tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53429801969029193932016-02-13T08:21:54.288-05:00The Elements of ReviewI enjoy trying out new products, cooking new recipes and seeing new places. I am a social media marketer/strategist, blogger, and brand ambassador. I am PR friendly and find great joy in promoting products over social media. Social media marketing isn't just a job, it's an art form. Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.comBlogger258125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-35883237984263069492016-02-12T14:30:00.000-05:002016-02-12T14:30:10.368-05:00Stop Pulling Your Hair Out! 3 Tips For Success on Twitter<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TuiCAOtnbvQ/VrvXcTAXBDI/AAAAAAAABEk/In4Z1lYUQKg/s1600/Success.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TuiCAOtnbvQ/VrvXcTAXBDI/AAAAAAAABEk/In4Z1lYUQKg/s400/Success.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have been talking to some small business owners who have told me that Twitter is the one social media platform they avoid. Some of them don't know if they should be on Twitter or feel they have hit a brick wall trying to gain followers. Can you relate?! Is this you?!</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last week I talked about having success on Twitter and I mentioned two articles. I pulled from those articles the 3 things I thought were most important in launching your Twitter success. My top 3 were to be consistent, be creative and be present. Let's expand on those 3 things. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br /><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being consistent</span></span></h4><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Focus on your brand and tweet out consistent material. Your message to your followers and potential customers should be brand related and sincere. People can see through the insincerity. Also be consistent on how often you tweet. I usually tweet in the morning about trending topics or current events, I might throw a few tweets out in the afternoon and then I'm on Twitter in the evening engaging or live tweeting an event or TV show. </span><br /><br /><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be Creative </span></span></h4><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Photos and videos with your tweets. If you are on Instagram you can create a recipe from <a href="https://ifttt.com/" target="_blank">IFTTT</a> (If This Then That) that actually posts a picture from Instagram, instead of a link. Photos and images can give you more clicks and retweets. It also helps others see exactly what you are posting on your Instagram account and makes them more likely to follow you there.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/latergram?src=hash">#latergram</a> One of my favorite <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/paintings?src=hash">#paintings</a> at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AGO?src=hash">#AGO</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/twitter?src=hash">#twitter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insta365?src=hash">#insta365</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/instaart?src=hash">#instaart</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SilkeO?src=hash">#SilkeO</a>… <a href="https://t.co/VR4CssBVXl">https://t.co/VR4CssBVXl</a> <a href="https://t.co/M4vAWhVmEY">pic.twitter.com/M4vAWhVmEY</a></span></div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">— My Kind Of Mom-Kelly (@dancingvalentin) <a href="https://twitter.com/dancingvalentin/status/696107103774183424">February 6, 2016</a></span></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <br /><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being present is my number one thing to being successful on Twitter. </span></span></h4><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can't expect to tweet a couple of times a day to build a following. My favorite thing about Twitter is that it's fast paced and now. Your Twitter followers are similar to your email list, you have to nurture them. It's people talking or tweeting live. I enjoy interacting with people during live tweeting movies or tv shows.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br /><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The thing I love about Twitter is that the interaction is immediate. </span></span></h4><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's not like Facebook where interaction is sometimes like pulling teeth. I sometimes go to Facebook and tap the screen like a mic and say "Is this thing on?" Interact with your followers and follow people in your field. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am shocked at the amount of followers I have now. Most of my followers are purely organic, I follow you, you follow me. Some of my followers are from me asking folks to follow me when I have a giveaway, but 90% of my followers are purely organic and I try to interact with them as much as possible. Even if it's just a like on their post.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br /><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Recently I have been experimenting with <a href="https://copromote.com/" target="_blank">CoPromote</a></span>. </span></h4><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CoPromote is another way to increase followers and your brand. With CoPromote you can promote someone's post on your Twitter timeline and you can get yours promoted as well. I tried it out with one of my post and only received four retweets, but I did gain some followers. I am going to keep trying CoPromote and write a review in a couple of weeks. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><br /><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These are my most important tips to being successful on Twitter. They are very basic and not gimmicky. Follow these tips every day and you will definitely feel more comfortable with Twitter. Soon they will become second nature to you.</span></h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>What is your biggest struggle with Twitter?! Please feel free to reach out to me on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/dancingvalentin" target="_blank">@dancingvalentin</a>! </b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>P.S. 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The opinions expressed are my own and results may vary.</i> </span></span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-10443560703087159712016-02-05T15:00:00.000-05:002016-02-05T15:00:03.237-05:00Small Business: 3 Things You Must Do To Be Successful On Twitter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AjX_tsR_STo/VrTUTzn_mTI/AAAAAAAABD4/j-wIY2zMMQY/s1600/You.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AjX_tsR_STo/VrTUTzn_mTI/AAAAAAAABD4/j-wIY2zMMQY/s320/You.png" width="320" /></a></div><h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a small business owner, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">are you struggling to increase<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> your <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">followers</span></span></span> on Twitter<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">?!</span> It's difficult to know how to get started and if Twitter is even right for you. As a social media strategist, I have been on Twitter for several years and have been researching the best ways to <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">be successful on Twitter</span>.</span></h4><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://blog.kissmetrics.com/startups-and-twitter/" target="_blank">5 Tips To Make Your Startup’s Twitter Account Stand Out </a></b>by Leo Widrich Co-Founder of <a href="https://blog.bufferapp.com/" target="_blank"><b>Buffer</b></a> was written in 2011, but the tips listed are still relevant today. In the article he states that retweets are a great way to share information and to get noticed. You must also have a regular presence online and to use scheduling tools like Buffer to schedule your tweets when you can't be online. When engaging you should be consistent with your brand and focused. If you are all over the place, it can confuse your followers. Tweet about products related to your brand. Be creative with your tweets. Turn a quote that you like into a headline. Twitter is fast paced, so always remember to respond to your customers in a timely manner. </span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4-N0Uigwvm0/VrFllL-f5zI/AAAAAAAABDo/lc4aePCrN9M/s1600/Aviary%2BPhoto_130989398822660874.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4-N0Uigwvm0/VrFllL-f5zI/AAAAAAAABDo/lc4aePCrN9M/s400/Aviary%2BPhoto_130989398822660874.png" width="400" /></a></span></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here you can see my Twitter analytics. I haven'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t been tweeting as much as usual, so that could be the reason for the decrease in mentions. </span> </span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the second article <a href="http://www.socialmediatoday.com/social-business/hickz1/2015-10-06/6-ways-market-your-business-twitter" target="_blank"><b>6 Ways to Market Your Business on Twitter</b></a> by Hicks Crawford of <a href="http://www.socialmediatoday.com/" target="_blank"><b>Social Media Today</b></a>, he echos some of the tips mentioned in the first article. Mr. Hicks starts with an excellent bio. The bio is the first thing someone sees when they are considering following you. You should find people in your industry, follow and interact with them. Tweeting on a regular basis, making sure to engage and retweet. Offer incentives to your followers like rewards. And using images and video instead of plain text tweet. This will increase your clicks and retweets by 3 to 4 times. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are my t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">op </span>3 <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">things you must <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">do to be successful on Twitter:</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Be Consistent</b>- Focus on your brand and tweet information related to your business.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Be Present-</b> Tweet on a regular basis and engage with industry leaders and followers. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Be Creative</b>- Use images and videos with your tweets to get more notice, clicks and retweets. </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Being successful on Twitter isn't going to happen overnight. It takes being consistent, present, and creative. Have a message and a focus. Share relevant and meaningful information that relates to your brand. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please feel fr<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ee to connect with me on Twitter <b><a href="https://twitter.com/dancingvalentin" target="_blank">@dancingvalentin</a></b>!</span></span> </span><br /><div id="stcpDiv" style="left: -1988px; position: absolute; top: -1999px;">6 Ways to Market Your Business on Twitter</div><div id="stcpDiv" style="left: -1988px; position: absolute; top: -1999px;">6 Ways to Market Your Business on Twitter</div><div id="stcpDiv" style="left: -1988px; position: absolute; top: -1999px;">6 Ways to Market Your Business on Twitter</div>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-54051670252879656982016-01-17T11:00:00.000-05:002016-01-17T14:08:17.227-05:00Inspiration, Strategy and SuccessIs this you?! 