Caramel Ice Cream Bars
8:33 PM Posted by Claire
½ cup flour
1 cup oats
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped nuts
1 cup melted butter
Combine ingredients well and flatten on cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes @ 350 degrees.
Cool and crumble ½ of mixture in 9x13 dish.
1 Jar Kraft Caramel Sauce
2 quarts Vanilla Ice Cream
Take jar of caramel and drizzle over mixture. Spread 2 quarts of softened vanilla ice cream over caramel and put the remaining crumble mix on top. Freeze well. Cut into squares to serve.
Peanut Blossoms
8:31 PM Posted by Claire
Quick, yummy and beautiful.
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar -- cream these all together
Add 1 egg and 2 T milk and 1 tsp. Vanilla --- cream again
1 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 salt
Shape into balls and roll in a bowl of white sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes and remove from the oven and place the chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie, pressing gently down. Return to oven for 2-5 more minutes.
Savvy Girl
Summer Tips from Mom Central
8:02 PM Posted by Claire
Mom Central got together with the MommyDocs and came up with a list of Five Tips for Summer Staycations to keep your family safe and your house cleaner during the summer months this year.
Staying Safe at BBQs.
According to a recent survey, 70 percent of Moms are cooking more at home and many are likely switching up their meal routine with an outdoor BBQ. Make sure your kids have a safe BBQ experience by keeping them away from the flames and any sharp knives. Also, don't forget to check that your child's hamburger is fully cooked. Always keep a thermometer on hand to be sure all food has reached the appropriate inside temperature.
Keep the Pool Cool and Clean.
If your kids love to spend hot afternoons in kiddie pools, you know the importance of cleaning the pool area. Dump out water after each session, and keep the pool clean by disinfecting it with a solution of ¾ cup bleach* to one gallon of water. Don't forget to rinse well and dry thoroughly after each cleaning (never leave any water in the pool). Be sure to always supervise children when they are in or around any water. (* Always remember to read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products)
Staying Healthy and Hydrated.
Spending time in the heat means kids will be more prone to becoming dehydrated. Remind kids to take frequent rest/drink breaks in the shade when playing outside and try to avoid activity during peak sun hours. Encourage fluids before, during, and after outside activities.
Having Peace of Mind at Playgrounds.
Sometimes just getting out of the house is the best way to keep it clean, but before letting kids loose at the playground, ensure the safety of the equipment. Swing seats and slides can really heat up in the sun – test them out before your kids hop on to avoid burns. Be sure the playground surface is composed of a soft material to help prevent injury. All playground equipment should be routinely checked for any broken or loose parts. As always, adult supervision is a must at all times!
Saving on Spills.
Spending extra time around the house, especially with kids, often means more spills to clean up. Synthetic sponges and kitchen cloths can start to smell and carry bacteria, but you don't have to toss them out after a few uses. One option to reduce bacteria is to sanitize sponges and dishrags by soaking them in a bleach solution (¾ cup of bleach* to a gallon of water) for 5 minutes in the sink. Don't forget to rinse and dry when done. A wet sponge can also be microwaved to get rid of bacteria. (* Always remember to read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products)
Staying Safe at BBQs.
According to a recent survey, 70 percent of Moms are cooking more at home and many are likely switching up their meal routine with an outdoor BBQ. Make sure your kids have a safe BBQ experience by keeping them away from the flames and any sharp knives. Also, don't forget to check that your child's hamburger is fully cooked. Always keep a thermometer on hand to be sure all food has reached the appropriate inside temperature.
Keep the Pool Cool and Clean.
If your kids love to spend hot afternoons in kiddie pools, you know the importance of cleaning the pool area. Dump out water after each session, and keep the pool clean by disinfecting it with a solution of ¾ cup bleach* to one gallon of water. Don't forget to rinse well and dry thoroughly after each cleaning (never leave any water in the pool). Be sure to always supervise children when they are in or around any water. (* Always remember to read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products)
Staying Healthy and Hydrated.
