Yoplait is offering coupons to get one free cup of their Yoplait original style yogurt. Visit the web site HERE to fill out a form and get your free cup!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Emergen-C Blue free sample
It's winter and that pretty much means it is cold season. I try my hardest to fight getting sick by loading up on vitamins C and D and by sticking to my running program (I really believe in sweating out the germs!). I've used Emergen-C to get my vitamins and I like it.
Now, you can get a free sample of Emergen-C Blue HERE. You just fill out one easy form and that's it!
Enjoy!
Now, you can get a free sample of Emergen-C Blue HERE. You just fill out one easy form and that's it!
Enjoy!
Coolmax/EcoMade socks winner
Thanks to everyone who entered the socks giveaway. One of you will have some pretty happy feet, with a week's worth of cool socks. And that lucky person is . . .
Stacie at Impossible is Nothing!
Congratulations, Stacie! Email me at felicehalf at yahoo dot com with your address to get hooked up with your fancy socks :-)
Thanks to Coolmax EcoMade for this giveaway!
Stacie at Impossible is Nothing!
Congratulations, Stacie! Email me at felicehalf at yahoo dot com with your address to get hooked up with your fancy socks :-)
Thanks to Coolmax EcoMade for this giveaway!
Giveaway ending tonight!
The Coolmax/Ecomade socks giveaway ends tonight at 11:59pm EST. If you haven't entered yet, go to the giveaway page and enter now! This is a great giveaway for SEVEN pairs of socks!
Good luck!
Good luck!
MIO review and promotion.
I have never been a big heart rate training person, in part because I've never wanted to wear a strap across my chest as I run. I recently learned, though, that a chest strap isn't the only way to measure your heart while exercising, making the task more appealing.
I was sent a MIO Motion Original Strapless Heart Rate Watch to try out.
After setting it up with my age, weight, gender, etc. (which was easy) I wore it for a few runs. The idea behind the watch is that it allows you to get your heart rate reading very easily, without wearing a chest strap. You simply put on the watch and, as you're working out, touch anywhere on sensor that surrounds the face of the watch to get your reading. It is super easy. As I was running, I touched the sensor several times to get my heart rate. I didn't have to stop, didn't have to even look at the watch because it doesn't matter where on the sensor you put your finger. And, as you can see from the image of the watch, the sensor (the steel area around the face) is fairly large and that makes touching it to get your heart rate easy.
Here are some details about the watch, from the MIO web site:
Overall, I liked the size, feel and usability of the MIO. However, I have a Garmin Forerunner that I normally wear when I run and I can't see wearing both the MIO and the Garmin on my wrist. That seems a bit like overkill! But, I would like to wear it for training runs on the treadmill when I am trying specific workouts. Giving heart rate training a try seems like it could be a good thing for me. If you're interested in learning a little more about your heart rate and the benefits of monitoring it, MIO has some information HERE.
The watch retails for $99.
MIO Promotion
Now through the end of the year, though, you can get MIO products at a HUGE discount! MIO is offering 40% off some of their key monitors and 25% off all other products. Check out their special promotion site to see all of the products and discounts. But, hurry, because the promotion only lasts through December 31st.
Review disclosure: I received one MIO to review. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
I was sent a MIO Motion Original Strapless Heart Rate Watch to try out.
After setting it up with my age, weight, gender, etc. (which was easy) I wore it for a few runs. The idea behind the watch is that it allows you to get your heart rate reading very easily, without wearing a chest strap. You simply put on the watch and, as you're working out, touch anywhere on sensor that surrounds the face of the watch to get your reading. It is super easy. As I was running, I touched the sensor several times to get my heart rate. I didn't have to stop, didn't have to even look at the watch because it doesn't matter where on the sensor you put your finger. And, as you can see from the image of the watch, the sensor (the steel area around the face) is fairly large and that makes touching it to get your heart rate easy.
Here are some details about the watch, from the MIO web site:
- On demand, ECG accurate heart rate without a chest strap
- Multi-function activity monitor uses accelerometer technology to accurately count steps, estimate speed and distance traveled as well as calories burned.
- Percentage of maximum heart rate
- Get results faster with the MIO 3500 Calorie Club program
- Programmable target heart rate zones with upper and lower heart rate zones
- Resting heart rate: measures and displays your resting heart rate
- Exercise timers
- Water resistant up to 50 M
- 2 level pedometer sensitivity
- User accessible battery hatch
- Compact design for those with smaller wrists
Overall, I liked the size, feel and usability of the MIO. However, I have a Garmin Forerunner that I normally wear when I run and I can't see wearing both the MIO and the Garmin on my wrist. That seems a bit like overkill! But, I would like to wear it for training runs on the treadmill when I am trying specific workouts. Giving heart rate training a try seems like it could be a good thing for me. If you're interested in learning a little more about your heart rate and the benefits of monitoring it, MIO has some information HERE.
