This giveaway is now closed and the winners have been contacted.  Congrats Sharon, Susan and Mary!

How is your daily intake of fiber?  Not where it should be?  Neither is mine.

So, when I was asked if I wanted to check out some Fiber One Chocolate Mocha Chewy Bars I jumped at the chance.  Something chocolaty, yummy and healthy?  Seems like a pretty easy answer to me.  And look at this amazing gift basket I got in the mail:

As soon as I opened the package I smelled that heavenly smell of chocolate.  Mmmmm- I love chocolate!  Best of all- the Fiber One bars also had a little hint of coffee flavor to them.  And- each bar gives you 35% of your daily fiber intake.  Since fiber makes you feel nice and full getting enough is a great way to lose or maintain your weight.  And did you know that 9 out of 10 Americans don’t get enough fiber?  Do you get enough?  Check out the Fiber-O-Meter to see if you’re getting enough.

Fiber One makes other great bars, so if you’re not into the chocolate and coffee flavor there are other Fiber One choices for you!  If you’d like to give them a try you can print out a coupon for $1.35 off of one box.

So, how would you like to win a fabulous basket like the one pictured above?  There will be THREE lucky winners!  Woo Hoo!!  And here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:

• Leave me a comment telling me what you like to eat that has lots of fiber in it.

Want some extra chances to win? Leave an ADDITIONAL COMMENT FOR EACH extra entry.

• Blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then leave me a comment with the direct URL.
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This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and will end on March 27th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on March 28th 2009 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.

She’s gonna love this!!

Hailey was recently able to check out these adorable Bella Sara Treasures & Miniatures.  When I got our package in the mail I wasn’t totally sure how much Hailey would enjoy these.  Since she is 2 1/2 I thought these might be a little bit old for her.  But I was wrong and Hailey was absolutely thrilled!

We had two packages of the Bella Sara Treasures- trading cards that are perfect for little girls:

And two packages of the Bella Sara Miniatures with some fun miniature horses:

Hailey really enjoyed the trading cards- she has looked her cards over and over.  There were also stickers and some temporary tattoos in each package which were super fun!  As for the miniature horses- those were a huge hit- Hailey loves her horses!

These products are perfect for any little girl!  (If your child is young like Hailey is, be sure to save the miniature horses for when your child is old enough to not put them in their mouth- they could be a choking hazard.) 

Whether you decide to make a purchase or not, you’re going to want to check out the fun site for the Bella Sara Treasures.  Right now you can even enter a contest for a chance to win an exciting Treasure Hunt Party for your child and her friends.  And your child can play games on the site too- tons of fun stuff to do!

This giveaway is now closed and winner has been contacted. Congrats Catherine!

Do you take care of your skin like you know you should be doing?  Probably not.  I know I don’t- it just seems like I don’t have the time or energy to do it.  But I was recently given the chance to check out a great skin care product and so of course – I was excited to give Skin MD Natural with SPF15 sunscreen a try. 

I have really dry skin and during the winter I usually end up with little red, dry patches of skin all over.  And it seems that Hailey has inherited that from me- she gets little red, dry patches of skin on her face.  Skin MD Natural with SPF 15 is also a shielding lotion, which is a more effective way to treat dry skin than just regular lotion.  So it is perfect for both of us to use to help protect our dry skin.

Here is how Wikipedia explains what a shielding lotion is:

“Shielding lotions are lotions that bond with the dead skin cells of the epidermis, forming a protective layer with the outer-most layer. This protective layer is virtually the same as what was naturally formed with the outer-most layer of skin cells and the skin’s own natural oils and lipids, up until about 100 years ago – before modern life and frequent hand washing stripped it away. This protective layer helps prevents irritating substances from penetrating the skin and getting into its deeper layers. Additionally, it helps to retain the natural moisture and oils, which are responsible for the skin’s elasticity and integrity, thus helping the skin to rejuvenate itself.” 

And what do the experts think about this skin care product?

“Your skin wasn’t designed to deal with soap and the thousands of other everyday chemicals,” explains Dr. Peter Helton, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology. “Nearly everyone’s skin is exposed to harmful chemicals on and off the job. That is why Shielding Lotions are so important.”

According to Dr. Helton, shielding lotions help prevent damage to the skin by bonding with and protecting the skin. “They not only add moisture, but also help stop the loss of your natural moisture.”

Skin needs help to keep out these moisture-robbing irritants. A fundamental difference between Shielding Lotions and traditional lotions is that a Shielding Lotion enhances the skin’s own natural protective abilities by turning the outer layer of skin into what could be described as a hydrating invisible shield. This makes Shielding Lotions many times more effective than mere “protective lotions and moisturizing creams”.

So- how would you like to win a bottle of Skin MD Natural with SPF 15 ($25 retail value)?  Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:

• Leave me a comment and tell me what your current favorite skin care product is.

Want some extra chances to win? Leave an ADDITIONAL COMMENT FOR EACH extra entry.

• Blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then leave me a comment with the direct URL.
• Subscribe to my RSS feed and then leave me a comment letting me know you’re a subscriber.
• Stumble this post (please leave a short review) and leave me a comment letting me know and tell me what your name on Stumble is.

This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and will end on March 11th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on March 12th 2009 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.

Do you know what I need?  Some stress relief.  We are in the process of selling our house- which so far has actually not been all that stressful.  It’s hard to try to keep it spotless but so far it hasn’t been too bad.  I have some other things that I am worried and very stressed over.  I feel like I can never relax because my mind starts driving me crazy when I try to.

Anyhoo- I know that Rich and I just went away for a weekend getaway in January, but it sure would be nice to do it again.  I think it would help me to relax a little- although I’m sure my worries would just follow me there- but it might just help.  I would love to be able to visit Branson, Missouri- even though I’ve never been there before it really looks like a fun place to visit.  If we were to go I would want to stay at the Hilton Promenade, Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel or Branson Landing.  They look like amazing places to stay.

There is going to be a Great American Pie Contest taking place from April 24th- April 25th that definitely sounds like a lot of fun.  I would want to go to that as well as visiting the lake and making watch Rich play a round of golf.  There is so much to do we would certainly not be bored.

It’s something to think about- it takes my mind away from my anxiety for a little while.  Maybe we’ll go sometime in the future.