The "New" LumBuddy Back Support Cushion

Support your Back where ever you go with Contour Product's newest product - the LumBuddy!

The LumBuddy is designed to encourage proper seating posture and avoid over extension of lumbar area. Never be without back support again. This portable support system can literally be taken anywhere you go. No need to worry about improper posture again. The LumBuddy has versatile straps in the back and comes with strap extensions, so it will fit most any chair you sit in and if not, just place it on the chair like I did (see below pics). With blogging daily (and choosing the wrong type of chair for typing - see picture), bending up and down in my flower garden, and long trips in the car, my back needs all the help it can get. So really excited to be introduced to this ultimate back support system. 

My new companion goes where I go!!

The Lumbuddy is currently on sale for $29.99 on their website.  Purchase more than 1 get $5 off EACH cushion! Shipping on one cushion is just $4.99. Colors available are grey or blue. The cushion comes with a 1 year warranty when purchased via Contour Living.

Contour Living is the online store for Contour Products Inc.  They manufacture and sell pillows, cushions and back support products.  Founded in 1993 and are well known for making products such as the Contour Leg Pillow, Cloud Pillow, Mattress Genie and a line of CPAP comfort products.
 

They offer some valuable articles on their blog about snoring, common sign of fibromyalgi, blood pressure facts and much more. Visit them today at http://contourliving.blogspot.com and keep up with the latest news on their FaceBook page -  http://www.facebook.com/ContourProducts

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tuesday Giveaway Link Up 5/21/13

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Welcome to Tuesday's Giveaway Link Up with your hosts Karen @ Tots and Me and Emily @ Emily Reviews

So glad you could join us as we share our giveaways on  Tuesday's Giveaway Link Ups. 

Our co-hosts this week are Kim from Mommie...Again and Sue from My Photopage.

This link up will be posted Monday at 7 PM est. and run all week long! Make sure you stop in as often as you can to list your latest giveaways.

Here is how to use the Giveaway Link Up

1. Post your reviews and/or giveaways, as many as you have, be sure to add the end date (family friendly please)

2. Help spread the word about the giveaway link up by grabbing our button, Tweeting or posting on Facebook. (Not mandatory- but it helps get more exposure to your giveaways as well!)

3. Take a moment to enter any giveaway that strikes an interest to you!

If you would  like to follow the  hostesses, we will gladly follow you back! Simply leave us a message to do so.

Featured Giveaways

My Very Own Fairy Tale personalized storybook from I See Me! Ends 6/1

Little Learning Lovies: Bugs in the Garden Double Lovie Pack Ends 5/26

BYOU Girls Magazine 1 year subscription Ends 5/22

Owl Always Love You children's personalized book Ends 5/22

#Summer Splash- Ends 5/27 (US & Can Only)

Thank you for linking up with Karen @ Tots and Me & Emily @ Emily Reviews along with Kim from Mommie...Again and Sue from My Photopage.

My Advocare 24-Day Challenge REVIEW

 Get Ready...Get Set...Take the Advocare Challenge!

The 24-Day Challenge™ is a comprehensive supplementation and nutrition program.

There's many different reasons why we set out to do a healthy challenge, isn't there? I think so. Maybe it's to jump start your weight loss, or to get fit and energized, or to simply get on track for a healthier YOU, all these "whys" are important and deserve validation. I've decided to do the Advocare 24-Day Challenge starting tomorrow (5/20/13) to get "back" to where I was about 3 years ago when I decided to live a healthier life. Just in time for our Seattle trip on 6/19!!

A friend of mine and her husband started their new business with Advocare and knew I did reviews on my blog. Jessica asked me if I would consider doing this awesome challenge and blog about my experience and my results. Of course I would, I said. I could even stand to lose a few pounds. She and I knew my motivator wouldn't necessarily be to lose weight, but rather to boost my already intact healthy lifestyle that I'm trying so hard to maintain.

This is me (5/18/13) at almost 140 lbs. That good lookin' guy is my cousin!!

My ultimate goal in doing this challenge is to get myself back to feeling great, and perhaps I'll lose a few inches around my waist! I'm in that Peri-menopausal state and have gain a few pounds around my middle. Well those few pounds have caused me to not be able to wear most of my clothes in my closet. So I am looking forward to getting back to where I was about a year ago so I can fit into ALL THOSE CUTE CLOTHES I BOUGHT! So here we go.  No matter where you are in your "healthiness", I hope you'll follow along with me as I go through this 24-day challenge and maybe you too will want to try out the Advocare Challenge!

I'll be posting throughout the 24 days on my blog here, but my two main posts will be on day 11 and on day 25 (the results). I am so excited to be doing this as I've not ever done a challenge like this before, so this is new to me and new to you. I would love to hear from you if you've ever done the Advocare 24-Day Challenge and what your results were. Please leave your comments of encouragement too...I'll need them! 

My first 10 days will consist of the Spark drink, the Herbal Cleanse, and OmegaPlex. Along with eating healthy and exercising this should be a great experience.