The watch retails for $99.
MIO Promotion
Now through the end of the year, though, you can get MIO products at a HUGE discount! MIO is offering 40% off some of their key monitors and 25% off all other products. Check out their special promotion site to see all of the products and discounts. But, hurry, because the promotion only lasts through December 31st.
Review disclosure: I received one MIO to review. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Cranberry Naturals winner!
I'm a little late in getting this posted but, yes. We do have a winner of the two bottles of Cranberry Naturals cranberry juice. And that winner is . . .
Congratulations, Jenna! Email me your address (at felicehalf at yahoo dot com) and I'll send you the coupons for the juice. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Jenna Z of CorgiPants!
Congratulations, Jenna! Email me your address (at felicehalf at yahoo dot com) and I'll send you the coupons for the juice. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Shrinkx Hips review
The first change that I noticed when I was pregnant was that my hips had expanded. Seriously. My hips widened a lot right away, making my pre-pregnancy pants too small before I was even sporting much of a belly. It's one of the annoying parts of pregnancy, in my opinion. Sure, you expect to lose your waist -- you're carrying a baby after all -- but you don't expect to expand your hips. At least I didn't.
But, it's what happens and it is also the thing that new moms would like to fix after giving birth.
Enter Shrinkx Hips.
No, that's not a picture of me. Although, that would be nice . . .
Shrinkx Hips is a hip belt that, when worn in the first 8 weeks after giving birth, helps narrow your hips. Here's a little information on the belt from the web site:
The belt was surprisingly easy and comfortable to wear. I admit that I felt self-conscious wearing it out in public, so I only wore it at home. But, I could easily wear it under jeans or any regular pants and it wasn't really noticeable. And, it didn't slip around, which was something I worried about. So, if I hadn't been so self-conscious I could have worn it all the time and no one would have been the wiser, I'm sure.
Since I only wore it when I was at home and forgot to put it on some days, I wondered if I would see results.
The answer: I did!
When I measured my hips at the end of the 8 weeks, they were TWO inches narrower. Woo hoo! That's pretty significant, no?
Now, that's great and proof that Shrinkx Hips works. BUT -- and this is a definite but, here -- you don't see full results just by using the belt. I'm very active (started running two weeks after my son was born) and I have been fairly good about eating well. To date, I've lost about 25 of the 34 pounds I gained while pregnant. So, some of my smaller size is due to my weight loss. Because I still have some weight to lose, though, I can see the extra padding around the midsection, right above where Shrinkx Hips has narrowed my hips. So, for the full effect of the product to be realized you need to lose all the extra weight.
However, I like that my hips are back to where they should be. I can get rid of the extra padding (I hope!) and then I'll be all set.
Right now, you can purchase Shrinkx Hips from Upspring Baby for $43.99. That's 20% off the regular price. You can find other online retailers HERE. If you're pregnant, I recommend this for after you give birth. If you're not, it would make a good gift for a friend -- just be sure you don't make her feel like you've noticed her wider hips!
Review disclosure: I received one free Shrinkx Hips belt for review. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
But, it's what happens and it is also the thing that new moms would like to fix after giving birth.
Enter Shrinkx Hips.
No, that's not a picture of me. Although, that would be nice . . .
Shrinkx Hips is a hip belt that, when worn in the first 8 weeks after giving birth, helps narrow your hips. Here's a little information on the belt from the web site:
The Shrinkx Hips belt works thanks to the hormone Relaxin, which loosens pelvic joints & ligaments for childbirth. Relaxin then stays in your system up to 8 weeks before joints and ligaments harden in place. Wearing the Shrinkx Hips belt during this time gives you the opportunity to permanently narrow your hips. Shrinkx HipsI was sent a belt to use after I had my second son. I started using it about 2 weeks after giving birth and used it until I reached the 8 week mark. To determine how well Shrinkx Hips works, I measured my hips before I started using it and then again afterward.Shrinkx Hips is exclusively designed with multiple levels of compression so you can control the amount of pressure on your hips & work towards the best possible results.