Spending time in the heat means kids will be more prone to becoming dehydrated. Remind kids to take frequent rest/drink breaks in the shade when playing outside and try to avoid activity during peak sun hours. Encourage fluids before, during, and after outside activities.
Having Peace of Mind at Playgrounds.
Sometimes just getting out of the house is the best way to keep it clean, but before letting kids loose at the playground, ensure the safety of the equipment. Swing seats and slides can really heat up in the sun – test them out before your kids hop on to avoid burns. Be sure the playground surface is composed of a soft material to help prevent injury. All playground equipment should be routinely checked for any broken or loose parts. As always, adult supervision is a must at all times!
Saving on Spills.
Spending extra time around the house, especially with kids, often means more spills to clean up. Synthetic sponges and kitchen cloths can start to smell and carry bacteria, but you don't have to toss them out after a few uses. One option to reduce bacteria is to sanitize sponges and dishrags by soaking them in a bleach solution (¾ cup of bleach* to a gallon of water) for 5 minutes in the sink. Don't forget to rinse and dry when done. A wet sponge can also be microwaved to get rid of bacteria. (* Always remember to read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products)
Balance B Bars
8:13 PM Posted by Claire
I’m always on the lookout for healthy snacks for Alex that are not only nutritious but tasty. After all, what’s the point if they’re not going to eat it? We had the opportunity to try out Balance B Kids Bar and Alex loved them. It makes me feel so much better knowing that she's eating something healthy. She had no idea that she was eating something good for her, all she knew is that it tasted great.
The makers of BALANCE BAR introduce the BALANCE B KIDS bar, a nutritious kids’ snack bar to help fuel their active lives. With a yummy combination of whole grain oats, wheat and rice, the bars contain vitamins like Iron, Zinc and B1, B6, and B12 to help feed their growing brains and bodies. And, in flavors like Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter, B KIDS bars are a great treat to stick in their lunchbox or put in their backpack and take on the go!
The bars will be available in June at Target stores nationwide. The suggested retail price per 6-count box is $3.99.
Grandrea's Here!
7:07 PM Posted by Claire
My Mum arrived from England this weekend and we are so happy to have her here to visit. She will be here for 6 weeks and we haven't seen her in person (only on Skype) since Christmas. My Grandma also made the trip over to see us and she will be here for 10 days.Alex was so excited to see her "Grandrea" (My Mum's name is Andrea so we now call her Grandrea), she went running down the driveway into her arms when she arrived from the ariport.
We all went out to the Beach in Grand Haven, MI on Sunday and we had a great time, the weather was beautiful, a little windy but a great family day out.
I will post some pictures soon!
Snickerdoodles
7:02 PM Posted by Claire
These classic cookies are both easy to make and fun to eat because they offer a little "crunch" on the outside, but are soft on the inside. Serve with a glass of milk and they are the perfect sweet treat and will beat a store-bought cookie any day!
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Cinnamon and Sugar mixture (approx 2-3 Tbls sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
Beat butter until smooth. Add half the flour and the rest of the ingredients (except cinnamon/sugar mixture). Beat until thoroughly combined. Add rest of flour and beat until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Shape into balls and roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes (until just barely the edges are turning brown). Cool on wire rack. Makes approximately 2 1/2 dozen -- very easy to double. Store in sealed container.
Savvy Girl Company!
The Way Children See Things!
9:58 PM Posted by Claire
NUDITY
I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a Woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat, 'Mom! That lady isn't wearing a seat belt!
HONESTY
My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he'd dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to my bathroom and came out with my toothbrush. He held it up and said with a charming little smile, 'We better throw this one out too then, 'cause it fell in the toilet a few days ago.
OPINIONS
On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his teacher a Note from his mother. The note read, 'The opinions expressed by this child are not necessarily those of his parents.'
KETCHUP
A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup to come out of the jar. During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her 4-year-old daughter to answer the phone. 'It's the minister, Mommy,' the child said to her mother. Then she added, 'Mommy can't come to the phone to ta lk to you right now. She's hitting the bottle.'
MORE NUDITY
A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover. The little boy watched in amazement and then asked, ! ! ! 'What's the matter haven't you ever seen a little boy before?'
