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Not a fun topic, but one that may be helpful to some people or someone you know-

10 Financial Tips for Women Considering Divorce

I sincerely [Read more…]

Eat Smart Scale- Contest! (and a great company!)


I know I am supposed to start out by talking about the scale and it’s merits- but I have to tell you something first- I LOVE THIS SCALE! Super easy to use, and fast, fast, FAST!!! I got my children’s weight very easily and quickly, and there was no need to do that “tap first” thing. It was so great- and I love that it is helping me measure my weight loss! I’m really trying hard, LOL.
You know how kids wiggle on the scale? Who cares? On this one- it’s almost instant! I love that it also gives you ounces- every little bit counts, haha. On the aesthetic note- it’s also really attractive.
I know, some of you are thinking “a scale is a scale, right”? Wrong! I had another scale- no comparison! It was never accurate, just “close”. And not anywhere near as nice-looking, either.

OK! I’ll give you the actual description now, LOL.

Price: $28.95
Dimensions: 12″ x 13″ x 1″
Colors: Silver / Black

Available on Amazon (Silver) Available on Amazon (Black)
The EatSmart Bathroom Scale is versatile, easy to use digital bathroom great for any home. Simply step on the scale and in seconds you’ll have an accurate readout on the EatSmart’s oversized 3.5″ LCD display.

Features
  1. Large 3.5″ LCD display – Easy to read from any distance
  2. 4 high precision sensors – Consistent and accurate measurement
  3. Max weight 400 lbs / 180 kgs
  4. Sturdy tempered glass top and large 12″ x 13″ platform
  5. Auto Calibrated; Auto Power-Off; 4 AAA batteries (included)
  6. Video demonstration here

Cool, yes?
It also came with a tape measure- all the better to measure your shrinking waist with, my dear! 🙂
Definitely use the scale on a hard floor- not on a carpet- because it is not accurate on a carpet- although the number it will give you is VERY flattering, hahaha.

Product Description

NEW FEATURES (as of March 2010) – EatSmart “Step-On” technology allows you to simply step on the scale and get your weights. No more tapping to activate the scale! Increased capacity to 400 pounds with the same precision and repeatability that makes our products great!

The EatSmart Bathroom Scale is the ideal way to track your weight loss quickly and easily. Simply step on, and in seconds you’ll have an accurate readout to the nearest .2 lbs on the EatSmart’s oversized 3.5″ LCD display. With EatSmart’s proprietary new “step-on” technology there is no more tapping to turn the scale on!!! The LCD display also contains a cool-blue backlight, allowing for easy viewing even in the most low light areas of the bathroom or home.

The EatSmart Digital Bathroom Scale is also not only easy to use [Read more…]

Reader Request!

One of my lovely readers has a request- she has her son entered into a photo contest, and would love some votes for him.
If anyone would like, here is the link- [Read more…]

Mom’s Into Fitness 60 Day Slimdown!

New Year, New YOU! So, you all know I have been trying to lose some weight and stay healthy- I’m pretty healthy, and I’d like to stay that way, LOL. But, baby, can I stand to lose a few pounds!
Enter- Mom’s Into Fitness! This is called the “60 day SlimDown System- Get your Body Back!” It is made by Lindsay Brin, C.P.T. & B.S.E. Exercise Science, is a fitness and nutrition expert, and a former NFL cheerleader. Just like us, right? HA!
🙂
So you guys know (I hope! LOL) that I’m an honest reviewer- and I call it like I see it. You also know that since Christmas, I have been actively trying to lose weight, and I’m only using products that I’m reviewing here on Have Sippy Will Travel. (See Update)
So Away we go!!!
Mom’s Into Fitness is a cool idea. I never had the body of a cheerleader, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to fit into my favorite jeans again! You can really ease into this routine and workout, it didn’t kill me or make my body scream the next day.
If you don’t like the routine, if it is too hard, or you are bored- you are not going to stick with it, true? This is none of that, so we are good to go. It has 4 DVDs, so you can change it up. You are supposed to, in fact, and there is a system that you can use to maximize weight loss.
So, what do you get with the “60 day SlimDown System- Get your Body Back!”?