- Provides constant, even pressure to gently guide your hips back to their pre-pregnancy position
- Must be worn in the first 8 weeks after delivery
- Easily worn under or over your clothing
- Comfortable and made of soft Nylon & Spandex materials
The belt was surprisingly easy and comfortable to wear. I admit that I felt self-conscious wearing it out in public, so I only wore it at home. But, I could easily wear it under jeans or any regular pants and it wasn't really noticeable. And, it didn't slip around, which was something I worried about. So, if I hadn't been so self-conscious I could have worn it all the time and no one would have been the wiser, I'm sure.
Since I only wore it when I was at home and forgot to put it on some days, I wondered if I would see results.
The answer: I did!
When I measured my hips at the end of the 8 weeks, they were TWO inches narrower. Woo hoo! That's pretty significant, no?
Now, that's great and proof that Shrinkx Hips works. BUT -- and this is a definite but, here -- you don't see full results just by using the belt. I'm very active (started running two weeks after my son was born) and I have been fairly good about eating well. To date, I've lost about 25 of the 34 pounds I gained while pregnant. So, some of my smaller size is due to my weight loss. Because I still have some weight to lose, though, I can see the extra padding around the midsection, right above where Shrinkx Hips has narrowed my hips. So, for the full effect of the product to be realized you need to lose all the extra weight.
However, I like that my hips are back to where they should be. I can get rid of the extra padding (I hope!) and then I'll be all set.
Right now, you can purchase Shrinkx Hips from Upspring Baby for $43.99. That's 20% off the regular price. You can find other online retailers HERE. If you're pregnant, I recommend this for after you give birth. If you're not, it would make a good gift for a friend -- just be sure you don't make her feel like you've noticed her wider hips!
Review disclosure: I received one free Shrinkx Hips belt for review. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Giveaway ending tonight!
The Cranberry Naturals giveaway (coupons for two free 64oz bottles of juice) ends tonight -- 11:59pm EST. There are super low entries so your chances are good! Don't forget to enter.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Good deal on Barney Butter!
Check it out: Now though 12/20, you can get 20% off all orders on barneybutter.com.
Enjoy!
Barney Butter is an all natural almond butter made with Premium California Almonds. It is craveably delicious, with a texture just like peanut butter. Made in an almond only facility, it is peanut free, ideal for those with peanut allergies. Barney Butter is naturally no-stir and does not need to be refrigerated. Gluten free, no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, and half the saturated fat of peanut butter make Barney Butter a healthy and delicious treat!Just visit the web site and use the code Holiday20 to get your discount.
Enjoy!
Cranberry Naturals review and giveaway.
Let it be known that I lo-o-o-o-ove cranberries. Cranberry juice, cranberry sauce, cranberry bread, dried cranberries, oatmeal cranberry chocolate chip cookies? I love it all.
It was no hard sell, then, to get me to try out the new Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals juice. In fact, I jumped at the chance and I'm glad I did.
I was sent two 64oz bottles of juice: One of Classic Cranberry and one Cranberry Raspberry. The juice contains NO high fructose corn syrup (very important to me) and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. But it is reduced calories, using Truvia as a sweetener and reducing the per serving calories to 70.
Reduced calories and all, this juice tastes great! I was worried that the juice would have a fake taste, because it is reduced calories, but it doesn't. It has the right balance of sweet and tart and there is nothing fake tasting at all. I definitely give it a thumbs up -- and so does my 3-year old son. He loves it!
You can check out the Old Orchard brand promotions and download coupons on their web site.
The giveaway
Would you like to try some of the Cranberry Naturals juice? I have TWO coupons for a free bottle of juice to send to one winner. To enter just leave me a comment letting me know that you are interested!
The giveaway will run through Monday, December 20th at 11:59pm EST and the winner will be posted on Tuesday.
Good luck!
Review/giveaway disclosure: I was sent two bottles of juice for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are my own.
It was no hard sell, then, to get me to try out the new Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals juice. In fact, I jumped at the chance and I'm glad I did.
I was sent two 64oz bottles of juice: One of Classic Cranberry and one Cranberry Raspberry. The juice contains NO high fructose corn syrup (very important to me) and no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. But it is reduced calories, using Truvia as a sweetener and reducing the per serving calories to 70.
Reduced calories and all, this juice tastes great! I was worried that the juice would have a fake taste, because it is reduced calories, but it doesn't. It has the right balance of sweet and tart and there is nothing fake tasting at all. I definitely give it a thumbs up -- and so does my 3-year old son. He loves it!
You can check out the Old Orchard brand promotions and download coupons on their web site.
