Kid Of God

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

All For Love Event Links

Don't Forget to Enter BOTH Prize Packages!

Sleep Tight Package (for little kids)

At Home Date Night Package (for couples)

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

8.5 hours!

Only 8.5 hours left to enter the All For Love Event Giveaways. 2 packages are available here

At Home Date Night

(wine opener, Forks Over Knives book with recipes, i like book for couples, and $20 gift code for Cents of Style)

Sleep Tight

(ElJay Plushie monkey and pillow, Zoobie blanket pet, amber teething necklace, and Little Toader pajama and book set)

Friday, February 3, 2012

Tropical Traditions Organic Palm Shortening: Review & Giveaway

I have to admit, I had no idea what to expect when I asked to try Tropical Traditions Organic Palm Shortening.

Image of Organic Palm Shortening from Tropical Traditions. Certified organic Palm shortening is a healthy subsitute in your favoite bisquit recipes for hydrogenated shortening.

I love Tropical Traditions products, however, and I was certain that I would find some incredible way to use this.

I was right. I love it.

Palm shortening can be used like oil for frying, it can be used like butter for drizzling on popcorn... okay - maybe not exactly the same flavor, but really, don't you just want the salt anyway? It holds the salt on well and doesn't taste bad.

I have used it for fajitas, popcorn, saute'd onions and peppers, on toast. Not really on toast, I don't think I would actually consider that. Do you get my point though? Tropical Tradition's palm shortening can be used in a variety of ways, in a variety of recipes. It can replace oils, butters, and lard to make recipes a bit healthier.

I also have to admit that I was overwhelmed by the size of this tub of shortening. I called my sister when I opened the box. This gallon of shortening will last a very long time! It's well worth the price - regular price is 40.75. Right now it's on sale for $30.65. Don't miss out!

Tropical Traditions has offered to give one of my readers a tub of Organic Palm Shortening to try for themselves!

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Distractions

I have 3 beautiful distractions at my house. This morning I set my goal: drink water, eat breakfast, exercise, and then do some house work.

It sounded good.

I finished breakfast and was getting ready to find my exercise ball, when from the top of the stairs I heard my sweet 3 year old bellow, "Mommy, Crackers have poop".

Have I mentioned that Crackers is learning to use the bathroom? I groaned inside - he's in underwear.. and playing in the bedroom... and if he really "has poop" - is it all over him yet?

So, I haven't gotten my exercise in yet because I have 2 beautiful boys in the bathtub. I'll get there.. soon.

February 21

I did it.

I signed up for the 21 day challenge from Dustin Maher.

He's the guy with the nice eyes that created Fit Moms for Life.

What does that mean?
It means that I've got to work my booty off so that on February 21, I can show off a trimmer, healthier me.

Really Dustin? You think I can look different enough for other people to notice in only 3 weeks? I admit, I'm skeptical. Dustin is a trainer and has a big following of women that believe in his message.

Since I'm skeptical, I have 2 basic choices.

1) I can sit back, cross my arms, roll my eyes about ANOTHER trainer with ANOTHER program that doesn't really help people.

2) I can try it. I can prove for myself that it does or does not work. Here's the thing though - if I don't do it how he says, and I don't change my body - I can't tell people it doesn't work. I've got to actually do it, and the way he says to do it - to know that it works.

One minor problem for me: Dustin's diet offers meat and dairy products - those are the things we're cutting out at home. We'll be sticking to our vegan commitment at home and adding in the specific exercises that Dustin recommends in his program.

So - later today I'll be posting some "before" pictures. I look like a stay at home mama with a new baby. I suppose that's expected, but I think I can do better!

My stated goal for February is to lose 10 pounds. I think if I really stick with this program, I can achieve that, mostly because I don't exercise at home as much as I should.

What do you do to help keep your body healthy?

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

All For Love Event: Sleep Tight Package

Don't miss the At Home Date Night package!

Love

From the view of a mama.

Guess what!

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