Mamavation Monday - Meet the Finalists

This Monday they announce the finalists to the next Mamavation Mom Campaign..... one that I have applied for. I am so excited for this and hope they pick me. Did I mention how nervous I am? The group of ladies that applied are all so awesome and deserving of this campaign, so I know it's going to be a very hard choice for the decision committee. While I'll be a disappointed if I don't get picked, I know whoever does get picked will do a great job!! So good luck to all the wonderful ladies, and I hope that I will be one of the finalists joining 4 more of you. 

That said, here's a recap of my week.....Oh, did I mention that last week was hazing week, and @mrbookieboo did an awesome job of almost killing us ;) No, just kidding. He gave us some great workout activities.

Monday - Brazil Butt Lift Higher and Tighter, 30 min walk, 3 sets of 10 burpees, swimming

Tuesday - Brazil Butt Lift Bikini Body, 30 min walk, burpees, mountain climbers and foot fires, swimming

Wednesday - Brazil Butt Lift Ipanema Booty, 30 min walk, 16 Kick and lunges (BTW.... I love these!!!), bowling

Thursday - 30 min walk, 4 sets of burpees 15, 20, 20, 15 done twice... yup that's right 140 burpees (just about died that day), swimming, bowling

Friday - Brazil Butt Lift Bikini Body, 3 sets of 15 squats with 15lb weights, swimming

Saturday - 3 sets up 12 pushups and 12 sit ups, and 2 hrs worth of swimming

Sunday - bowling

next week's schedule - 

Monday - Brazil Butt Lift Bikini Body

Tuesday - Brazil Butt Lift Ipanema Booty

Wednesday - Brazil Butt Lift Bikini Body

Thursday - Brazil Butt Lift Ipanema Booty

Friday - Brazil Butt Lift Bikini Body 

Sat/Sun - 3-4 mile run

I'm sure there will be tons of swimming and bowling incorporated over the week, too :D I hope everyone has a great 4th of July... I've taken Friday off so I can have a 4 day weekend, which will include going to the NASCAR races in Daytona!! I can't wait!! What are your plans for the 4th of July weekend?

Bokos Review

When I saw the opportunity to review Bokos sandals, I wasn't quite sure I wanted to... you see I'm not really a slide person, but my son, who by the way absolutely loves slides, talked me into it. And, I cannot be more grateful!!! These sandals are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. They are made of the softest rubber that feels great on your feet, and the bottom has a texture to it which makes you feel like you are getting a foot massage.

Bokos is a fairly new shoe, and the company is a family business, run by 2 brothers, their mom and sometimes their dad. Very friendly, nice people!

Another plus, they are extremely reasonably priced. You can buy them directly on the Bokos site or through Amazon for only $16.00, and for my readers only if you buy directly from Bokos, you can get 20% off if you enter the discount code of PAM. Definitely worth it. A great shoe for wearing to the beach, or just kicking it around town. I would definitely give these sandals and A+.



This review was made possible by Bokosusa. The thoughts expressed are my own. I received a pair of Bokos sandals for my time investment and work on this campaign.

Inspiration Wednesday

Don't confine yourself!! You are capable of anything!

Mamavation Monday

Happy Monday all...... going to quickly update you before my busy day doing payroll starts. I didn't feel that great last week so getting my workouts in was pretty rough. I'm hoping that I'm on the upswing this week. Here's my recap

Monday - Turbo Fire Low HIIT 25, 30 min walk, bowling
Tuesday - Turbo Fire Sculpt 30, 30 min walk, bowling
Wednesday - Turbo Fire HIIT 15, 30 min walk, bowling
Thursday - none, sick
Friday - Turbo Fire Core 20,30 min walk, bowling
Saturday - 2 mile run, bowling
Sunday - swimming, bowling

Enjoying the kidsbowlfree.com benefits this summer ;) My exercise ADD is setting in now that I'm on week 8 of Turbo Fire, so I'm trying to decide if I am going to stay with it or move on the Brazil Butt Lift.... what do you all think?? 

Oh, and one last thing..... I got out of my comfort zone, and did a video so that I could apply to be a Mamavation Mom...... Won't you tweet this in support of me :D

#Mamavation & @Healthy_child are teaching moms to detoxify their home & I’m in support of @Pamdemonium2, http://bit.ly/16CMjgq

Also, while you're at it, check out my post ....... Mamavation Mom Application

Mamavation Mom Application

So this is the first time I have ever applied to be a Mamavation mom, even though I have been wanting to do forever. Before, I didn't meet the qualifications, but this time I do.... so please vote for me. Take a look at my video and you'll see why this is so important to me.

So checkout my video and please show your support by tweeting.....#Mamavation & @Healthy_child are teaching moms to detoxify their home & I’m in support of @Pamdemonium2, http://bit.ly/16CMjgq

Thanks, guys!!! You don't know how much I appreciate it!!!!!!!!

