Dr. Sears Zone Diet ~ Zone 1-2-3 foods ~ 2-week supply ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 9/15

Get Started Today with two weeks of perfectly balanced Zone Foods!

Lose Weight eating the foods you love like bread, pasta, pizza, cookies, brownies, and more. Just substitute the specially designed Zone Foods for what you already eat.

Contrary to popular belief, weight gain is not simply due to the lack of willpower. It is controlled by genetics and a wide variety of hormonal control mechanisms in the blood, brain and gut that are not easily modified by simply eating less, having willpower and exercising.

Your diet is the key to controlling your inflammatory response

Understanding inflammation is complex. You need some inflammation to repel microbial invasions and help heal injuries, but unless the inflammatory response is eventually turned off, it begins attacking your own body. What has not been appreciated until recently is the emerging role your diet plays in turning “on and off” the body’s inflammatory responses.

Cellular inflammation can cause obesity

There are two types of inflammation. The first type hurts. As a result, you do something to stop the pain. The second type is chronic, low-level inflammation that is below the perception of pain. This is cellular inflammation. Since there is no pain associated with cellular inflammation, it can linger for years, if not decades. Although you may not feel cellular inflammation, it can be measured. The long-term consequences of cellular inflammation include obesity,  and reduction of peak mental and physical performance.

At the molecular level the control of cellular inflammation involves the control of the ancient genetic master switch that is under dietary control. If this master genetic switch is turned on, it results in widespread amplification of cellular inflammation throughout the body.

The Zone 1-2-3 Program keeps inflammation at bay

The goal of the new Zone 1-2-3 Program is to provide you with a complete dietary program to silence the dietary activation of this genetic master switch. That’s why our new Zone 1-2-3 Program should be considered as a dietary approach to control cellular inflammation. We prefer to simply call it Zone Living.

The Zone 1-2-3 Program is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

So, what you get with the 1-2-3 program is :

A Wide Selection of
Zone Foods - two, one week shipments back to back

You will receive two, one week shipments back to back. Each shipment contains one week of breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.

Two weeks of
Zone Daily Essentials

Zone Daily Essentials are a combination of high-purity OmegaRx and Zone Polyphenols in a Zone Daily convenient daily package you can take with you wherever you go.

Your own personal Zone Coach

All new customers of Zone Labs will automatically be contacted by a Zone Coach, who has been personally trained by Dr. Sears, to answer any questions they might have.

I was shocked at the amount of food sent. There was everything I needed for two full weeks - including the daily supplements. I thought the first box I received was the full two week program just at first glance, but as I started eating, I realized there would be more coming.


It was so handy to have everything portioned out for me. The included menu lets you know what to add to what they've sent to complete the Zone program. Just a little planning, and this program is easy as 1 2 3!


The foods are really tasty and not diet-y at all. 


The only gripe I have, is that all the foods offered are heavy in gluten and I don't think that is healthy. Even if you aren't gluten sensitive or celiac, our modern diets are saturated with wheat. We need less of it and more variety.


BUY IT:


You can purchase Zone 1-2-3 foods online at http://www.zonediet.com/home


WIN IT!!!


One lucky winner will win a two week supply of  Zone 1-2-3 foods in a two part shipment ( ARV $179 )


MAIN ENTRY:

Visit The Zone Diet and tell me why you'd like to try Zone 1-2-3 foods & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friends Connect. Both parts mandatory to win - thanks :)


EXTRAS:


*Like/Fan Zone Diet at Facebook ( 2 bonus entries )


*Like/Fan me @ Facebook ( 2 bonus entries ) 


*Follow @ TheZoneDiet at Twitter ( 2 bonus entries )


*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this : RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN Dr. Sears Zone Diet ~ Zone 1-2-3 foods ~ 2-week supply http://bit.ly/rg5nni Ends 9/9  tweet each day for one entry each !


*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)


*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )


*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )


*Follow me via Networked Blogs ( 2 bonus entries )


*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each




That's 9 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!




Giveaway will end on September 15th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)




"Disclosure: Product review, information, and giveaway have been provided by The Zone Diet.”

AZO PMS Facebook Contest - $500 SpaFinder Gift Card

We’re inviting people to share their PMS on Facebook – theirPreMenstrual Sagas – for a chance to win a $500 SpaFinder gift card!Fans can share their stories of a time when PMS messed with their lives, and in return, we’ll give them a $2 coupon for AZO PMS. Best of all, four finalists will receive $100 SpaFinder gift cards and the grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card, accepted at over 6,000 spas and wellness locations worldwide!

