Total Fitness DVDs- Review and Contest

OK, so it’s January. How is that New Years Resolution going? Have you found a fitness product or workout routine that you love? Variety, I believe, really is the spice of life. I like have different things to do on a regular basis, and that includes my exercise routine. If you are bored with yours, want to add in a little something for variety, or just want to try something new (or maybe get going on that resolution!) – do I know where you should look!
Total Fitness DVDs has a little bit of everything- which translates into something for everyone! (Yes, even you) There are so many fitness options, it’s nuts! Trying to narrow down what to try is both fun and a bit mind-boggling, LOL. (And they have a good promotional even going on right now, too!)

“Stay On Track with our New Years Resolution Sale!!
Hundreds of DVDs on Sale starting at $1.99
Sale runs through Sunday Jan. 30th

Offer valid while supplies last and not valid on previous purchases
Click Here to view a list of Sale Items

But I did find a fun one! Anyone who wants to try a fun workout, that is interesting, different, and something you will look forward to doing- this is one for you! I love Pure Barre Pershing Square 2 DVD, by Carrie Rezabek. Total Fitness DVDs has some really fun and interesting workout options- I have never heard of this one!- and when I got the chance to do a review of Pure Barre, I was super excited! I am not graceful, I am not (and never have been!) a dancer or enrolled in a dance or gymnastics class.
And, let me state this- IT IS REALLY HARD! Not because you need fantastic dance moves, or hard in the way that you will not want to do it, but it will definitely make you work. Like- the next day? I was sore in places I didn’t remember that I had, and I found myself muttering unkind things at the instructor under my breath as I went through the routine (hehehe). I also must confess- I didn’t make it all the way through the first time. But you know, I kept at it- and I did get though it after the third try. I am not going to hurt myself or kill myself over losing weight or getting “fit”- you can’t get fit if you can’t move, LOL!
I’m not in the best shape (I used to be a competitive athlete, and I was a paid model at one point long ago and far away!) but I know I can get there. Pure Barre definitely made me work- but isn’t that it’s “job”?
I do really like it. I posted a few times on Facebook and Twitter about how it is going- and if you are followers there, you know that I’m loving it! It’s hard, but so far it has been one of my favorites. I also Bookmarked “Total Fitness DVDs” for future use- they have such a great selection, and I know I am going to want to shop there the next time that I am on the lookout for a new “something” to get me moving!

Instructor’s name: Carrie Rezabek Type of Workout: Toning
Fitness Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Equipment Needed: Small Rubber Ball
Total Running Time: 45 Minutes
Release Date: 2009


“Lift your seat, tone your thighs and arms, flatten your abs and burn fat in record-breaking time with the Pure Barre Technique! This 45-minute [Read more…]

Toggle Bandz, review and contest!

Toggle Bandz were thought up by a stay at home military wife, who was frustrated by so many headbands falling out of her daughter’s very fine hair. She decided to put a toggle (like at the end of a coat) on the end of a ribbon. They come in lots of sizes and colors, with many design options to choose from. Some are thin, some are thick.
I didn’t like them in my own daughter’s hair, because her hair is super short, and you can see the toggle in the back. And the ribbon was so much longer then her hair, so it looked funny. Kamikaze also has super fine, thin hair, so I can understand the maker of Toggle Bandz‘s frustration! It did stay in my hair, though- this is me, with one of the thicker Toggle Bandz in my hair.

About Toggle Bandz- “Toggle Bandz were created by myself(stay at home military wife) having had found frustrations in market headbands and hair accessories. My 5 yr old daughter has thin fine hair and they would slip or roll right off her head. So I developed Toggle Bandz adjustable headbands. I make them all sizes,widths,colors and themes, Custom orders are always welcome.

Want to win a Toggle Bandz to try out for yourself? Here is how to enter to win one!

Mandatory entry

You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.

Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.
– If you are a fan Toggle Bandz on Facebook you will get an extra entry

Plow and Hearth Contest! Win a 50$ Gift card

My husband sleeps really, really well. He’s a FABULOUS sleeper! Right through the night, every night. Heavy, too. Nothing wakes him. Kid crying, dog vomiting, me going into labor….you name it- he sleeps through it!
The problem? I DON’T!
He is such a loud snore-er! I really hate sleeping in the same bed as him sometimes- I love the man, but good grief- I need some sleep!
We have tried everything- Neti Pot to clear out his passages (which helps WHEN HE USES IT, haha), one of those snore-mouth-guard things, etc. When I saw this Sleep Wedge in the Plow and Hearth E-catalog, I had to try it!

