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swanson vitamins giveaway

April 15, 2013 in Blog, Giveaways, Review

I’ve recently fallen in love with a vitamin supplier and I just have to share – Swanson Vitamins.  Now hear this:  I bought vitamins and supplements from Swanson Vitamins long BEFORE I was approached to host a giveaway and review.  Remember back in January when I told you guys about my digestion/gut woes?  I’m still working on the problem, but it has improved VASTLY!  A great part of that healing is due to my morning cocktail of Swanson’s Super Green Max Plus and apple cider vinegar.

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I mix 1 tablespoon of the greens with 2 teaspoons of Bragg’s ACV in lukewarm water.  Drink it immediately upon rising.

I can’t even remember how I found the greens, but now I have at least 2 canisters on hand at all times.  I tweeted my love for this product and pretty soon after, I had made a contact at the company (and scored a jar of their Organic Coconut Oil for every Blend swag bag!!  Full size!)  I was given a $50 credit for Swansonvitamins.com and told to “shop till I dropped.” <-they didn’t really say that.

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I had a little too much fun perusing this website.  Swanson seriously sells EVERYTHING (except Justin’s Vanilla Almond Butter – every other flavor except this coveted one.  WHY?!)  Vitamins, supplements, healthy treats and snacks, organic shampoo, coffee, loofahs.  They sell anything and everything that one might need to lead a healthy life.  Honestly I was a bit overwhelmed (and spent a solid two hours going through the products).  Swanson always has a sale of some sort and their “house labeled” products are always a good deal!

Here’s what I got:

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A closer look:

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Like I shared earlier, I drink 2 tbsp. of Bragg’s every day, so this was a must!  Plus, it’s pretty expensive in my small town – very reasonable online.

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I couldn’t find my favorite green powder (discontinued??  please no), so I got this green powder to try instead.  Fingers crossed that it works well!

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In love with Avalon Organics!  Swanson had all of their Avalon products reduced at 20% off!  Clara’s skin is so sensitive that we have to be careful what to bathe her in.

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I currently have no anti-aging regimen.  Trying to fix that.

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I’ve tried the Honey Mustard flavor of Lundberg’s Rice Chips (and love them), so when I saw this new-to-me flavor, I just had to scoop it up.

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I knew I wanted to get a specialty flour to experiment in the kitchen– it was either this quinoa flour or coconut flour.  I’ll order coconut next.

Thank you, Swanson, for letting me shop!

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Swanson Vitamins has graciously offered to give one Lindsay’s List reader a $50 shopping spree of their own!!

To Enter:

Comment below and tell me one vitamin/supplement that you take on a regular basis.

Bonus Entry:

Follow Swanson Vitamins on Twitter and tweet the following (leave a comment below telling me you followed/tweeted):

@lindsays_list is giving away a $50 shopping spree to @SwansonVitamins!  Enter here: http://wp.me/p1Mp21-4aO #giveaway

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This giveaway will run from now until Thursday night!  I’ll randomly select the winner and announce he/she on Friday!  Best of luck and happy Monday!

splendid…lindsay

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reebok UR lead review

March 19, 2013 in Blog, Body, Fitfluential, Review, Zumba

Hi, my name is Lindsay and I’m addicted to Zumba.

I don’t talk about it much on the blog (mostly because it’s a pretty new thing for me and also because, as I’ve stated before, I have about as much grace as a goose), but I’ve been taking Zumba classes every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for the last 3-4 months.  It’s funny (and sad) to think back about how this dance addiction started.  Before my miscarriage, I went to maybe 5 classes TOTAL in my entire life.  But immediately after that loss, I attended as many classes as my two left feet could get to.  It makes perfect sense – using dancing as way of dealing with the pain.  I would go in, zone out the rest of the world and just move my body to the music.  It felt so good. Now, months after that loss, I still attend classes but it’s become more of a ultra fun hobby than anything.

