Gaiam- it’s yoga-riffic!

Ah, we all know I love yoga. There is nothing that compares! I love to do yoga right before bedtime, so I am relaxed and to get all my tension out. I love my weekly yoga class, because I know I won’t be interrupted!
My very first mat was from Gaiam. You can say it hold a special place in my heart, LOL. Kind of like a first love. I definitely think of Gaiam when I think of yoga.
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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…]

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

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Shapercise

New Year, New YOU! Shapercise says you can just wear these, and weight loss and toning is on its way.
Shapercise, Powered by ShaToBu™, is based on the principle of resistance training. Resistance is defined as a force which opposes motion. Seamless bands strategically placed directly in the shaper demand an additional muscular effort when walking or moving, which consequently strengthens (tones) muscles.

I was sent a pair of the “firm control body shaper” Shapercise, underwear and workout in one. I [Read more…]

Monkeying Around- Win Dot To Dot books!

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold Seal for 2006 Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys for 2004 Informal Education Products Award of Excellence for 2003/2004 National Parenting Center Fall 2010 Holiday 2003 Seal of Approval Major Fun Award for 2007 2010 Creative Child Magazine Awards 2004 2007 2009 WTS Five Star Toy Review

Who loves Dot to Dot? My husband loves Dot to Dot, so much that I am tempted to turn this review over to him, haha. He loves all those puzzely things, like sudoku, cross words, etc. He had a blast with the kids doing these World’s Greatest Dot to Dot pages from Monkeying Around!

These Award Winning Dot to Dot books are great for kids (and the kid at heart!) and are a great mind-exercise. Super detailed, super exciting, super challenging, these books are fun (and a great activity for a rainy day!) My husband claims it is relaxing, because all you have to do is count, LOL- yet it’s also exciting, because you don’t know what it’s going to be. For kids, it is a good counting concentration exercise.

These are a bit advanced for young kids, but older kids and fun-loving adults will enjoy them.

Monkeying Around
Since 2000 Monkeying Around has been dedicated to offering innovative dot-to-dot products that will delight and entertain children and adults of all ages. We are pleased to offer “The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Books in the World” (Books 1, 2, 3 & 4), a challenging collection of unique dot-to-dot surprises and variations. We are also pleased to offer “The Greatest Newspaper Dot-to-Dot Puzzles” (Vols. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6), pocket / travel sized collections of weekly syndicated puzzles published in the pages of USA newspapers. In 2007 the first of the “Greatest Dot-to-Dot Super Challenge” (5, 6, 7 & 8) Books was introduced with Book 5 and now Book 8 in 2010.

Awards
Our fun-packed books have been awarded the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2003, Informal Education Products Product of the Year 2003 – 2004, Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys Winner 2004, Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award 2004, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal 2006, Major Fun Award 2007, Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 2007, Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 2009, 2009 [Read more…]

Win Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee!!!

Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee– a cute dog, in a cute book! This adorable pup is photographed in an array of backgrounds and (hehe) career options, which my kids found delightful. Little Man kept dragging it around and telling me “what a great dog” Sweet Pea is.
Sweet Pea just makes you feel happy. You can’t help but say “awww!” Kids and adults alike will smile at the “cutie pictures” (according to Little), and make even the grumpiest of grumps giggle.

What do you want to BeeCome? is a “Tail” starring Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee. Each page has a wonderful career along side an original photograph with Sweet pea dreaming about what she will become. With creative costumes the reader’s mind is inspired to dream big! No matter what you are, you often wonder what you will become. This book reminds us to use our God-Give Talents while dreaming big!”

A wife/husband team, along with her college friend, created this adorable book, and two others all about Sweet Pea! When they noticed how their little pup brightened people’s day, they decided to make a fun book featuring their favorite actress and model 🙂
There is also a website (The Bee Shop) that carries both children’s and dog clothing.

Would you like to win a copy of Sweet Pea?
Here is how to enter!

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.

– Follow Sweet Pea on Twitter, and tweet about this contest. [Read more…]

Pup Light- Review and Contest!

PupLight- a great way to stay safe!
OK, so, you know we are doing a little bloggy event here for January- New Year, New YOU! I thought we would start out nice and easy! Walking is a great way to loose weight, and while you are at it, why not bring along man’s (and mom’s!) best friend?
The PupLight is great for early morning and night walks. It eliminates the need to carry a flashlight while you walk your pooch, and keeps you both safe.

It takes 3 AAA batteries, which were easy to put in. PupLight comes in lots of sizes, and was made with longg hair breeds and dogs in mind. There are some products out there that just get covered up by our longer-haired pals, and Pup Light wants to keep ALL our poochies safe!

“A must have for anyone who walks their dog, Puplight Lighted Dog Collar provides safety when walking at night. No more need to carry a flashlight as the Puplight provides enough for you and your dog. The Puplight provides up to 200 feet forward and 70 feet to the side. It provides safety while camping or just playing in the backyard. Use it yourself while walking, jogging, biking, boating or camping. It’s the perfect addition to your pet’s nightlife. Features: -Puplight – Silver lighted dog collar. -One size fits all . -Band extension can be removed for small or toy breeds . -3 Ultra white Led’s . -2” x 2” Collar clip position . -Water resistant and durable . -Rim keeps light out of dogs eyes . -Casing is small, lightweight – only 2.5 oz . -Easy to replace AAA batteries . -Puplight rotates 180 degrees . -Remains bright after 24 hours of use . Protects In 8 Ways: -Keeps pets safe from automobiles . -Allows you to see potential hazards . -Locate your dog when he is off leash . -Locate lost dogs . -Light on walks to avoid injuries . -Detours unfriendly dogs . -Frightens away wild animals . -Added visibility increases your safety as well as your dog’s .”

My husband was loving it when he put it on our Foo Dog- we have a hard time when we don’t “fit” the dog sometimes, because he has such a giant head, LOL. According to the husband, who is in my ear right now- “This thing is awesome! It will fit on any dog! Big head or small head, I even think I can get it on the guinea pig!” (Yes, I did tell him he is not allowed to try that out, but he really does want to.) It came with an extension band- good idea!
He’s like a poet, isn’t he? Don’t be jealous ladies, he’s all mine, LOL
My dog kind of freaked out- he had no idea why he was glowing. It was a really bright light, though!
I’m impressed. I didn’t think it would be so bright.

WELCOME TO THE HOME OF PUPLIGHT PupLight was named “Best Lighted Dog Product” by the Whole Dog Journal, January 2008.
PupLight was named most “Innovative New Product of 2006” by HGTV and the AC News Gadget Guru. [Read more…]

Tot Block- Kubit2me

This game is super cute, the kids at the pre-K love it! It’s from Kubit2me, and it’s official name is a bit long-

Kubit2me Lil’ Scholars ABC’s & 123’s Edition

Kubit2me is unlike your typical board game! In fact, there are no boards, no spinners, no pawns and no dice. Kubit2me is a soft, colorful, plush cube with a patent-pending hidden storage compartment, that’s tossed from player to player. Pull a card from Kubit2me’s pockets & watch the fun begin! [Read more…]