My Gold Rush panning party from Tryazon!

I was SO EXCITED when I received the email that I was 1 of only 100 to receive the Gold Rush panning party from Tryazon!! I was even more blown away when I received the party pack….WOW, look at all the awesome stuff!!  I knew that anyone who accepted my invitation would NOT be disappointed. And of course since my husband and a few of his friends and some of  our family members love watching the show Gold Rush, it was no problem getting people to accept and come over for a great time with us learning to pan for our own REAL gold and of course watching the new episode. Because of some scheduling conflicts, we only ended up with 6 adults and 4 children at our party, but we all had tons of fun!

Panning is definitely not as easy as they make it look on the show! But after watching Parker on the video a few times we seemed to get the hang of it, but only had the chance to do some of our pay dirt since we also had to eat and watch the show. But our guests were thrilled to get to take the mini kits home to try again for themselves. And we “raffled” off the water bottles, hats and t-shirt.

My only regret is that I wish I had used my digital camera to take my party pictures instead of my cell phone camera seeing as how my cell phone decided to become a paper weight just a few days after the party. I had hoped that my pictures would have transferred, but I must not have had it set to save new pictures to the memory card and consequently lost quite a few pictures that I am very upset that I will never get back!!

Anyways, we all had a great time and I am so very grateful that they picked me and that we were able to share this great opportunity with our friends and family. There were definitely a few times I heard someone say “these would be great gifts” so I am sure they will be purchasing some kits of their own!

Loreal Extraordinary Oil hair care system from Crowdtap

I am really happy with my results from using the Loreal Extraordinary Oil system so far. The oil complex in this system is made of 6 oils; Argan, Chamomile, Coconut, Amla, Soja, and Sunflower. It smells very nice, it's a light fresh fragrance.

The only problem I had with the shampoo was I seemed to need more than usual in order to get a good enough lather. That doesn't really bother me though because like most women I usually go thru conditioner faster than shampoo so this will even it out a bit.

The consistency of the conditioner was good and comparable to most other conditioners I have used, but I would have liked to have seen it a little thicker. The one (big) flaw I have with it is that once you rinse it out, it makes the bathtub very slippery! But it does a good job to make my hair soft and more manageable. It is easier than usual to comb thru my hair after my showers.

I was surprised that the instructions didn't really point out how much of the serum treatment to use! Thankfully I have used Argan oil in the past in my hair and know that a little can go a long way, so I didn't end up with an oily greasy head of hair!  I really liked this serum treatment, it was easy to apply and left my hair feeling soft and silky without being oily or greasy. It also moisturized my hands and left them soft and silky.

For some reason they didn't send us the Extraordinary Oil Transforming Oil-in-Cream to test/review. It's a bummer because as with most hair care systems it recommends to use all of the elements of the system for best results. Guess I will have to go buy some when I get a chance.

All in all I am pleased with the system. It left my hair hydrated and softer which means it was more manageable. I seem to have less fly aways also.

*I received Loreal Extraordinary Oil shampoo, conditioner, and serum treatment for FREE in exchange for my honest opinion of the products*

Rubbermaid Fresh Works produce savers

I absolutely love my Rubbermaid Fresh Works produce saver! It worked much better than I had expected to keep shredded lettuce fresh. Usually I open a package and it lasts maybe 3 days, but we were still able to use it on the 7th day from the produce saver! They come in 3 sizes; small – 2.5 cups (1 pint of berries), medium – 6.3 cups (1 lb. strawberries), and large – 17.3 cups (1 head of lettuce). They are also very reasonably priced. It is also easy to use in my opinion since it is recommended NOT to cut or rinse your produce before storing it in Fresh Works, just take it from the store packaging and put it right into the produce saver.

According to the package, the fresh vent lid is a patented membrane that naturally regulates the flow of O2 and CO2 to create the optimal environment for the produce to stay fresh. The best part is that the filter lasts a lifetime! There is a removable crisp tray that elevates produce away from moisture and promotes proper airflow to help prevent spoilage. It's even dishwasher safe.

I will definitely recommend these to friends and family, and I will be buying some more of them for myself.

*This post was sponsored by Rubbermaid as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.*

My experience with the Amopé Pedi Perfect Wet and Dry Rechargeable Foot File

I was so excited to be chosen by Crowdtap to test and review the Amope Pedi Perfect wet/dry rechargeable foot file for FREE!
 