The giveaway
Would you like to try some of the Cranberry Naturals juice? I have TWO coupons for a free bottle of juice to send to one winner. To enter just leave me a comment letting me know that you are interested!
The giveaway will run through Monday, December 20th at 11:59pm EST and the winner will be posted on Tuesday.
Good luck!
Review/giveaway disclosure: I was sent two bottles of juice for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are my own.
Coolmax EcoMade giveaway!
I have some good, good, goodies for you today! Well, not all of you. Just one, actually. One lucky winner!
What are the goodies, you ask? Socks! And what runner or otherwise active person doesn't need more socks? Exactly. Well, thanks to Coolmax EcoMade, I have seven days of socks to give to one winner.
Coolmax EcoMade socks are -- ahem -- pretty cool. They are made from 97% recycled resources such as plastic bottles, which keeps a lot of plastic out of the landfills. Here's some information on the "bottle-to-sock" process:
Have a look at some of the socks:
Fun, right? Yup. Personally, I'd like to try out those Injinji socks but I any of the socks would be great because they seem like they would be good for me as a runner while also being good for the environment.
So, what about this giveaway, huh? OK, check it out:
The Giveaway!
One winner will receive SEVEN pairs of Coolmax EcoMade socks, a value of over $100.
To enter:
Be a follower of this site and leave me a comment telling me that you are and that you want to win the socks!
Additional entries:
As always, you can gain a few additional entries (leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):
Thanks to Coolmax EcoMade for this giveaway!
Good luck!
Giveaway disclosure: I was not compensated for this giveaway.
What are the goodies, you ask? Socks! And what runner or otherwise active person doesn't need more socks? Exactly. Well, thanks to Coolmax EcoMade, I have seven days of socks to give to one winner.
Coolmax EcoMade socks are -- ahem -- pretty cool. They are made from 97% recycled resources such as plastic bottles, which keeps a lot of plastic out of the landfills. Here's some information on the "bottle-to-sock" process:
The process for making COOLMAX® EcoMade socks begins with post-consumer bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, being cleaned and converted into polymer flakes. The flakes are then converted into chips, melted and extruded into fiber designed to provide high-performance, permanent wicking benefits. This fiber is then spun into yarn for legwear.It's quite interesting, if you ask me. Light-weight wicking socks made from waste. What's more, Coolmax EcoMade has expanded into several well-known performance sock brands: DeFeet, Injinji, Dansko, Fox River and Sports Tuff.
Made with a 4-channel cross section for outstanding moisture movement, COOLMAX® EcoMade socks dry quickly, help keep the wearer cool and comfortable, maintain a natural feel that’s soft, lightweight and breathable, and are permanent and effective.
Have a look at some of the socks:
So, what about this giveaway, huh? OK, check it out:
The Giveaway!
One winner will receive SEVEN pairs of Coolmax EcoMade socks, a value of over $100.
To enter:
Be a follower of this site and leave me a comment telling me that you are and that you want to win the socks!
Additional entries:
As always, you can gain a few additional entries (leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):
- Visit the Coolmax EcoMade site (www.coolmaxecomade.com) and let me know something that you learned (leave a comment)
- Follow my other blog, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment)
- Become a fan of The Happy Runner on Facebook, or let me know that you already are (leave a comment)
- Link to this giveaway from Facebook or Twitter (do as often as you'd like, just leave a comment each time)
- Link to this giveaway from your blog (leave a comment with the url)
Thanks to Coolmax EcoMade for this giveaway!
Good luck!
Giveaway disclosure: I was not compensated for this giveaway.
Genesis Today review and contest.
I had never heard of Genesis Today until I was contacted to review this new "superfruit" juice. Superfruit? Yup, superfruit. Genesis Today makes superfruit juices, which are, according to founder and CEO Dr. Lindsey Duncan, "beverages with purpose -- juices created with more antioxidants and vitamins than ever before and made with unique fruits and natural compounds like Acai, Goji berry and Resveratrol."
(Learn more about superfruits on the Genesis Today site.)
Here's a little bit about Dr. Lindsey and Genesis Today:
I have to be honest -- I don't think I like the flavor of goji. Cranberry is one of my favorites but, for some reason, the Cranberry Goji juice tasted a little odd to me. I blame the gojis!
My son, on the other hand, loved it. His take: "It's delicious! It's sour just like cranberry juice!"
And he was right. It had a distinct cranberry flavor, but it was marred (to me) by the goji. Now, having said that, I decided to drink the rest of the bottle of juice after a tempo run and really enjoyed it. It tasted refreshingly tart and it was . . . well, it was refreshing. So, maybe for me this would be more of a recovery/post-run type of drink.