Just hop over to AZO on Facebook, like , & enter to win! Good luck to you all!

Remember Tiny Prints for Back-to-School!

Back to school time is an exciting, stressful time- full of transitions. For students and parents.


Back to school time is also full of traditions. School clothes and supplies shopping, new backpacks and lunchboxes. Planning what will go in those lunchboxes. Fresh haircuts and new shoes.


New teachers, sometimes new schools. New early morning schedules taking over where lazy Summer sleep ins had been.


Speaking of sleep ins, one tradition I always put in place a few weeks before school starts, is getting everyone back on a good sleeping schedule. That is a very important step, and insures a enjoyable start for everyone instead of a miserable one.


A few hours earlier, a cup of sleepy time tea, maybe some extra tucking in , and a good book does wonders for starting a new bedtime!


And Tiny Prints does wonders for back-to-school basics and beyond. You'll find a fun selection for kids, teens, teachers, and parents - in the best designs and quality that you've come to expect from Tiny Prints.


Just check out what they offer!


Thank you to Tiny Prints and Global Influence for the opportunity to share this post with you. I will be compensated in the form of a gift card. These views are my own.

Maggie Rossetti Jewelry ~ Friendship Bracelet ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 9/10

Maggie Rossetti is bringing sexy back.

You know in the 80's your wrists were stacked... just like mine.

  I was so excited to see friendship bracelets popping up again. Not only for nostalgic reasons. I think they are beautiful!

Like pizza... casual, colorful, and always good. Each one is different, each place makes them different, you always have your favorites, but again- it's always good.

I mean look at these. Aren't they wonderful?! I love them all. And what's the best way to wear them? Stacked. They become a tapestry of colors and textures - interesting to look at - fun for the eyes.

Ok, so these are much prettier than pizza :)

Maggie Rossetti is a recent graduate, with a studio art degree. When she's not looking for a job, she's creating wonderful  pieces like the ones you see above. 

Her drawn work is wonderful as well. 

I'll be framing the one she sent me.

You can check out her art @ http://maggierossetti.com/

BUY IT:

You can stack your wrist, or just add a little dash of color @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/maggiemaemary?ref=pr_shop_more

WIN IT!!!

Maggie wants to offer one winner their choice of bracelet from her shop! Lucky you :))

MAIN ENTRY:

Check out her shop, and tell me which is your favorite bracelet & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friend Connect. Both parts mandatory to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:


*Like/Fan Maggie Rossetti at Facebook ( 2 bonus entries ) - main shop page, left side, under actions


*Like/Fan me @ Facebook ( 2 bonus entries ) 


*Tweet her shop at Twitter ( 2 bonus entries ) - main shop page, left side, under actions


*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this : RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN  Maggie Rossetti Jewelry ~ Friendship Bracelet http://bit.ly/nxoDM0   Ends 9/10 tweet each day for one entry each 


*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)


*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )


*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )


*Follow me via Networked Blogs ( 2 bonus entries )


*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each




That's 9 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!




Giveaway will end on September 10th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)




"Disclosure: Product,  information, and giveaway have been provided by Maggie Rossetti Jewelry

LAND O LAKES~ Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread ~ Prize Pack ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends ~ 9/9

Few things say “home” like the classic taste of cinnamon and sugar. Just think of the many recipes you can make with this popular flavor pairing. Now Land O’Lakes makes it easier for you to spread a little sweetness with the new LAND O LAKES® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread.

Watch the smiles around your kitchen table grow with every bite of this delightful butter added to your favorite breakfast foods and other dishes. It’s a simple way to get your kids to eat breakfast and start the day right when they can add a dollop of sweetness to their favorite foods.

• LAND O LAKES^® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread contains cinnamon and sugar swirled into creamy, all-natural butter. It has no artificial ingredients.
• Made from simple ingredients, such as cream, sugar, canola oil and cinnamon, LAND O LAKES^® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread can be used for spreading, topping, cooking and baking.
• Tasty and versatile, LAND O LAKES^® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread is great on toast, hot cereal, baked apples, vegetables, and much more.

Learn more about how you can add LAND O LAKES^® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread to your favorite foods at www.LandoLakes.com or on Facebook. With a little bit of sugar, spice and everything nice, create new memories at home with sweet and wholesome breakfasts, savory dinner ideas, and twists on delicious sweet treats and desserts.