I have ugly feet that have always been dry and cracked, especially my heels and calluses on my big toes. Since I didn’t care much for showing my feet off, I didn’t bother spending much time on my “foot grooming” habits. I had had other manual foot files, even the formerly popular egg type. But I was inconsistent and never saw many results from them. But the Amope foot file does the work for me, and I can use it wet or dry! I love that it is perfectly contoured and easy to use, not bulky or too small to hold onto. It works with ease gliding over my skin and sloughing off dead skin cells. It is rechargeable and even the initial charge did not take that long, only a few hours. And it seems to have a fairly good life between charges.
 

The only downfall in my opinion is the pricing; in our local Meijer store it sells for $59.99 and a 2 pack of file refills is $19.99! I hope the files last long for that kind of price. I am sure it is worth it, but sometimes I myself cannot justify spending that much for a luxury vs. a necessity.

All in all I do recommend it, especially if you have very dry feet like I tend to suffer from.

 
Because of now owning this I have re-vamped my foot care routine and usually take some time after every shower to give my feet a little much needed TLC. I may even wear more sandals this summer J.

*This post was sponsored by Amope as part of a sampling activation for Crowdtap. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.*

All about my #JingleVoxBox - FREE products to try from Influenster :)

I was so excited to find out I was getting the #JingleVoxBox from @Influenster! I hardly ever get VoxBox’s so it makes the experience extra special when I do ;).

 

This VoxBox contained the following items:

 

*Cetaphil moisturizing cream – I wish it had been a larger sample because this lotion works great on my dry winter skin! It is thick but absorbs very well and doesn’t leave my skin greasy or sticky. Apparently this unique formula attracts water to the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

 

*Biscoff cookies – Great snacking cookies to go with hot cocoa or coffee, or just by themselves. They are crunchy and have a good but somewhat plain flavor (which is why they pair well with coffee, or I even dipped one in peanut butter…yum!).

 

*Ore-Ida tater tots coupon – I loved tator tots as a kid, and of course my nieces and nephew really liked when I made some for them to go with their chicken nuggets. I still love them, and we picked up a bag of the mini ones which were really good since they had the perfect amount of crunchyness and softness. Making “Totchos” with the kids was fun even though they only wanted cheese and some salsa on them.

 

*Hallmark itty bittys – I received a super cute Spiderman itty bitty. They would be so cute to collect all of, but I can’t imagine doing that with prices starting at $6.95! Yes they are cute, but they are kind of small for that price if you ask me.

 

*NYC City proof 24hr waterproof eyeliner – I really liked this eyeliner that I received in a brown shade, but it certainly would NOT last 24 hours, at least for me anyway. Granted I suffer from allergies so my eyes tend to water sometimes, but I am fairly certain it wouldn’t last that long on anyone.

 

*KISS True volume lashes and strip lash adhesive with aloe – I am not usually one to use fake lashes, but if I were to, I am glad that these lashes were fairly easy to apply and didn’t look fake.

 

*Pure Ice nail polish – For a “cheaper” nail polish, I really liked it. The offer a lot of colors and it wasn’t too thick or runny. It also lasted a good amount of time without chipping off, yet it was still fairly easy to remove when the time came…all around good!

 

As you can see, it was a great opportunity to test these products for FREE from Influenster!  These of course are my honest opinions of the products.

Snuggle bear free from snuggle community

We received a free mini Snuggle bear from Snuggle bear den community. Our nieces and nephews really enjoyed having it tag along when we would go swimming, for a walk, and even camping! He is small, but soft and cuddly still, so the youngest girl loved snoozing with him too 😃. Thanks snuggle community for including us in this mission, we all enjoy having mini snuggle bear as part of our "family".

L'Oreal Ultimate Straight Collection

When I saw commercials for new L’Oreal Ultimate Straight  Collection, I knew it was something I wanted to try. It must have been my lucky day because a few weeks later I was chosen to receive the L’Oreal Ultimate Straight  Collection VoxBox FREE from Influenster!

I was excited to try it out, and started reading the instructions on the bottles and was shocked that it was a 4 step system, something I knew I would have trouble remembering to do all of. First you shampoo, then use a PRE conditioner for about a minute, then add the conditioner over that, and finally after towel drying the hair you put the balm in it. I had trouble either remembering to use the pre-conditioner or putting the balm in after towel drying. And to me the products smelled kind of funny…not necessarily bad, but not exactly light and/or fruity like I was used to.

