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Hiya friends! Thanks for your support thus far on my writing challenge. It's been fun and interesting for me to do this and fortunately, I enjoy writing (a new discovery in recent years). Today's topic for HAWMC/WEGO Health - Day 7, is whatever I choose . Hmm...what to choose, what to choose...well, it was fairly easy for me to decide, actually. It's having a hobby...or two or however many, or some sort of other outlet or me-time. Something along those lines. * Maybe it's because I'm a Libra but I've always believed in balance . One should always have balance in their life, in every aspect. These days it's so easy to get out of balance because we're pulled in so many different directions with our jobs, school, home life, health, etc. that there's not much time left over to just be or to have some other form of (creative) outlet. Having a hobby or something you really enjoy doing is a great way to get back into balance. Regroup, refocus, rel...

Happy Leap Day/Year! As you know, Leap Year occurs every four years and is to synchronize with the Georgian calendar . Basically, it takes 365.242199 days of a solar or tropical year for the earth to circle the sun once. Our calendar, which is 365 days, is short of a solar year by nearly 6 hours so by adding a day every four years, this will be corrected. Otherwise, after 100 years, our calendar would be off by about 24 days. So it could get wacky! There is a little catch to all of this: a leap year has to be evenly divisible by 4. Years that are evenly divisible by 100 are not leap years, unless they can also be evenly divided by 400. So back in year 2000 that was a leap year but 1800 was not. ( source and source ) So let’s “leap” ahead to hair. What does one have to do with the other? Nothing really. But, today is leap day and I am hosting a giveaway from Morrocco Method , which is leap (for joy) worthy, so there you go. Anyway, have you ever had a bad hair day (or days)? ...

Hello my friends! Got a fun post for you today as it involves a giveaway. Now, before you get all excited and completely ignore my words, wait. Let’s have a chat. Don’t worry, you’ve got time to enter…and you have to see what this is all about anyway. Are you familiar with Morrocco Method ? If not, I’ve reviewed their products here and here . Me likey their hair products. Morrocco Method was founded by Anthony Morrocco, who knows a thing or two about hair and holistic health. He’s been researching them for over 40 years! Anthony had seen a whole host of hair and scalp issues go untreated, unresolved when he began his career. Much of his knowledge and expertise comes from studying Ayurvedic and Chinese herbalism so when you combine that with modern science you’ve got Morrocco Method. His goal was/is to successfully treat hair and scalp problems and not just cover it up with more styling products or an expensive new ‘do. All MM products are carefully designed to healthify (okay, n...

Good day folks! With it being the holidays and all, lots of goodies are being made and passed around that contain sugar. Sugar sugar and more sugar! Now, I’m not anti-sugar but sometimes it’s a bit much. Or a lot much. And for some people, sugar is just a big no-no period and for others, it’s something they’re trying to reduce or avoid for various reasons. This can be a challenge in many ways especially around holidays with pies and cakes and cookies all staring at you in the face. Ahhh! In comes NuNaturals to save the day! Sound the trumpets! (ahem, please excuse the cheese…) But seriously, NuNaturals is all about health and wellness while still being able to enjoy those tasty treats we’ve come to love and obviously, don’t want to miss out on occasion. NuNaturals offers a variety of all-natural product sweeteners that range from liquid stevia to liquid vanilla stevia to baking blends to quick dissolve tablets to individual powder packets. Just about anything that will aid a...

Hey hey hey! How was Thanksgiving? Ours was nice, low key and turkey-free. :) Now, the chaos begins as Christmas isn't too far away. I love Christmas and I love to shop but shopping during the holidays and fighting the crowds isn't my idea of a good time. Maybe some of you aren't fans either and prefer to (and smartly) shop early, which I should do, or online. Perhaps you're in need of something special just for YOU. Shabby Apple , an online boutique of women's dresses, has some great specials going on as you may have seen posted in my sidebar. If you love shopping online, check out some of the deals going on. Now the giveaway news! Shabby Apple is generously offering one reader their  Francine skirt ! Love! Shabby Apple has so many women's dresses...and skirts...and accesories to choose from, it's actually hard to choose! Even maternity and little girls'. But the Francine pencil skirt , made from canvas twill, is versatile yet classic with ...

Hey friends! Survive the weekend? Love that we've gained an hour, don't you? It was so nice waking up a bit more refreshed Sunday morning. Falling back isn't too bad, it still messes up schedules especially with little ones but it's the spring forward time change that's a doozy. I just wish the whole time change hoopla was done away with. Moving on... Stay with me as I share a couple of reviews for you + a giveaway at the end. Yay! My good pals at Kroeger Herb sent me a couple of their new products to sample. No problem! They have awesome products – you really should check them out if you haven't yet. Schizandra . Are you familiar with this fruit or have you been hearing the name lately? It’s gaining in recognition for its medicinal properties. The shrub, also known as the magnolia vine, produces berries that are harvested and dried. In traditional Chinese medicine, schizandra is used to help with sleep disorders, depression, anxiety (and other mood disor...

Thanks to all who entered and supported my giveaway ! Have to say I liked using Rafflecopter to manage the entries - I didn't really have to do anything. They even use Random.org to pick the winner. I'm assuming you liked it as well since I didn't get any negative feedback. I'll use them again. Anyway... Time to announce the winner of the Tropical Traditions Skin Exfoliator . #26 Kelli - follow on GFC Woo hoo! Congrats Kelli! I'll be emailing you shortly and you'll have 48 hours to respond with your info. Don't be sad if you didn't win. I'm planning on doing another giveaway once I work out the details. Thanks again to all those who entered and to Tropical Traditions for sponsoring.

I wish my skin was always smooth, youthful looking and never dry but…      I wear flip flops and sandals all the time      I chase a toddler in said footwear thru playgrounds, dirt and grass      I wash my hands a lot and then some more      I don’t always drink enough water      I’m outside a lot, even if it’s not always sunny …so, as you can see from this small list, my skin gets dry and rough (especially feet – ew). You can probably list some of these same things or others, I bet. Thankfully, I now have a quick spa treatment I can use at home with Tropical Traditions’ organic skin exfoliator . Smells nice too, not perfumey. My choice: citrus-mint. I used it on my hands – so soft. I used it on my feet – way smoother. I used it on my elbows and knees – ahh. I even tried it on my face - nice. It’s a bit rough for the face so I wouldn’t suggest doing it often or if you have...