ELDERLY
While working for an organization that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my 4-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. The various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers and wheelchairs, unfailingly intrigued her. One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she merely turned and whispered, 'The tooth fairy will never believe this!'
DRESS-UP
A little girl was watching her parents dress for a party. When she saw her dad donning his tuxedo, she warned, 'Daddy, you shouldn't wear that suit.' 'And why not, darling?' 'You know that it always gives you a headache the next morning.'
SCHOOL
A little girl had just finished her first week of school. 'I'm just wasting my time,' she said to her mother. 'I can't read, I can't write and they won't let me talk!'
BIBLE
A little boy opened the big family bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages.. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible. He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages. 'Mama, look what I found', the boy called out.' What have you got there, dear?' With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, 'I think it's Adam's underwear
ENJOY YOUR DAY !!!!!
CPR Anytime Kits
9:51 PM Posted by Claire
Thanks to our friends at Mom Central we were able to try out the American Heat Associations CPR Anytime Kit.This kit teaches CPR at home and your entire family can learn these life saving techniques. This is a must have for any family and I am so glad our family can learn CPR together, it makes me feel so much safer to have the knowledge for if something unexpected happens.
Visit The American Heart Association to find out more and get one for your family.
The CPR Anytime line of self-directed learning products was developed to increase CPR knowledge and awareness among the general public – those who do not traditionally attend CPR courses.
Currently:
Almost 80 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by a family member
Only 6.4 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive because the vast majority of those witnessing the arrest are people who do not know how to perform CPR
CPR Anytime is a tool that can help increase survival rates in communities across the country. People who receive the CPR Anytime kits are able to share lifesaving skills with their loved ones by using the kit to train their entire family. Using a multiplier effect, studies have shown that for every single CPR Anytime kit used for training, an average of 2.5 people learn how to perform CPR.
The American Heart Association's CPR Anytime personal learning programs include Family & Friends CPR Anytime and Infant CPR Anytime for families and community members, and Heartsaver AED Anytime, a credentialed program that can be used in worksites to teach CPR skills and use of an AED.
Learn more about Family & Friends CPR Anytime.
Learn more about Heartsaver AED Anytime.
Learn more about Infant CPR Anytime.
Shop the CPR Anytime Web site
Happy Mothers Day!
6:47 AM Posted by Claire
We would like to wish you a very Happy Mothers Day and hope you all had a wonderful day with your children, spouse or extended family.
The Glue of Society
Johann Christoph Arnold for Mother’s Day, May 10, 2009
Thank God for mothers! Mother’s Day is an opportunity to make life special for them. It is a chance to celebrate family. I thank God for my mother, who died some years ago. There is one thing I regret: for too many years I did not appreciate her enough and took her for granted. She was always there for us. I thank God for my wife. We have been married for forty-three years and have eight children. God has blessed us with forty-one grandchildren.
Mothers are the backbone of our society and the glue that holds a family together—their work is vital but often unseen. We all need to show greater appreciation for them. I pity the man who does not have a good wife to take care of him.
My favorite Hasidic saying goes, “God could not be everywhere at once, so he gave each child a mother!” Mothers should be proud to be mothers. It is a God-given task and privilege. Actually there is a mother’s heart in every woman, whether married or single. In the past, motherhood was regarded as the noblest calling of a woman. Today it is too often pushed aside by more “desirable” occupations or careers, and seen as an inconvenience or even an embarrassment.
A true mother thinks day and night about the well-being of her children, and is the first to praise, comfort and protect them. She is willing to sacrifice her life for them. The pains of pregnancy and childbirth are borne by the mother, and she continues to carry the child in her heart her whole life.
Motherhood is a mystery. It is something truly divine for which every human heart longs. This is why mothers provide the most powerful influence on a child’s life, and are the most important role models for positive change in our society. When anyone is in trouble, or knows that they are dying, the first person they think of is their mother. When children start going wrong ways a mother’s prayer is powerful. Mothers remind us that there is a loving God above us who will take good care of everyone, especially children. Whenever a tragedy occurs—no matter where in the world this happens—you will always find mothers both weeping for the dead and bringing comfort and security to the living.