Inspiration Wednesday

Mamavation Monday

It's Monday again..... I wish it was Friday. :) Just kind of feeling blah lately (think I'm PMS'ing :(). But I did push myself through my workouts last week, begrudgingly.... anyone ever have those kind of weeks? Ok, well here's my wrap up

Monday - Turbo Fire Low HIIT 25, 30 min walk, bowling
Tuesday - Turbo Fire Tone 30, bowling
Wednesday - Turbo Fire HIIT 15, 5k run, 30 min walk
Thursday - Turbo Fire Core 20, boot camp, 30 min walk, bowling
Friday - Turbo Fire Fire 30, 30 min walk
Saturday - bowling
Sunday - Mamavation 5k, bowling

Schedule for my upcoming week -

Monday - Turbo Fire Low HIIT 20
Tuesday - Turbo Fire Sculpt 30, 30 min walk, 2-3 mile run
Wednesday - Turbo Fire HIIT 20, 30 min walk
Thursday - Turbo Fire Core 20, 30 min walk, 2-3 mile run
Friday - Turbo Fire Fire 30, 30 min walk
Sat/Sun - 4-5 mile run/rest

Oh, and if you're curious why I'm bowling so much.... we signed up for the Kids bowl free with the family pack. For $25, hubby and I can bowl 2 games a day for the entire summer... not too shabby. If you're interested sign up here.

this post is sponsored by Lifesize Portions and Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway

Fabulous Friday

Happy Friday!! It's been a great week. It was the last week of school for both my boys, and my youngest graduated from elementary school. I decided to take the day off from work and spend it with him. I bought him his favorite lunch, an oven roasted chicken sub from Subway, we went to the movies to see Fast and Furious 6, took him to dinner with his grandparents and then took him bowling for our 2 free games with Kids Bowl Free. Fast and Furious 6 is an awesome movie.... you need to go see it.

Also, if you haven't checked out the Kids Bowl Free program, you need to. Your kids will get 2 free games every day throughout the summer, and they even offer a family pack that you can purchase for your yourself.

Hope you all had an awesome week and will have a great weekend!

Vitacost Kids' Gummie Vitamin Review

Thanks to Vitacost, I was lucky enough to review their multi-vitamin and Omega-3 gummie vitamins, or should I say my boys were lucky enough to try them. As soon as I received these vitamins in the mail, my boys were jumping for joy, and immediately had to try them. They love the taste of them, and I never have to remind them to take their vitamins. They usually remind me that I haven't given them their vitamins yet. The awesome thing about these vitamins is that they are all natural, and they contain no artificial flavors and dyes, which I have found in a lot of the vitamins that are offered in the stores. 

As you can see, they are truly excited about trying them, AND they are major goof balls. They told me that the vitamins taste awesome, and that I better get them again when these run out. Vitacost has them reasonably priced, for only $11.49 for 150 count of the multivitamin, and $7.19 for a 60 count of the Omega-3 vitamins . Also, they are offering a great promotion right now, where you buy one and get the lower priced item for 1/2 off.  My kids give these vitamins an A+++++++. 

This review was made possible by Vitacost. The thoughts expressed are my own. I received a bottle of Kid's Multivitamin gummies, and a bottle of Kid's Omega-3 gummies for my time investment and work on this campaign. 

Inspiration Wednesday - a day late

Sorry about the late post, taking Tuesday off messed up my week and I forgot it was Wednesday yesterday LOL.

Pure Organic Review

Do you absolutely love fruit roll ups, but no longer eat them because of all the artificial ingredients that are included? Or, are you looking for an awesome snack for your kids, that's good for them.  I have a solution for you!! Pure Organic fruit and veggie strips and fruit sandwiches. They are to die for!! Thanks to Vitacost, I had the opportunity to try and review the Pure Organic Fruit Sandwich Pineapple Passionfruit and the Pure Organic Fruit and Veggie Strip Strawberry Apple . My only complaint is that they didn't send me enough to try. They were both flavorful, and fulfilled my sweet tooth craving. I absolutely love the all natural ingredients that they are both made of. Both products boast that they are: 

• Naturally Flavored
• Non GMO Project Verified
• Gluten-Free
• Organic
• Vegan

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar (18 g)

Servings per Container: 20

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	60
Calories from Fat	0
Total Fat	0 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0 g	0%
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	10 mg	0%
Potassium	110 mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate	15 g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1 g	4%
Sugars	12 g
Protein	0 g
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		10%
Calcium		0%
Iron		2%

Other Ingredients: *Apple puree concentrate, *apple juice concentrate, natural flavor, *passion fruit juice, citrus pectin, vegetable and fruit juice (carrot, blueberry) and turmeric for color, *lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
*Organic Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar (14 g)

Servings per Container: 24

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	50
Calories from Fat	0
Total Fat	0 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0 g	0%
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	10 mg	0%
Potassium	90 mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate	11 g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1 g	4%
Sugars	8 g
Protein	0 g
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		0%
Iron		2%

Other Ingredients: *Apple puree concentrate, *sweet potato juice concentrate, *pumpkin puree, *apple juice concentrate, natural flavor, citrus pectin, *strawberry juice concentrate, *lemon juice concentrate, malic acid, citric acid, vegetable juice (carrot, cabbage) for color.