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Reebok recently sent me a pair of their new Dance UR Lead shoes to review.  I agreed, but I have to admit, I honestly didn’t think I could rock these.  I’m the dancer who sets up shop in the back of class and laughs the whole time…..AT HERSELF.  Neon high tops???  A 30-year old mom who pretends she can dance??  Hey – I’m up for the challenge!

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These vibrant shoes are specifically made for Zumba and other dance classes.  After trying them out for a couple of weeks, I can honestly say that I didn’t know what I was missing before these shoes.  Before getting the Dance UR Lead’s, like most people, I wore my running shoes to Zumba class.  (And to be honest, I didn’t know you could purchase shoes specific for dancing/Zumba.)  The difference was REMARKABLE!  You see, running shoes had a lot of tread, making it a bit harder to move quickly as tread has a gripping effect.  Perfect for running – not so much for Zumba.  The Dance UR Lead’s have a flat sole.  This fact alone made pivoting and gliding SO much easier.  I felt like I could actually MOVE, but not so much that I was slipping and sliding all over the place.

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These shoes also have a “Pivot Point and Turn Zone” on the sole for control in turns and spins – perfect for when we do Jai Ho (one of my favorites!).  The height of the shoes provide ankle support and they’re really LIGHTWEIGHT, so jumping was easier than in my Mizunos!  Plus, this may seem so stupid, but I felt “legit” wearing a shoe that was MADE for the class.  Like they somehow made me feel like I actually belonged there (still in the back row).

Ultimately, I couldn’t have asked for a better Zumba shoe.  Yes, I received them for free to review, but having tried them in multiple classes, through multiple song styles, I would purchase these shoes on my own!  No doubt.  In fact, I have my eye on another style….

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Aren’t they cute?!?!

Thank you, Reebok, for turning me on to a shoe I didn’t know existed!  And thank you, Zumba, for being there when I needed you!

QUESTION:  Do you Zumba??  Ever bought specific dance shoes for the class?

splendid…lindsay

**I was not paid for this post, but I did receive the Dance UR Lead’s free of charge for review through my partnership with Fitfluential.  All opinions are my own.**

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wiaw – i heart schwan’s

March 6, 2013 in Blog, Diet, Food, Review, WIAW

You know what?!  I flippin’ LOVED last week’s WIAW – I loved putting it together (and getting super hungry).  I loved thinking about WHY I don’t eat those types of foods on a normal basis (hello digestion problems).  But what I really loved was the response that I got from you guys: some people played along and wrote out these amazing junk foods (that again, made me hungry) and others talked about WHY they don’t eat those those types of foods.  I think that the general consensus was this:  YES, it’s fun to play the, “If I could eat anything game,” but at the end of the day, it’s more important to honor our bodies with whole, nutrient/vitamin rich foods.  We feel better, we perform better, and our bodies appreciate being nourished.  That’s a food movement I can get behind!  That’s what I want to pattern for my kids!

Today I thought I’d show you a REAL day of eats, along with some fun new products I’ve been reviewing from Schwan’s.  Let’s get to the food first!

Breakfast

Two eggs, scrambled with spinach and a side of beet juice.

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Snack #1 – Post Workout

Schwan’s Tropical Smoothie =

Schwan’s Golden Fruit Blend (1 cup) + Vanilla Plant Fusion (1 scoop) + Almond Coconut milk (8 oz.)

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Lunch

Avocado + Broccoli + Brussel Sprouts + Spinach + Turkey Sausage + Hummus + Nutritional Yeast

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Snack #2

Good N’ Natural bar (new to me and on sale!  Pretty good too.)

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Dinner

Schwan’s Wild Alaskan Salmon (with a Honey Dijon marinade) + Baked Sweet Potato + Steamed Vegetables

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Snack #3 – Post-Reheasal/Pre-Bed

Gala Apple + Natural Peanut Butter

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A pretty great day of food, I think!

