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To eat Tuna or Not to Eat Tuna That is the Question
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of HealthyTuna.com. All opinions are 100% mine.
I love seafood. I just love it, most kinds too. I’ll eat crab, lobster, catfish, salmon, and tuna. I know there are tons more but I can’t list them all especially when I’m here to tell you what I have learned about a new study on tuna.
When I was pregnant I was told not to eat tuna. I was told not to eat a lot of things, no lunch meant and no bottom dwelling fish. I thought this included crab and tuna, why, because they are supposed to carry large amounts of mercury. At least that is what I was told. I mean, I was so worried I just didn’t eat any fish the entire two pregnancies. The studies on healthy tuna say that not eating fish while being pregnant can lead to depression.
What does tuna have that’s good for you?
Tuna is an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids which are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. I know that when I was pregnant I was given a pre-natal vitamin that was extra high in omega-3 because it is excellent for baby brain development ( I think I’m remembering what I was told correctly). A diet rich omega-3 fatty acids, that can be found in tuna, can help to prevent, dementia, depression, neuropsychiatric disorders, asthma and inflammatory disorders.
You’ve heard doctors say to eat 2 to three servings of fish a week. They say that because fish is so good for you it is an excellent source of protein. It is lean, meaning it’s low in fat, unlike other kinds of meat and it is rich in vitamin D and calcium.
Eat healthy tuna .
New Years Resolution Yoga Trio #giveaway
I received these three DVD’s to review on Mom Start. It’s very sad because I can’t do an accurate review yoga right now. I haven’t been approved for exercise from my surgery yet. But as you can tell I’m going to be all stocked up on exercise when I am all healed. Then come the real reviews. I was surprised that all exercise depends on the condition of your abs and that’s where half of my incisions are. As soon as I can bend at the waste I will be able to do these, and I’m looking forward to it. I’m looking forward to all of these opportunities to get my fitness level up. Stretching and simple low impact exercise like yoga is awesome for your body. It’s gentle movements that kick start your heart. I’m always amazed at how tired I am after a bit of yoga. But I sure do feel good afterwards.
Now for the giveaway!
Run Time is 50 minutes
Get ready to look and feel fabulous! YOGAWORKS BODY SLIM is an active series of yoga postures that flow together to build long, lean muscles, improve your flexibility and make you drip with sweat. This powerful 2-in-1 practice will increase your energy while sculpting and strengthening your body. YOGAWORKS BODY SLIM (50 Min.) – Increase your upper-body and lower-body strength, improve your focus and balance, and raise your energy level.
Welcome to the exciting world of yoga! With the three basic workouts featured in YOGAWORKS: BEGINNERS AM/PM it will be a cinch to get going with your new yoga practice. You’ll be guided through a series of fun and easy yoga postures that are simple enough for anyone to try. At a pace that’s right for you, you’ll build new strength and flexibility – in muscles you never knew you had! YOGAWORKS BEGINNERS (45 Min.) – A comprehensive introduction to the practice of yoga. It’s beginner basics for everybody! YOGAWORKS AM WAKE-UP (10 Min.) – This energizing workout is the perfect way to start out your day by awakening your body and mind. YOGAWORKS PM RELAX & RESTORE (10 Min.) – Relax and restore after a long day with poses that will calm your mind and soothe your body.
It’s time to rejuvenate, slim down, and feel great! With YOGAWORKS FIT ABS, you will build a strong core in this fun, demanding practice that will tone your muscles and melt inches from your waist. YOGAWORKS FIT ABS (10 Min.): The Fit Abs yoga practice takes advantage of the science behind interval training with the added bonus of core conditioning. Traditional yoga poses in segments of high-intensity movement are rotated with slow-burn holds. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself losing weight from this practice! CORE YOGA FLOW (40 Min.): As you move continuously in the Core Yoga Flow practice, you’ll feel your heart rate get going and your muscles burn. With this workout you will achieve strong, sculpted abs and a slim waistline.
To Enter:
Visit Lionsgate Shop and tell me what other videos might encourage your New Years Resolution.
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Extra Entries:
Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 10 Extra Entries
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Tweet the giveaway (every time you tweet you get an entry) Link to the giveaway please!!!
Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: (two entries for each one)
Add my button/blog to your blogroll/friend list 3 extra entries
Leave a comment for every entry
The contest will run until January 18th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.
The prizes are provided by Lionsgate
New Years Resolution Take off the lbs with Dancing With The Stars #giveaway
Two things about me other than it’s my New Years Resolution to lose weight.
One, I love to dance. I love it so much, I’ve taken lessons in college and with my husband. I dragged him with me and we did about ten weeks but I thin I’ve forgotten most of it. I’m just not sure. I think when it comes to swing dancing I would fall right back into the swing of things. Ha ha ha, I know, I’m not that funny.
