map your route, or set destinations in your GPS ahead of time. Some of your destinations may even have a website with suggestions on where to go.

9. If your hotel/resort brochure or website doesn’t specifically say if they offer something you might need: IE. a crib, hair dryer, etc, call them. You may not need to drag the pack and play, hair dryer, etc with you.

We’re planning on getting up early to start this trip. I’m thinking coffee for and the hubs. Seattle’s Best Coffee has convenient new grab and go Iced Lattes. Socialmoms.com had this link to a $1.50 off coupon Save $1.50 on a 4 pack today!
So I’m thinking this might be a great idea for the trip too.

10. Last tip, and this applies to all trips. Take your time and be careful. It’s better to be 15 minutes late than to not get there at all.

What tips do you have for making life easier on the go?

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Seattle’s Best Coffee blogging program for a gift card worth $30. For more information on how you can participate, click here

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3 of my readers will get a 1 yr supply of Secret Clinical Strength waterproof deodorant

I have a @Klout score of 56 currently. Klout scores help to give definition to how influential a person is on the web and exactly what they’re influencing. Klout Perks is a program through klout for influential people on the internet.

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That’ll save you a few bucks with your grocery bill.

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