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Enter Today and Good Luck!</span></b></h6><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Sponsored By ~<span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://theaquavault.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank"> AquaVault</a></span></b></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Hosted By ~ <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Deliciously Savvy</a></span></b></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Co-Hosted By: </b></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://heartbeatssoulstains.com/wordpress1/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Heartbeats~ Soul Stains</a></span></b> // <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://www.aarlreviews.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Amy & Aron's Real Life Reviews</a></span></b> // <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://www.foreverdreamin.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Forever Dreamin'</a></span></b> // <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://mysillylittlegang.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">My Silly Little Gang</a></span></b> // <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://www.imhoviewsreviewsandgiveaways.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">IMHO Views, Reviews and Giveaways</a></span></b> // <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://michigansavingandmore.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Michigan Savings & More</a></span></b> // <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://boxroundup.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Box Roundup</a></span></b></h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PLUS a Big Thank You To All Of The Fabulous Bloggers Helping To Promote This Giveaway!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/2016/01/02/my-savvy-review-of-the-aquavault-portable-personal-safe-as-seen-on-shark-tank-aquavault/" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Read My Savvy Review On The AquaVault Here!</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aquavault333.png" rel="attachment wp-att-42709"><img alt="aquavault333" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42709" src="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aquavault333.png" height="96" width="640" /></a><b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aquavault?_rdr=p" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></span> ~ <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://twitter.com/aquavault" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">TWITTER</a></span> ~ <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/AquaVault/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">PINTEREST</a></span> ~ <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aquavault/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></span> ~ <span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7mImBc6TKldr0OeVwIfhA" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">YOU TUBE</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="https://theaquavault.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Visit AquaVault.com</a></span></b></div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>1 LUCKY WINNER will receive an AquaVault of their own! Just In Time & Perfect for Your 2016 Travels!</b></h4><h1 id="andnowthegiveaway" style="text-align: center;"><b>And Now The Giveaway!!!</b></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Giveaway Dates ~ 1/12 9PM EST until 02/01 11:59PM EST </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Entrants must be 18 years old to enter and giveaway is open to US residents only.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Any Questions Email Me At mcushing7 (at) hotmail (dot) com.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated or associated with Facebook,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. This giveaway is valid only</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the United States. Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This giveaway will end at 11:59PM (EST) on 02/01/2016.</div><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>Good Luck! Enter Below </b></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b> Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook!</b></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><b>By Supporting Our Blogs Via Social Media You Are Helping Us To Provide Fabulous Prizes For Amazing Future Giveaways! Good Luck & Thank You!</b></h4><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="00a5dbed1931" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/00a5dbed1931/" id="rcwidget_y9scny04" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a> <script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">Deliciously Savvy</a></span></b><b> did not receive any form of compensation for this giveaway. Once winner is selected via the Rafflecopter process, the product will be shipped. Winner has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. No other blog associated with this giveaway is responsible for the product shipment. AquaVault will be providing the prize above to the winner. Thank You for stopping by!</b></i> Any Questions or Concerns email me at <b>mcushing7 (at) hotmail (dot) com.</b></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">If you have any questions or are a brand/company and would like to work with <b>Deliciously Savvy</b> please contact us <b><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="mailto:mcushing7@hotmail.com" style="color: #3366ff;" target="_blank">here</a></span></b>.</h4>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-82776583012714683232016-01-12T10:30:00.000-05:002016-01-12T10:30:24.906-05:00Costco Meets Whole Foods<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7A2jarkosXc/VOn0sFslCkI/AAAAAAAAAlY/D3V4x6iEakg/s1600/Thrive%2BMarket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7A2jarkosXc/VOn0sFslCkI/AAAAAAAAAlY/D3V4x6iEakg/s1600/Thrive%2BMarket.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><br /><br /><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I really love the beginning of a new year. It's a chance to start fresh, to hit the reset button. My goal for this year is to start living a healthier lifestyle. Of course, I know I'm not the only one. Sometimes we need a little help, some guidance. Instead of going from store to store, how about store to door? Have you heard of <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a>?! </span></h3><h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> makes living a healthier life hassle-free and affordable. It's one-stop shopping for food, beauty, baby and home. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is the easy way to keep your home and family healthy. They've done all of the research for you and have chosen only the best products on the market. </span> <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> sells the best health products at very low prices. That's why they are called Costco meets Whole Foods. </span></h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank">Thrive Market </a></b>has your favorite brands at wholesale prices. So many times we think to ourselves, I need to eat healthy organic foods or have safer products in the home, but they are so expensive. Well, <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> has solved that problem. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pjtB7ug_Vc8/VOn2j5Nl7kI/AAAAAAAAAlk/IUG_MLbVpZ8/s1600/Thrive%2BMarket%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pjtB7ug_Vc8/VOn2j5Nl7kI/AAAAAAAAAlk/IUG_MLbVpZ8/s1600/Thrive%2BMarket%2B2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first order is <b>15% off.</b> There's <b>free shipping </b>with orders over 49.00. I have a feeling they ship a lot of free orders. How much do you spend on groceries?! I know I spend more than $50 a week! You can do an advance search and shop according to your preferences or diet. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5Q" target="_blank">gluten-free</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5S" target="_blank">Raw</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5c" target="_blank">Paleo</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5W" target="_blank">Vegan</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5Y" target="_blank">Moms</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There is also a section for <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5a" target="_blank"><b>Green Cleaning</b> </a>. You can buy all of your cleaning products from them and not have to worry about having harsh chemicals in your home. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> is only available in the US. Sorry to my Canadian friends, but you can still recommend this to your American family and friends. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I plan to also use <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> when we visit Chicago this summer. Just place the order and it will be waiting for us at my mom's house when we arrive. No excuse for not eating healthy while on vacation. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nWAM0sIbWw/VOn3Im57I1I/AAAAAAAAAls/bhuoDnwg0wQ/s1600/thrive%2Bmarket%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="167" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3nWAM0sIbWw/VOn3Im57I1I/AAAAAAAAAls/bhuoDnwg0wQ/s1600/thrive%2Bmarket%2B3.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So give <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> a try. A year's membership is $59.95. With every paid membership <a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank"><b>Thrive Market</b></a> donates one membership to a low-income family. There's a <b>30-day no risk free trial.</b> During this trial you can have complete access to an incredible selection of products at wholesale prices. They have an easy return policy and phenomenal customer service. If you have a problem they will work with you until they get it right. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You can connect with Thrive Market on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/thrivemkt" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/thrivemkt/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thrivemarket/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thrivemkt?_rdr" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b>. Find out more at <b><a href="http://go.thrv.me/SH5U" target="_blank">ThriveMarket.com.</a> </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Disclaimer: I am an affiliate marketer with Thrive Market. If you choose to purchase a membership, I will receive a commission. I have not received any monetary compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are my own and results may vary.