Family | - Part 30

Drive Safe Not Buzzed This St. Patrick’s Day!*

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s not the luck of the Irish that will keep the roads safe it’s planning now for a safe and sober way home. Are you headed out with friends after work this Wednesday to celebrate the holiday? No? Well when you and your family are on the road headed to choir practice, a t-ball game, or coming home from school, you may be sharing the road with those returning from a fun St. Patrick’s Day event. It’s...

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Fiber One Yogurt for Low Calorie Snacking & Coupon*

Fiber One is a great low calorie snack for you to eat everyday! This video features Lisa Lillien, a.k.a. Hungry Girl, with her insight about lower-calorie snacking. Spotlighting real consumers in search of great snacking options, the video compares zero-guilt Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt to other lower-calorie snacks. It includes a $1-off coupon for Yoplait Fiber One yogurt, the only leading brand of nonfat yogurt with just 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber. About Yoplait Fiber...

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Mirra Beauty Products Review and Giveaway*

What do women want? According to recent survey results, women believe beauty products made with both natural ingredients and proven scientific technologies work best – and that’s what new beauty brand, mirra™ provides. In addition to its own consumer research, mirra recently conducted an online survey of over 500 women asking a variety of questions about beauty care products and regimens. Here’s what women said: · 77 percent said products that have both natural ingredients and...

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Healthy Choice introduced 11 new meals and You can WIN!*

Staying on track with your healthy lifestyle can be hard between work, gym trips, school, sports and busy family schedules. To help you step away from the “diet” food and toward foods that’s not only good, but good for you, Healthy Choice introduced 11 new products to its Café Steamers, All Natural Entrées and Select Entrées product lines. With four new varieties of Café Steamers, four new All Natural Entrées and three new Select Entrées, consumers can eat great tasting food every...

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General Mills Grains of Goodness and a Giveaway!*

Did you know that studies have found that a diet rich in whole grain can be helpful in maintaining a healthy heart, managing weight and may also reduce the risk for diabetes and certain types of cancer? Only whole grain gives you the vital nutrients from the complete grain. In addition to fiber, whole grain contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for a healthy diet. General Mills is the only leading cereal company to guarantee whole grain in every box.** Every...

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Your Shape For Wii; A Review*

I have been using the Your Shape for Wii fitness program for a little over 7 weeks now. I can definitely tell a change in my energy and have been feeling more active. I have changed my diet and been keeping track of my calories more and have been drinking a ton of water everyday, walking, and also cut wayyyyy back on soda. My new healthier living lifestyle along with the Your Shape workouts have helped me to lose 12 pounds! The your shape program puts a twist on all other Wii fitness...

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Winners *

Congrats to the 3 winners of The Fantastic Mr. Fox dvd : Cheryl W. Patti Bright Tania Also, congrats to the 2 winners of the Smoky Eye kits from CoverGirl : Cat @ 3 kids and us J To claim your prizes, please email me your addresses to plussizemommy@gmail.com within 48 hours of now. After 48 hours new winners may be drawn. Thank you all for entering and Congrats again to the winners.. Enjoy! The Plus Size Mommy *Fantastic Mr. Fox and CoverGirl Smoky Eye Kits are being sent to the...

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Most Baby Names iPhone App.

I remember when I was pregnant with all of my children searching through baby name books and online for the perfect name for them. I loved looking up the meanings and also reading the book with my husband. It is all part of the fun in planning for your new bundle of joy. So now there is a new iPhone App. for expecting parents : The Most Baby Names app is based off the #1 selling baby name book in the country, The Complete Book of Baby Names. Why Most Baby Names? * It’s fun, exciting,...

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Winner of Tommee Tippee Gift Pack

Congrats to AMANDA, you are the winner of the Tommee Tippee bottles and sippy cups! Please email me at plussizemommy@gmail.com to claim your prize! You have 48 hours to claim. Thank you to everyone who entered. The Plus Size...

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Your Shape Challenge Week 6 Update*

I am at week 6 in the Your Shape Challenge. Using the Your Shape fitness program from Ubisoft on the Wii to lose weight and get healthier. This challenge has been tough for me. As you probably already know, losing weight is not just all about exercise. It is a lifestyle change complete with an all new way of eating. Which brings us to the week 6 Challenge that we were given : Finding Healthy Snacks. Here is the exact challenge we were confronted with : We were all sent a gift card to cover...

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