Now let’s talk for a minute about Schwan’s.  Through my partnership with Fitfluential, I was offered the chance to review a couple of items of my choice from Schwan’s.  This company has SO MUCH food to pick from, ranging from meats, seafood, meals (think pasta, enchiladas, stir fry), ice cream, dessert, fruit and vegetables.  I have vague memories of my parents buying Schwan’s when I was growing up – mostly their pizzas and the occasional ice cream.  You might have seen Schwan’s vans before – they deliver right to your door for free.

I selected two items from their “LiveSmart” line: the Wild Alaskan Salmon and the Golden Fruit Blend.  All of the LiveSmart items contain no trans fats, minimal preservatives and additives and are also low in sodium.  I was really pleased with the quality of this food!  I’ve been making daily smoothies for myself and the kids using the Golden Fruit Blend, which contains strawberries, peaches, mango and pineapple.  All the fruit tastes SO fresh – it’s flash frozen while in season.  The same for the Wild Alaskan Salmon – it’s caught and then immediately frozen so that it comes practically fresh to your door.  Plus, it was really easy to thaw in the sink (or the fridge if you have time, but who has time?!) and then just bake for 20 minutes.  Easy peasy!  Thanks, Schwan’s!!

Learn more about Schwan’s by visiting them online and see if you’re in their service area!   You can order online or via catalog – and shipping is free!  It’s like grocery shopping in your pjs – but I kinda already do that anyway.  THIS involves not leaving the house.  Again – easy peasy.

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QUESTION:  Have you ever tried Schwan’s home delivery??  Tell me one thing you ate yesterday that I need to know about!

splendid…lindsay

**Schwan’s & Fitfluential sent me this food to review.  All opinions expressed are my own.

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technogel – “it’s revolutional”

March 5, 2013 in Blog, Body, Review

I’m going to be straight up honest here (when am I not?!).  One of the highlights of my entire day is SLEEP.  That sounds so sad, but let me argue my case here.  The rest of the day is amazing – we have highs and lows, shouts of joy and shouts of pure exhaustion, but overall, my days are filled with awesome stuff (and thank you btw for your support yesterday!).  But.  Sleep is just as cool.  Not only could I not function without it, but it’s something I look FORWARD to.

Let me tell you a few things about me and sleep:

  • We’re buddies.
  • One of the BEST things (and this will sound weird but maybe not) is waking up at like 4am, looking at the clock and thinking, “YES – I still have 3 hours to sleep!!!”  That’s like the best feeling.
  • I sleep on my side and I have to have a body pillow between my knees.
  • I sleep in my skivvies.
  • The room MUST be completely dark – I actually need to find some of those cool curtains that block out everything.
  • I sleep with a fan running – there HAS to be sound.
  • I don’t snore, but Travis does.  Most nights I sleep with a earplug (like the ones hunters use) in whatever ear is facing up.

In a nutshell, I’m what you might call a “high maintenance sleeper” and I’m ok with it.  So when I was asked to review the Technogel Anatomic Pillow, I couldn’t say no.  You want me to add one more thing to “Sleeping Is So Cool” list??  Ok.  I’ll totally do that.

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I chose Technogel’s Anatomic pillow (pictured above), because it was recommended for “those who sleep primarily on their sides or on their back” and who might,”suffer from neck, back or shoulder pain.”  Yep.  That’s me.  Instead of typing out my review, I thought I’d just vlog about it.

I won’t think you’re weird at all if you replay Henry’s commercial over and over.  I know I have would.

Like I said, I’ve already bought this pillow for Travis!  I absolutely LOVE it.  I thought I was sleeping pretty soundly before I received this pillow, but now, I don’t move at all during the night.  My sleep has vastly improved.  Thank you, Technogel!  Do you make pillows for toddlers??

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Want your own pillow?

Visit the Technogel website, view their products, and find them in a store near you. 

You can also find Technogel on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

QUESTION:  How important is SLEEP to you??  How many hours do you get in a typical night?

splendid…lindsay

I received this pillow from Technogel and FitFluential to review. All opinions expressed are my own and revolutional is SO a word!

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