</i> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br />Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-23539726830325732122016-01-02T15:35:00.001-05:002016-01-02T15:35:17.573-05:00Aquavault Personal Lock Box Giveaway Blogger Opp<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-fc890b95-0406-12f9-d460-3f8b3f74bf9b" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="aquavault666.jpg" height="183" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ntnP8NQExkDOghrkUc46AB_gHIqH4oyoQJjGj8ufR3Qx3zdtXaYkPPzZA8PcdjELXi7SQNrYBaIb32LQddt1JdXf5uJOWRlX74bmji8Foz3GjG-SJz8u8dDR3t6Jyrh1mzv8FHOn" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="400" /></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sign Ups Close 1/09 11:59PM EST</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Giveaway Dates : 1/11 9PM EST until 1/31 11:59PM EST</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sponsored By ~ AquaVault</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hosted By ~ Deliciously Savvy</span></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Blogger Opp ~ The Aquavault Personal Lock Box Giveaway! Sign Ups Close 1/09 #Aquavault #Free & #Paid Options Available</span><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aquavault666.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-42717"><img alt="aquavault666" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42717" src="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aquavault666.jpg" height="146" width="320" /></a>Deliciously Savvy is Hosting a Fabulous Giveaway for 1 Lucky Reader to Win an Aquavault Portable and Personal Safe! This is Perfect For Anyone Planning Their 2016 Family Vacation! This Will Keep Your Items Secure and Safe While You Enjoy Your Family Vacation and Create Fabulous Family Vacation Memories! The Aquavault Was First Seen On Shark Tank and Has Been Seen On NBC’s The Today Show, Fox News, HSN, ABC’s Secret Sales with Tory Johnson & more! As Always, Deliciously Savvy Needs Your Help Promoting! There are Free & Paid Options so sign up today!</span></h4><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sponsored By ~<a href="https://theaquavault.com/" target="_blank"> AquaVault</a></b></span></h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Hosted By ~ <a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/" target="_blank">Deliciously Savvy</a></b></span></h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; 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You can do Facebook Comments, Blog Comments, Giveaway Entries, Daily Votes, Social Media Follows of your choice, Secret Word Pages ANYTHING! PLUS the 3 FREE links above gives you 8 Links Total!</b> Co-Hosts will also be promoted via graphics and link backs to their site via extra follow pages & Co-Host Pages! (# of extra follow pages depends on # of sign ups so promote, promote, promote!) <i>Co-Hosts are not required to post announcement but it is greatly appreciated!</i></span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><i>Other Sign Up Options Available On Sign Up Form</i></b></span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sign Ups Close ~ 1/09 @ 11:59PM EST</b></span></h5><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><b>Open To US and must be 18+ to enter</b></i></span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Giveaway Dates: 1/11 9PM EST until 1/31 11:59PM EST</b></span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="color: red;">Savvy Challenge!!! The Blogger With The Most Referrals will Receive a FREE Co-Host Spot On This Giveaway or a Future Giveaway! </span></b>Promote Away and Make Sure They Know To Say You Sent Them! Minimum of 5 referrals to win free spot on next promotion or promotion you choose.</span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>To Enter On The New Google Document Just Click On The “Your Answer” Line and Type In The Information. Thank You </b></span></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="500" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w-h9k3W-wAuepe9ZLYgg9lrGk5MqmtGN1MdzYUARd4c/viewform?embedded=true" width="600">Loading...</iframe></div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></div><br /><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-24948604999622044212016-01-01T13:00:00.000-05:002016-01-01T13:00:29.985-05:00Lose The Cape Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XlQaCmlSWnM/VoMM3z-Q6SI/AAAAAAAABBc/6IPtfEzXwlo/s1600/Lose%2BThe%2BCape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XlQaCmlSWnM/VoMM3z-Q6SI/AAAAAAAABBc/6IPtfEzXwlo/s320/Lose%2BThe%2BCape.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So before you became a mom, what did you think motherhood would be like<b>?!</b> To be honest, I never really thought about it because I thought it would never happen to me. I can tell you that I didn't think it would be as challenging as it is. My mom made it look easy. Now, she only had me. I have two children an 11 year old boy and a 9 year old girl. My kids, I love them to death, but there are some days.....You know what I mean.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Well, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lose-Cape-Never-Will-Ever-ebook/dp/B017XV2ANS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1448556246&sr=8-2&keywords=lose+the+cape&linkCode=sl1&tag=noholbac-20&linkId=c6ecb9f2e2bcb1f9e893e69acc3a079b" target="_blank"><b><span class="a-size-extra-large" id="productTitle">Lose the Cape: Never Will I Ever (and then I had Kids!)</span></b></a></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="a-size-large a-color-secondary a-text-normal"> </span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> is a book that contains short real-life stories from various moms. I love this book because I now really know that I'm not alone. I found myself laughing and nodding yes at most of the stories. I believe the moms in the book are saying it's ok that I'm not perfect, just as long as I'm doing the best I can. </span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: 13.5pt;">Check out this Synopsis</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="il">Lose</span> <span class="il">the</span> <span class="il">Cape</span>! Never Will I Ever (and then I had Kids!)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Most of us had grandiose ideas of what we would be like as parents; what we would allow our children to do and all those things we would never allow our children to do. We may have sworn we would never let our child watch more than 30 minutes of television, or sleep in our bed, or eat chicken nuggets or God forbid, cheese from a can (gasp!). Yet, <span class="il">the</span> moment those little bundles of joy entered our lives, reality took over. Soon enough, we realized that before children, we knew nothing about being parents.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">From breastfeeding to co-sleeping, pledging to feed our children all natural, home cooked meals and so forth, there often comes a point in time where surviving parenthood supersedes your views and your “nevers” slip away. Right?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Never Will I Ever is a collection of essays by mothers (and one brave dad!) who share their stories of how they evolved as parents and learned that when it comes to raising children, we can never say never.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #073763; font-size: 13.5pt;">Editors Bios</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Alexa Bigwarfe</b> is a freelance writer, wife, and mother of three children and a dog. In addition to raising her children, managing her home, and writing, Alexa’s heart is in advocacy and raising funds to support nonprofit organizations involved with infant, children and women’s issues. Alexa launched her writing with her personal blog No Holding Back, (<a href="http://katbiggie.com/" target="_blank">katbiggie.com</a>). Here she chronicles topics including health and wellness, living with autoimmune diseases, and most importantly, her grief after <span class="il">the</span> loss of one of her twin daughters to complications from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). Alexa took <span class="il">the</span> experience from that painful life event and channeled it into a compilation book for grieving mothers entitled Sunshine After <span class="il">the</span> Storm: A Survival Guide for <span class="il">the</span> Grieving Mother. She has also been published in two anthologies, <span class="il">The</span> Mother of All Meltdowns and <span class="il">The</span> HerStories Project. Alexa enjoys writing articles about parenting and children’s health and wellness topics for regional parenting publications and online magazines. In her “spare” time, you can find Alexa enjoying time with her girlfriends or hiding in her closet for some “alone” time. Find her at</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.katbiggie.com/" target="_blank">www.katbiggie.com</a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Kerry Rivera </b>is a full-time working mom of three kids with a to-do list that stretches to “infinity and beyond.” Between a demanding corporate gig, <span class="il">the</span> nightly homework and kids’ activities, and managing a household with her full-time working husband, she blogs about <span class="il">the</span> “juggle” at BreadwinningMama.com. Her career journey started in <span class="il">the</span> newsroom trenches and has since transitioned to working for one of <span class="il">the</span> largest global automotive companies. She additionally writes for corporations, government agencies and brands in her “spare” time, and especially enjoys sharing <span class="il">the</span> joys of modern parenthood around <span class="il">the</span> web. Her love for content creation is only trumped by her love for content consumption. Her Kindle and nightstand are equally full, and a stack of magazines can be found in every room of <span class="il">the</span> house. As a Southern California native, she takes advantage of <span class="il">the</span> outdoors, enjoying both <span class="il">the</span> beaches and mountains with family and friends, and loves to caffeinate with Starbucks Refreshers and Coke. She aspires to perfect a handstand in yoga, but is still working on touching her toes. Find her at <a href="http://www.breadwinningmama.com/" target="_blank">www.breadwinningmama.com</a>.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I really enjoyed reading Lose The Cape and will read again whenever I feel that need a pick me up. You can buy Lose the Cape at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lose-Cape-Never-Will-Ever-ebook/dp/B017XV2ANS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1448556246&sr=8-2&keywords=lose+the+cape&linkCode=sl1&tag=noholbac-20&linkId=c6ecb9f2e2bcb1f9e893e69acc3a079b" target="_blank"><b>Amazon.com</b></a>. </span></span></div><h2 class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">To find out more about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lose-Cape-Never-Will-Ever-ebook/dp/B017XV2ANS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1448556246&sr=8-2&keywords=lose+the+cape&linkCode=sl1&tag=noholbac-20&linkId=c6ecb9f2e2bcb1f9e893e69acc3a079b" target="_blank">Lose the Cape: Never Will I Ever (and then I had Kids!) </a> here's the social media info.