Unfortunately I didn’t really see much of a difference in how straight my hair was with just using the products and not a flat iron, I tended to still have waves. But it did turn out very nicely with using a flat iron, and I think it straightened out a little easier than if I had not used the products. 

Johnsonville Grillers courtesy of Crowdtap

I was sent a coupon from Crowdtap to get a free box of new Johnsonville Grillers to try and give my honest opinion of. We found them at Meijer and Kroger, but Meijer had a larger sell toon and we chose Steakhouse Onion flavor. My husband, a friend of ours, and I all really liked the flavor! They looked a little weird while cooking since they are a pale greyish color, but once grilled they looked like regular burgers. I especially like that you prepare them frozen, so they are excellent for the days when I forget to defrost dinner!

The only problem I have with them is the calorie content, or more importantly the fat and saturated fat content. One griller = 350 calories and a whopping 29 grams of fat, with 10 grams of saturated fat. Since we all liked them, it will still be something we do occasionally for dinner.

Yummy Brookside Chocolates!

I love being able to try new things for free before I have to shell out the money to buy it, and discover that I don’t like it or it doesn't work for me as planned, which is why I love being a crowdtapper! They sent me a bag of Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters in Berry Medley flavor. I have to admit, I was skeptical that I would like them…but oh boy was I wrong, they were DELICIOUS!! But I still thought to myself there is no way that my picky husband would like them…and I was wrong AGAIN, he also really liked them!

The flavor is unique. I like that they fix not only a sweet craving, but a crunchy one too. Most sweet snacks that are also crunchy use peanuts, and I am not a fan of peanuts. The combo of the dark chocolate, fruit, and crunch are a match made in heaven for your mouth!

The only “problem” I had with them was the price in the store! For a relatively small bag, our local Kroger had them on SALE for 2 for $7, making them $3.50 a bag. Wow. I guess it could be considered worth it since it is a “smarter” snack for you; not as bad for you as a bag of cookies or chips. Overall, I liked them enough to buy them when they are on sale, but probably not as often as I would like.

**I received one bag of Brookside Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters in Berry Medley flavor for FREE from Crowdtap in exchange for my honest opinion of the product.**

I LOVED being a #CampbellsTasters for Crowdtap! #DiscoverCampbells

I was given the AWESOME opportunity by Crowdtap (www.crowdtap.com) to receive an abundance of great new Campbell’s products to try for FREE! Here’s all the goodies we received:

Skillet Sauces in Creamy Parmesan Chicken : This was absolutely DELICIOUS!! By far one of my favorites of all the products I tested. And it was so quick and easy to make, very budget friendly too. We poured ours over brown rice. I have already bought another for a quick weeknight dinner and we will definitely be getting more of this and trying some of the other varieties offered!

Prego Light Homestyle Alfredo sauce : I came up with my own little concoction since I was dealing with picky eaters and could not make a traditional alfredo with broccoli. So I sautéed chicken and mushrooms and then added the sauce and whole wheat pasta. It was very good, but lacked flavor somewhat, so I will have to tweak it if we try it again.

Campbell’s Chunky Beer and Cheese soup : It sounded kind of gross, and unfortunately for my husband and I…it was. My husband thought it was OK at first, but said it had a funky aftertaste, and could not finish it. Bummer. The good news we tried a few of their other varieties like slow roasted beef with mushrooms and it was very good. We topped baked potato with it and it was yummy!

Campbell’s soups for easy cooking in Savory Portabella Mushroom : I used this to make a recipe I got from the Campbell’s website for Skillet Mushroom Lasagna. Just like my alfredo, it was good but could have been better if it had more flavor. This is definitely another one of those things that makes dinner come together faster and easier, so we might try some of the other varieties offered.

Swanson traditional Cream Starter : I made the recipe on the back of the carton for loaded potato soup for us and some friends and it was a hit all around, even with our friends 8 year old son! Everyone loved it, especially when I explained to them how easy it was to make.

Spaghettios Micros : This product and coupon I shared with a friend for her 8 year old son. So I do not know anything about how they cooked or tasted, but she said he liked them.

Campbell’s condensed soup in Creamy Poblano and Queso : This is another product that I shared with a friend, and unfortunately I have no further details.

Campbell’s slow kettle Chicken Noodle Soup : I enjoyed this for lunch one day. It tasted like homemade, very hearty with veggies and noodles, it was very good. I liked how it was ready to go, I didn’t need to pour it into a bowl.

