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@SAMSCLUB Member’s Mark 4x Probiotic supplement #digestive health #celiac #glutenfree

@SAMSCLUB Member’s Mark 4x Probiotic supplement #digestive health #celiac #glutenfree

If you have read my blog before, you know that I have Celiac Disease (an auto-immune disorder to gluten).  I was very excited to have the opportunity to test out Member’s Mark 4x Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement.  I have experienced issues with my digestive health since I was a child.  Fortunately, at age 25 (4 years ago), I found the reason for my gastrointestinal (gi) & digestive problems.  While gluten free living has significantly helped me find balance, gluten contamination can set me back.  Contamination symptoms from being “glutened” (as we call it in our household), vary from person to person, yet many experience some kind of gi/digestive problems.  Even within our own household, our symptoms varies.   A few days ago, my...

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@Beachbody RevAbs w/ @Bretthoebel: Almost to the Finish Line!

Has it really almost been 90 days?  I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to tell you my results, but you have to wait! (see past posts here) I will be posting my final results after BlogHer.  It has been quite a journey getting my body back after 25 years of untreated Celiac disease and having 3 children.  I spent a lifetime unable to gain weight and weak from anemia & malnourishment.  Then, when gluten free, I went through the weight gain since by body was actually processing food.  At my height every pound seems to show.  However, feeling good is first & foremost when living a healthy lifestyle.  With that being said, I am not going to give any measurements or numbers this week.  However, I will say that I went clothes shopping last week....

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Facebook Fan Me Friday Hop: week 4

Welcome to the Forth Facebook Fan Me Friday Blog Hop hosted by Saving with Sybil, Sassy Mama in LA, Great Contradictions, and Baby Costcutters.  This is a fun and quick way to find new blogs/business’ as well as pick up fans for your blog/business. The rules are simple: 1. Like the four hosts on Facebook at the above links 2. Post ONLY your FACEBOOK URL (others will be deleted) 3. Like any other pages that look interesting to you! Note: You must use your PERSONAL PROFILE to like pages from the hop.  If you leave an update with your page tagged (type @pagenamehere) you will get a like back from the hosts and most others who join hops like this as well.   Happy...

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#Blogher11: How I am preparing for my first conference: Advice? #salsacraving

#Blogher11: How I am preparing for my first conference: Advice? #salsacraving

I am just barely past my 6 mos. blogoversary.  I am amazed of what I have accomplished.  Such as, who knew I would be attending BlogHer 2011 courtesy of Salsa Sensations.  As Salsa Sensations BlogHer delegate, I am receiving a sponsorship to BlogHer 2011.  Without Salsa Sensations generosity, BlogHer would not be a possibility for me. Preparing for something full of so many possibilites can be over-whelming at times. These are several things I have learned from observations and assumptions: ~Packing:  I am a minimalist.  I don’t like to take more than I need ever and rarely go beyond a single carry-on bag (shared by 2).  However, I have been told that swag may get in the way of my plans.  I am now checking a large suitcase  that will be storing an...

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Amy Adele Review: Personalized Flat Card Stationary *hard-drawn artwork*

Amy Adele Review: Personalized Flat Card Stationary *hard-drawn artwork*

For birthdays, I always try to do something different.  I like to show our personality through our invitations, so I don’t normally run to a store to buy cookie-cutter invitation.  Usually we make photo cards of our favorite picture of them.  This year, I am testing out Amy Adele customized note cards. About Amy Since I was a child, I have been hand-drawing birthday and Christmas cards and never took my art very seriously. However, in 2004 our friends and family encouraged my husband and me to turn my doodles into a business of selling cards. I remember lying in bed one night laughing with my husband about the idea. Would people really want to buy my artwork? I haven’t studied art my whole life and I don’t have an art degree. I was just a mom to two...

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Celebrating our anniversary: EdenFantasys $50 #Giveaway (adults only)

Celebrating our anniversary: EdenFantasys $50 #Giveaway (adults only)

John & I just celebrated our 6th anniversary.  It sounds like an eternity when we are surrounded by that high divorce rate. We have had an adventurous 6 years, I am hoping the hard part is over.  No matter what though, I don’t think relationships just fall into place that is when things become monotonous & boring.  I hate boring!  We work hard to make sure our relationship doesn’t fall in a rut. Pink Champagne Dress (Above picture): ”This delicate mini dress is made of polyester and spandex. It features a bubble shaped black skirt attached to a pale pink halter and comes with black thong. The halter’s straps feature jeweled rings detail. Super cute and sexy this is a great outfit for all body types.” Another idea to...

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Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries by Heinz: 2 dipping sauce recipes: Sweet & Savory! #OreIdaFries

Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Fries by Heinz: 2 dipping sauce recipes: Sweet & Savory! #OreIdaFries

Encouraging my family to eat healthy is very important to me.  As other parents might know, presentation can be essential in getting your kids to try new things.  Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as fries (a.k.a. sliced potatoes) can turn sweet potatoes into something edible to kids.  Anyways, I don’t care what form our vegetables are served as long as the boys eat them.  I usually make fries (all potato varieties) homemade.  However, Ore-Ida is one of the few fry/hashbrown brands that provides gluten free options.  Ore-Ida is a brand that we all know & love that has just introduced sweet potato fries to their line of products. This weekend, we took our monthly trip to Sam’s Club to stock up on Ore-Ida Sweet Potato fries and...

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