</span></span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Blog</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">: <a href="http://losethecape.com/" target="_blank">http://losethecape.com</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Facebook</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">: <a href="http://facebook.com/LosetheCape" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>LosetheCape</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Twitter</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">: <a href="http://twitter.com/losethecape" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/<wbr></wbr>losethecape</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Pinterest</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/losethecape" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr></wbr>pinterest.com/losethecape</a></span></span></div>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-91525033867527444592015-12-31T12:30:00.000-05:002015-12-31T12:30:18.782-05:00My Top 5 Reviews of 2015!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41NPkYGw1fo/VoMHSiwfbEI/AAAAAAAABBM/qQNUEHswuFc/s1600/My.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Elements of Review " border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41NPkYGw1fo/VoMHSiwfbEI/AAAAAAAABBM/qQNUEHswuFc/s320/My.png" title="The Elements ot Review Top 5 Reviews of 2015" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The end of the year is a time for reflection. Looking back at 2015, I reviewed many products. Here are the top 5 reviews! </span></h2><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">5. Is my first review of Batter Berries! <b><a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/04/foodie-friday-batter-berries-chicago.html" target="_blank">Foodie Friday: Batter & Berries Chicago Restaurant Review</a> </b> It was my first visit to the B&B and I was very impressed. I reviewed it again later in the year. You can find that review <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/11/foodie-friday-batter-berries-part-deux.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">4. <b>OneCoffee</b>- I believe it's still only available in Canada, but it is great coffee and the company is very environmentally conscious. <b><a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/04/biodegradableorganic-single-serve.html" target="_blank">Biodegradable,Organic Single Serve Coffee Review-Tuesday Tip </a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">3. <b>G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix Popcorn</b>- Being from Chicago whenever I see anything related to my hometown in Canada, I immediately want to try it. The Chicago Mix is uniquely Chicago and some of the best popcorn you'll ever have. Check out the review <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/06/gh-cretors-chicago-mix-popcorn-review.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">2. I work out because it's good for me and I have to admit, because I love to eat too! <b>FitnessBlender.com</b> has some of my favorite workouts. I buy their plans because they are inexpensive and they work. This year they revamped their website and made it so much better. You can read my review <b><a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/06/fitnessblendercom-website-review.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">1. <b>Pantene Pro-V Hair Care Products</b>- I have really done a lot of damage to my hair. I honestly believe that these products have saved my hair. Read the review <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/07/repair-protect-your-hair-from-sun.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There you have it. My top 5 reviews of 2015 based on the number of views they received. Please feel free to check out all of my other reviews! I have plenty more reviews planned for 2016! Have a very happy new year! </span></h3>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-22897328805126074202015-12-30T21:00:00.000-05:002015-12-31T10:12:48.764-05:00The New Year Family Camping Giveaway! $270 ALP #Ohuhu<h2 style="text-align: center;">The New Year Family Camping Giveaway! ($270 ALP) #Ohuhu</h2><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/camping666-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-42293"><img alt="camping666" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-42293" src="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/camping666-1-1024x682.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Deliciously Savvy is Hosting A New Giveaway for Ohuhu! They are Supplying one Lucky winner with $270 Worth of Fabulous Camping Products for 1 Lucky Winner! 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This giveaway is valid only</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the United States. Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This giveaway will end at 11:59PM (EST) on 01/24/2016.</div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Good Luck! Enter Below </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> <b>Also we all “love it if you like us” on Facebook!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="00a5dbed1858" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/00a5dbed1858/" id="rcwidget_kbac5ig4" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a> <script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="http://deliciouslysavvy.com/" target="_blank">Deliciously Savvy</a> did not receive any form of compensation for this giveaway. Once winner is selected via the Rafflecopter process, the product will be shipped. Winner has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. No other blog associated with this giveaway is responsible for the product shipment. Ohuhu will be providing the prizes above to the winner. Thank You for stopping by!</b></i> Any Questions or Concerns email me at <b>mcushing7 (at) hotmail (dot) com.</b></div><h4 style="text-align: center;">If you have any questions or are a brand/company and would like to work with <b>Deliciously Savvy</b> please contact us <b><a href="mailto:mcushing7@hotmail.com" target="_blank">here</a></b>.</h4>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-11602466544968361722015-12-24T12:11:00.000-05:002015-12-24T12:11:00.710-05:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TRdgdenlc7c/VnhfbmelLhI/AAAAAAAABAs/h-3gILxeTB8/s1600/Happy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Elements of Review" border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TRdgdenlc7c/VnhfbmelLhI/AAAAAAAABAs/h-3gILxeTB8/s320/Happy.png" title="Happy holidays" width="320" /></a></div><h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></h4><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I would like to wish all of you happy holidays! 2015 has been a big year of changes for me and I'm making an effort to make 2016 my best year yet! If you have a chance, please go to my other blog <a href="http://beautyfithealth.com/" target="_blank">Beauty, Fitness & Health...Oh My!</a> to see how I will be making 2016 the Year of Yes!</span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I will be doing a lot more traveling in 2016. I am hoping to have more restaurant reviews for you. Also, the usual product reviews. If you are a brand that would like to partner with me for product reviews and/or giveaways, please don't hesitate to contact me. Please go to my <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank"><b>contact me</b></a> page to find out how. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I am also beginning a new career in social media marketing. I have a few places you can buy my services. I have gigs on <a href="https://www.fiverr.com/kellysmedia" target="_blank"><b>Fiverr</b></a> and on<a href="http://www.peopleperhour.com/freelancer/kelly/social-media-marketing-and-engageme/1122645" target="_blank"><b> PeoplePerHour</b></a></span>. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via the blog as well. <br /><br />Thank you for subscribing and reading! See you in 2016! <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-72741281737652865102015-12-22T12:30:00.000-05:002015-12-22T12:30:15.551-05:004 ebooks To Read During Christmas Break (When You Need Some Me Time)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jK08mp6WlD4/VnhUPM2PW7I/AAAAAAAABAc/_IYidXpAYXI/s1600/4%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the elements of review 4 ebooks to read" border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jK08mp6WlD4/VnhUPM2PW7I/AAAAAAAABAc/_IYidXpAYXI/s400/4%25281%2529.png" title="4 ebooks to read" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I know Christmas break has just started, but I like to be proactive. You know that after spending 24/7 with your children during Christmas vacation, you will need a break. You will be looking for places to relax and chill, just to get away. Even if it is just for 10 minutes. Here are 4 ebooks to read during Christmas break, when you need some me time. Nauman Ashraf has 4 ebooks from fiction to starting an online business for $ 0.99 each or all 4 for $2.99!</span></h2><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kdwtQo4frkA/VnhUHcBdOcI/AAAAAAAABAU/9aSqu63qAgs/s1600/Keep%2BCalm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="the elements of review 4 ebooks to read" border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kdwtQo4frkA/VnhUHcBdOcI/AAAAAAAABAU/9aSqu63qAgs/s400/Keep%2BCalm.png" title="keep calm read books and drink tea-the elements of review" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first ebook is <b>Cold Weather</b>. This is a short story with plenty of action! And the title is perfect for this time of year. Order it <a href="http://payhip.com/b/3mVM/af566ededab8108" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The second ebook is <b>In The Park</b>. This is a suspense story about Ali who is sitting in the park on an ordinary day and then he hears a voice! Order it <a href="http://payhip.com/b/FsXK/af566ededab8108" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The third ebook is <b>Paper Art</b>. This ebook shows you how to create things with paper including boats and planes. This ebook is great for getting the kids creative juices flowing during Christmas break. Instead of sitting in front of a screen all day. My son is always looking for ways to make the perfect paper airplane and if you have a kid like mine, this ebook is for you! Order it <a href="http://payhip.com/b/A1Ju/af566ededab8108" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The fourth ebook is <b>Online Business</b>. Looking to starting a new online business in 2016?! You are not alone. This ebook shows you how to build your new online business with just a few simple steps. I think $0.99 is a great investment for starting your new online business! Order it <a href="http://payhip.com/b/y2qi/af566ededab8108" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you would like to purchase all four ebooks, you can order them <a href="http://payhip.com/b/1Ic4/af566ededab8108" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Nauman Ashraf works online as a professional writer. He has written ebooks on many different subjects including health, business, writing and relationships.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Disclaimer: This blog post has affiliate links. </i></span><br /><br />Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-70166438955581239682015-12-18T12:30:00.000-05:002015-12-18T12:30:16.029-05:00The Promontory-Chicago Restaurant Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABulR7thVJU/VnLg2ExfdhI/AAAAAAAAA_M/ywBbA4RO_X0/s1600/Promontory.