Lindsay Brin CFS Method
Lindsay Brin Core Metabolic Jumpstart
Lindsay Brin Postnatal Boot Camp
Lindsay Brin – Shed 5 Fast
60 Day SlimDown Packet

See? 4 Dvds, hooray for variety!

“Product Description

This Cutting [Read more…]

Blessed Elements is almost at her 100!!!

Hey ya’ll- my buddy over at Blessed Elements needs a little “nudge”!  Go give her a “like”, she’s almost at her 100!   🙂 

http://www.facebook.com/blessedelements

Fitness Post

I have a great guest post for you today, from Franklin Antoian- professional trainer. You can find him at
www.iBodyFit.com!

Have Ever You Had Trouble Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions?

Do you try and try to keep all of your New Years goals each year, but it never seems to work?
For New Years Resolution success this year, try these three simple tips on goal setting:

1. Make your goals specific.
Vague goals make it easier for you to put them off or ‘start tomorrow’.
Instead of: ‘I would like to lose’, try:
‘I will lose 10 pounds this year’.
2. Make your goals attainable.
If your goals are too lofty, you probably won’t reach them.
If your goal is to run a marathon, but you’ve never ran a day in your life, start with something attainable, like a 5k run.
Once completed, you can move [Read more…]

Show me How! Contest

I was recently sent a book called “Show me How! : Build Your Child’s SelfEsteem Through Reading, Crafting and Cooking written by author Vivian Kirkfield ” which I really liked. I think most of you know that I spend pretty much every waking moment surrounded by the “little people”, LOL. The development of children is supremely important to me, as I believe it is for most of you. As a mommy and as a teacher, I enjoy spending time with them, and learning how to improve that time and help them get he most out of it is great.
I absolutely love the ideas and examples. The author draws from so many great children’s books, that even if you work at a Pre-K and have a massive home library like yours truly, you will still need to utilize your local library. (And there is another great way to spend dome quality time with your kiddos!)
For example, there is a reading activity in which the adult reads “Alexander, Who is Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move” by Judith Viorst. The child is anxious about moving, and so the parental notes on the bottom suggest activities that can help make the child feel more confident and even excited about the move. Change is scary! You can overcome the fears together.
There is a fun activity in the crafting area, about how to make a sundial A sundial! How fun and how creative is that!? I love it!

This newly published book for parents, grandparents and teachers of preschoolers, SHOW MEHOW! BUILD YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH READING, CRAFTING AND COOKING“, pinpoints 100 picture books every young child should hear and provides a story summary, parenting tip, eco-friendly craft project and child-friendly healthful cooking activity for each recommended title. This great resource helps parents and teachers build self-esteem, develop pre-literacy skills and create a life-long parent-child bond. The fun-filled, self-esteem building activities give parents a newfound sense of confidence and competence in their own parenting abilities as well.
The reviews, from picture book authors, self-esteem experts, educators and parents, have been wonderful.
“What a lovely book! A delightful guide with storybook recommendations, imaginative recipes and creative projects that will keep little ones busy and happy…and grown ups too.” -Katharine Holabird, Angelina Ballerina author
SHOW ME HOW! is a wonderful resource for people who care for their children and hope to better their reading and learning experience. Kirkfield is to be commended for this book!” -Norman Bridwell, Clifford the Big Red Dog author.
“Library Journal says, “Former kindergarten teacher Kirkfield offers the 1st in a new “Positive Parental Participation” series. Organized by chapters such as mastering tasks and skills, valuing strengths and qualities and feeling appreciated and loved, the chapters contain 15-20 theme-oriented picture books with plot summaries, craft suggestions and recipes for healthy and child-friendly foods. This guide’s format and trifold approach of reading, crafting and [Read more…]

More Sites to check

One of my lovely readers suggested that we also check out 2 more sites

pipl.com and peekyou.com

because [Read more…]