We use real butter in our home. No margarine for us. Land O Lakes is what we use, so it just makes sense after enjoying their spreadable butter, that we would also enjoy their Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread.

Yum! The kids just love it!

WIN IT!!!

One lucky winner will receive the Land O' Lakes prize pack listed above - which includes -

• One refrigerated sample of new LAND O LAKES^® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread
• One VIP coupon good for the purchase of one package of new LAND O LAKES^® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread
• One porcelain spreader
• One spatula
• One mini waffle pan
• One heart shaped cookie cutter

MAIN ENTRY:

Put your creative cap on, and tell me what flavor of Land O' Lakes spread you'd like to see next & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friend Connect. Both parts mandatorty to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:


*Like/Fan Land O Lakes at Facebook ( 2 bonus entries )


*Like/Fan me @ Facebook ( 2 bonus entries ) 


*Follow @LandOLakesktchn at Twitter ( 2 bonus entries )


*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this : RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN #MyBlogSpark -LAND O LAKES~ Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread ~ Prize Pack http://bit.ly/qvlm6O   Ends 9/9  tweet each day for one entry each !


*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)


*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )


*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )


*Follow me via Networked Blogs ( 2 bonus entries )


*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each




That's 9 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!




Giveaway will end on September 9th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)




"Disclosure: Product, gift pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by Land O Lakes through MyBlogSpark.”

AboutOne ~ Online Organizational Tool ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 9/9

How many of you carry a planner around? I do too. It helps, but I always find myself wishing it had more or different features.


Especially at busy times. Like at back to school season - adjusting from a relaxed Summer schedule to switching gears daily.


Does your planner preserve and store family memories - like a scrapbook? Does your planner offer a central location for school and medical records? Does it allow you to access information about your possessions - cars, home, etc.? How about caregiver reports or babysitter instructions? Does your planner give you the option of sharing all this info with others - even multiple people at the same time?


AboutOne is a digital filing system and more. I love that you can set it up to go out like a newsletter.


I recently traveled to San Diego to attend BlogHer. My calendar was full and events overlapped each other. I wish I would have known of AboutOne before my trip. I bet AboutOne would have been a big help. Now I know how to get organized for the next trip I take!


Upon returning from San Diego I had one day down time before my Grandma came to visit from Texas. Her visit means a house full at my home for two weeks. I haven't yet gotten a chance to organize the new phone numbers I've stored, or business cards I brought home. I am hoping AboutOne will help me figure out how to declutter.


Now if I could just get AboutOne to come over and clean my house!


From the site "AboutOne Overview

AboutOne is an online productivity tool for home managers that comes with a digital filing cabinet for all the information life throws at you. Between health and school records and adorable artwork that’s way too cute to toss, storing important paperwork and preserving family memories is no easy feat. Throw in thousands of photos and stuff piles up fast! AboutOne takes care of all that, and is a great mother’s helper!

AboutOne provides a convenient way to manage your family’s health, education, and possession records, and your family’s precious memories, giving you access to this important information no matter where you are, and syncing your information with its calendar, address book, document filing, and reporting tools.

AboutOne’s award-winning software is fast, fun, and easy to use, with time-saving features and the ability to quickly enter information by emailing it from your smartphone or scanner as life happens – document your baby’s first steps, scan a household receipt, record an idea in your gift log. Our new iPhone app will be available at the end of the summer!

AboutOne’s technology magic automatically creates family newsletters, hardcover photo memory books, paper greeting cards that mail themselves, health and education summaries, caregiver information sheets, home and vehicle maintenance summaries, alerts and reminders, and more. With AboutOne, you’ll also have the information you need, right at your fingertips, to make informed decisions and respond quickly to a medical or other emergency. Plus, AboutOneexpertly handles backups and security for you.

AboutOne was created by moms for moms, and we rely heavily on customer input for our feature enhancements, which are released on a weekly basis. Just let us know through our online support how you’d like to use AboutOne to manage your life!'"

BUY IT:

You can purchase an account online at http://www.aboutone.com

WIN IT:

One winner will be chosen at random from all entries across all blogs to receive the following prize: $500 AMEX gift card and an upgrade to a free subscription to AboutOne.com to 1 grand prize winner + a $250 donation to the school of their choice.  All other entries will receive an email with a code for 25% off a one year subscription toAboutOne.com.  This giveaway ends September 9th at 11:59 p.m. ET and is open to U.S. residents age 18 or older.


MAIN ENTRY:


Mandatory contest entry: sign up for AboutOne free trial (absolutely no credit card info required) - Entrants must also use this form to enter.