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ABulR7thVJU/VnLg2ExfdhI/AAAAAAAAA_M/ywBbA4RO_X0/s320/Promontory.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">When The Promontory opened a couple of years ago, I immediately wanted to go. Mainly because it's in my favorite neighborhood, Hyde Park. Also because of the concept of a restaurant, bar and concert venue all in one place. </span></h2><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">While in my hometown this summer I went there with a couple of friends. The atmosphere was laid-back. I felt comfortable sitting there chatting with my friends well after the meal was over. They didn't rush us out. The staff were friendly and service was excellent. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The food was very good. My friend had the salmon and crab cakes. My other friend and I had the lamb burger with chickpea fries. Yes, chickpea fries! I had never heard of chickpea fries and was nervous and excited to try them. The meal was delicious and if I never have potato fries again that would be ok because the chickpea fries were better than I imagined they could be. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nuE_gREl3xA/VnLw51aQm6I/AAAAAAAAA_k/b6PVVpEnOY0/s1600/The%2BElements%2BOf%2BReview.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Promontory Review The Elements of Review" border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nuE_gREl3xA/VnLw51aQm6I/AAAAAAAAA_k/b6PVVpEnOY0/s400/The%2BElements%2BOf%2BReview.png" title="Lamb Burger with Chickpea Fries The Elements of Review" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Lamb Burger with Chickpea Fries</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I haven't attended a concert there yet, but it seems like every night there is someone performing there. I like having a neighborhood place where I can just hang out and listen to music on any night. The concert list is <a href="http://promontorychicago.com/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lv7mXkwTPPM/VnLyY6YF-LI/AAAAAAAAA_w/6QlEBQEGC9g/s1600/The%2BElements%2BOf%2BReview%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Salmon and Crab Cakes The Promontory" border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lv7mXkwTPPM/VnLyY6YF-LI/AAAAAAAAA_w/6QlEBQEGC9g/s320/The%2BElements%2BOf%2BReview%25281%2529.png" title="The Promontory Review The Elements of Review" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Salmon and Crab Cakes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Promontory also gives back to the community with #hashtaglunchbag. On the last Saturday of every month they feed the homeless. Everyone is encouraged to come to The Promontory to help assemble and distribute 1000 lunch bags to Chicago's homeless. When I'm there next year, I will make sure to attend #hashtaglunchbag.</span></h2><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Celebrate New Year's Eve at The Promontory with their NYE Tasting Menu. Find out more <a href="http://promontorychicago.com/nye-tasting-menu/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Promontory is located at 5311 S Lake Park, Chicago, 312-801-2100.</span></h2><div class="widget-container widget_text" id="text-11"><div class="widget-container widget_text" id="text-11"><h4 class="widget-title"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hours</span></h4><div class="textwidget"><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Dinner Nightly</b></span></div><div class="copy"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Sun–Thurs: 5pm–11pm <br />Sat–Sun: 5pm–1am</span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Weekend Brunch</b></span></div><div class="copy"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Sat–Sun: 9am–3pm</span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Weekday Lunch</b></span></div><div class="copy"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Mon–Fri: 11am–3pm</span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Box Office</b></span></div><div class="copy"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thurs–Sat: 5-10pm</span></div></div></div></div><br /><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To find out more about The Promontory, go to their website. You can also follow them on <b><a href="https://twitter.com/PromontoryChi" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/promontorychicago/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePromontory/timeline" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a></span>. </h2>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-70152173760577432832015-12-11T12:00:00.000-05:002015-12-11T12:00:05.703-05:00Urban Herbivore:Foodie Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31e2ZwZPOGY/Vmrtc1Z4tdI/AAAAAAAAA-A/DzezjBAmB_E/s1600/The%2BElements%2Bof%2BReview%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Elements of Review-Urban Herbivore" border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31e2ZwZPOGY/Vmrtc1Z4tdI/AAAAAAAAA-A/DzezjBAmB_E/s400/The%2BElements%2Bof%2BReview%25281%2529.png" title="Urban Herbivore" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I live in Toronto and one of the biggest malls here is the Eaton Centre. Recently while shopping there, the family and I stopped to get something to eat. The kids went to Subway, but the husband and I wanted something different. He had heard good things about <a href="http://www.herbivore.to/#home" target="_blank"><b>Urban Herbivore</b></a>, so we thought we would give it a chance.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eC3p5O2Gf3c/VmruZ3WaTEI/AAAAAAAAA-I/ebcoNNXcxMs/s1600/The%2BElements%2Bof%2BReview%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eC3p5O2Gf3c/VmruZ3WaTEI/AAAAAAAAA-I/ebcoNNXcxMs/s400/The%2BElements%2Bof%2BReview%25282%2529.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>You can custom make your own bowls by choosing from these fresh ingredients!</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The <a href="http://www.herbivore.to/#home" target="_blank"><b>Urban Herbivore</b></a> is not your typical restaurant. They take pride in offering foods with no chemicals, preservatives or additives. Everything they make is from scratch. It's plant-based food. Their packaging is biodegradable, the cutlery and straws are made from corn. Even the lids and bowls are made from sugarcane. </span></h3><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MyqVGUMYv98/Vmrr8ABkVYI/AAAAAAAAA90/njqdpNMQ-ZM/s1600/The%2BElements%2Bof%2BReview.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Elements of Review-Urban Herbivore" border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MyqVGUMYv98/Vmrr8ABkVYI/AAAAAAAAA90/njqdpNMQ-ZM/s400/The%2BElements%2Bof%2BReview.png" title="Urban Herbivore-Cupcakes" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">And they have cupcakes too!</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">These things alone make it worth to eat at <a href="http://www.herbivore.to/#home" target="_blank"><b>Urban Herbivore</b></a>, but you know what else makes it worth it, the food. It is delicious, nutritious and amazing. I have only had two meals from Urban Herbivore, but the next time I'm at The Eaton Centre I will go back to try more. The bowls (Moroccan and Coconut Curry) are so good. And they give you so much food that I split the bowl. I have half for lunch and the other half for dinner. It is filling and makes you feel good about what you're eating. </span></h3><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B0PkygPYpuA/VmrppMLbtTI/AAAAAAAAA9s/Xqz5nn1kbVs/s1600/The%2BElements%2BOf%2BReview.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="The Elements of Review-Urban Herbivore" border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B0PkygPYpuA/VmrppMLbtTI/AAAAAAAAA9s/Xqz5nn1kbVs/s400/The%2BElements%2BOf%2BReview.png" title="Urban Herbivore-Moroccan Stew" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Moroccan Stew</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you are in Toronto and want to have some delicious and healthy food, especially after a marathon day of holiday shopping, I highly recommend the <a href="http://www.herbivore.to/#home" target="_blank"><b>Urban Herbivore</b></a>. You will not be disappointed. </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here is a link to their <a href="http://www.herbivore.to/#menu" target="_blank"><b>menu</b></a>! </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To Find out more about Urban Herbivore you can follow them on </span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://twitter.com/herbivore_to" target="_blank">Twitter </a></span><a href="https://twitter.com/herbivore_to" target="_blank"><br /></a></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/urban_herbivoreto/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UrbanHerbivore" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br /><br />Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-24805616785692036692015-11-30T22:50:00.001-05:002015-11-30T22:50:31.436-05:00Random Acts of Kindness for CaregiversWhen I think of great caregivers, I think of my mom and dad. Even though they have been divorced for almost 20 years, they still take care of each other. Several years ago my father lost his right leg and sight in his left eye all in one year. My mom was there to take care of him almost every day for a year. My mom had knee surgery this past summer and my dad was there for her during her recuperation.<br /><br />November is National Family Caregivers month, and the Random Acts of Kindness initiative aims to recognize and support the 40 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. Many caregivers are boomer women, often sandwiched between the needs of their parents and their own kids.<br /><br />A popular misconception is that caregivers are paid medical professionals, providing full-time care to someone in need of daily help, when in reality, most caregivers are family members or friends who are also working and managing their own families at the same time. For many, the caregiving role starts with simple things like scheduling a doctor’s visit or helping with daily errands, but gradually expands over time, until it becomes a major commitment in their lives.<br /><br />Let me tell you about <a href="https://caregiverkindness.aarp.org/" target="_blank"><b>Random Acts of Kindness for Caregivers</b></a><br /><br />All you have to do is identify someone in your life or in your community who is serving as a caregiver and do something nice for them. It doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, <a href="http://blog.aarp.org/2015/10/15/amy-goyer-how-to-support-a-caregiver-with-kindness/" target="_blank"><b>just a small gesture that makes a caregiver’s life a little easier</b></a>. And please <a href="https://caregiverkindness.aarp.org/" target="_blank"><b>share your story with us</b></a>. If you submit a 150 word or less summary of how you made a caregiver feel special and photo, you’ll be entered to win a cash prize from our $10,000 pot. <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M5i0dK-ClZ8" width="560"></iframe><br /><br />Almost three in ten people who are caring for someone say their life has changed with caregiving, oftentimes for the negative. More than one in five say their weight, their exercise, or their social life has/have suffered. Emotionally, one in five say they are generally unhappier and one in three say they feel sad or depressed. That’s why AARP created a community where caregivers can connect with experts and other caregivers and can find information and tools to take even better care of the person who once took care of them.