The juice contains tons of vitamins including 200% of the daily value of vitamin C, 100% DV of vitamin B6 and 1000% DV of vitamin B12 per serving. It also contains 100mg of sea minerals, 10,000mg of goji. So, it packs a healthy punch!
Genesis Today juices are available at Walmart, Sam's Club and on Amazon
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Genesis Today Contest
If you'd like to try out the supefruit juices, you can enter to win a 3-month supply of Genesis Today products, along with a personal health consultation from Dr. Lindsey Duncan. Yeah, I know. Pretty cool! Here are the details:
ENTER TODAY FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW!
Enter now at: http://genesistoday.emgpromotions.com/
The contest ends December 20th so go now! Enter away. And good luck!
Review disclosure: I was sent one bottle of juice for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are my own.
(Learn more about superfruits on the Genesis Today site.)
Dr. Lindsey Duncan is a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutritionist, who has been a trusted leader in the natural health products industry since 1983. After leading a successful nutrition practice in Santa Monica and logging over 40,000 hours of clinical experience, Dr. Lindsey wanted to do more. Dr. Lindsey has brought the superior, customized nutrition he had given his celebrity clients to everyone in America because he believes that no matter what your financial situation or your exercise routine, you deserve to be healthier, now.Sounds pretty interesting, yes? I thought so. I mean, I'm all about the healthier option. I tried the Cranberry Goji juice, actually my son and I tried it. If there is juice around, my 3 year old wants in. So, I shared the taste test with him.
ANTI-OXIDANTS. PRO-NUTRIENTS. Every Genesis Today product is packed with so many nutrients, minerals and antioxidants that just one serving a day is all you need to start meeting your health goals. Genesis Today’s Superfruit juices are available in three flavors: Acai Berry, Cranberry Goji, and Pomegranate & Berries with Resveratrol. Genesis Today wants you to switch out your morning glass of orange juice for a healthier option. Try it now and feel the difference.
I have to be honest -- I don't think I like the flavor of goji. Cranberry is one of my favorites but, for some reason, the Cranberry Goji juice tasted a little odd to me. I blame the gojis!
My son, on the other hand, loved it. His take: "It's delicious! It's sour just like cranberry juice!"
And he was right. It had a distinct cranberry flavor, but it was marred (to me) by the goji. Now, having said that, I decided to drink the rest of the bottle of juice after a tempo run and really enjoyed it. It tasted refreshingly tart and it was . . . well, it was refreshing. So, maybe for me this would be more of a recovery/post-run type of drink.
The juice contains tons of vitamins including 200% of the daily value of vitamin C, 100% DV of vitamin B6 and 1000% DV of vitamin B12 per serving. It also contains 100mg of sea minerals, 10,000mg of goji. So, it packs a healthy punch!
Genesis Today juices are available at Walmart, Sam's Club and on Amazon
. Genesis Today Contest
If you'd like to try out the supefruit juices, you can enter to win a 3-month supply of Genesis Today products, along with a personal health consultation from Dr. Lindsey Duncan. Yeah, I know. Pretty cool! Here are the details:
ENTER TODAY FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW!
Genesis Today will choose one lucky Grand Prize winner to receive the “Ask Dr. Lindsey – Prize Pack.” This will include a personal health consultation from Dr. Lindsey Duncan himself suited to your specific health and nutritional needs and will include a three (3) month supply of Genesis Today products – a $600 value. Second Place will receive a three (3) month supply of Genesis Today Superfruit juices, and 25 Runners up will receive a free bottle of Genesis Today Superfruit juices.
Enter now at: http://genesistoday.emgpromotions.com/
The contest ends December 20th so go now! Enter away. And good luck!
Review disclosure: I was sent one bottle of juice for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are my own.
Free sample of Solgar Whey To Go Protein Powder.
Here's a quick freebie for you! Solgar is giving away free samples of Whey To Go Protein Powder. Here's some info:
• Solgar Whey To Go® offers a complete essential amino acid profile, with L-Glutamine and free-form branched chain amino acids (BCAAs).
• Gluten-free Whey To Go® features easily absorbed, cross-flow micro-filtered whey.
• Whey boasts the highest biological value (BV) of all natural proteins.
• Solgar's New and Improved Whey To Go® formulas offer 25% more protein ? 20 grams per serving.
• Available in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, Whey To Go® is 98% lactose free. For health and fitness, it's the ultimate whey to go!
