After two weeks of eating cruise food pretty much non-stop, proper nutrition and exercise are really on my mind.  I know there are many who take pills or supplements for losing a few pounds, but I like to just watch what I eat and exercise.  I gained 6 pounds on our cruise that I need to work off!  Because of eating things like...ice cream, ice cream and more ice cream!  (Drat that Goofy's Galley on Deck 9 that has unlimited ice cream...)

What I need to buy though is some good running shoes to help me get in shape.  I have usually purchased name brand athletic shoes in the past but have never bought New Balance ones before.  There are some TriCity New Balance Coupon Codes on the internet that I could use to help defray the costs of them.  Do any of my readers wear New Balance athletic shoes, and if so do you like them?

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As a Tropicana Juicy Insider, I'm having a great time spreading the word about where your orange juice can save you some cash.  Every time you buy a carton of Tropicana orange juice, you can type that code under the cap into your account at Tropicana.com and use those points to redeem for offers to save % off items or admissions, or buy one get one free, deals like that!

The containers are all specially marked so it's easy to know if the package your buying has a code on it.  Create an account on the Tropicana website and then use the different kinds of search methods to find what you want to save money on.

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Yoplait's newest option in their yogurt lineup is their Greek Yogurt.  It has a unique thick and creamy texture.

Available in four varieties: Blueberry, Honey Vanilla, Plain and Strawberry, each cup (6 oz) has 0 grams of fat and twice the amount of protein than most yogurts.  Greek yogurts are on the pricey side, but Yoplait has priced theirs affordably, without sacrificing taste, a great option for those that want a healthy option.

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So last week I had mentioned my induction into the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Brand Ambassador program, and I thought I'd let you know that I have actually done something with the program! One of the disadvantages of living in a less populated location is that there are fewer opportunities to be had.  When perusing the Juicy Rewards, I didn't find anything local to use my points for, but that's what's so great about the internet, if you have a shipping address, well you can pretty much get anything!

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We love orange juice, and Hubby is very concerned about his health so he only drinks Tropicana Healthy Heart Orange Juice.  Me, I'm not a milk drinker so to get my calcium in, I drink Tropicana's Pure Premium Calcium + Vitamin D, and we buy the Healthy Kids variety for Amber.

Mom Central, has paired up with Tropicana and has some bloggers being Brand Ambassadors for Tropicana and their newly launched Tropicana Juicy Rewards and you guessed since I'm blogging about it, I was chosen to be a one of the Juicy Insider Ambassador.

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Some foods just leave you with a bad smell on your breath.  In my case it happens to be coffee.  My addiction propensity toward having a few cups in the morning before I go out, leaves others wishing I wouldn't touch the stuff.  Especially when I talk.

In the past I haven't used mouthwash all the time.  But when I'm looking to make a good impression, I do use it.

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I received two boxes of cereal from Enjoy Life the other day.  Perky's Crunchy Rice and Perky's Crunchy Flax.

There are so many options in the store and it's kind of nice to know what one brand offers over another without having to stand in the aisles for hours reading the sides and backs of boxes.

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My bathrooms were pleased to have Soft Scrub Total Bath & Bowl used in them yesterday.

So was I.

It arrived in my home the other day.  I was selected as one of 200 to be a Soft Scrub Club Captain, and along with that choice title, I also got a free bottle of the brand new Total Bath & Bowl.  (Hey if I tell them I’m a “captain” when I board the cruise ship in spring do ya think they’ll let me blow the horn?....)

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Earth’s Best is celebrating a special milestone in 2010—it’s 25th birthday! Founded in 1985, Earth’s Best was started with a simple “wish” - to keep potentially harmful pesticides out of the earth and children’s food supply. For 25 years, Earth’s Best has realized that “wish” and has provided millions of babies with pure, simple, organic foods to grow up on. The line has even expanded to also include organic infant formula, TenderCare® Chlorine-Free Diapers and Wipes, baby body care and home cleaning products made with organic ingredients, making it the gold standard for parents who seek products that are better for their babies and for the environment.
 

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Are you looking for a way to keep that New Year's resolution of starting your children's day off with a healthy breakfast? General Mills cereals are a fantastic way for your children to get key ingredients such as calcium, vitamin D and whole grains without being laced in sugar, they have actually committed to make sure that their cereals marketed to kids under 12 will have single digit sugar grams per serving.

Here are more benefits to a breakfast served with cereal:

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Thanks to Bzz Agent, I was able to participate in the RoC Retinol Correxion campaign.   Bzz Agent is a program that allows consumers to test products and services.  The concept is WOM (Word of Mouth), a marketing effect that companies have come to rely on.  Sort of like that old commercial, if you tell two friends, and they tell two friends, and they tell two friends, well you get the idea. 

So this time I was sent three tubes of RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream; one to try, and two to share ☺.

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•     It promotes regularity and prevents constipation

•     It helps reduce risk of cancer and heart disease later in life

Kids 1 to 3 years: 19 grams
Kids 4 to 8 years: 25 grams
Boys 9 to 13 years: 31 grams
Girls 9 to 13 years: 26 grams

When it’s time to look for a supplement, the well known name of Pedia-Lax is there to help. 

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Amber is very picky when it comes to clothing.  It must be this color, or that design.  It can't have ribbons, or bows.  And definitely NO PINK.  Through Twitter Moms, I found a fabulous site for her, where she can design her own clothes, and can get just what she wants, it's called Fashion Playtes.

We sat on the website and designed a hoodie.  It was so much fun and easy too.  The colors are fantastic (even for a picky kid!) and the appliques are cute.

FashionPlaytes.com offers gift certificates and would make a great gift for a young girl on your list this Christmas. That way the tween you need to buy for will get exactly what they want, no gift receipts needed! They will receive their customized product in less than 3 weeks too.  There are plenty of items to choose from besides tops and bottoms, including belts, headbands and bags.

Here is a special discount for $15 off your first gift certificate or custom outfit purchase of $25 or more– use TWITTERMOM15 at checkout.

I admit to not having "tough" laundry loads. Meaning that except for food stains (I do have sloppy eaters in my home), I don't have a lot of outdoors or grease type stains to deal with when I do laundry. Maybe that's why laundry is my favorite household chore! It's always a good thing when I can find a detergent and stain removal products that don't just work and smell good, but are also friendly on the environment.

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Do you ever get a craving for a really good donut? I grew up chowing down on yeast donuts on a regular basis. When we moved to the city we're living in, all I could find were cake donuts. That didn't leave me overly pleased. Finally, finally a donut shop opened in town, but it didn't last long (what is wrong with all the people in the city I live in!?!) and closed up. Which left me with that elusive hunt for a good yeast donut

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