By the way- how much do you love those E-catalogs? I really like that the whole catalog is available online, and that you can flip through it, just like the paper version.
OK, back to the Sleep Wedge!
It is a cool wedge that goes underneath the person to prop them up and help them breathe better. How does it work?

“Nighttime Relief That Won’t Disturb Your Bedmate

Slips between your fitted sheet and the mattress to gently elevate your torso, relieving discomfort and promoting healthier sleep. Perfect for people who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion or sinus and breathing problems. Comfortable quilted satin pillow-top cover zips off for machine washing.

Fits under sheets or pillow and gently slopes from 1″ to 5″. Textured topstitching promotes circulation and prevents heat buildup. USA/Imported.”

My take? It would be better in a bigger bed, LOL- ours is only a double bed. It is a really large wedge, which is a good thing, because it gives the sleeper more room to sleep on. The downside is, that you can’t snuggle with the person on the wedge, because they are higher up then you are, LOL. But, you can always get two of them, then you can both breathe well and still have snuggle time! 🙂

So- want to pick something out from Plow and Hearth? [Read more…]

Shmirshky, a review

New Book! This one is a little bit out of my “normal” reads, LOL, but informative nonetheless. It’s about women who are going through menopause, and pre-menopause. I’m a bit young for this now, but it is good to know what’s to come! It’s not like people discuss this stuff on the regular- though maybe they should. If all women go through some kind of menopausal issues- why not at least understand what’s going on?

It’s a but much at times- the author is trying really hard to be funny and witty, and sometimes it’s just like GROAN, ok, yep. Got it. And the words Shmirshky and Erlick are used every other second. But it is not a dry read, it’s not boring, and that is saying something when the topic is as “touchy” as this one. If you are going to read a book on the subject- and we all should- give this one a try. It’s a quick read, and like I said- you won’t be bored. It also has some good suggestions for going to the doctor and things to watch out for. Kind of like a “What to Expect When You’re Expecting….the Menopause Years” (LOL)

Are you a woman? Or do you [Read more…]

Yum Yum Dishes

Yum Yum dishes- created to help you manage your snack portions. So many of us don’t realize how much we are eating! I myself know I can be a mindless eater, just kind of “popping” stuff into my mouth without paying any attention to the quantity that I am consuming. Yep, a regular vacuum!
Enter, Yum Yum Dishes. Here is how the inventor came up with the idea.

After my second child was born I realized I was snacking too much. I’d drag a bag of chips off the shelf and head for the couch. Before I knew it, half the bag was gone.

The [Read more…]

ZipBin Contest!

SO, are you ready for that ZipBin Contest? Hooray! Neat-Oh makes the most awesome products.
Do you remember my ZipBin review? (Check it out HERE– It is one of our all-time favorites!)
Now that [Read more…]

Tiny Sugars- Jewelery You Will Cherish Forever

Oh my goodness- I just got the PRETTIEST bracelet! Seriously. The nicest bracelet ever- I don’t go “gaga” for jewelery often, but I really love my new Tiny Sugars mommy bracelet!
They have the prettiest items available. Mommy bracelets, grandmothers bracelets, and even necklaces!

Have you seen all those commercials “He went to Jareds!” and all that? That was one of the first things I thought of when I got my bracelet. Those Pandora bracelets are so expensive! Why bother going to Jareds, when you can go to Tiny Sugars?
I am in love with it, LOL. I have worn it pretty much non-stop since I got it a few days ago. It has gotten so many compliments on it, and everyone wanted to know where I got it. Tiny Sugars, of course! I emailed out a few links, and it is definitely one of those cases where I wish I had business cards for them to hand [Read more…]

Sneak Peek at tomorrow’s post/contest

Tomorrow I will be doing a few posts, one of which will be a ZIP BIN CONTEST!!!
Remember that fantastic car take-along Zip Bin I reviewed [Read more…]