And here's the link to get your sample. Enjoy!
• Solgar Whey To Go® offers a complete essential amino acid profile, with L-Glutamine and free-form branched chain amino acids (BCAAs).
• Gluten-free Whey To Go® features easily absorbed, cross-flow micro-filtered whey.
• Whey boasts the highest biological value (BV) of all natural proteins.
• Solgar's New and Improved Whey To Go® formulas offer 25% more protein ? 20 grams per serving.
• Available in chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, Whey To Go® is 98% lactose free. For health and fitness, it's the ultimate whey to go!
And here's the link to get your sample. Enjoy!
EZSox winner
Thanks to all who entered the EZSox giveaway. I selected the winner using random.org and the winner is:
Congratulations, Lesley! Email me at felicehalf at yahoo dot com with your choice of socks and your address.
Thanks, EZSox for this giveaway!
Lesley at Racing it Off
Congratulations, Lesley! Email me at felicehalf at yahoo dot com with your choice of socks and your address.
Thanks, EZSox for this giveaway!
Good Garmin deal!
OK, seriously, all of this Cyber Monday business is annoying. Especially so soon after all the Black Friday nonsense.
But! There is an awesome deal that is just too good not to pass on: Amazon has the Garmin Forerunner 205
on sale for just $99. Plus free shipping. Check it -- it's a super deal ($168 off the regular price!).
Shop on, friends.
PS: The Amazon link is an affiliate link so if you click and make a purchase, I will get a commission. Thanks -- the fees fund my running gear habit :-)
But! There is an awesome deal that is just too good not to pass on: Amazon has the Garmin Forerunner 205
on sale for just $99. Plus free shipping. Check it -- it's a super deal ($168 off the regular price!).Shop on, friends.
PS: The Amazon link is an affiliate link so if you click and make a purchase, I will get a commission. Thanks -- the fees fund my running gear habit :-)
Giveaway ending tonight!
Don't forget to enter the EZSox giveaway. It ends tonight at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced on Tuesday.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday.
Be sure to stop back next week for more goodies -- a bunch of reviews and some cool giveaways! Yay! And while you're at it, why not enter the EZSox giveaway? It's going on now through the end of the day Monday.
Cheers!
Be sure to stop back next week for more goodies -- a bunch of reviews and some cool giveaways! Yay! And while you're at it, why not enter the EZSox giveaway? It's going on now through the end of the day Monday.
Cheers!
Orgain winners!
I'm so glad that I was able to pick two winners for this one. As usual, I used random.org to pick the winners and they are:
Congratulations, Rae and Selena! Shoot me an email: felicehalf at yahoo dot com with your address so you can enjoy your Orgain.
Full disclosure: I'm friends with Selena in real (as in, outside of the interwebs) life. Please know that she was selected using the randomizer, just like every other winner.
Thank you to Orgain for the chance to review their product and for the great giveaway!
Rae from 5K Rae
and
Selena!
Congratulations, Rae and Selena! Shoot me an email: felicehalf at yahoo dot com with your address so you can enjoy your Orgain.
Full disclosure: I'm friends with Selena in real (as in, outside of the interwebs) life. Please know that she was selected using the randomizer, just like every other winner.
Thank you to Orgain for the chance to review their product and for the great giveaway!
EcoMom's 7 Days of Giving
Starting today (11/23) EcoMom is running a program called 7 Days of Giving.
From today through Monday, November 29th, EcoMom will randomly choose four EcoMom orders per day and make them ABSOLUTELY FREE. So, if you place an order with Ecomom, regardless of the purchase size, you could be a winner and your whole order will be free! That's a total of 28 EcoMom orders that will be free.
At the same time, EcoMom is pledging to duplicate every free order and donate it to Baby2Baby -- a wonderful organization that supplies Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing for their children 0-4 years old. They distribute new and gently used items through a network of community-based organizations.
Everything in the EcoMom store will be on sale at 33% off so even if your order isn't one of the free ones, you'll still be enjoying great prices on eco-friendly products for your family.
So, check it out . . . and good luck!
EZSox review and giveaway.
Last week, my son got to be part of the Happy Runner Reviews action. And, boy, was he excited about it.
See, I often get a few packages a week and those excite the little guy. He always wants to know what fun thing I've gotten and why I've gotten it. So, last week, when I received a package from EZSox, I told him it was for him.
He practically squealed with delight.
We opened the package to find one pair of EZSox for us to review. By sheer coincidence, they were frog socks and my son loooooooves froggies. So, yeah, he was excited.