V8 juice cocktail : Unfortunately I did not realize the expiration date on the coupon for this product and did not buy it in time, so I did not get to try it, or share it L.

They also sent me a cutting board, wooden spoon, a shaker cup, and re-useable bag! I had a lot of fun experimenting with these new products and hope to have a similar opportunity again in the future!

*Just wanted to mention again that I received these products for FREE, these are MY honest opinions of those products. * #DiscoverCampbells #CampbellTasters #sponsored

Vaseline Intensive Care advanced repair lotion, compliments of Influenster

I suffer from dry skin. Like Sahara desert dry at times. So I was really excited to receive the opportunity from Influenster to try Vaseline Intensive Care advanced repair lotion! And then the U.S. Postal service decided it wasn’t quite time for me to try it, since my VoxBox left PA on October 24th to end up traveling to NH, NJ, MI, to my home state of Ohio, back to MI, to NH, NJ, MA, NJ, NC, back to MI to FINALLY arrive at my doorstep Nov 12th, almost 3 WEEKS LATER!!

Anyway, on to my actual review of the product. I have tried MANY lotions over the years. I prefer something scented, but I also want it to work to heal me of my dry skin. In my opinion a thicker lotion usually does a better job hydrating my skin, and unfortunately this lotion feels fairly runny to me. It also left my skin feeling kind of sticky or tacky. Not too bad, but definitely different that what I am used to. It did a fairly good job of hydrating my skin, but did not seem to last as long as my usual thicker body lotion either. Overall I did like it and would recommend it, but I will probably stick to my usual brand, which is a little more expensive, but in my opinion worth it.

*I received this product for FREE to try from Influenster in exchange for my honest opinion on this review*.




 

Pink Lemonade 5-hour Energy from Smiley 360

I love the concept of energy in a bottle, but I had had only bad experiences with energy pills before. Then 5 hour energy came along, and I was skeptical that it would work, so I had never tried it before, but it did indeed work. I felt an unexplained alertness, with no jitters or strange feeling. I was also glad that there was no crash and burn when the fuel ran out, I just felt like my normal tired self again. I was glad that it was pink lemonade flavor, because I have heard the original flavor leaves much to be desired. The first time I tried it, I thought to myself that I think it would be better refrigerated so I tried another that way and it was better in my opinion. I am also really glad it is only 4 calories. I definitely recommend to others who need an occasional boost, especially this pink lemonade one since it is the breast cancer awareness edition in which 5 hour energy has pledged to donate at least $200,000 to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. *I received 2 bottles of 5 hour energy pink lemonade for FREE for this review, which is my own opinions.*

My #HiddenValleyRanchers Houseparty!!

I was so excited to be picked as a host of a Hidden Valley Ranch Party from Crowdtap!! I received many free goodies like a bottle of Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing, a packet of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips mix, 2 packets of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning mix, a dip clip, a Team Ranch T-shirt and packets of the dressing mix, dip mix, and dip clips for my guests too! And as if that wasn’t enough, they also sent excellent coupons…I’m talking $1.00 off and they last till May 2015! I know they won’t last that long though ;)

I decided to make Original Ranch crispy chicken, Original Ranch Roasted potatoes, and Hidden Valley Ranch Crescent Rolls (and corn of course, but there was no ranch in that lol). It was a huge success, everybody LOVED the food! All of the rolls were gone, most of the potatoes, and only 2 pieces of chicken remained…and I thought I had made extra. The recipes were easy, and there are tons to pick from on their website. I know I will be trying more in the future.

*I received the Hidden Valley Ranch products for FREE from Crowdtap. If you are interested, check out www.crowdtap.com and join today!*

ChapStick Hydration Lock day and night formula compliments of Smiley360!

I LOVE to share my opinions and thoughts on products that I use in my life. That is why I am a member of a few websites that give you the opportunity to try [new] products for FREE in exchange for my review of it and the fact that I will spread the word about these products to my friends and family. So weather I like the product or not, I tell people all about what I think. My friends and family love it because I usually have valuable coupons to hand along for them to be able to try it as well.