My second phase (days 11-24) will be to take MNS, Meal Replacement Shakes (I chose the vegetarian shakes), and OmegaPlex.

In a couple of days, I will post some healthy meals that I either got from Advocare or have in my recipe box.


Advocare Distributors - Alan and Jessica Marr For questions about the 24-Day Challenge and more information about Advocare visit the Marr's website at http://advomarr.com or contact Jessica at Jessica@advomarr.com.

Encouraging comments are always appreciated. Here's to your health!!

 
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

SHOUT OUT - Toddler Time Tips Garden Time

Oh my Oh my...look what I found!!! I'm crazy about gardening and want to include Brody in all I do ...but more excited to find some "not your basic craft" ideas for him. 

I was perusing Facebook this morning and ran across this FB Page. I must share!. Toddler Time Tips has started a website and are still working on it. Feel free to view it and please befriend them on Facebook...especially if you have toddlers running around and want to find cute and over the top crafts for them to do. Grandparents - this is for you too!!

They do a garden every year and the kids actually haul the dirt and get it ready. They planted tomatoes and flowers in this years' garden. They are responsible for pulling the weeds and watering each day.

LOVE IT!!! If I lived near them, I would want Brody to go there for sure!!!

Disclosure: I do have permission from Toddler Time Tips to post below photos.

 SWEET!
I look forward to more great craft idea from Toddler Time!!!

Mia Mariu Anti-Aging Skin Care Pack $87 Value Review + GIVEAWAY - US/CAN - Ends 5/31/13

Mai Mariu' Rejuvenate Your Skin Anti-Aging Giveaway Pack contains: 

• Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser $19
• Anti-Aging Brightening Serum $38
• Anti-Aging Eye Treatment $30

 - The Refreshing Foaming Cleanser’s silky formula will leave your skin soft, hydrated and refreshed.  Sea Kelp and Aloe makes this a fabulous super-gentle cleanser for all skin types.

 - The Anti-Aging Brightening Serum is a must-have age-defying serum that targets sun spots and pigmentation while brightening overall clarity.  This serum contains anti-aging peptides, skin-brightening botanicals, Aloe and Vitamin B5 Complex.  

 - The Anti-Aging Eye Treatment is a lightweight formula that quickly absorbs into the skin, instantly awakening tired-looking eyes.  The Eye Treatment contains antioxidants like Japanese Green Tea, Aloe and Vitamins B5 & E to help reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes.

My Review:
I've had the distinct pleasure of working with Mia Mariu a couple of times in the recent past, and have enjoyed testing their color products. Super excited to now test out their anti-aging skin care line and share my results with you. My skin seems to be changing rapidly these days and my face could use some tender loving pampering!! Thank you Mai Mariu for coming to my rescue!
 
After over 2 weeks of using these three products, I can honest give an accurate review. First off, my face is bright & cheery and my eyes feel as though they can weather this nasty allergy season now...bring it on mother nature! I found the scent to the cleanser to be quite subtle and very pleasing. As with the eye treatment, it doesn't take much to get the job done. A very little goes a long way here. I like the fact that I can use it both day and night. The serum is my saving grace. I'm one of those people that LOVED the sun and grew up on weekends at our lake house. My sister and I were the queens of water skiing and we loved the sun. But, however we both are paying the price of that now...it's call sun spots and lots of them...So I'm looking for a miracle here. I'm continuing to see favorable results.

Another thing I notice was that my face never broke out when changing over to these products. That has happened to me before when I have started a new skin care regimen. All three anti-aging products in review are suitable for all skin types, (including sensitive skin), are oil-free and are non-irritating. My face has an overall feel of nourishment and is very soft and hydrating...and that's important to me.

Along with their color products, Mai Mariu also offers vitamins and dietary supplements, as well as their signature eau de parfum, Adorame. I bet that smells wonderful! 

To gather more information about them, they can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. 




 
Giveaway:
One lucky person will win the Rejuvenate Your Skin Anti-Aging 3-Pack valued at $87. It's simple, just enter the Rafflecopter form below. Valid in US & Canada to anyone 18 years and older. Giveaway starts 5/19 and will end on 5/31 at midnight CST. Good luck.
 
a Rafflecopter giveaway I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Sunday Stroll Giveaway Link Up 5/19/13

Mommie..Again has agreed to co-host Sunday Strolls with me!! So now you can enter on here or on Mommie..Again and the links will appear on both! Please feel free to link up all your wonderful giveaways here!! Link directly to the giveaway. Those linked to websites or main blog pages will be removed. Please use blog name, giveaway title and end date when posting. Post some, Enter Some, Win Some! AND Why don't you follow me on Bloglovin' so you will be the first to know what's up at Miki's Hope! ONLY about 6 more hours to enter these two giveaways! They end tonight (5/18) at midnight!! 12 Bags-Skinny Pop PopCorn - Giveaway Ends 5/18 Mothers Day Giveaway Event-(arv $757)-Ends 5/18

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