Now, about the socks. EZSox are marketed as the "I Can Do It" socks for kids. They are learning socks that help toddlers and pre-schoolers learn how to put their socks on by themselves. If you have (or had) kids in that age group, you know that socks can be tricky for kids. My son often has trouble putting on his socks.
Let me rephrase that: He always has trouble putting on his socks. Which means I have to do it for him. He has no problem taking them off, but on is difficult.
Anyway, it seems that this is a common problem for the young set so EZSox were created to help kids gain self-sufficiency in the socks arena. Here's a little more from EZSox:
All of that is well and good but you probably want to know how the socks actually worked out for us. Not too bad! Actually, my son loved them. He liked that he could pull the socks on by himself. When he did it the first time he exclaimed, "I did it all by myself, Mommy! I did it! I did it!" No lie. I felt like I should have filmed him for a commercial.
Here he is trying out the socks:
The worst part of the socks, for me, was the mini battle that ensued when I told my son that the socks had to be washed. That didn't really fly. He wanted to wear them repeatedly and told me that "you don't ever wash the frog socks!"
Yeah, it was a battle but, being the mom, I won.
You can buy EZSox on their web site where they retail for $4.99 each, or $29.94 for a pack of six.
Additional entries:
As always, you can gain a few additional entries (leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):
Thanks to EZSox for this giveaway!
Good luck!
Review/giveaway disclosure: I was sent one pair of socks for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are my own.
See, I often get a few packages a week and those excite the little guy. He always wants to know what fun thing I've gotten and why I've gotten it. So, last week, when I received a package from EZSox, I told him it was for him.
He practically squealed with delight.
We opened the package to find one pair of EZSox for us to review. By sheer coincidence, they were frog socks and my son loooooooves froggies. So, yeah, he was excited.
Now, about the socks. EZSox are marketed as the "I Can Do It" socks for kids. They are learning socks that help toddlers and pre-schoolers learn how to put their socks on by themselves. If you have (or had) kids in that age group, you know that socks can be tricky for kids. My son often has trouble putting on his socks.
Let me rephrase that: He always has trouble putting on his socks. Which means I have to do it for him. He has no problem taking them off, but on is difficult.
Anyway, it seems that this is a common problem for the young set so EZSox were created to help kids gain self-sufficiency in the socks arena. Here's a little more from EZSox:
"Created by parents who tired of seeing their young son struggle dressing himself, Eileen and Ronnie Gesser designed socks with pull-up loops on both sides of each sock, and fun graphics on the tops of the socks. In no time, their son was no longer frustrated and proudly dressing himself. Today this fun and easy teaching tool for teaching kids self-sufficiency is the only one of its kind. "
All of that is well and good but you probably want to know how the socks actually worked out for us. Not too bad! Actually, my son loved them. He liked that he could pull the socks on by himself. When he did it the first time he exclaimed, "I did it all by myself, Mommy! I did it! I did it!" No lie. I felt like I should have filmed him for a commercial.
Here he is trying out the socks:
Holding the loops.
Moving on to the second sock.
Straightening it out.
Showing his dad how he did it all by himself!
Overall, I like the socks and think that they work the way they are intended. They are really cute (they come in a bunch of different animal designs and some solid colors), they have a non-skid bottom (very important to me) and they are seamless. My son was able to pull the socks on and off with relative ease. He had a few problems not getting all of his toes all the way into the socks, but he was able to readjust and pull the socks on.The worst part of the socks, for me, was the mini battle that ensued when I told my son that the socks had to be washed. That didn't really fly. He wanted to wear them repeatedly and told me that "you don't ever wash the frog socks!"
Yeah, it was a battle but, being the mom, I won.
You can buy EZSox on their web site where they retail for $4.99 each, or $29.94 for a pack of six.
The Giveaway!
One lucky winner will receive a pair of EZSox of their choice.
Additional entries:
As always, you can gain a few additional entries (leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):
- Follow this blog or my other blog, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment)
- Become a fan of The Happy Runner on Facebook, or let me know that you already are (leave a comment)
- Become a fan of EZSox on Facebook (leave a comment)
- Follow EZSox on Twitter (leave a comment)
- Link to this giveaway from Facebook or Twitter (do as often as you'd like, just leave a comment each time)
- Link to this giveaway from your blog (leave a comment with the url)
Thanks to EZSox for this giveaway!
Good luck!
Review/giveaway disclosure: I was sent one pair of socks for review purposes. I was not otherwise compensated and the opinions expressed are my own.