Two, I love watching dancing with the stars. ABC’s Dancing with the stars is so much fun to watch. I love to watch the different dances and wish that I could train with a professional. The classes I took with my husband were a lot of fun. We learned all of the different ballroom dances. We didn’t master them. I’ll admit a weakness to you. I’m not good at following. I just want to lead. Oh the shame, I’ve never really had a great dance partner, oh wait, I take that back. Once, when I was in high school, my boyfriend and I went out swing dancing. We went to a bar that was hosting dancing and we danced. He wasn’t that strong either but this couple came in. They were dressed to the nines when it comes to swingers. The guy asked me to dance and it was AMAZING. So I do believe Edward Cullen in Twilight, “It’s all in the lead”
Now for the giveaway!
I received these two DVD’s to review on Mom Start. It’s very sad because I can’t do an accurate review right now. I haven’t been approved for excursive from my surgery yet. From the looks of them, I know I’m going to like them. I much prefer dancing off the pounds to just doing routine exercises. After watching it, I know I’m going to love doing it.
Dancing with the Stars: Dance Off the Pounds
Each season, audiences watch in amazement as stars shrink down and shape up on ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS™. Now you can share their weight-loss success and dance off the pounds with three different cardio dance routines—Swing, Jive and Quickstep—led by pro dancers Dmitry, Lacey and Kym. Each routine gets your body warmed up with the signature moves of the featured dances before progressively adding on to create complete, calorie-blasting workouts – so you can learn with ease and get dancer fit all at once. Join the fat-burning fun and dance your way to a superstar body!
• Custom Dance Matrix
• Swing (15 min.)
• Jive (15 min.)
• Quickstep (15 min.)
• Cooldown (5 min.)
• Music-Only Option
• Trailer
Dancing with the Stars: Dance Body Tone
Run Time is 51 minutes
On ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS™, contestants shed countless pounds and inches, and now you can too! With three fun routines – a sizzling Latin combo, a tantalizing Tango, and a jazzy-funk Freestyle – pro dancers Kym, Dmitry and Lacey will teach you to dance like a star as you shrink your waistline and sculpt lean muscle. Transform your body with this body-sculpting routine and achieve a stronger, sexier you!
• Custom Dance Mix
• Latin (15 min.)
• Tango (15 min.)
• Freestyle Tango (15 min.)
• Cooldown (5 min.)
• Music-Only Option
• Trailer
Both are available at Costco, Amazon and at Lionsgate. Enter to win both of these DVDs for your collection.
To Enter:
Visit Lionsgate Shop and tell me what other videos might encourage your New Years Resolution.
Add the New Years Resolution Button to your website (facebook, blog, myspace) 5 extra points
Extra Entries:
Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 10 Extra Entries
Subscribe to my blog
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Blog or facebook about the giveaway include a link to me and to the sponsor for 10 extra entries
Tweet the giveaway (every time you tweet you get an entry) Link to the giveaway please!!!
Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: (two entries for each one)
Add my button/blog to your blogroll/friend list 3 extra entries
Leave a comment for every entry
The contest will run until January 18th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.
The prizes are provided by Lionsgate
Give your face a new years treat with Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma #giveaway
Why should you consider Cold Plasma?
Dr. Perricone put five years of intensive research into this product. He was guided by a lifetime of scientific insight and that yielded Cold Plasma, a breakthrough in skincare technology. Dr. Nicholas Perricone is a renowned healthy aging expert and has created many beauty products and gives advice on what vitamins and minerals to use and to avoid.
Formulated with Dr. Perricone’s patented delivery system, Cold Plasma addresses the 10 most visible signs of aging: wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, discoloration, redness, uneven skin tone, impurities, loss of firmness, loss of smoothness and loss of radiance. Cold Plasma’s ionic suspension can provide an available form of all the nutrients needed by the individual cell. The cell will select and utilize only those nutrients needed. Reading an interview with him provided a lot of insight. Eat healthy, take vitamins, was and moisturize your skin. Take care of yourself.
Listen to his advice yourself:
Cold Plasma works through your cells to deliver optimal nutrition to help skin achieve a healthy, glowing, youthful appearance.
It does so by helping combat the 10 signs of aging, which include:
- Firmness
- Elasticity
- Clarity
- Radiance
- Smoothness
- Texture
- Redness
- Blotchiness
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dryness
I am going to receive a sample of the cold plasma to use on my own face for hosting this giveaway. Perricone MD is supplying the samples to me and the prize for the giveaway.
To Enter:
Tell us why you want to use this product.
Extra Entries:
Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 10 Extra Entries
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Tweet the giveaway (every time you tweet you get an entry) Link to the giveaway please!!!
Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: (two entries for each one)
Add my button/blog to your blogroll/friend list 3 extra entries
Leave a comment for every entry
The contest will run until January 18th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.
New Years Resolution: Drink More Water, Ayala’s Herbal Water #giveaway
This week I’ve been trying to hit up the most popular New Years Resolutions. One I know is to start living more healthy. One way to do that is to drink more water, but as a water drinker, I can tell you that water gets old and boring. I need a little flavor in my water, so I’ll drink tea or coffee, but when you turn to caffeinated beverages you need to double up on your water even more.
Recommended amount of water a day is eight glasses, that’s a lot of water. You drink coffee or soda or sugar you should drink even more. I’m great at drinking 9 glasses of water a day because I have a water bottle that I refill three times a day and it holds 3 glasses. Now, I love coffee so I need to drink even more water to keep it flushed out. It’s so hard because I really want some flavor, but I don’t want any extra calories or sugar.
Ayala’s Herbal Water is just water infused with flavor. (at least that’s what it tastes like to me). The herbal water began in the Spring of 2005 in Dr. Ayala Laufer-Cahana was inspired by her garden. She has spent years exploring healthy ways to feed children and adults. She was seeking drinks without the sugar just like me. She used her herbs in her garden to infuse water, her friends and family just loved it so out came the link of water you can now purchase.
Ayala’s Herbal Water sent me a tasting kit. I have to say, they defiantly excite the taste buds in different ways. With six different flavors I’m sure you can find a flavor that will refresh and satisfy your water needs.
Tasting Thoughts for the Flavors:
Ginger Lemon Peel – This is a light, neutral flavor with a crisp, clean taste. A mild and refreshing balance of lemon and ginger that hits the spot any time of day.
Lavender Mint Lemongrass Thyme – A cooling, refreshing flavor featuring four distinct herbs that blend harmoniously on your palate. Evokes the soothing serenity of a spa.
Lemongrass mint Vanilla – This flavor has a mellow, lightly minty taste followed by a smooth, rich undertone of vanilla – very refreshing on a hot day!
Lemon Verbena Geranium – The much more sophisticated, crisp depth of Lemon Verbena is softened by a delicate floral scent of Rose Geranium. A refreshing palate cleanser!
Clove Cardamom Cinnamon – Earning rave reviews, this flavor is the most complex, intriguing blend. An earthy, slightly spice taste with bright tones evocative of sweetness; reminiscent of Chai tea or a savory autumn dessert.
Cinnamon Orange Peel – A sunny flavor combining citrus orange with a mildly sweet hint of cinnamon; a refreshing, uplifting aroma.
My Thoughts for the Flavors:
They taste just like they sound. Each flavor is enough to make the water interesting again. And it’s just like drinking water, nothing has been added except the flavor from the herbs that it was infused with. Lemon is always a great flavor added to water. Do you ever add lemon to your water at a restaurant? I think I would have to say though, that my favorite flavor is the Cinnamon Orange Peel. I wasn’t sure about what I would think of cinnamon water, but the orange and cinnamon actually make a great combination. What I really love is that they don’t have any calories, preservatives, or chemicals. It’s just water. It’s wonderful and refreshing. A great addition to my desire to lose weight.
They are 24.00 for a case of 12, unless you order in bulk.
Enter to Win a Taster’s Pack, one bottle of each flavor and a reusable grocery bag.
To Enter:
Visit Ayala’s Herbal Water and tell me what flavor you want to try most. (required before any extra entry)
Become a fan of Ayala’s Herbal Water on Facebook (2 extra)
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Extra Entries:
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Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: (two entries for each one)
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Leave a comment for every entry
The contest will run until January 18th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.
Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Review
On Tuesday January 5th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release WINNIE THE POOH: A VALENTINE FOR YOU Special Edition on DVD! This Valentine themed animated collection features three Winnie the Pooh stories including a new-to-DVD adventure (“My Hero) a fun bonus feature (“Catch the Love Bug” game), Pooh-themed Valentines cards inside each DVD plus all features from the original. As a bonus, each special edition DVD includes Pooh-themed Valentine’s Day Cards!
We received an advance copy of the DVD to review and as soon as it came in the door my daughter wanted to watch it. Let’s watch Winnie the Pooh. My daughter loves Pooh Bear. I was afraid though that she would be disappointed by this version. This is the classic Winnie the Pooh that I grew up with. I don’t remember any of the stories but they are older stories. They don’t have Darby, but the original Christopher Robin.
