**The Libby and I were invited to the VIP* Pop Art Pixie NYC event by Crayola. All of our travel accommodations, meals, incidentals and samples of Pop Art Pixies craft projects in addition to the items in this giveaway were provided by Crayola. **
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Spring is upon us
This post brought to you by Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine.
Since we moved into this house 3.5 years ago, I’ve always wanted to do something with our deck and entertain guests.
Well, we’ve entertained guests, however I never did anything special with the deck except throw an old hand me down patio table and folding chairs on it in addition to our grill.
For at least 2 Summers, it was also covered in outdoor children’s toys.
I’m hoping that when we do buy a house and I have a great backyard with fabulous entertaining space that I ACTUALLY take advantage of it this time!
I’ve already started perusing through Pier 1‘s newest catalog and have stumbled across a few things I would like and it has given me some ideas on what I want to do when the time arrives.
I would love, love, LOVE to have this Sunset Pier Outdoor Deluxe Settee and matching chair.
In addition to quite a few other things!
Shh….don’t tell the Alex about my plans!
The great thing is that both of these can be used indoors too which makes it worth the investment! (That should make it easier to sell the idea to the hubby!)
I’ve also been dying to have a papasan chair again and Pier 1 has their iconic Pier 1 Papasan available in Spring colors!
I’ve even signed up for the Pier 1 Outdoor newsletter so I receive a special in-store offer for the weekend of March 18th-20th!
You know me, I always like a good deal!
Pier 1 will also be hosting some Pier 1 Tweetups once again!
Orlando – March 9th
Dallas – March 22nd
Atalanta – April 5th
NYC – April 20th
If you are in the area, check it out you never know what they might have planned for you!
Open Letter #12
Dear Man Who Let Me Get Away Years Ago,
After months of not hearing from you other than the totally out of the blue text message here and there, I am glad that when you needed someone to talk to that you reached out to me.
I answered.
I listened.
I listened.
And…
I listened.
I listened when you came over and told me all about having to call the cops on your girlfriend for hitting you.
I listened to you tell me about how she was arrested.
I sat there and listened to it all.
Shit.
I even gave you some advice.
AND…
I EVEN FELT SORRY FOR YOU…..
for a second.
I told you that you need to get her out of YOUR house.
You proceeded to let her stay.
Obviously you are still together since you have gone silent with me once again.
If you are going to keep letting this psycho hose beast control your life and who you are and are not allowed to talk to then do NOT look to me for advice again.
Thank you.
Storyland Yoga DVD Review
Earlier this week when it was a little chilly out and Alexander (the toddler) and Libby were quite rambunctious, I popped in the Storyland Yoga DVD, Produced by Playful Planet, and let them have at it.
They really enjoyed it!
Storyland Yoga is a fun-filled adventure that infuses children with an eco-conscious message. Two unique stories, “Save the Whale” and “Condor Trek” engage a child’s imagination through storytelling. Kid’s learn yoga postures by becoming part of the story and imitating animals. Yoga is great exercise and helps to calm children giving them greater focus and increased clarity. Storyland Yoga is equally fun for parents and family members who can benefit from yoga, while enjoying ‘organic time’ with their children.
I found that it was very easy for the kids to follow along with what the kids in the DVD were doing. Here is a little video.
Storyland Yoga is recommended for children ages 3 – 8 (my Libby is almost 11 and loved it). Not to mention, both of them took a really nice nap after their Yoga session and Alexander keeps asking if he can do his “Oga” again!
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Big G Cereals & Weight Management GIVEAWAY – CLOSED
One food that I love is cereal and there are many different flavors out there that I enjoy. My top favorite though….Lucky Charms. I love me some marshmallows! However, I am a big fan of Multi-Grain Cheerios as well but I use them as a snack item.
Since weight management is more than just watching the calories, I have to make sure that I am getting the proper nutrients from the foods I am eating and by eating Big G cereals I know that I am including whole grain and nutrient-dense foods into my body.
Every Big G cereal contains at least 8 grams of whole grains per serving, with more than 20 Big G cereals delivering 16 grams or more. (At least 48 grams of whole grain are recommended daily.) A diet high in whole grain has been found to help with diabetes and weight management, and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights (and that includes people who choose sweetened cereals).Cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters. Cereal consumption as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may play a role in maintaining a healthy body mass index.
According to “The Belly Fat Prescription,” by Dr. Travis Stork, MD and host of The Doctors, a large amount of research has shown that belly fat carries more health risks than fat stored elsewhere. In his book, Dr. Stork also offers several additional “Laws of Leanness,” including:
If you love to graze: Nosh all day long on your favorite fruits and vegetables to help keep your belly full
If you love fatty foods: discover which fats can actually strip away pounds
If you love soda: substitute more delicious drinks that can help you lose up to four pounds in four weeks.
You can visit Whole Grain Nation for more tips and information about the benefits of whole grain and how Big G cereals can be a convenient and tasty way to help you manage your weight by incorporating whole grain into your day.
For those of my readers who are learning to manage their weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, take a moment and enter to win a copy of “The Lean Belly Prescription: The fast and foolproof diet and weight-loss plan from America’s top urgent-care doctor” by Dr. Travis Stork (Host of The Doctors) and a VIP coupon for one Big G cereal!
Entering to win is easy!
Here’s how to enter!
MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Just leave me a comment telling me how you will incorporate more whole grain into your diet to help you manage your weight?
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11. With which of your favorite Big G cereals do you like to start your day off?
This giveaway will begin on March 2nd 2011 and end on March 16th 2011 at 12 Noon CST.
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