I really enjoyed having the opportunity from Smiley360 to try ChapStick Hydration Lock day and night formula. They send me products like this for free in the mail, and I give them MY 100% honest opinion of it. I liked that the conditioning day formula had a sunscreen for protection from the sun. But I thought it felt a little thick and heavy on my lips at first.  I liked the night formula the most which replenished my lips with natural butters and antioxidants. Unfortunately I used the night formula up quicker, so I might be more suited for just a tube of that! Overall I really liked having the combination of the 2 to continuously combat my dry/chapped and cracking lips. 

My Saute Express Houseparty!

I love hosting parties and get togethers (large and small) with friends and family. I was so happy when I was picked to host the Land-O-Lakes Sautee Express Houseparty!! My husband and I had used these amazing little seasoning cubes a couple times already, and had shared with my friends how quick and easy they can make dinner; so of course my friends were even more excited to hear I was going to make dinner for them and let them taste for themselves!

I was excited and a little nervous at the same time. I had never really cooked dinner for 11 people before (maybe 6-8 at most previously) and at the fact that it was chicken, something that if I didn’t get fully cooked, I could literally kill someone…yikes! But I had confidence, and everything turned out great, unless of course my friends are liars ;) I made and demonstrated cooking chicken breast tenderloins in both the Southwest and Garlic and Herb varieties. Everyone agreed that it was quick and easy. We also had mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn. Next time I hope to be able to offer more of a variety, but cooking for 11 people was pretty expensive as it was. I received coupons for 2 of the Sautee Express meal starters for free, but the rest of the stuff I had to buy myself, and the chicken alone was $15!!


It makes me so happy to entertain! I can’t wait till my next “party” opportunity…and I am sure my friends can’t wait either J

Coppertone CLEARLYSheer BzzCampaign :)

I am pale. As in pale as a ghost, usually get sunburn every year because I get careless and forget to purchase and/or apply sunscreen. So I was so excited to get an invite to the Coppertone CLEARLYSheer sunscreen BzzCampaign!! This stuff is awesome for people like me with adult acne (or teenage acne for that matter) because it doesn’t cause breakouts. It is also very light weight and fast absorbing, leaving your skin soft and smooth. The scent is also great for 2 reasons; it not only does not have the usual “sunscreen” smell, the scent isn’t overwhelming either.

The first time I got to test it out, a bunch of friends and the hubby and I spent the day at an amusement park. Since I had received a free full size bottle and free samples and coupons from BzzAgent, I of course shared the wealth with my friends. We were all pleased that we didn’t get sunburned (some of us did have some coloring, but we didn’t always re-apply as often as described in the directions, and I am sure we would have been burned had we not applied anything since it was a very sunny day).

Also some friends of our recently purchased a pool, so I had an opportunity to test how good it was in the water. My friend, her son, and I used the one formulated for beach and pool and also had good results. We probably only swam for an hour when I was there, but she has told me that she uses it now and re-applies about every hour and a half or so and has no problems.

It works great for me and my friends, and it leaves my skin soft and smooth, and I am so happy I do not have to worry about it causing more breakouts than I already have!

My @Influenster #GoVoxBox

I wanted to take a minute to tell y’all about all the great products that I received to try for FREE from Influenster as part of my #GoVoxBox!!

My favorite products by far were the Next Step protein shakes and the Jaxx shaker cup from Vitamin Shoppe. I loved them so much there is a previous separate blog post all about these products for you to take a look at ;) But just know they were yummy and a MUCH better price than most protein shakes on the market right now.

I also received a coupon for free Muller yogurt. I picked a corner yogurt which was vanilla lowfat yogurt with crunchy granola. It was good, and good for me which is great! There are several varieties to choose from. I have also posted a separate blog about it if you are interested in more information.

The Profoot products were also pretty awesome. The triad orthotic shoe inserts drastically helped my feet for a day of walking around an amusement park! At first they were kind of awkward since I am used to insoles that cover the entire bottom of your shoe and not just half. But since they worked well, it did not bother me after I got used to them. They are said to reduce knee, leg, and back pain which they seemed pretty effective at since I usually suffer from knee pain, and I had no issues. I also suffer from very dry rough feet, and the pedi-rock worked wonders for them. I was glad to see it works wet or dry.

Normally I am not a “nut” person. I just do not care for nuts even though I know they are good for me. But given the opportunity to try Blue Diamond blueberry almonds, I was skeptical. But they are really good! There is just the right amount of flavor to make it not taste so…I don’t know…nutty *hehe*.