There was enough familiarity in it for her to still enjoy and love it and request to watch it over and over again. This DVD included three half-hour cartoons; one of them being, “A Valentine for you”. The story: Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Rabbit see Christopher Robin making a valentine for a girl and find he’s been bitten by a "Smitten" and is lovesick. Worried that he’ll no longer have time for them, and hoping a second bite from the love bug will cure him, they set out on a wild adventure to capture the Smitten. One of the other ones is from "Un-Valentine’s Day". It is simply the first Season 2 episode of "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh", the Daytime Emmy-winning Saturday morning fixture in 1989. I was nine years old then. The story:it’s that warm and wonderful time when Pooh and his pals like to show how much they care. But Rabbit wants to cancel Valentine’s Day because last year, he was up to his ears in the flood of cards that littered the Hundred Acre Wood. Reluctantly, everyone agrees – until someone anonymously sends Pooh a pot of honey. Suddenly, the Valentine rush is again out of control, much to the delight of all — including Rabbit. The third one is “My Hero”. The story: this new-to-DVD adventure that shows the lesson of two friends truly helping each other. When Piglet saves Tigger’s life, Tigger decides to repay the favor by being Piglet’s servant. But Tigger’s new job causes Piglet more harm than good. When Tigger saves Piglet’s life, his obligation to be the servant is erased and all is back to normal.
I didn’t pay too much attention to it. I was just reminded of when I used to watch it because it started in the real life bedroom that is supposed to belong to Christopher Robin. From their the nostalgic music starts and I’m whisked away into my own imagination and my daughter is soaking it all up for the first time. I thought it was timeless and classic while my daughter found it new. We’re going to have lots of fun with the Valentine’s Day cards that came with the DVD.
Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Special Editionbonus Features include: My Hero New To DVD! From THE NEW ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH, Catch The Love Bug Game Flying Love Bugs are On The Loose In The Hundred Acre Wood, And It’s Up To You To Catch As Many As You Can.
Winners from December 28th
Cheryl and Co. Cookies, Brownies, and treats 50.00 Gift Card #giveaway
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The Popcorn Factory 50.00 #Giveaway
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I would get the Big Snow Snack Assortment.
Sprite’s Give the Gift of Gaming – DJ Hero Bundle #Giveaway
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Two Tickets to Purchase The Live Anthology of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Superhighway Tour
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I like the band commentaries.
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Diner Dash on Xbox Live
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Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour Recipe #giveaway
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Chocolate Defines your personality 50.00 GC #giveaway sponsored by Fannie May
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Ben 10 Alien Swarm Live Action Movie From Cartoon Network #giveaway
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My son’s favorite character is definitely Ben
Sara Lee and Wizards of Waverly Place Whole Grain Magic Sweepstakes and #giveaway
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For Real – its called Regional Food Bank
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St. Mark’s church food pantry
Destination Dinners sent us to Thailand where would you go #giveaway? RT
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I tweeted! aprilv2009
Kamen Rider downloads and video game for Wii #givewaway
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Janet on December 28th, 2009 10:30 pm (Edit)
I know my son would like it:)
Nitro Need for Speed DS
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Jaime Cummings on December 27th, 2009 4:29 pm (Edit)
I like that you can take corners at 200 mph!
Big Eye Dummies Are Back #giveaway
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NYR – 5 Dollar Dinner Mom Cookbook “200 money saving recipes” #giveaway
As far as New Year’s Resolutions go, they revolve around losing weight, saving money, changing your lifestyle, and re-devoting your life to God. Those are all biggies. So this giveaway is going to be about saving money. I recently had the opportunity to review the cookbook The $5.00 Dinner Mom Cookbook.
Erin Chase was featured on Rachel Ray because in 2008 she set out to cut her groceries from over 500.00 a month to less than 300.00 a month. Her goal was to make as many 5.00 recipes as she could and a year later she had 200 recipes and created her book. The 5.00 Dinner Mom. This book has each recipe laid out with ingredients and directions as do all cookbook but beside each ingredient she tells you how much she paid for it.
You might think, “How does this help me to save money?”
Erin helps you save money because she gives all of her secrets away before the recipes even start. She explians about using coupons and combining sales. When to participate in the 10 for 10.00 and how much to buy at a time. She also gives you tips on how to avoid your weaknesses while you are at the grocery store. Don’t give in and buy that candy bar, coke or magazine. Distract yourself with your coupons, organizing your groceries or deal with the children.
I have one extra copy of this book to give to one of my lucky readers, so you can start off saving money in the new year.
To Enter:
Visit 5 Dollar Dinners and give me your impression.
Follow Erin Chase on Twitter (2 extra)
Add the New Years Resolution Button to your website (facebook, blog, myspace) 5 extra points
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Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 10 Extra Entries
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Tweet the giveaway (every time you tweet you get an entry) Link to the giveaway please!!!
Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: (two entries for each one)
Add my button/blog to your blogroll/friend list 3 extra entries
Leave a comment for every entry
The contest will run until January 15th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.