Orgain review and giveaway.
Today, I have what I consider a great giveaway for you! But first, let me take some time to provide you with a review of the product.
The Review
I was recently asked to sample and review Orgain, "the world’s first certified organic and physician-developed nutritional shake."
The drink was formulated by cancer survivor Dr. Andrew Abraham, who has said:
Fortunately, Orgain is not chalky at all. Nor is it too thick. The drink has a milk-like consistency but it doesn't taste like milk at all. Instead, it tastes like a treat. To me, anyway.
To enter:
Pop over to the Orgain web site. Then leave me a comment telling me what feature of Orgain sounds the most important and/or beneficial to you.
Additional entries:
As always, you can gain a few additional entries (leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):
This giveaway will run through Monday, November 22nd at 11:59pm EST and the winners will be announced on Tuesday.
Thanks to Orgain for this great giveaway!
Good luck!
The Review
I was recently asked to sample and review Orgain, "the world’s first certified organic and physician-developed nutritional shake."
The drink was formulated by cancer survivor Dr. Andrew Abraham, who has said:
“Two key experiences in my life inspired me to create Orgain. As a teenager fighting cancer, I realized that there simply weren’t any alternatives to the chalky-tasting conventional meal replacements that were full of artificial ingredients. Later, as a family doctor I appreciated firsthand the critical importance of balanced nutrition for optimal health at all stages of life. I used both experiences to create a new kind of nutritional shake that enables everyone – whether healthy or sick - to enjoy the benefits of certified organic ingredients.”Here's a little more information about Orgain.
One 11-ounce serving contains:
- Real organic fruit and vegetables - antioxidant equivalence of 10 servings
- 2:1 ratio of organic complex carbohydrates and organic protein (16g) to provide athletes with sustained energy
- 24 vitamins and minerals
- 255 nutrient-dense calories
Uses:
- A pre/post workout shake.
- Perfect as a meal replacement.
- A nutritious choice for strengthening the immune system during times of illness.
What was left out:
- Caffeine
- Preservatives
- Gluten
- Corn syrup
- Saturated fat
- Hormones
- Antibiotics
Pretty good stuff, huh? I'd say so!
Anyway, I tried the Sweet Vanilla Bean and the Creamy Chocolate Fudge. Before trying them out, I chilled them (they are shelf-stable so they were room temp.) so I wouldn't have to drink them with ice. I wasn't sure how much I'd like the drink since I've never been a huge meal replacement drink fan. They usually taste too chalky or too thick for me.
Fortunately, Orgain is not chalky at all. Nor is it too thick. The drink has a milk-like consistency but it doesn't taste like milk at all. Instead, it tastes like a treat. To me, anyway.
I tried the drinks as replacements for my breakfast. I really enjoyed the Sweet Vanilla Bean. The Creamy Chocolate Fudge was good, too, but almost tasted like too much of a treat to have for breakfast. But, both flavors scored high in a key area: They kept me full from breakfast until lunch. That's a big win for a meal replacement drink because, after all, it is supposed to replace your meal. If the drink leaves you hungry, then what's the sense of drinking it?
I also tried the drink after a run and thought that it made a decent recovery drink. For me, it was a bit more than I needed, but I could see the benefit of drinking it if you're doing hard training, like speed work or marathon training.
You can purchase Orgain at several retailers including Whole Foods, Wegmans, Food Town and Harris Teerter. Other locations are listed on the Orgain web site. You can also order it from Amazon
for $33 a case (12 containers), with free shipping.
for $33 a case (12 containers), with free shipping. The Giveaway
The folks at Orgain have generously offered two cases of the drink for me to give away. So, TWO lucky readers will win and each receive a case of Orgain to try out!
To enter:
Pop over to the Orgain web site. Then leave me a comment telling me what feature of Orgain sounds the most important and/or beneficial to you.
Additional entries:
As always, you can gain a few additional entries (leave one comment per entry for the additional ones to count):
- Follow this blog or my other blog, or let me know that you already do (leave a comment)
- Become a fan of The Happy Runner on Facebook, or let me know that you already are (leave a comment)
- Become a fan of Orgain on Facebook (leave a comment)
- Link to this giveaway from Facebook or Twitter (do as often as you'd like, just leave a comment each time)
- Link to this giveaway from your blog (leave a comment)
This giveaway will run through Monday, November 22nd at 11:59pm EST and the winners will be announced on Tuesday.
Thanks to Orgain for this great giveaway!
Good luck!