*Organic Ingredients

I assure you these fruit bars are absolutely delicious and make a great snack

 for you and your children. Head on over to Vitacost and pick some up. 

This review was made possible by Vitacost. The thoughts expressed are my own. I received a Pure Organic Strawberry Apple fruit strip, and Pure Organic Fruit Sandwich Pineapple Passionfruit bar for my time investment and work on this campaign. 

Mamavation Monday

Happy Monday all!! Sorry, I slacked last week (actually I was swamped at work), and I didn't get my Monday post up.... but I'm back on track today. So here's my wrap up -

Monday - 30 min walk
Tuesday - Turbo Fire Sculpt 30, boot camp
Wednesday - Turbo Fire HIIT 15, 30 min walk, bowling
Thursday - Turbo Fire Core 20, 30 min walk
Friday - 30 min walk
Saturday - 1/2 marathon trail run
Sunday - bowling

Let me tell you, that trail run was really tough.... had to pull from my inner self to finish that. 6 people DNF'd out of 243 racers. Oh, and I finished 165th.... not too bad. My time was 20 mins slower than my slowest 1/2, but with no training, and it being a trail run, I'll take it :)

Here's my schedule for next week -

Monday - Turbo Fire Low HIIT 25, 30 min walk
Tuesday - Turbo Fire Tone 30, boot camp, 30 min walk
Wednesday - HIIT 20, 30 min walk
Thursday - Turbo Fire Core 20, boot camp, 30 min walk
Friday - Turbo Fire Fire 30
Saturday/Sunday - 4-5 mile run/rest
plus, I will be bowling some of those days :)

How did your week go?



This post is sponsored by Radiantly You and Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway

Kindrunner launch

Remember, a couple weeks ago when I told you about this great new program that was starting called Kindrunner. Well guess what, it launches today!!!! Isn't that exciting? I know, I'm ecstatic about it. This is an awesome program. I gave you a teaser on my blog mid May, but now it's actually gone live, and you can experience it yourself. 

Okay, so what makes kindrunner so unique, and why am I so stoked about it.... here are just a few things. 

1. Confident Runner Pricing – An option presented upon checkout which rewards those who know exactly what they are looking for. This option waives the Free Return Shipping but offers the shoe at a below retail price. Shipping of product to customer is still free, as is the return shipping of donated shoes for Kindness Cash Rewards Program.

2. Free 3 Way Shipping – Free shipping of your order to you, free shipping of any returns for any reason, free shipping of your donated shoes back to us for re-purposing with Soles 4 Souls or The More Foundation Group.

3. Kindness Cash Rewards Program – This is what turns your old shoes into credit towards new ones or any product on our website. KCR are available to the customer after any footwear purchase (the idea behind this is to replace your old shoes with new ones, and keep the old ones out of the garbage, landfills, or ones closet… thus why it is available after footwear purchase). Upon receipt of their footwear order, customers have the option to place their old shoes into the KindRunner shipping box and place the pre-paid return label on the box for shipment back to us.  Upon receipt of the label, we will scan the bar code and place the KCR onto the customers account for future use.  Each return label (whether it contain one pair or 4 pairs of shoes) is worth $10 KCR per new shoes purchased (5 pairs purchased on that order, you can earn up to $50 KCR) or credits towards future purchase. The KCR can be used to purchase ANYTHING that kindrunner sells and will never expire.

4. Expert Product Reviews – Some of you may have seen some of these on their youtube page, www.youtube.com/kindrunner. Each and every product we carry will come with an expert product review video on the same page that the product is listed on.  These videos are done by individuals who have worked in the running industry for a number of years either as shoe reps, store owners, or expert shoe fitters at one of the oldest running stores in the nation. We bring the knowledge of your neighborhood specialty run shop to the comforts of your own home!

5. Easy 365 returns – A customer has 365 days to return any product, so long as it is in its original packaging and in its original condition.  If you are injured and unable to use the shoe, if your doctor wants you in a different model because of orthotics, no worries… no questions asked!

Nobrainer, isn't it.... this is an awesome company. Here's something to sweeten the pot even more, a nice reward for their earliest customers. “Free Socks for Life” to their first 500 customers! Each time one of their first 500 customers returns and purchases a new shoe their order will ship with a free pair of socks of their choice from our sock inventory.  As long as this customer continues to run, they will continue to get socks from kindrunner.com! Pretty awesome, isn't it!! 

So what are you waiting for..... go check them out!!! Go like them on facebook, follow them on twitter and instagram, and check out their youtube videos. You won't be sorry!!!!