The 17 day Free Passport gives you 17 full days of usage with no expiration date (requires no credit card information). Use each of your 17 days whenever you like. Our Yearly Plan gives you a full year of access to AboutOne for the low price of $30 per year.

Thank you to AboutOne and Global Influence Network for the opportunity to try this service. I will be compensated by the Global Influence Network for your participation in this program.

Kroger Co. Family of Stores ~ $25 Gift Card ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 8/31

Have you heard? The Cart Buster Savings Event is back at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores, beginning July 31st with storewide savings in almost every department! During the savings event, summer deals are just getting started. Browse the aisles and load up your cart with everyday items from brands you already love.

From July 31st through August 17th save on tons of brands across more than 100 categories from General Mills, PepsiCo, Unilever, Heinz, Mars, Wrigley and Kimberly Clark. Look for some of your favorite participating products like, Honey Nut Cheerios, Yoplait , Pillsbury Pepsi, Doritos, Gatorade, Smart Ones, Ore-Ida, Cottonelle, Viva, Breyer’s Ice Cream, Axe , Snickers, Pedigree and Orbit. Look for big savings storewide at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott’s food & Pharmacy. Don’t let the savings stop there! Make sure to follow the Cartbuster “Deal of the Day” beginning August 3rd and running through August 16th.* Download exclusive offers, on more of your favorite brands, directly to your shopper card, by visiting www.cartbuster.com, beginning Wednesday, August 3rd. Remember, www.cartbuster.com is your link to all of the details, savings and the special “Deal of the Day” offers for the Cart Buster Savings Event, exclusively at the Kroger Co. Family of Stores. The Cart Buster Savings event beginning July 31st. “Deal of the Day” offers begin August 3rd. WIN IT!!! One lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Card good at Kroger Co. Family of Stores :) MAIN ENTRY: Share which of your favorite products you are most excited to find savings on during the Cart Buster event at Kroger and become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friend Connect. Both parts are mandatory to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:


*Like/Fan Kroger at Facebook ( 2 bonus entries )


*Like/Fan me @ Facebook ( 2 bonus entries ) 


*Follow @KrogerCo at Twitter ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this : RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN #MyBlogSpark - Kroger Co. Family of Stores ~ $25 Gift Card ~ Cart Buster Event Ends 8/31 http://bit.ly/osE8G6 tweet each day for one entry each !


*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)


*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )


*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )


*Follow me via Networked Blogs ( 2 bonus entries )


*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each




That's 9 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!




Giveaway will end on August 31st at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)




"Disclosure: The Kroger gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Kroger and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

Bluum - Discover new products for Mom & Baby

The bluum box is a new monthly service for mom & baby to discover the hottest new wellness products.


A way to find products that you might love!


I'm super excited to try Bluum. This service sends you a bluum box each month, filled with new products for Mom & Baby, allowing you to try them and find what you like.


You'll notice the banner in my top right sidebar. Click over and check it out.


You can also find Bluum at Facebook & Twitter - follow them to stay updated. 


Also, keep your eyes open for a Bluum box GIVEAWAY!!! when they launch which is in 16 days and counting!! I can't wait!

Plum Organics ~ Babies for Yum Caption Contest

Thanks to Plum Organics for sponsoring my post about fun kid photos and the stories behind them. Enter Plum's "Babies for Yum Caption Contest on Facebook and you could win a $100 gift card or Plum goodies.

She now has the nick name fruit face :)

This was her first piece of watermelon. She swiped it from her daddy. It was a hot Summer night and we decided to slice open the nice cool melon in the fridge. Capri had just gotten out of the shower and was all squeaky clean. He wasn't paying close attention, but she was. Attracted to the pretty colors and sweet scent, she grabbed ahold with both hands and like everything she gets ahold of, it went straight to her mouth!

It was love! She laughed and giggled and was so proud of her self for finding something so wonderful.

I ran and got my camera.

Needless to say, she got right back in the shower!

She has also been working on the art of grabbing - sometimes it's a very rewarding thing!


We started her with fruits and veggies. I like to make her foods at home so that I know she's getting fresh, organic produce. Plum Organics has been a huge help. When I'm on the run, or don't have any foods made, I can trust that giving her Plum, is giving her the best, nutrient rich, all natural, organic foods just like I prepare at home.

Plum Organics are real foods that aren't over cooked. Plum introduces my baby to real foods, establishing a love for good, healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime :)

Thank you Plum Organics!


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