I am also not typically a tampon wearer. I know, TMI right…but blame Influenster because the last product I was sent to try were Playtex sport tampons. I will only share that liked these better than most other tampons I have tried in the past and leave it at that to spare any possible gory details.

I was also supposed to receive an Aqua Spa product, but unfortunately for me it was not included in my box L, what a bummer to not get the only pampering product in there lol, but I will get over it…I just hope my next voxbox isn’t missing any goodies ;) I love being a part of Influenster. If you are interested in knowing more let me know, and I will also send you an invite!! 

Muller yogurt, compliments of @Influenster :)

So I know you already know I am on a "get healthy" phase in my life. I have dedicated much time and effort working out a lot...but hadn't changed my eating habits too much. That was a bad idea since 80% of weighloss is determined by what you eat! Damn, guess I better start eating better!!
Aside from the delicious protein shakes that @Influenster sent me to review as part of the #GoVoxBox, I also received a coupon to try a Muller yogurt for FREE (yes, my favorite price hehe). I love yogurt, but do not usually get enough of it in my life. But now I have no excuse since Muller Yogurt offers a wide variety of flavors and textures, I won't be able to get bored! I tried the lowfat vanilla with crunchy granola. I just LOVED the added crunch of the granola in usually creamy yogurt. But for when I am in the mood for something else, there are also fruit varieties, even ones that have mini chocolate chips...can you say heaven! lol. And yogurt is great for breakfast, with lunch, or as a healthy snack.  I myself like it for late night when I tend to have the hardest time controlling cravings and can sometimes become ravenous! But this will help me keep that under control :) Thanks @Influenster and @MullerQuaker !!

#MullerQuaker

Next Step FIt N Full

As you may know from reading previous blogs (not that I write that often…whoops lol) that I am on an ongoing quest to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. One of the new things I have tried in the past 3 months is protein shakes. The first one I tried was a berry blend, and it was oh, so bad that I wasn’t sure if I was interested in trying any other ones. After a lot of convincing, my friend had me try some Shakeology. Oh, it was so yummy….especially with a tsp. of all natural peanut butter, MMM. But, um…yeah I am NOT paying that price!! I thought I was doomed until I received my #GoVoxBox from Influenster which contained samples of Vitamin Shoppe Next Step Fit N’ Full protein shakes and a very cute and cool Jaxx shaker cup. The first flavor I tried was the swiss chocolate; it was very tasty, not chalky or grainy tasting. Only 140 calories (5g fat), 14g of protein, and I love that it has 6g of fiber! Then I tried the french vanilla and berry flavors which were good, but not as good as the chocolate (which is weird because in the shakeology I LOVE the vanilla, but didn’t care for the chocolate that much, and didn’t like the strawberry or greenberry at all!).

They provide Tonalin CLA to help reduce body fat and increase lean body mass (but you have to take 2 shakes a day to get the clinical level of CLA). I am glad they are also very easy to make; simply add 8oz. of cold water and shake/mix well. I prefer my protein shakes also blended well with some ice in a blender. The great thing about protein shakes is they are easily customizable, they can be made with yogurt and other fruits and veggies mixed in. Many people claim they can blend kale or spinach in and cannot even tell a difference in flavor. I am not that daring yet, but maybe one day :)

Here is a link for the Influenster review page of Fit N Full Protein Shakes

busy busy busy

I find myself having more and more to do lately, with less and less time to do it! But in life I am sure that is how almost EVERYONE feels...at least at some time or another. But I wanted to take a moment to catch you up on some things....

I had lost 50lbs. since 2010, but have since (in the past year or so) gained about 10 of those pounds back...and those stubborn little bastards won't go away no matter how much I had been exercising!!! But I have decided at the advise of my good friend Amy to give this 21 Day Fix program a try, so I started that yesterday. Wish me luck :) I am going to need it!! It seems like it will be much less food than I am used to (which in actuality it is probably more food, but it is cleaner eating, so I will miss my cookies and candy bars!) but apparently my eating is what has landed me in this position!

I seem to be getting shunned by BzzAgent lately, so I won't have much to Bzz about on here; but the good new is this other program that I am in called Smiley360 has been sending a lot of things my way for me to review, so I will be letting you know about those things including Nature Bounty hair skin and nails gummies...they are O SO DELICIOUS!!! And about new OxiClean detergent. Click the link for a money saving coupon!

http://smiley360.com/2841507.cfm

More to come....once I can get another chance to sit in front of the computer and pound on the keys for a bit ;)