As we seek to improve the education of our children, let us start by taking better care of our mothers. This will enable them to provide better homes for all of us, and ensure the survival of our society. Never before in our history have so many men abandoned the children they fathered. Fathers are vanishing from their children’s lives, not just physically, but legally as well. Therefore, congratulations to all single mothers and grandmothers who do their best to raise children on their own. They often struggle under the most difficult circumstances. They are the real heroes of the family—and not just on Mother’s Day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you!
[Johann Christoph Arnold is a pastor and author of ten books, which are available at http://www.plough.com/.]
Green
2:00 PM Posted by Claire
New Green Living Section Coming Soon!
Michigan Wife
1:50 PM Posted by Claire
Three men married wives from different states.The first man married a woman from Washington . He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away.
The second man married a woman from Wyoming . He gave his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done and there was a huge dinner on the table.
The third man married a girl from Michigan . He ordered her to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything but by the third day, some of the puffiness had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye, and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher.
New Feature - Eating Out
1:38 PM Posted by Claire
We will be starting a new section here at Bits from a Brit - Eating Out. We will be trying out lots of local restaurants and letting you know how we rate them. The rating will be based on food quality, service, speed, and family friendliness or romantic setting. Of course we are doing this to help everyone find the greatest places to eat out with and without your kiddos, or is this just an excuse so I don't have to cook dinner quite so often? Whatever the reason we are very excited to share our findings with you!
Cream Puffs
1:21 PM Posted by Claire
Cream Puffs
1 cup water
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
Heat water and butter to boil. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously over low heat until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and beat in eggs all at once. Continue beating until smooth and well blended. Drop dough by tablespoon on un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes until golden. Remove immediately and let cool on wire rack. Once cooled, slice puffs in half and remove residual dough leaving a hallowed out puff. Fill puffs with your favorite cream or use the following:
1 3 oz. package instant pudding (your favorite flavor -- lemon is excellent) made according to package and set until firm1 8 oz container whipped topping
Combine after pudding is chilled and fill puffs. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate frosting. Enjoy with fresh berries
Tuscan Bread Salad
1:07 PM Posted by Claire
Tuscan Bread Salad
1 loaf dense crusty bread
1 large ball of fresh Mozzarella cheese
1 large tomato
1 yellow or red pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing:
1 clove garlic, minced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons Balsamic or red wine vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine dressing ingredients and blend well; set aside. Cut cheese, tomato and pepper into 1-inch cubes and transfer to salad bowl with chopped basil. Pour dressing over cheese and veggies to marinate while cutting and toasting bread. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toast in oven until lightly brown. Add bread cubes to salad bowl and mix well to coat all pieces. Serve immediately.
My Natural Bamboo Collection
5:31 PM Posted by Claire
The My Natural Bamboo Collection from Hosung NY Inc feature four 9" Ultrasoft plush animals, including a frog, elephant, monkey and panda. These suffed animals are crafted from 100% unprocessed bamboo and are hand dyed with plants and minerals. They are all natural, antifungal and antibacterial, making them resilient and safe for children.
My Natural Bamboo Collection us available exclusively at Barnes and Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/) and are priced at $14.95 each.
We have the Frog and it is soft to the touch and will be a cute addition to Alex's stuffed animal collection.
Tilty Cups
1:16 PM Posted by Claire
Tilty is a great new sippy cup designed to help baby learn how to drink. Tilty is designed by parents and recommended by pediatricians. The ergonomic design makes it the easiest cup to use, and the snap on lid keeps messes to a minimum.
Tilty is DYE Free, BPA Free, PVC Free, Pthalate Free, pure polypropylene, and is dishwasher safe.
Alex is now 2 and loves her Tilty Cup. I love that this cup can be used by babies and toddlers. I feel like I have had to buy Alex so many different cups for the different stages in her life when the Tilty Cup could have been the one and only, saving money!