<br /><br /><br /><i>Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Element Associates and Midlife Boulevard.</i>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-6556693119206806552015-11-26T11:15:00.000-05:002015-11-26T11:15:00.434-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm3Gnjqs0Ds/VkyenP0mP7I/AAAAAAAAA8s/OHiJ091O1Ts/s1600/Happy%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rm3Gnjqs0Ds/VkyenP0mP7I/AAAAAAAAA8s/OHiJ091O1Ts/s320/Happy%25281%2529.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Hello! I just wanted to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful day wherever you are! I'm thankful because my dad is here to celebrate the holiday with us in Toronto. So, I have someone to watch the Bears game with! I hope you have a lovely day!Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-81378325982614770852015-11-20T12:33:00.000-05:002015-11-20T12:33:00.306-05:00Foodie Friday: Batter & Berries Part Deux!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k_5h9i5Aa6E/VktGTkwxi5I/AAAAAAAAA8c/GCV6OLcbZ3k/s1600/bnb%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries" border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k_5h9i5Aa6E/VktGTkwxi5I/AAAAAAAAA8c/GCV6OLcbZ3k/s320/bnb%2B4.jpg" title="Batter & Berries Burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Batter & Berries Burger with Sweet Potato Fries</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br />The hashtag Batter & Berries use most frequently is #comegetyousome and indeed I did! I made a second visit there this summer. I couldn't leave Chicago without visiting the restaurant. Read my first review of Batter & Berries <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2015/04/foodie-friday-batter-berries-chicago.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. <br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJGNJ2vZwFA/VktF1Tbuh1I/AAAAAAAAA8M/itH7PtBFQ7M/s1600/bnb%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Scallop Omelette" border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SJGNJ2vZwFA/VktF1Tbuh1I/AAAAAAAAA8M/itH7PtBFQ7M/s320/bnb%2B3.jpg" title="Batter & Berries Scallop Omelette" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Scallop Omelette</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />As usual the restaurant was packed, but it only took us 20 minutes to get a table. Pro tip: Go during the week, the wait for a table is better than the weekend. I have a friend who went during the weekend and had to wait over an hour for a table. The cool thing is that now they text you when you when a table is available. So, you can walk around the neighborhood, but don't go too far.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-FMJ4j0dzo/VktFQsxH5DI/AAAAAAAAA8A/_ZuKzCNsTc4/s1600/bnb%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Peach Tea" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-FMJ4j0dzo/VktFQsxH5DI/AAAAAAAAA8A/_ZuKzCNsTc4/s320/bnb%2B2.jpg" title="Batter & Berries Peach Tea" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="item_name"><b>Benjamin Loose-Leaf Teas</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />I wanted to try the French Toast Flight, but I saw the burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries on the menu and decided to try that. I think they should offer samples of their signature dishes. I would have gotten a sample of the French Toast Flight and then my order. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I know it was only my second time there, but I will be going back every visit to Chicago because the atmosphere is very welcoming. I felt like I was going to a friend's home to eat. We saw our favorite server Tim there and he greeted us with a hug.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TFOcoQhx-iU/VktE-QGk-WI/AAAAAAAAA78/WoKVO-PSedA/s1600/bnb%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Batter & Berries Menu" border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TFOcoQhx-iU/VktE-QGk-WI/AAAAAAAAA78/WoKVO-PSedA/s320/bnb%2B1.jpg" title="Cover of Batter & Berries Menu" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Batter & Berries Menu</b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>Check out the Batter & Berries menu <a href="http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_144777459217115&key=d6579b857df917d954ae89561a754250&libId=ih3jlku801010fwg000DA32jaw7uxhid2&loc=http%3A%2F%2Freviewingforu.blogspot.ca%2F2015%2F04%2Ffoodie-friday-batter-berries-chicago.html&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fchicago.menupages.com%2Frestaurants%2Fbatter-berries%2Fmenu&title=The%20Elements%20of%20Review%3A%20Foodie%20Friday%3A%20Batter%20%26%20Berries%20Chicago%20Restaurant%20Review&txt=menu" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. Have you been to Batter & Berries?! Please share your experience in the comments section. To find out more about Batter & Berries follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BatterandBerries/" target="_blank"><b>Facebook</b></a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Batternberries?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author" target="_blank"><b>Twitter</b></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/batterandberries/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a>. Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-9628282468859184012015-11-13T12:30:00.000-05:002015-11-13T12:30:00.528-05:00Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vOTfktBMmEo/VMkPW0jdW2I/AAAAAAAAAgM/ABEUln2_Wyo/s1600/cuisinart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vOTfktBMmEo/VMkPW0jdW2I/AAAAAAAAAgM/ABEUln2_Wyo/s1600/cuisinart.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><br />My dad received this Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender as a gift. He told me he had no use for it so I took it off his hands. Yes, I know I'm such a good daughter. Anyway, I was so excited to receive this. I imagined making all kinds of soups and smoothies with it.<br /><br />First of all, it's very easy to use and to assemble. The motor body and detachable blending shaft snap together. After use detach the blending shaft. The clean up is a breeze. I basically just rinse it off the blending shaft and wipe off the motor body. I have made soups and smoothies with the hand blender. It makes the soups thicker in a matter of seconds. Smoothies blend easily and get super thick. It's a great product and I'm always looking for ways to use it.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DjqoaqeApNg/VMkTt2cTFnI/AAAAAAAAAgY/Y2R9rGop4zI/s1600/protein%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DjqoaqeApNg/VMkTt2cTFnI/AAAAAAAAAgY/Y2R9rGop4zI/s1600/protein%2B2.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My super thick protein smoothie</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The blender came with a mixing beaker (pictured above). I make the smoothies right in the beaker. The detachable blending shaft and beaker are both dishwasher safe. The beaker is microwave safe. Also included was an instructional recipe booklet (pictured below). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEskNdVLKIU/VMkX0n59C4I/AAAAAAAAAgk/xmoU5A-lKs0/s1600/cuisinart%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZEskNdVLKIU/VMkX0n59C4I/AAAAAAAAAgk/xmoU5A-lKs0/s1600/cuisinart%2B2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I highly recommend the Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender. To find out more about this and other Cuisinart products please visit their website at <a href="http://www.cuisinart.com/" target="_blank">Cuisinart.com</a>. You can also follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/Cuisinart" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/cuisinart" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and like them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cuisinart" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. <br /><br /><b>Please feel free to connect with me on <a href="https://twitter.com/dancingvalentin" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ElementsofReview?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/dancingvalentin/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and on <a href="http://instagram.com/kellym7609/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! </b><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>Disclaimer: </i></b></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>I received no monetary compensation for this review.</i></b></span> I am under no obligation to provide a positive review. The opinions are my own and results may vary. </i></b></span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-17594448389359875592015-10-05T10:51:00.000-04:002015-10-05T10:51:00.777-04:00Ramsey Lewis Take Another Look-Deluxe Edition<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bZm1hDXJtwc/Vg1IX6hFzbI/AAAAAAAAA6o/gvNy-u2TO5k/s1600/Ramsey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bZm1hDXJtwc/Vg1IX6hFzbI/AAAAAAAAA6o/gvNy-u2TO5k/s320/Ramsey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Back in 2011 Ramsey Lewis released Take Another Look. It was a CD going back to his electric band roots of the 1970s. What I like to call the 'Sun Goddess' Era.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The deluxe edition released in 2015 has three bonus songs 'Jungle Strut', 'Tambura', and 'Sharing Her Journey.' This CD takes me back to my younger days when my parents played their Ramsey Lewis records. Below you can see Ramsey talking about how the CD <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Another-Look-Ramsey-Lewis/dp/B010PQ0DDM/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443709831&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=take+another+look+ramsey+lewis" target="_blank">Take Another Look </a>came together.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eSCOzhUs868/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eSCOzhUs868?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Track Listing:<br />1. Intimacy<br />2. Tambura<br />3. Love Song<br />4. Living for the City<br />5. Betcha by Golly Wow<br />6. To Know Her<br />7. The Way She Smiles<br />8. Jungle Strut<br />9. Sharing Her Journey<br />10. Sun Goddess<br />Bonus Tracks:<br />1. Jungle Strut - Dr. John<br />2. Tambura -- Kung Fu<br />3. Sharing Her Journey - TAUK</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jmC6NXZktv8/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jmC6NXZktv8?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I like the mixture of songs on this CD. There's something for everyone. This is a great CD to listen to while relaxing or hanging out with friends and family this holiday season. And for the Ramsey Lewis or jazz music fan in your life this would make a great gift. It's never too early to start thinking about holiday gifts. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Speaking of holidays, my first introduction to Ramsey Lewis was his <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Christmas-Ramsey-Lewis/dp/B00030EJS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443709728&sr=8-1&keywords=more+sounds+of+christmas+ramsey+lewis" target="_blank">Sound of Christmas</a> album as a child. It wasn't officially Christmastime until that album was played in our home and I still feel that way. I bet once you hear this CD it will be on heavy rotation in your home too!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Any Ramsey Lewis CD would be an excellent addition to your music library.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><i>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I received this CD free for an honest review. The opinions are my own and results may vary. I received no monetary compensation for my review. </i></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-31644131645503375292015-07-21T12:38:00.000-04:002015-07-21T12:38:00.314-04:00Repair & Protect Your Hair From Sun Damage-Tuesday Tip<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn9XzGZhv0g/VXGtWCUE0nI/AAAAAAAAA4I/zRDpQCyQrbo/s1600/sunlight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunlight" border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zn9XzGZhv0g/VXGtWCUE0nI/AAAAAAAAA4I/zRDpQCyQrbo/s320/sunlight.jpg" title="The Elements of Review" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XwD3UKW0v3o/VVE2vH9vJDI/AAAAAAAAA10/67C7kWohPo4/s1600/Pantene%2Bbb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>I have done so much damage to my hair. It became lifeless and brittle. I could feel and hear it snap while combing. For the past 3 weeks I've been using Pantene's Pro-V Overnight Miracle and Ultimate BB Creme haircare products.<br /><br /> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XwD3UKW0v3o/VVE2vH9vJDI/AAAAAAAAA10/67C7kWohPo4/s1600/Pantene%2Bbb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Haircare products, Panten Pro-V" border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XwD3UKW0v3o/VVE2vH9vJDI/AAAAAAAAA10/67C7kWohPo4/s320/Pantene%2Bbb.jpg" title="Pantene BB Creme" width="90" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.pantene.com/en-US/hair-care-products/product/overnight-miracle-repair-serum.aspx?UPC=080878172269" target="_blank">Overnight Miracle</a> works on my hair overnight while I sleep. Just apply to the hair and go to sleep. It's that simple! The Overnight Miracle dissolves in the hair quickly and doesn't leave any residue on the pillow. Ovenight Miracle erases at least 6 months of damage.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4qov_4NqJCU/VVE3ZtKpSqI/AAAAAAAAA18/tuFP8bVFQJY/s1600/Pantene%2BOvernight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pantene Pro-V, Haircare Products" border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4qov_4NqJCU/VVE3ZtKpSqI/AAAAAAAAA18/tuFP8bVFQJY/s320/Pantene%2BOvernight.jpg" title="Pantene Overnight Miracle" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />The <a href="http://pantene.com/en-us/search?term=bb%20creme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate 10 BB Creme</a> is for use during the day. It's a 10 in 1 hair perfecter. It strengthens hair, has frizz control, protects hair from heat styling. It can be used on wet or dry hair.<br /><br />I've noticed a lot less breakage and my hair is less dry and easier to manage. I will continue to use these two products together. I think these products are a must for the summer especially if you are spending a lot of time in the sun. Use these products daily to repair and protect your hair from sun damage. Find out more about these and other Pantene products at <a href="http://www.pantene.com/en-US/Pages/index.aspx" target="_blank">Pantene.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-28786001977600640312015-07-14T18:30:00.000-04:002015-07-14T18:30:01.873-04:00Summer in Chicago! Tuesday Tip<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcfLJu3QGO0/U5CChZKQ0DI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/WmnDb18Gs2s/s1600/Chicago+beauty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Buckingham Fountain" border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcfLJu3QGO0/U5CChZKQ0DI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/WmnDb18Gs2s/s1600/Chicago+beauty.jpg" title="Summer in Chicago" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Buckingham Fountain</span></b></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you follow me on Twitter (<b><a href="https://twitter.com/dancingvalentin" target="_blank">@dancingvalentin</a></b>) or know me just a little bit, you know that I love Chicago. I was born and raised there. We are getting ready for our yearly trip there! Chicago has been in the news a lot lately because of the violence that plagues the city, but there's more to Chicago than that. That is why I love the city so much. It has more to offer than you may hear.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently, I've been inspired by Choose Chicago's campaign Beyond the Loop. Two Second City members go into various neighborhoods around the city to show that there is more to Chicago than the Loop, Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aik_A0OftI/U44duHAVhBI/AAAAAAAAAZA/S-xTL6i44zQ/s1600/obama1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7aik_A0OftI/U44duHAVhBI/AAAAAAAAAZA/S-xTL6i44zQ/s1600/obama1.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">President and Mrs. Obama's home in Hyde Park</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br /><h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first episode I saw was for Hyde Park. </span></h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hyde Park is my favorite neighborhood. I just feel like I can exhale, be myself and enjoy the sights and sounds of the neighborhood. Also, this is where President and Mrs. Obama's house is located. In Beyond the Loop they visit Medici and Valoris (one of President Obams's favorites), but if you want to celebrate the diversity of Hyde Park you must go to Rajun Cajun. <b><a href="http://rajunrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Rajun Cajun</a></b> is a combination of soul food and Indian food restaurant. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wq6c-MJkDHw/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wq6c-MJkDHw?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Beyond the Loop goes into other neighborhoods I've lived in like Lincoln Park and my second favorite neighborhood Lakeview. See a little bit about the Gay Pride Parade in Lakeview (Boystown) below. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fuZQ9GRwnPs/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fuZQ9GRwnPs?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Our Winters Are Brutal! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">We know how to do summer because of our winters. Here are just a few things to while you are there. <b><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/taste_of_chicago.html" target="_blank">Taste of Chicago</a> </b>is my favorite outdoor festival. It's a chance to sample food from various restaurants and food trucks in the city and to hear some great music. <b> </b><b><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_gospel_musicfestival.html" target="_blank">Gospel Festival</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/neighborhood_festivals.html" target="_blank">various festivals</a></b> in the neighborhoods happening every weekend. Another great way to explore the neighborhoods in Chicago. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>But wait! There's more!</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You should also check out the</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> <a href="http://www2.mcachicago.org/events/category/programs/events/tuesdays-on-the-terrace/" target="_blank">MCA Tuesdays On The Terrace</a></b>, <b><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_blues_festival.html" target="_blank">Blues Fest</a>,</b></span> <a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park7.html" target="_blank"><b>Millennium Park Summer Film Series</b></a> and the<b> <a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html" target="_blank">Chicago Jazz Fest</a>. </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">There are a few things I know I'm doing once I get home to Chicago. </span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The first is going to the Chicago Cultural Center for <a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/moveyourbody.html" target="_blank"><b>Move Your Body: The Evolution of House Music </b></a>exhibit. and the second is to visit one of my new favorite restaurants Batter & Berries. You can read my review for Batter & Berries <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/search?q=batter+and+berries" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. Third I want to visit <a href="http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/maggie-daley-park/" target="_blank"><b>Maggie Daley Park</b></a>. Named after the late wife of Mayor Richard Daley. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HwVxaceOVy4/U5CEVz0okwI/AAAAAAAAAZc/f2_IzPgdNt8/s1600/Taste-of-Chicago.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HwVxaceOVy4/U5CEVz0okwI/AAAAAAAAAZc/f2_IzPgdNt8/s1600/Taste-of-Chicago.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><b>Taste of Chicago</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I know I've missed some things. When I lived in Chicago I felt so overwhelmed with things to do in the city, especially in the summer. Just check out the <b><a href="http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en.html" target="_blank">City of Chicago website</a></b> and <b><a href="http://choosechicago.com/">ChooseChicago.com</a></b> for more things to do in this wonderful city! </span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-36343918335129795962015-06-12T12:00:00.000-04:002015-06-12T12:00:13.174-04:00G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix Popcorn Review (It's not Garrett Popcorn, but still good)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBpgaKuy3j8/VNuTLR9YcCI/AAAAAAAAAhM/DdEoN_85_YE/s1600/Chicago_Mix.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tBpgaKuy3j8/VNuTLR9YcCI/AAAAAAAAAhM/DdEoN_85_YE/s1600/Chicago_Mix.png" width="215" /></a></div><br />I live in Toronto, but I'm a Chicago girl. To me Chicago is a fantastic city known for its architecture, live theater, wonderful people (like me) and of course the food. When you think of Chicago food, deep dish pizza immediately comes to mine. We are also known for what's called the "Chicago Mix." That's a mixture of cheese and caramel popcorn. If you're a Chicagoan and you hear the words "Chicago Mix" <a href="http://www.garrettpopcorn.com/" target="_blank">Garrett Popcorn</a> comes to mind.<br /><br />When I'm home I always try to go to Garrett Popcorn. Why?! Because it's the best popcorn ever! That's where the "Chicago Mix" was born. Recently Garrett Popcorn has had to stop using the name "Chicago Mix" because of a <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-garretts-chicago-mix-1218-biz-20141217-story.html" target="_blank">lawsuit</a> by a company called Candyland. Candyland holds the trademark for "Chicago Mix." They had to change the name to <a href="http://www.garrettpopcorn.com/flavors/cp-garrettmix.html" target="_blank">"Garrett Mix"</a>. But I still call it "Chicago Mix." Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone!<br /><br />I was very happy to find G.H. Cretors' "<a href="http://www.ghcretors.com/chicago_mix/" target="_blank">Chicago Mix</a>" here in Toronto. I was amazed at how close it was to the "Garrett Mix." The caramel popcorn definitely reminded it me of Garrett's "CaramelCrisp." It was sweet, buttery and just yummy. The cheese popcorn could have been cheesier, but when you put the two together....heaven.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-InyYBqmQHaw/VNuZZ5tYt2I/AAAAAAAAAhc/t1DqOkD1xEI/s1600/popcorn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-InyYBqmQHaw/VNuZZ5tYt2I/AAAAAAAAAhc/t1DqOkD1xEI/s1600/popcorn.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicago Mix</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />G.H. Cretors' "Chicago Mix" is the closest brand I've tried that tasted like Garrett's. When I ran out of it, I made a special trip to the store to get more. I hope that the store continues to sell it. It's like having a little piece of home with me in every bite. <br /><br />Their popcorn is gluten-free and contains non-GMO ingredients. Another reason to like them, right?! Check out G.H. Cretors' <a href="http://www.ghcretors.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more flavors. You can also like them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GHCretors" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, follow them on <a href="https://twitter.com/GHCretors" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ghcretors/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/ghcretors" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! <br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Please <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">feel</span> free to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">connect</span> with me on <a href="https://twitter.com/dancingvalentin" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ElementsofReview?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/dancingvalentin/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> and now finally I'm on <a href="http://instagram.com/kellym7609/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>! Have you tried G.H. Cretors Popcorn?! What did you think?!</b></span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-14276505821377086362015-06-09T12:10:00.000-04:002015-06-09T12:10:00.050-04:00Be Motivated To Keep Moving With Fitbit Zip-Tuesday Tip<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QzfqAjo5kmk/VXb3VdoXhKI/AAAAAAAAA4g/EfZI1DRuuHg/s1600/walking.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QzfqAjo5kmk/VXb3VdoXhKI/AAAAAAAAA4g/EfZI1DRuuHg/s320/walking.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/hpc/detail-page/c26-B0095PZHZE-9-l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Just want to briefly tell you about my favorite fitness tool, the Fitbit Zip. I cannot walk around or work out with out it. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-Wireless-Activity-Tracker-Charcoal/dp/B0095PZHZE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361386124&sr=8-2&keywords=fitbit" target="_blank">Fitbit Zip</a> is a device that clips onto your clothing and keeps track of your steps and calories burned each day while moving or at rest. I have enjoyed using this product. </span><br /><br /><h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm motivated to keep moving!</span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I don't want to stop moving because then the little face on the Fitbit sticks it's tongue out at me. I want to keep it smiling and the more I move the bigger the smile. It has this thing called the dongle that fits into a USB port on your computer. It syncs up with your Fitbit Zip. There you can see reports on calories burned, calories eaten and steps taken. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><a href="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/hpc/detail-page/c26-B0095PZHZE-9-l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/hpc/detail-page/c26-B0095PZHZE-9-l.jpg" height="186" width="320" /></a><br /><h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My <a href="http://myfitnesspal.com/">Myfitnesspal.com</a> account is synced to my Fitbit account. </span></h4><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So I log in the food I eat on MyFitnesspal.com and it transfers to my Fitbit account. If you are looking for a way to accurately calculate the calories you are eating and burning, the Fitbit Zip is for you. My next purchase will be the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fitbit-Wireless-Activity-Sleep-Tracker/dp/B0095PZHPE/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1361386764&sr=1-1&keywords=fitbit+one" target="_blank">Fitbit One</a>. It's a step up from the Zip and also has a sleep tracker. You can purchase the Fitbit Zip or One at <a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a> or go to <a href="http://www.fitbit.com/one?jadid=32440237657&jap=1t1&jk=fitbit&jkId=gc:a8a8ae4cd39b39c2b0139d5690a8570f0:t1_e_:k_fitbit:pl_&jp=&js=1&jsid=27905&jt=1&gclid=COzWtNDJxbUCFYdxQgodFXsAmw" target="_blank">Fitbit.com</a> to find out about their other products. Fitbit makes a great Father's Day gift. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post.</i> </span>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-86157181093391700222015-06-05T13:30:00.000-04:002015-06-05T13:30:00.129-04:00FitnessBlender.com Website Review<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ESN1phJdEQE/VOIpnR5UBiI/AAAAAAAAAio/oijliN-lgk4/s1600/fitness%2Bblender%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ESN1phJdEQE/VOIpnR5UBiI/AAAAAAAAAio/oijliN-lgk4/s1600/fitness%2Bblender%2B2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Published originally on February 18, 2015.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I enjoy staying fit and FitnessBlender.Com is always part of my workout routine. I've been doing their workouts since they only had 30,000 Facebook likes. Now they have over 250.000! I actually reviewed them a few years ago. Check out that review <a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/search?q=fitness+blender" target="_blank">here</a>. Fitnessblender.com recently released a new website.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The new website contains over 300 workout videos and some great new features like My Calendar. Workouts can be added to the calendar directly. (See picture below) The days with the dots are where I've added workouts. Just click on the day and it takes you to your workout. The thing I like the most is that you can add purchased programs to the calendar. That makes them easier to follow. Unfortunately, none of the previously released ebook programs can be added to the calendar, it's only the FB Programs listed on the site. (see above picture)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gvmllDG0Tgg/VOInAVLk-OI/AAAAAAAAAic/24mrBqjKefk/s1600/fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gvmllDG0Tgg/VOInAVLk-OI/AAAAAAAAAic/24mrBqjKefk/s1600/fb.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My Calendar </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You will still be able to purchase the <b><a href="http://www.fitnessblender.com/page/meal-plans-and-workout-programs" target="_blank">ebook programs</a></b>. I reviewed the meal programs last year. You can find the review <b><a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/2014/03/fitnessblendercom-4-week-meal-plan.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Also included on the website are recipes and a blog. There's nothing to pay except when you buy the meal and fitness programs. They are great at keeping prices low and the quality high. You still get over 300 workout videos for free. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Find out more at <b><a href="http://fitnessblender.com/">Fitnessblender.com</a></b>. You can also connect with them on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/fitnessblender" target="_blank">Facebook</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/FitnessBlender/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></b>, <b><a href="https://twitter.com/fitnessblender" target="_blank">Twitter</a></b> and <b><a href="http://instagram.com/fitnessblender/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Update 6/5/15:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I've been doing the <a href="https://www.fitnessblender.com/plans/4-week-core-program-for-abs-obliques-and-lower-back" target="_blank"><b>FBAbs Workout Program</b></a> and I have seen some great results. I'm on my second round now. Below is a screenshot of my schedule. This program is easily added to the calendar. All I do is click on the day and it takes me to my workout for the day. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Q7deY4OZI0/VXGnx4ImGnI/AAAAAAAAA34/syIiQ7hA03Y/s1600/fbabs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Q7deY4OZI0/VXGnx4ImGnI/AAAAAAAAA34/syIiQ7hA03Y/s320/fbabs.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here's an example of a workout. This is what I did this morning! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q89MwOlSuhg/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q89MwOlSuhg?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Have you tried any of FitnessBlender.com's workouts or meal plans?! Let me know what you think. Please go to my <b><a href="http://reviewingforu.blogspot.ca/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">contact page</a></b> to find out how to connect with me!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div>Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5342980196902919393.post-64951383463258985062015-06-02T12:18:00.000-04:002015-06-16T18:40:16.999-04:00I'm Greek-ing Out for the New McDonald's Salad Bowls-Tuesday Tip<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nE9RZeyIkRY/VWxv_aIj_UI/AAAAAAAAA3E/GWyx53l_kZM/s1600/Greek%2Bsalad%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nE9RZeyIkRY/VWxv_aIj_UI/AAAAAAAAA3E/GWyx53l_kZM/s320/Greek%2Bsalad%2B1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I don't usually go to McDonald's but I saw recently that they have added new things to the menu. Well, the first thing that honestly caught my attention was the Red Velvet Oreo McFlurry. I have a terrible sweet tooth. Anyway, after I drooled over the new McFlurry, I saw that McDonald's has new salad bowls <br /><br />I decided to try one out last week. I had the I'm Greek-ing Out Salad. I was actually surprised at how big it was. You can have grilled or crispy chicken on the salad. I got the grilled. It was delicious with the Greek salad dressing. It was so filling, it's all I had for dinner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B4hzqNTBo4Y/VWxwLgdmV-I/AAAAAAAAA3M/yZVRC47LUrg/s1600/Greek%2BSalad%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B4hzqNTBo4Y/VWxwLgdmV-I/AAAAAAAAA3M/yZVRC47LUrg/s320/Greek%2BSalad%2B2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />The I'm Greek-ing Out Salad is only 280 calories. The Greek salad dressing is 140. There are two other salads that I will have to try, Head Over Harvest and Keep Calm, Caesar On. Find our more about the salads and other menu items by going to <a href="http://www.mcdonalds.ca/ca/en.html" target="_blank">McDonalds.ca</a>.Kellyhttps://plus.google.com/100769248780449414977noreply@blogger.com0