The Tilty Cup is very reasonably priced at $6 for a two pack - available at http://www.tiltycup.com/
Chocolate Lover's Paradise
10:11 AM Posted by Claire
A Chocolate Lover's Paradise!
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Butter
4 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1/3 Cup Cocoa
1 Cup Chopped Pecan's (optional)
1 Small bag mini Marshmallows
Cream together, sugar, butter and eggs. Add in Vanilla and Salt. Sift in flour and cocoa and mix well (add in pecan's at this point). Pour your mix into a well greased jelly roll pan (12x15). Bake for 30 minutes at 300 degree's. Take out of the oven and and cover the entire top with marshmallows. Put pan back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted. Cool well and Frost.
Frosting
1 Square Margarine
3 1/2 Tbls. cocoa
1/3 Cup Milk
Bring to a boil. Immediately take off of the stove and add it to about 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix well with hand mixer and spread over the Mud Cake while the frosting is still warm.
SAVVY GIRL COMPANY
2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Butter
4 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Cups Flour
1/3 Cup Cocoa
1 Cup Chopped Pecan's (optional)
1 Small bag mini Marshmallows
Cream together, sugar, butter and eggs. Add in Vanilla and Salt. Sift in flour and cocoa and mix well (add in pecan's at this point). Pour your mix into a well greased jelly roll pan (12x15). Bake for 30 minutes at 300 degree's. Take out of the oven and and cover the entire top with marshmallows. Put pan back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the marshmallows are melted. Cool well and Frost.
Frosting
1 Square Margarine
3 1/2 Tbls. cocoa
1/3 Cup Milk
Bring to a boil. Immediately take off of the stove and add it to about 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix well with hand mixer and spread over the Mud Cake while the frosting is still warm.
SAVVY GIRL COMPANY
Advertise
9:51 AM Posted by Claire
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I reserve the right to deny any sites, buttons, and/or banners at my discretion. Payments are expected before the text link or button/banner is approved and placed on Bits from a Brit.
Ad space prices vary depending on size, and length of stay. Please email me for more information: bitsfromabrit@gmail.com
Submit for Review
9:37 AM Posted by Claire
If you are a PR rep for products that you think our readers should know about, someone who makes products that are simply awesome, or an indie designer looking to get the word out about your amazing product, we would love to hear from you! We are more than happy to post product reviews and/or reader giveaways. Our readers have come to appreciate our recommendations and are thrilled when we tell them about a wonderful product!
Send us an email at bitsfromabrit@gmail.com, describing the product you would like to submit for a giveaway or review, include a link to your website, and please specify to which age group the item best appeals. When contacted about product reviews, we will inform you of our interest, and forward you our address.
While we do not charge for product reviews, we do require a sample for all reviews. The sample will not be returned, and you will be responsible for any shipping costs involved. After receiving your product samples, we will each consider it for review. We will then notify you if we are going to feature your product, we may decide not to review your product because it simply does not resonate with our bloggers or work for our families. Moreover, we are incredibly candid in the reviews we post, and while we aim not to openly disparage any products, we do often sometimes critique products just as we praise others. We aim for balanced and thoughtful reviews.
I often have family members and close friends review products for Bits from a Brit. That said, please specify if you would prefer that I review your product personally.
aden & anais
1:32 PM Posted by Claire
Some more information about the products:
Muslin is a unique cotton fabric first introduced into England in the late 17th century. Muslin has a light, open weave that allows air to flow seamlessly through the material. The soft natural fibers allow your baby's body temperature to adjust naturally, eliminating over-heating, but ensuring warmth and comfort. aden + anais wraps will allow you to safely swaddle your baby, giving you confidence that your baby will experience a peaceful and secure sleep.
aden + anais hooded towels and washcloths are made from the finest cotton to produce the softest bath accessory for your baby. The distinctive feature of the aden + anais towel set is the addition of a muslin washcloth. These washcloths have been designed with the most delicate newborn skin in mind. Made from 100% muslin cotton, the waffled effect and cushion like feel of aden + anais washcloths ensure that the most sensitive skin is well cared for.
Hotel Chocolat
7:23 PM Posted by Claire
It is such a great pleasure to show off a fantastic piece of British Tradition - The Easter Egg. No one does it better than Hotel Chocolat. The Chocolate is amazing, truly a British delicacy. For those of you who have never tried European Chocolate before you are missing out on a treat. Living in the US, I miss real Chocolate (sorry, Hershey's just doesn't cut it). Even my Hubby who has always said he is not a chocolate fan loved British chocolate when we visited in 2005 and now we fight over the treats my Mum brings over for us.
Hotel Chocolat has a great selection of treats and right now they have their Easter Eggs. All I have seen over here are Cadbury's Creme Eggs which a the tiny bite size eggs. A true Easter Egg is much larger and it hollow and usually filled with other chocolate treats or truffles.
The Hotel Chocolat website even includes Chocolate Recipes such as classic Rocky Road Brownies chocolaty treat or a sophisticated James Bond 007 styled Liquid Chocolat Martini.We have tried many different treats from Hotel Chocolat and our entire family loves them.
You really must try this great British tradition this Easter from Hotel Chocolat.
You really must try this great British tradition this Easter from Hotel Chocolat.
Sane Fitness
9:06 PM Posted by Claire
They also have some great workout tips on their website - http://www.sanefit.com/
We have a Sane Fitness Preggers kit for you to win. To enter please leave a comment telling me who you would like to give this to and why (or if you would like to keep it for yourself!) For extra entries please 1) Post about this contest on your blog 2) Follow our blog 3) Subscribe to our feed 4) Follow us on Twitter (bitsfromabrit) and Tweet about this contest 5) Put our button on your sidebar (send me your HTML and I will add yours too!)
About SANE FITNESSTM QuickStart Deck: Portable Fitness Trainer
The SANE FITNESS QuickStart Deck is the perfect portable fitness trainer. Take it with you on those business trips and revive yourself. The deck features six week’s worth of full body workouts on easy-to-follow portable cards. Each week the SANE FITNESS QuickStart Deck offers a different combination of weight training and stretching exercises to increase one’s fitness level. When on-the-go, users can take one week’s worth of workouts with them to help them stay on track with their fitness routine. The SANE FITNESS QuickStart Deck also includes a cardio plan outlining 20 minutes of cardio before your weight lifting. SANE FITNESS makes it easy to take less than one hour out of your day to get a great workout each and every time. Beverley Caen has developed a three-part plan for success while traveling by incorporating the SANE FITNESS workout into your busy schedule.
About SANE FITNESS Preggers
SANE FITNESS Preggers was not invented by a fitness guru who preaches endless hours in the gym and a diet consisting of no sugar, no carbohydrates and basically…no fun! Instead SANE FITNESS Preggers was invented by a wife, mother and business woman for women just like her, who never seem to have enough hours in the day. Beverley Caen is the perfect example of an overextended working mother and wife who has found a way to make fitness and healthy eating a part of her everyday life; especially when pregnant. With a little help from prenatally certified fitness expert John Cruz, this Wall Street career woman and mother of three has developed an exercise program that is safe and easy to follow, for pregnant women that want to continue exercising throughout their pregnancy. Once you are given the ok by your own obstetrician to exercise, Preggers is a complete program that begins in your 2nd trimester-- the stage in your pregnancy when your body starts to really change.
Win a Sleep Number Bed
7:38 PM Posted by Claire
Enter this great contest here
To celebrate Sleep Awareness in March, SLEEP NUMBER® is offering you the chance to win a Queen SLEEP NUMBER® c3 mattress and foundation valued at $1,298.99. This is the perfect bed to fit your body’s needs because each side can be adjusted to the exact level of comfort, support and firmness you want at the touch of a button. In a recent sleep study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital by Harvard researchers, the majority of participants reported fewer back and neck aches as well as a significant decrease in soreness, stiffness and pain when they switched to a different bed. The bed participants switched to was a SLEEP NUMBER® bed. Prize includes a Queen SLEEP NUMBER® c3 mattress and foundation and UPS delivery. Contest ends April 2, 2009.
